Inmates are learning to care for large animals through a unique program on the grounds of the Okanagan Correctional Centre (OCC) near Oliver. Through a partnership with the Osoyoos Indian Band (OIB), trained handlers are on hand each morning to guide up to six participating inmates in the care, feeding, grooming and washing of two […]

Rick Knodel is the alternate director – Area C RDOS Oliver 3 years ago he ran for election but was defeated by Terry Schafer, the present incumbent. Knodel says he has been urged to run – has learned a great deal about the Regional District and how it operates. Schafer has not indicated that he […]

Letter to the Editor: Rick Knodel My take on the budget meeting night of Jan. 29. I did not do a count but I would estimate 25 to 30 displeased people. I am particularly　displeased with the RDOS as they spent considerable money on a study by MMM consulting which was then put in my hands […]

A pair of South Okanagan distilleries won gold medals for their products at the inaugural Canadian Artisan Spirit Competition, recently held in Vancouver. Heritage Vodka, from Penticton’s Old Order Distillery, won gold in the vodka category of the competition, while Noteworthy Gin, a product of Oliver’s The Dubh Glas Distillery, earned gold in the gin category. The […]

Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Lisa Beare lit the Olympic Cauldron on Thursday night to honour B.C. athletes competing in the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games and salute the start of the Games in the Korean host city. Olympic medallist Brent Hayden and BC Pavilion Corporation CEO Ken Cretney joined Beare at […]

North of Oliver

Crocus 2018 This is the 14th year that I have allowed myself the pleasure to pen a bit of attempted poetry about the arrival of the majestic crocus. Some folks asked to be included in my address list just for this moment. Some have written back their own crocus poem, some send pictures, many send […]