It seems that no one likes to pay taxes, yet taxes buy the goods and services we use together in our communities. For example, it would be difficult to pay for the fire or police department individually, or schools, hospitals or roads. Historically, income taxes have been used to reduce inequality, with top earners paying […]
Archives for 2014
Hike for Hospice highly successful say organizers
Hike for Hospice officials say that the total funds raised this year exceed what was reported earlier. The funds raised at the Desert Valley Hospice Society “Hike for Hospice” are as follows: Pledges and registrations: $7,929.04 Donation Kiwanis Club of Oliver: $1,000.00 2014 pledges and donations: $8,929.04
Conserving natural areas
Gord Forbes removing Purple Loosestrife from the wetland on the Forbes Family Farm Okanagan Similkameen Stewardship Society is a local non-profit organization that assists landowners and communities conserve natural areas on their properties and within their communities. In celebration of 20 years of stewardship in the South Okanagan, local biologists are leading a free tour […]
” Let’s go play ” – what is lurking nearby?
Photos submitted by Harper Frederick
Stage play (SOAP) opens in Osoyoos May 23
Lend Me a Tenor definitely not an opera (Carrie Lyle and Nathan Linders pictured) It’s an era of evening dresses and tuxedos, sparkling champagne and even more sparkling tiaras, of romantic opera stars and their enamoured fans. In this world of luxury, chaos is about to ensue, in the style of classic 1930s screwball comedy. […]
Heading south?
A dozen artists and arts-lovers from Oliver are heading south to sister-city Lake Chelan for a friendly cultural exchange on May 16 – 17. There they will meet up with members of the Lake Chelan Artist Alliance for an art walk, studio tours, and socializing, including a potluck dinner hosted by the LCAA. […]
Bulky Item Collection for Rural RDOS Residents
Oliver, Osoyoos, Keremeos, Okanagan Falls and RDOS Electoral Areas ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’, ‘E’, ‘F’ and ‘G’ residents get pickup on their normal collection day from May 12th to 16th. Residents can place out a maximum of two pieces of furniture, large appliances and mattresses per home. Items accepted include mattresses, box springs, tables, chairs, […]
