A Speck in Space Most of us have looked up at the night sky and marveled at the sight. What we see, however, is a very small part of what is out there. The Hubble Space Telescope has identified many, many more stars, planets and galaxies without any sign of reaching the end. When it […]
Archives for 2013
Veterans to receive quilts
Doreen Folk from Quilts of Valour presented quilts to the Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 97 Oliver membership at the general meeting in May. Quilts of Valour’s mission is to ensure that our injured Canadian soldiers are recognized for their bravery and commitment of the true patriotism to our country. The organization supports soldiers through the […]
Waxwing?
Photo by Helen Foreman
Lions support Cancer Car program
Masonic Cancer Car Donation Oliver Lions Club incoming President Joanne Bray was pleased to present Erwin Weiler of the Masonic Cancer Car Program with a cheque for $1,000.00
Butterfly…photo by Jeremy Cook
Sunday
Sunday May 26th, 2013 Registration at 11:45am at Lions Park walk at 12:15. There are all kinds of dogs that have to be walked every day in Oliver, please come over to Lions Park with a small donation and walk with friends and neighbors. BBQ by donation. The dogs get presents and their walkers get prizes. You […]
Friday afternoon – what’s new
1. Double ‘O’ Bikes gets a new sign – the bike store is back in Oliver after an absence of a couple of years 2. Half Corked Marathon on this weekend – busy day getting registered at the CPR station in Oliver
Cherry crop this summer could be cut in half
Poor pollination caused by the cold and wind and a late frost have damaged this year’s crop of cherries in the South Okanagan. Cherry farmer Greg Norton says his crop will be less than 50% and he believes based on reports that Osoyoos will be even worse. Keremeos damage about the same as Oliver. Norton […]