Roof fix on former Catholic Church building
Archives for 2013
90 days in a cell for Stephan Daoust
Judge Gail Sinclair stated today that the people who heard about a bomb going off last summer thought “The Taliban had come to Oliver”. “That was pretty dumb”, Judge Sinclair said admonishing 19 year old Stephan Wesley Daoust after he pled guilty to assault with a weapon (bear spray) and placing explosives to damage property […]
Merle Somerville – Fine Art Photographer
“Viewer’s Choice” goes to fine art photographer, Merle Somerville Oliver resident, Merle Somerville was awarded “Viewer’s Choice” for his photograph on canvas “Centurial Tree”. Merle exhibited four artworks during the two month art exhibit “Digital Autumn” at Little Straw Vineyards. The exhibition was comprised of nine members of the Digital Art Okanagan (DAO) group, founded […]
Osoyoos police report
There continues to be a number of thefts and incidents around the Jackpine Lane and Cottonwood Drive area in Osoyoos. Please report any suspicious persons, vehicles, or incidents to the Police as soon as possible so those responsible can be found and arrested. On November 23rd, and 24th, thieves syphoned gas from the same vehicle […]
A gift to last forever
What’s up with the Hornets?
The Hornets are off to a good start to the 2013-14 season as they are ranked #5 in the preseason polls. This past weekend the Hornets travelled to Kamloops to play in the Westsyde Tournament. The Hornets got off to a good start as they easily handled Sahali 70-49. Gurk Dhaliwal led the team with […]
BIKERS HELP COMMUNITY
(Right) Wayne Danbrook, representing the Oliver Knights of Columbus Christmas Hamper Program is shown receiving a cheque for $350.00 from the Okanagan Motorcycle Riders president Red Young. This is a portion of the money raised through various efforts of the bikers in the South Okanagan. Okanagan Falls and Osoyoos Christmas Hamper Programs also received a […]
Community Christmas Concert draws a crowd Sunday
Holy Cross Children’s Choir (Penticton) Julianne Beauchamp – Director Silent Night sung with the audience The place – Oliver Alliance Church Lots of young people in the Oliver Handbell Ringers (Ruth Knippelberg, Director) Great crowd of parents, children and relatives. Other performers: Penelope Johnson, Mathew Thomas, Jeremy Cook and the Oliver Dance Studio. Nathan Linders […]