A little Branch with a big Heart Oliver Legion Branch 97 making a donation to the Communities For Veterans Foundation this afternoon. Thank you to Paul and Terry Nichols for all that they are doing for veterans. Thank you to the local Legion members for their generosity. Picture and item from Shelley Bollingbroke *** Canadian […]
Archives for April 2015
Winning awards – local distillery
British Columbia’s premier micro-distillery festival held recently – with two sold out public events, fourteen unique vendors to the previous year and a pop-up Legacy Liquor Store added, BC Distilled 2015 proved that the micro-distillery industry in British Columbia is here to stay. Attendees of BC Distilled were invited to choose their favourite vodka, gin […]
Historical Society honours Shannon – hears about history of winemaking
The Oliver Osoyoos Branch of the OHS hosted the valley Wide AGM Sunday at the Silver Sage Winery. John and Lynn Bremmer giving a presentation on The Evolution of the Grape and Wine Industry in the Okanagan Valley. Two highlights: Life Membership given to Larry Shannon (right) for his efforts on behalf of the Okanagan Historical Society. First […]
Feeling great about being gorgeous
10 am to 4pm May 2nd Saturday Shoppers in Oliver Tickets $10.00 Spray Tan Artist Eyebrow Threading BBQ to support “Ride to Survive”
Work and cash – donated to bird sanctuary
Oliver RBC employees and families came out volunteering their time working around the yard at SORCO Raptor Rehab Center on Sunday. As part of giving back to their community they also presented the center with a donation of $1000.00. SORCO is having an open house next week Sunday May 3 10- 3.
Hole in the wall – where is it?
submitted by Joanne Bray not same location as last similar picture where is it?
Rural report with Laird Smith
According to Wikipedia, the Social Credit Party led by WAC Bennett, won seven consecutive elections. They were 1952, 1953 1956, 1960, 1963, 1966, and 1969. Wally and Auntie Kay would have voted in all those elections. I don’t remember any of those elections. Wally and Auntie Kay seldom discussed politics in my presence. I moved […]
French immersion
Learning ultimately supports the well-being of the self, the family, the community, the land, the spirits, and the ancestors. Learning is holistic, reflexive, reflective, experiential, and relational (focused on connectedness, on reciprocal relationships, and a sense of place). Learning involves recognizing the consequences of one’s actions. —Learning involves generational roles and responsibilities.— —Learning recognizes the […]