When a fireman hears that address – he knows it is Heritage House just off Meadows Drive. Two full crews attended to search the building for a cause – what makes the bells ring? The story really is that the residents – many in their 80’s and 90’s were evacuated – to sit outside on […]
Archives for May 2015
A personal story
Nedeen Bazley lives in Kelowna but spent time at SOSS. Thank you for choosing to feature this story. I grew up in OK Falls and graduated from SOSS in 2001 and was very active in the community as well as school sports. Desirae and I were neighbours growing up and have been through a lot […]
The simple life by Pat Whalley
Congratulations Jack on five years of ODN. Your little venture has grown into a “must read” event for many of us in the community. News so fresh that it hadn’t even got on the local grapevine, also a great forum for local opinions. Today, 31st May, is also a milestone for Dave and I, it […]
A winner for sure – photographic art
Central Okanagan Photographic Society awards last night deeply honoured to win the trophy for Creativity and also photo of the year! My photo will be printed and displayed at Lens and Shutter for a year. Ron Peace – a credit to Don and Gloria “I took the original image east of Death Valley in a […]
Fine community leader passes
William Barten April 24, 1926 – May 18, 2015 Bill passed away at home in his favourite “sunroom” he built. Survived by wife, Maria Stayanovich; son, Wesley Barten (Holly); daughter Dayle Millington (Bruce); sister, Doris Boulanger; sisters-in-laws, Bernice Ducharme and Carol Hayhurst (Robert); brother-in-law, Don Allbright (Pat); grandchildren, Rod, Ty, Angela, Blake, Shannon and Scott; […]
Awards – 232 Big Horn Squadron
1. Flight Sgt. Elizabeth Harkness – medal given by Mrs. Ed Findlater OK Falls Legion 2. Flight Sgt. Barnabas LaFlamme – presented by RO Lt. Colonel Scott Mutton 3. Sergeant Eric Matevia – award given by Linda Leibel Air Cadet League of Canada Mutton told the large audience at the air cadet hangar in Oliver […]
Why is this guy so happy?
Grant Beauclair – contractor Empty space to work on The wrecking crew Oliver Legion Canteen – shut down for a few weeks – lounge moved up stairs into main hall until renovations complete. All new flooring, wall finish, chairs and tables. Good work gentlemen
30th anniversary of Lion’s Park starts at 2pm
Cultural dancing, hot dogs, samosa’s, skateboarding, chicken gambling, dj entertainment – come one come all






