Tinhorn Creek Vineyards is thrilled to announce their new charity, Celebrate the Arts, which funds fine arts programs for children in the local Oliver area. Saturday a $6000 cheque was presented at the grand finale of the Tinhorn Creek Vineyards’ Canadian Concert Series to local schools, including Oliver Elementary School, Tuc El Nuit Elementary School […]

Pinot Noir is ripe for the picking at Stoneboat. A great crop says Tim Martiniuk dumping the clusters into the destemmer and crusher. Photo Russell Work

I was just wondering why I didn’t get an invite to Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s invitation-only bash in Penticton? Maybe he thought I’d ask him a challenging question? Is he upset at me for advocating for our Seniors and Veterans? Perhaps it is because I am a Nurse, who believes in public Healthcare? I know […]

For many years I have looked to the west to see a treed hillside. The fire has exposed the rock face to me that had been hidden by fairly heavy tree cover. Now that smoke has basically gone (hopefully for ever) we can see the damage and wait for regrowth of grass and new life […]

75 riders registered for the 1st annual Ride to Provide – event Sunday at Lions Park. Thanks to Interior Savings, Double O Bikes, Oliver Rotary – Oliver Lions for their support All funds raised go to Highway to Healing

Restrictions on accessing the south end of fire have been lifted. Mop up operations will continue on the north end on the upper slopes of Fairview, Reed Creek and Tinhorn.

Crew at the Elks Hall this morning – each Sunday in the fall, winter and spring 8:30 to 11am Best deal in town – all for kids’ charities

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