Southern Okanagan Secondary School is off to a good start at the BC High School Boys Valley AA Volleyball Championships, being held in the SOSS Main Gym and at Oliver Elementary School this weekend. The host Hornets, playing to a nearly full gym in its opening game, took a straight-set victory over rival Princess Margaret […]
Archives for 2016
Update
Wednesday, November 16, 2016 will be noted as a historical day for the community of Okanagan Falls. MLA Linda Larson announced that the efforts of many have been recognized and rewarded with $4.7 million capital funding from BC Housing. This funding will go towards construction of a 35 unit affordable seniors housing rental project. The […]
Caring Hands
Oliver and Osoyoos to recognize Restorative Justice Week
The proclamation has been signed, and Osoyoos is now ready to recognize Restorative Justice Week, which takes place from Nov. 20-27. Friday morning inside Council Chambers, Town of Osoyoos Mayor Sue McKortoff officially signed the Proclamation, declaring next week Restorative Justice Week. The week is recognized in Canada, and throughout the World to give residents […]
Alternate Altars at Christ the King
Christ the King Catholic Church was built by volunteers in 1934. The location was 522 Fairview Road, home of the present Medici’s Gelateria. The altar and all of the benches were also volunteer made, mostly by Paddy Kelleher. In 1947, the Church was enlarged and at some time in this period, the altar was replaced […]
Kiwanis ready to Share the Spirit
The Kiwanis Club of Oliver is once again appealing to community businesses, clubs and individuals – for support of its annual Share The Spirit program. Since 2004 the program has coordinated generous community support to bring Christmas cheer to local needy families with children. Family applications are provided to Kiwanis program coordinators from Desert Sun […]
