For the second time in a row, BC Tree Fruits has fired their CEO. The Co-op, a collection of over 500 fruit grower families in the Okanagan, announced Friday afternoon that CEO Alan Tyabji had been served with an “early notice of termination.” Tyabji has been CEO of the co-op since November 2012, when the […]
Archives for September 2016
10th anniversary marked with ambitious plan for future
Osoyoos Indian Band with the Nk’Mip Desert Heritage Society celebrating 10 years of their impressive cultural centre which is set to expand with a multi-million dollar plan. Friday night – plans unveiled at a gala feast of salmon and native dancing.
Scenes – in passing
Fire dispatch 1:03 pm – Okanagan Falls – fire in a home in 1000 block of Birch – just south of 10th Residents escaped without injury. Firefighters used foam and water to control the blaze with most of the visible damage on the roof line. Amy Peregoodoff and her husband Mac, both in their 80’s, […]
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Legion Market Day – today and Saturday
Weekend notes
This weekend – the busiest of the year for Oliver. Fortune Family Fundraiser Sat Oct 1, Oliver Curling Club 5:30-8:30 pm Cash Bar operated by Curling Club who have generously offered to donate the profit. Silent Auction & Raffle, 5 wine fridges fully stocked donated by Old Stockers & friends!Tickets for raffle available Beyond […]
Not to rain on your parade
New shakes for old building
The Oliver and District Heritage Society will be receiving a boost of $10,000 through the Heritage Legacy Fund, supporting efforts to completely restore the aging roof of the Museum, formerly Oliver’s BC Provincial Police station. This funding, made possible through the Heritage Legacy Fund and overseen by Heritage BC, provides grants for heritage conservation and […]