The conversation around the creation of a national park reserve has been reopened again by the province of BC. The creation of a national park has been a very polarizing topic within the community of Oliver and surrounding area. The mission of the Oliver Tourism Association is to: Promote and identify tourism opportunities and activities […]
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End Of Summer Sale At Oliver Shoes
Define rain – in %
We need it – let it rip
Oliver starts to see blue skies but
With blue clearing skies comes the full view of the fire burning on the west ridge above Hester Creek. Official word at 2:47pm Smoke from the Oliver area wildfire may be seen, in town and along Highway 97, as combustible material burns on the slopes around Testalinda and Hester Creeks. Due to overnight gusty winds […]
MUSIC & MARKET ARE INDOORS TODAY
Don’t let the smoke keep you away! Music In The Park and the Thursday Market will be moving indoors to the Oliver Community Centre Hall Thursday evening. Join us for a fun concert indoors with “Up The Crick” featuring Chris Stodola and Rick Braeman (vintage vocals – anyone remember the song “Happy Trails To You”? […]
Final concert of the season
With the recent tragic passing of a member of the brewery family, Carson Ruhland, we’ve been shocked and distraught, and the motivation to continue with the Back Alley Concert Series for this season disappeared. But with the love and support of family, friends, and our great community, we’ve been revitalized and inspired by the memory […]
This Weekend
Mulcair in Penticton Monday
NDP leader Thomas Mulcair is set to visit Penticton on Aug. 31. Local candidate Richard Cannings says the event is planned for 7 p.m. at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre. First leader to visit riding since election called.