Alan Richard Thornton June 21,1943 -January 21, 2018. Al was born and raised in Oliver. He enjoyed the simple life of the Okanagan, was athletic, active in Air Cadets and proud to obtain his pilot’s license at age 16. Alan had a musical ear, played piano, violin, harmonica and enjoyed performing in his high school […]

Loose Bay Campground Raise the flag ceremony 6-6:30 pm All are welcome

Skippin’ classes hey? No not really – hard work, working up a sweat- hundred of sand bags complete. Work with men and women of the BC Forest Service, local firefighters, and teachers – even a principal. Wow – not an every day classroom experience. But a really good one to recognize the emergency, the situation, […]

At Carr Crescent Thanks to the BC Forest Service – Fire Crews – this group from Princeton-Merritt – started up in late March – training and other duties Over a thousand bags done last night at the Oliver Fire Hall. This morning OES students will learn how to make a sandbag. Members of the Beaver […]

What plans can I make? Can I go on a holiday? Will the water rise any further? All pictures current all in the Park Rill system from Tomlins to Island Rd

Shadows, John’s Mine, The beautiful blue sky – such a relief from grey clouds and wiper blades.. It could be a story about positive thinking… It could just be another great picture from “smOliver” (Large format – press for larger)