by Rachel Gifford My dad is a Paul Gifford. He has been a high-level quadriplegic for the past 34 years. Some of you may recall him kicking around the streets of Oliver from time to time. This past summer dad and I became a part of a peer group supported by Spinal Cord Injury BC. […]
Archives for 2013
Every Tuesday until December 17th
Britco’s $100 million industrial housing project launched in Penticton
“Britco’s success shows that our plan to attract investment in B.C.’s energy and resource sector will pay off in jobs and opportunities for citizens across the province.” Premier Christy Clark today helped launch a $100 million project for BC based Britco, one of the largest modular construction companies in Canada. The project involves Britco designing and […]
Canadian Alpaca Farm Day Sunday
Come join us to celebrate Canadian Alpaca Farm Day Sunday, September 29, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Come join us at our Open House. Bring your camera and your questions. Learn about our alpacas, all they have to offer and what can be done with their luxurious fibre. Come see our 4 new cria […]
John Garcia passes
Prominent Osoyoos Orchardist and Former Local Radio Host Dies A big name among South Okanagan orchadists and a voice of the local Portugese community has died. John Garcia ran an Osoyoos orchard and hosted a weekly Portugese radio show titled The Call of Portugal, which aired in Osoyoos and Summerland in the 1970s and 80s. […]
Visitors to the area
Governor General of Canada David Johnson will be in Oliver Sunday at a local winery to support the causes of the South Okanagan Community Foundation Christy Clark, Premier of BC will be in Penticton Friday at Britco Manufacturing
Gallagher in gear
Lots of action this week with a frontage road being stripped of asphalt in preparation for the laying of trunk lines for water and sewer services from OIB to Deer Park MH and all points in between on west side of Highway 97. Regional Area Director Allan Patton says the project is financed by Deer Park […]
New year, new school – SOSS parents meet
School administration, presenters, parents, all attended the Parent Advisory Council Thursday in the new SOSS library. The meeting led by co-chair Margie Mathieson. Topics: Two students: Kelsey Launier and Jon Rothe asked for funds for an electronic piano for the music room and outlined how other instruments and equipment are needed badly. A list will […]