Former Liberal MLA and former Mayor of Osoyoos John Slater will try for a seat on town council this fall. He has yet to determine whether he will run for the Mayor’s chair or for a position as Councillor. Slater was elected to town council in 1990 and 12 years later made a successful run […]
Archives for 2014
July 5th – don’t turn your back on these great book deals
Friends of the Library are sorting the many books which have been generously donated for our 16th Annual Book Sale to be held on July 5th from 9 until 2. Proceeds are used for the Summer Children’s Reading Program and other items needed for the Oliver Library. Donations are still being accepted at the library. […]
Business Immigration – free information session
The B.C. Provincial Nominee Program will be hosting a free information session for those interested in learning more the about attracting immigrant entrepreneurs to your local community. If you are a local business owner who is looking to sell or if you work closely with the business community, join us for a unique opportunity to […]
On the links at Canyon Desert
Head Professional Darcy Dhillon presenting Ralph Bursey with a commemorative flag for his Hole-n-One! Ralph, a new member at Nk’Mip got his first career Hole-n-One Monday at Nk’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course’s Senior Men’s Open. Bursey used an 8 iron to drop the Ace on Hole # 12. Playing partners Lionel Conant, Brian Kettlewell & […]
Hey what a year – Thanks from Oliver Elks
Thank You – to the community of Oliver for supporting our events and programs. The Sunday Breakfasts have finished for this season. June 15th, Father’s Day, we all go to the Legion for their Father’s Day Breakfast. The Adam “Elvis” Fitzpatrick appearance was well attended. We have made many new friends and are looking […]
“It’s up to the teachers”….
“The vote results are not unexpected. While the BCTF leadership received the mandate they sought, no one should interpret this as any kind of enthusiasm on the part of teachers to shut down schools. “I know teachers would prefer to be in their classrooms and I know that students and parents would rather finish this […]
Family Fishing – Father’s day gift
FISHING IS FREE THIS FATHERS’ DAY WEEKEND NO LICENCE REQUIRED AND RODS MAY BE BORROWED FOR FREE Families will be able to more easily spend quality time together outdoors June 13 to 15 during the 15th Annual Family Fishing Weekend. In addition to nearly a dozen events taking place throughout Thompson-Okanagan, families are able to […]
Good morning – welcome to the world
Photographs submitted by Audrey MacNaughton Immature Hummingbird and Swallowtail Butterfly in the Wild Syringa