South Okanagan – including Penticton Tuesday 21 May 2013 Severe thunderstorms possible this afternoon and evening. This is an alert to the potential development of severe thunderstorms with large hail and damaging winds. Monitor weather conditions..listen for updated statements. If threatening weather approaches take immediate safety precautions. An upper low pressure system situated off the […]
Archives for May 2013
Students to attend Gonzaga University – training camp
Basketball coach Mo Basso is planning on taking 9-12 high school boys to a high level basketball training camp at Gonzaga University in Washington state – but he needs permission from the Board of Trustees. The four day event will end June 28 – with a guarantee of many games, much coaching and a great experience for the Hornets […]
New service at Town of Oliver for Home Owner’s Grant
Did you know, starting this year, you will be able to go on-line and complete your Home Owner’s Grant? It is so simple. You don’t have to come into the office to claim your grant if you have access to a computer and an email address. How exciting is that?? Your 2013 Property Tax will […]
Local writer entertains arts council members
Author Gail Prior recently entertained members of the Oliver community arts council with a short reading from her collection of short stories and poems, The Cap . Gail’s early retirement from a career in social work opened the doors to hone her writing gift. She moved from the coast to the sunny Okanagan and began […]
Start thinking about your entries for the Fall Art Show and Sale
The Fall Art Show and Sale (FASS) is always the arts council’s biggest event, and this year we’re celebrating our 35th anniversary! In honour of that milestone, and to encourage the absolute best work, the arts council has announced the theme this year is “Artist’s Choice” . Works across all visual media are welcome: Photography, […]
Home of bears damaged in OK Falls
Sheryl Parolin noticed tree damage to stuffed bear habitat just south of the beach in Okanagan Falls.
Sunny, lake is calm – perfectly framed
Submitted by Torrey Allen
Lucky turtle
Picked up by a passing motorist on Green Lake Rd and inserted back into nature. He might have been crushed.