This little character was on the shoreline, at Tucelnuit Lake. Very pretty bird, with distinctive stripes. What kind of bird is this? Photo: Cathy Hodge
Archives for 2013
SOSS Scramble results
SOSS SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES The 18th Annual SOSS Enrichment Fund Scramble held this past weekend at host Fairview Mountain Golf Course raised $15,000 which will go towards providing scholarships and bursaries for graduating students of Southern Okanagan Secondary School. This annual event saw an extremely large field of 145 golfers in 29 five-players teams compete […]
Notice from Transwest Helicopters
We would like to give advance notice to our Oliver neighbours regarding annual pilot training, which is due to commence later this week and which we anticipate to last for several days. This annual training is required by Transport Canada to ensure that our pilots are current and ready to fly safely this summer season. […]
Complaint received
There is too much news and information on ODN – so says one regular reader. Guys there are about 8000 posts in here if you have the time and the patience to find them all. Look for a button or link at the bottom of this page when you scroll down – “Older Posts” – […]
Sewing class produces cloth carrying bags
Oliver Quilters joint with Mrs. Simpson’s Grade Five class to celebrate the end of another project – Quilters in picture – Bev Downer and Donna-Mae Baldwin and organizer Wende Arnett. Missing: Yvonne Dundas, Bev Smith, Kaye Yuckin and Marilyn Cade.
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Osoyoos police report
On April 18th, an Osoyoos Police Officer on patrol noted a male driving a car while talking on his cell phone. A traffic stop was done and the officer detected an odor of liquor from the Driver. A breath demand was made which resulted in two “Warn” readings from the Driver. As a result the […]
Spring: ‘Tis the season…for Christmas trees?
The starting light, or the “Christmas Tree” is the main thing standing between a racer and their victory. Dean Holder, of Newport, WA and Shana Cachola, of Oliver, BC line their cars up to see who’s got what it takes. Photo by Laurena Rehbein When most people hear about Christmas trees it conjures up images […]