With some trepidation I wade in on the Federal Park proposed for the South Okanagan. There are many concerns and some valid others not so much. There are benefits to be had and a number of issues that need clarification as I see it. I have heard it will bring more crime, well the fact […]
Archives for 2019
Dresses for Africa
Oliver’s Grandmothers for Africa gathered recently at the home of Christina Ruddiman to enjoy a meal together and to hear about Hilary Drummond’s recent trip to Africa. Hilary was given a number of pillow case dresses, socks and some shorts for boys to distribute wherever they might be needed. Although the Stephen Lewis Foundation […]
Designating a beneficiary on a RRSP or RRIF
Designating a direct beneficiary on your RRSP or RRIF may make sense in some situations, however, there are cases when designating your estate is a better option. People often designate a beneficiary on their RRSP or RRIF accounts, believing it is sound financial planning, since doing so can avoid probate and thus probate fees. However, […]
Next court appearance February 27th
Heavy police presence involving the Emergency Response Team in Oliver Thursday night was part of an operation to arrest a man that Oliver RCMP deemed could be a danger to the public and to officers should they attempt to detain him. Tuesdayi – RCMP got a report that 56-year-old Bradley Cairns had gone to a residence […]
Top post filled at Museum and Archives
Without a lot of fanfare the Oliver and District Heritage Society has appointed a new Executive Director. Julianna Weisgarber, Executive Director appointed recently replacing Manda Maggs of Penticton. Julianna has been Collections Manager for a number of years. She is pictured here when she arrived in September of 2014. Phone: 250-498-4027 E-Mail: info@oliverheritage.ca
BC Family Day Celebration Planned
It’s time to celebrate family at the Oliver Museum. On Friday, February 15th from 2 – 6 pm, the Museum will be hosting a free, all-ages Family Day Celebration. This is a one-day event featuring a free half-hour workshop on recording family oral histories, a child-friendly family tree craft and colouring, activities and snacks! Come […]
On the Sunnyside
What is Love? Valentine’s Day is associated with expressions of love. I suspect that many people have an incomplete picture of what love is. There are at least 3 major categories or levels of love. Apparently the Greek language of the New Testament used 3 different words to identify these 3 kinds which the English […]