The arts council’s Spring Arts Faire may have been held on a day that wasn’t “fair” and sunny, but perhaps the wet weather paid off. There was a steady flow of traffic through the Oliver Community Centre hall on Sunday April 7 as visitors came to view, chat and buy, all in celebration of local […]
Archives for April 2013
Chief in the clouds
Photo submitted by Brian Fry
Town of Oliver – what’s on at council meeting today
Committee of the Whole 4pm Council Chambers 1. Delegation – Terri Kalaski RCMP – review of annual performance plan process for local detachment 2. Discussion on Downtown parking 3. Upgrade contract for windows and door at Historic CPR building 4. Food vendors Regular Council Meeting 7pm Council Chambers 1. Delegation – Purina Walk for Guide […]
Hey you people down there…look up
Photo of nesting osprey by Lou Dobos
Another story from the past by Laird Smith
A Most Unfortunate Circumstance. My father, Wally, raised chickens both for meat and eggs. Every spring he bought baby chicks to ensure that we had a steady supply of eggs for the following winter. He always housed them in a pen near the house. The pen was secured top, bottom and sides with small mesh […]
Liberals buy TV time – NDP have new commercial campaign
Next Sunday Premier Christy Clark, everyday British Columbians, and community leaders will share their hopes for B.C.’s future in a 30-minute television special. “This program will kick off our campaign by talking in detail about the plans and vision Today’s BC Liberals will be sharing with British Columbians,” said Campaign Director Mike McDonald. “With all […]
Brew Boys
Putting out the heat with brew – crew in Penticton from Firehall Brewery


