Performing his signature Jean Valjean pieces from Les Miserables plus a crowd-pleasing variety of Webber, Broadway, light opera and smooth contemporary standards, Michael Burgess is sure to be a hit on Saturday August 3 at 7 p.m. at the Oliver Community Centre bandshell. Burgess originated the lead role in Les Miz in 1989 for 1000 […]
Archives for July 2013
$13 thousand raised for Park Place relief
The community of Oliver has again rallied together to assist the residents of Park Place who have been given notice to vacate their homes before September 1st. This has resulted in financial and emotional hardship for all the people affected. Through a fund raising event and donations from businesses, individuals and churches, just over $13,000 […]
Ladies four +
Wild Woman Art – final shot Left to right – Artists Patti Gebbie, Diane Gane, and Tammy Schmidt. Instructor Leza Macdonald second from right. Missing Marji Basso.
Looking for an answer
This sign post looks relatively new and I have never taken notice in passing it on the Richter Pass – just at the Mt. Kobau Road. It’s a sign post for Spotted Lake about three to four miles away to the east. When was it put up and by whom? Is the view location for Spotted Lake […]
It’s coming
Two docks for lake fishers
Angling enthusiasts in the Thompson-Okanagan now have increased access to prime lake fishing thanks to the installation of new docks at two popular lakes in the region. The two new docks, made possible under the Province’s Small Lake Urban Enhancement Program, provide enhanced access to fishing for kids and seniors and those who do not […]
Fender bender on Hwy brings out the troops
Two police units, two ambulances and a fire dispatch. 12:30 pm Saturday Road #1 and Highway 97 No life threatening injuries – Honda SUV appears to get most of the damage after collision with motorhome at stoplight Some disruption in traffic.
What’s wrong with this view?
Saturday July 27 12 noon Temperature in the 30’s Lake a wonderful green Maybe I should ask what’s right about this – wow a lovely swim, quiet, no one around Some big event I am missing?