The SOSS production of The Wizard of Oz is underway and slated for performance on April 10 – 12. Director and drama teacher Alison Podmorrow has recruited the talents of some members of the Double O Quilters to make costumes for the musical. Nevertheless, a few costumes still need willing hands to bring them to […]
Archives for February 2014
Junior bonspiel attracts 14 teams
One day Junior Bonspiel coming to Oliver on February 8. Fourteen teams from Summerland to Osoyoos will be in town, including 4 teams from Oliver. As always, admission is free and spectators are most welcome.
Limits placed on new provincial recycling program
The Province is taking steps to reduce red tape for small businesses impacted by a new recycling program which shifts costs from B.C. taxpayers to industry. Government intends to introduce a new regulation which will exempt small businesses from any reporting or recycling costs if they meet any one of the following criteria: Under one […]
Letter to the editor
The Heart and Stroke Foundation in BC couldn’t agree more with John Chapman’s recent letter to the editor on the importance of knowing where automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are in the Town of Oliver. We congratulate him for taking the time to find out where they are in town and for encouraging others to add […]
Hwy sign backlash
30 people, mostly rural, attended a meeting Tuesday afternoon to plan strategy – against the removal of third party and farm signs along the Highway 97 corridor between Oliver and Osoyoos Lake. Two main organizers Heide Held of Hillside Orchards and Greg Thorp of Riverside Gardens. Both stated that they wanted a meeting to let […]
Cold steel
Ten bay hangar rises
Farmer’s Day at the community hall
Presented by Growers Supply and South Valley Sales – speakers, food, displays, suppliers and lots of chat.
Jim Caldwell passes
Obituary for the late James (Jim) Arthur Caldwell 1938 – 2014 On Friday January 24, 2014, Mr. James (Jim) Arthur Caldwell of Oliver passed away after a long illness at the South Okanagan General Hospital at the age of 75 years. He was predeceased by his mother and father Mary & Borden Caldwell; brother Jack […]