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Rural report with Laird Smith

Our visit to Oliver provided us with a much needed break from the activities of big city life. The small town ambiance of Oliver is an attraction to me, for I enjoy the quiet evenings outside. We saw the Turkey vultures coming in to roost in a tall Douglas fir near the house we were […]

Up the hill

OLIVER – A highway resurfacing project on Highway 3, thirteen kilometres east of Osoyoos, has been awarded to Peter’s Bros. Construction Ltd. of Penticton. This $2.3 million contract will result in improved roads in the South Okanagan that are safer and smoother for all road users. Over 8 km will be resurfaced along Highway 3 […]

Canada – from coast to coast – good news from Quebec

“Like most Canadians, I have been paying close attention to the provincial election in Quebec. “The Canada I have lived and worked in, the country that I am humbled to represent around the world, includes Quebec. “I look forward to working with Premier-elect (Phillipe) Couillard at the Premiers’ table on our shared goals: building a […]

Applause for keeping the status quo in Summerland

A Summerland town hall meeting Monday lasted more than three hours with no real conclusion but the resistance to change continues. The plan was for the District’s residents to get their questions answered on Summerland’s controversial land swap. Those questions selected were read by a staff member. People leaving the information meeting said they had not […]

Osoyoos police report

Over the last 2 weeks there have been 14 break ins to travel trailers stored in areas off of Lakeshore Drive.  Thieves are prying open doors or breaking windows to get into the trailers where they steal alcohol and small items.  If suspicious people are seen in storage areas please call the Police to investigate. […]

Gifts bestowed by Sage Valley Voices

The Sage Valley Voices Community Choir recently donated some of the proceeds from its 2013 Christmas concert to the Oliver United Church and Sumac Ladies Auxiliary. Choir President Lois Bzdel presents a cheque for $600.00 to Anita Carr, representative for the Oliver United Church and $100.00 to Pat Chown, President of the Sumac Ladies Auxillary. […]