Jim Insley, Assistant Superintendent of School District (Okanagan Similkameen) says the our ranking has improved in a big way in a decade. School District #53 was ranked as 9th most vulnerable area of the province when Early Development Initiative (EDI) was first used as a measure of difficulties that about 1/3 of children have when […]
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You can help raise funds for scholarships
Oliver Ambassadors Programme Fashion Show Proceeds to Scholarships for Youth Ambassadors Date: Saturday November 9 – 7pm Medici’s on Fairview Rd. Live Audience Show with Door Prizes Limited seating ~ $15 available from Oliver Ambassadors and Committee Members. Fashions from Sassy Dress to Impress, Mark’s Clothing, The Princess Project and Beyond Bliss Published as a public […]
The people, the product, the future
Julie and Greg Thorp (Thorp Family Organic Farm – product line) John (Jack) Thorp’s son, Greg, has expanded his greenhouse business to produce large quantities of cucumbers and grape tomatoes. The Thorp’s operate Riverside Nursery east of Sawmill Rd – (foot of Thorp Rd) and SAGE Greenhouses on Black Sage Rd. Riverside Greenhouse and Nursery […]
Oliver police report
The building under construction in the 300 block of McKinney Road, Oliver has been identified as becoming a magnet for some transients. Indicators of night life and some criminal activity are identified in three files generated during this reporting block. The Oliver public is asked to watch out for any suspicious activity and then to […]
Photographer Jamie O’Connell
Are you a qualified applicant?
The Soroptimist Club of Osoyoos is looking for qualified applicants in the South Okanagan to apply for our Women’s Opportunity Award. The Women’s Opportunity Awards program assists women who provide the primary source of financial support for their families by giving them the resources they need to improve their education, skills and employment prospects. Each […]
SO Chamber delegation back from China
China Visit – SO Chamber of Commerce – President Holly Plante and Manager Bonnie Dancey 15 hour time change 13 hour flight to Shanghai…3hour stop over and flight to Beijing 2 hours No Facebook Capitalism at its finest with business but communism with its people Every day at 7:30 all channels switch to the CCTV […]
Register today
The Business Registry If you are a South Okanagan and surrounding area based supplier of goods, services or seeking employment opportunities regarding the Okanagan Correctional Centre (OCC) project, register today using our online business registry. The business registry is a unique opportunity for you and your business to be seen, contacted and engaged by major […]