Every Tuesday Morning from September to June, Oliver Artists have been meeting for over 50 years to paint, critique each others work, share ideas and just get together to have tea and great conversations. Come see what is happening in the amazing artistic community of Oliver and participate in making art. It is very good […]
Archives for September 2013
Take back the night
A dream comes true
Lynn Soare and daughter Sabrina Woolley together planning a trip for next week. Sabrina’s eye doctor came to the conclusion that this special young lady was losing her eyesight quickly and contacted the Sunshine Foundation of Canada. Sunshine Foundation of Canada Interior Chapter operating out of Kelowna supplies “Dreams for Kids” gifts for children with […]
This Friday
$1000 to unique treatment program for vets
Oliver Legion donates $1000 to Can Praxis Program – presentation made by Jim Stewart and Shelley Bolingbroke. CAN PRAXIS, a new program for Canadian Forces Veterans, is based near Rocky Mountain House. It offers practical opportunities for veterans to “recharge, regain and renew” their lives after experiencing traumatic stress, for example, in Afghanistan. Equine-Assisted Learning […]
Opening doors to a change in liquor policy
Food-Primary Licence (Restaurants) The Liquor Control and Licensing Branch issues food-primary licences to businesses (restaurants) where the service of food, as opposed to liquor, is the primary focus of the business. Licensed restaurants may serve any kind of liquor. However, a full range of appetizers and main courses must be available and being served, whenever […]
Sue’s sunset
Photo by Sue James
“Steep learning curve” says new councillor in Oliver
Contacted at home, Larry Schwartzenberger says he doesn’t get sworn in until October and council will be starting budget discussions – so he has a “steep learning curve” as a result of his electoral victory Saturday. The two ideas he is eager to work on is getting information out to new corrections workers that will […]