History….. While focusing on the expansion and upgrading of Nk’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course, the history of the former golf course, Cherry Grove Golf & Country Club seems to have gone by the wayside. Paul Eisenhut was one of the main people involved in the original project. Before there ever was any golfing at The […]
Archives for April 2016
To honour the fallen
Large turnout of elementary school students at Oliver Cemetery today – tulips the order of the day and lighting candles. Mayor Ron Hovanes, MLA Linda Larson and Legionaire Chris Yerburgh on hand. Thanks for the photos, folks. Today we had the a brief ceremony at the Oliver Veterans cemetery to share in the beauty of […]
Independence day
Students getting #OsoyoosStrong T-shirts Community volunteers handed out T-shirts to students this morning with the hashtag “#OsoyoosStong”. T shirts will be sold to public for a donation of at least $20, with all proceeds going to the future independent high school for Osoyoos. Locals are encouraged to wear them on Fridays to show support for […]
Dare to be “safe” – the OES grade six class graduated today
Every student in grade six at Oliver Elementary School (OES) goes through the D.A.R.E.* Program Local RCMP DARE instructor Cst. Kathleen Biron. Three students represented the whole class at today’s graduation from the programme which featured a large cake served after the presentations of certificates and t-shirts by Mayor Ron Hovanes and Detachment commander Sgt. Blaine Gervais. […]
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AGNES SUTHERLAND MEMORIAL
A permanent memorial is planned for Agnes Sutherland who passed away on March 25th. The Agnes Sutherland Memorial is collecting funds to purchase a grand piano for the Frank Venables Theatre lobby. It shall remain as a gift to the community as much as a reminder of this special lady. Agnes loved playing the […]
Help for job seekers
Job seekers in the South Okanagan are among the more than 5,500 British Columbians receiving the training they need for employment in their communities, thanks to an investment of nearly $36 million from the federal and provincial governments under the Canada-British Columbia Job Fund. Contracts with 63 service providers to deliver targeted skills training programs […]