At Nelson – Pee Wee Provincials Record 3 wins 1 loss and 1 tie SO 7 to 4 over Vanderhoof Sunday Second game – SO 7-0 over Whitehorse Third game Dawson Creek 4 SO 3 Fourth game 7-4 SO defeating hometown Nelson Fifth game tie Quesnel and SO *** At 100 Mile House – Midget […]
Archives for March 2014
Bill Klatt passes
A Memorial Service for long-time Oliver orchardist, William D. Klatt, will be held Monday, March 24, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at the Oliver Cemetery. A reception follows at the Oliver Seventh-day Adventist Church. He is survived by his children, Bernard, Beverly, Harvey, Russell, and David, sisters, Erna, and Doreen, a granddaughter, Megan, and numerous nieces, […]
Boat at border decontaminated
On the evening of March 12th, a Canada Customs official notified the BC Conservation Officer service that they found what looked like zebra and/or quagga mussels on a large pleasure-craft boat being transported from the U.S., across the Osoyoos border into Canada. Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) currently has no legislative authority to refuse entry, […]
B.C. appoints Canada’s first seniors advocate
BC has appointed Isobel Mackenzie as Canada’s first seniors advocate. Mackenzie vowed to protect her independence and represent seniors — not the government — in her new role. “Isobel Mackenzie brings with her 18 years of experience working on behalf of seniors at a local, provincial and national level,” said Health Minister Terry Lake. “I am confident […]
She’s flying!
Next competition April 12th
On March 18th, the South Okanagan Toastmasters Club #7791 was proud to host the Area 38 International Speech and Evaluation Contest. Six people competed; 2 from Oliver and 4 from Pentiction. Rachel Allenbrand, president of South Ok Toastmasters #7791, placed 1st in the speech contest, and Linda Johnson was 2nd. Verlaine Murphy won the evaluation […]
By September doubtful – half million $$ for engineering granted
“The recent funding announcement by AANDC to support a vital bridge project connecting the Penticton Indian Band lands with the City of Penticton will bring critical jobs and growth opportunities for the entire region for years to come.” Chief Jonathan Kruger Penticton Indian Band The Penticton Indian Band is set to build a new bridge […]
