An agreement to transfer the South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce’s Festival of the Grape to the Oliver Tourism Association in 2018 is moving forward faster than originally expected. OTA assumed control of the festival April 1st, 2017 – a year ahead of schedule, to allow the Chamber (SOCC) to work with its business partners. “We have come to a […]
Archives for 2017
Rotary reflecting the community
Nominated by her home club in 2016. Former President Ann Hayes award “Unsung Hero” honoured last Tuesday. District 5060 Assistant Governor Cheryle King attended the Rotary Club of Oliver meeting at which time she presented the award to Hayes. Ann Hayes – a part of Rotary and a part of the community of Oliver – […]
Deadline extended
The Desert Valley Hospice Society is dedicated to supporting excellence in Hospice Palliative Care and end-of-life services. Through our Volunteer Programs, we assist people nearing end-of-life and their families by providing supportive services delivered by highly trained Hospice Volunteers. We are seeking a motivated and compassionate individual with excellent leadership skills to join our Organization […]
What? – a birder’s delight
Bill Greer
Up on the hill with Richard Cannings
Over the past month I have visited most of the RCMP detachments in South Okanagan-West Kootenay. While the conversations covered some of the obvious law and order issues such as marijuana legalization, rising levels of property crime and staffing levels for highway patrol, I was surprised that one issue dominated most of my visits—declining morale […]
easter parks
Kick up your heels
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