Highlights from August 21 Regional Board meeting Dr. Anna Warwick Sears, of the Okanagan Basin Water Board updated the Board of Directors on the Okanagan Basin Water Board’s activities. The Regional Board reaffirmed support upon mutual agreement with the Regional District of Central Okanagan and North Okanagan for the Okanagan Basin Water Board’s Water Management […]
Archives for 2014
Osoyoos new firehall – Government approves AAP
Alternative Approval Process (AAP) is being allowed by the BC government for the bylaw to borrow monies for a new Fire Hall in Osoyoos vs a referendum. The question: “Are you opposed to the borrowing of $5,962,657 for construction of a new Fire Hall on 74th Avenue? Borrowing period: 30 years.” Loan Authorization Bylaw 1306, […]
Created by Hutterli
Kurt Hutterli, a 3-D artist who often works with found objects, recently submitted this entry into the “ReVision: the Art of Recycling 2014 Exhibition” and was accepted by the jury. The exhibition will take place on Granville Island in Vancouver from Friday September 5th to Sunday September 7th. Kurt explains the title of his work: […]
New Office
Saturday September 6th
OLIVER SAGEBRUSHERS are very proud to present as Feature Artist for the month of September JANICE CORNETT-CHING. Janice has been a long time member of the Sagebrushers as well as an instructor. The show takes place in the QUAIL’S ROOST GALLERY at Rustico Farm&Cellars Winery on Rd.16 and Highway 97 west. A reception will be […]
Deadline for entries to Fall Art Show – coming fast
The Oliver Community Arts Council welcomes submissions from all BC artists for the 31st annual Fall Art Show and Sale, held Saturday October 4 – Sunday October 5 at the Oliver Community Centre. Theme: “Dreams and Visions”. Competition awards winners across nine categories: watercolour, oil, acrylic, fibre art, 3-dimensional, photography, other media, and two categories for junior artists (by age group). Overall […]
Children’s Art
Curator Paige Riley, 15, right and assistant Madelyn Bjornson,14 have turned the Quail’s Nest Studio into a Children’s Art Show and Sale. Kids art does not get any better than this collection! Collect the works of local children, give them a sense of accomplishment that will stay with them for years and who knows where […]
New hospice centre to open in October – but no 24 hour care
A new facility at 22 Jonagold Place in Osoyoos will likely open in October for administration of the Desert Valley Hospice Society and for programs – but it will not be a round the clock care facility. The facility will be used as a Supportive Care Centre which the Society will utilize as their administrative […]