By ROY WOOD As her 16-year run as a school trustee, including six as board chair, draws to a close, Marieze Tarr is thankful for the experience and excited about the next phase in her life’s adventure. Tarr was appointed in January as Executive Director of the Desert Sun Counselling and Resource Centre serves the […]

Lots of American participation – next series of pictures up coming

Avnit is 15 years old and is going into the tenth grade this coming fall at Southern Okanagan Secondary School. She has been living in Oliver since 2011 with her two loving parents and two loveable little sisters. In her free time, she likes to play the guitar, read books, and watch movies. Avnit prefers […]

In his garden – tomatoes grow

Jack-o-lantern look to the sun setting

We are at the doorstep of historic change when legalized Marijuana is sold to the public.  On a lazy summer day it seems the whole topic is still hiding in the weeds, but the topic will soon light up. The progression toward the October legalization date is awkward to say the least.  Everyone is excited, […]

Bridget is 15 years old. She enjoys playing a variety of sports, especially volleyball. Her goal in life is to have a successful adulthood and be able to complete the university education that she needs to become a teacher.  

On August 10th, 2018 Oliver RCMP received a report from a local resident advising of a generator that had been stolen during the early morning hours from their property. Oliver members began conducting pro-active checks within the community and within a hour of being reported stolen police successfully located the generator. The suspect, who was immediately arrested by police, was also […]