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Archives for 2018
Flying like an eagle
Respected community leader dies in Mexico
Greg Norton died Saturday after a wedding that the entire family attended in Mexico last weekend. ODN was informed of this from multiple sources Sunday but waited for family confirmation. We have spoken to members of his extended family and a number of his best friends – with all shocked and saddened by the news. […]
Greg Norton – a profile
Greg Norton, ALC Commissioner – Oliver Greg Norton was a fruit farmer in Oliver, BC since 1988. Active in his community, Norton was chair of the Agriculture Area Plan Committee Rural Oliver, chair of the Environmental Farm Plan Working Group, chair of the Agriculture Research and Development, chair of the Agriculture Environment Initiatives Board, and president […]
The TRUE Tale of the shooting on the S.S. Okanagan
By Brian Wilson, Archivist – editor Archivos Magazine The tragic shooting of Constable Geoffrey H. Aston* of the Provincial Police is a strange tale. Constable Aston was well liked in Penticton and beyond, having served in the Yukon and territories while a NWMP officer. He was a bachelor living on Ellis Street in downtown Penticton. […]
Condolences to the family
Fraser Albert Sutherland March 24, 1942-February 11, 2018 Fraser was born in Vancouver, B.C. to Albert Sutherland and the late Agnes Sutherland. He is survived by his wife of fifty years, Genneine Pare, sons Fraser and Jason, and daughter Tanis. Fraser’s grandchildren, Tristan, Jensen, Fraser Jr., Savannah, Georgi and Tommy were his pride and joy. […]
Upcoming "Joe Trio" entertains the South Okanagan
By Marion Boyd The always popular Joe Trio, known as the “Court Jesters of the Classical” will be returning to Oliver on Friday, March 9th for a 7:30 pm concert. This is the last of this season’s performances presented by the South Okanagan Concert Society and will bring some totally engaging musical merriment to the […]
$1400 raised for Stephen Lewis Foundation
Grandmothers for Africa, Marion Boyd and Betty Lou Trimmer Bahnsen, do some serious counting at the windup of a hugely successful fund raising Bridge Tournament on February 21st for the Stephen Lewis Foundation. The event drew a good crowd to Fairview Golf Club for bridge and lunch. Fairview staff, Jesse and Yvonne proved their friendly […]