Seniors receive many benefits and tax credits from the federal government that are not available to others.  You should know that some benefits are income tested and can result in “clawbacks”.  Old Age Security (OAS) payments and the Age Credit are two examples of benefits that can be clawed back without proper income planning. […]

Oliver Elementary Music Department school production, ‘Broadway Beat’ May 7, and 8th, 7:00 p.m. at Venables Theatre. There are 50 OES children performing 11 Broadway selections using voice, and dance.

 Today lets tiptoe into politics.  No not a partisan rant or a who should you vote for session.  Let us explore politics as a living entity, rather than pulling the emotional trigger.  If you look at the political map the colors have changed for a variety of reasons.  Federally the map is Liberal red.  Provincially […]

I am the project coordinator at OES for the Farm2School/ Young Farmers project. Can you please post the following on behalf of this years Young Farmers, who were awarded their grants this week The Young Farmer’s project has been supported at Oliver Elementary School for the past four years by Hester Creek Estate Winery, and […]

Following are some highlights of items discussed at the April 17, 2019 School District No. 53 Board of Education meeting. District staff reported to the Board on various items that have been occurring throughout the district. Of note, we are currently preparing to run our annual summer programs focused on reading at all elementary schools. […]

Manager – Frank Venables Theatre. Start date – April 1st Background: Osoyoos High School graduate, educated at Douglas College, experience varied in event and theatre management. A take-away: Leah says she had been charged by senior management – the Society – to broaden the scope of involvement to all culture and ethic sectors in the […]