Tony Thompson’s ties to the South Okanagan’s pioneer years run deep. Now the Okanagan Falls area rancher is donating $30,000 in memory of his late wife Sharon to Penticton Regional Hospital. Both Tony and Sharon have direct family links to the South Okanagan of the late 1800s. Tony was born on the family’s Garrison Ranch […]
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Council Briefs
Eight residents appeared before council with a petition signed by 153 people indicating that four large lots on Chardonnay Ave (zoned RH1 – Multi-Family) seem to be a threat to their way of life in the neighbourhood. The zoning has been in place since 1994 when the whole area came out of the ALR for development […]
Farewell and a start to a new year
Mayor Ron Hovanes thanking retiring Ambassador Abby Teigen at Monday’s Council Meeting Introduction of new Oliver Youth Ambassadors to Town Council. Sworn in by Mayor Ron Hovanes are Jennifer Zapeda, Enola Mills and Avnit Sidhu
Dates to remember – Civic elections in BC
Tuesday September 4, 2018 to September 14, 2018 – Nomination Period September 22, 2018 to October 20, 2018 – Campaign Period Wednesday October 10, 2018 – Advanced Voting Day Saturday October 20, 2018 – Election Day
Oliver’s annual Expo “rooted” in community pride
Despite smoky skies, Oliver’s annual Sunshine Festival was a huge success, says Oliver Parks and Recreation’s manager Carol Sheridan. “We didn’t get the blue skies and sunshine this year but Oliver residents didn’t let the smoke get them down. The Roots and Fruits Expo was a great success and I was proud of our […]
Sky Blue
Blue days, all of them gone Nothin’ but blue skies from now on Blue skies smilin’ at me Nothin’ but blue skies do I see Blue days all of them gone Nothin’ but blue skies from now on 1926 Irving Berlin