A Great Father’s Day His son had left home while still in his teens. After 18 years he found himself reduced to begging for change from people on the street. Circumstances had left him homeless in Philadelphia, and destitute for the last year. He tapped a pedestrian on the shoulder and asked for a […]

7 June 2019 May I impose upon your good nature for a few lines of thanks to all those who donate blood? Having now had my second transfusion in two weeks, and knowing that four donors were likely involved, I am most appreciative of your selfless, life-saving contribution to our society. Whether you donate once […]

    From: Oliver and Area Affordable Housing Society Letter To: Town of Oliver ” Housing is a major issue in our area, especially for our at risk populations. Oliver and Area Housing Society is working to try and combat these issues with a multi phase development over the south Okanagan. We are currently working […]

Town of Oliver Council to meet Monday Public works management and consultant True Engineering recommending low bid of $749,625.00 contract to do road reconstruction on a Earle Crescent and two addition small streets – Church and Veterans Avenues. Major challenge is the raised sidewalk  on a portion of Earle Crescent – Veterans to Kootenay – […]

Strachan joined the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Vancouver B.C. on June 3rd, 1988. As a non-commissioned officer, she undertook ten years of operational postings in “E” Division, including general-duty policing and highway patrol. In 1996, A/Commr. Strachan completed a Peacekeeping Mission in Haiti. She also carried out administrative postings within “E” Division Human Resources, […]

    HELP A STUDENT FURTHER THEIR CAREER   Members of Order of the Eastern Star will be hosting a hot dog sale at Buy-Low Foods   FRIDAY, 7th JUNE 10.30 – 1.30 LOTS OF FRIED ONIONS – BY DONATION HAVE LUNCH AND HELP A STUDENT