“The event ran on July 27th, 2019 from 10-1 at the Oliver Museum. It featured two mini-exhibits: one on the centennial of the Ditch and the other on water conservation in the Oliver area. Aside from the exhibits there were activity sheets, colouring pages, and scheduled events throughout the day. In the morning there was […]
Archives for July 2019
Condolences to the family
Obituary for the late Allan Philip Wagner June 9, 1933 – July 29, 2019 On Monday July 29, 2019, Mr. Allan Philip Wagner of Oliver passed away at the South Okanagan General Hospital at the age of 86 years. Allan leaves to mourn his passing, his wife Lorraine; daughter Wendy Wagner (Derek) of Castlegar; grandchildren […]
Now you see it – now you don’t
Report of grassfire at Area 27 Oliver Crews from Oliver Fire Department rush to the area to find the large plume of smoke visible from downtown had disappeared. Not sure exactly what happened but no danger. Picture is large format – press to enlarge watching truck head to a known location and reporting that the […]
It is official – Oliver’s Main Street parade is a GO
Parade Marshalls Pat Whalley and Tony Munday Oliver Parks and Recreation says sufficient volunteers now lined up for the parade. More needed. If you can help phone 250-498-4985. The decision to stick with the “old route” for this year – which starts at Police Station and ends at the Library – following a route down […]
Bushes cleared behind food bank
Town crews clearing an area immediately behind the Oliver Food Bank on Station Street. Food Bank recently broken into by persons identified as having been occupying the bushes in that area.
Altocumulus
Altocumulus clouds are mid level clouds that are made of water droplets and appear as gray puffy masses. They usually form in groups. If you see altocumulus clouds on a warm, sticky morning, be prepared to see thunderstorms late in the afternoon. Shot Sunday by Carolyn Tipler
Great shot
Grandson Brett rappelling down to cave about 27 klm from Fernie Submitted by Ernie Race Photo by Phil Race
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