I have always believed when it is required we have the option to change or change will be made for us. We are on the cusp of change like it or not. We can make it as smooth as possible or suffer the consequences. I am speaking to the issue of the environment. No […]
Archives for 2019
October 5th – a Celebration of Life
Garry Bott January 14, 1941 – August 30, 2019 On Friday, August 30th, 2019, Garry Bott passed away peacefully in Oliver at the age of 78.He was predeceased by his parents, Ed and Kay Bott, and his brother, Grant Bott. Garry will be remembered by his wife of 58 years, Joyce Bott; daughter Sheryl […]
Oh why not?
Every once in a while a story from Penticton about Oliver. You can look for it – this from ODN in 2013 – six years ago…… Post script – **Ernie and Kay retired to Vaseux Lake – the building re finished into a paint store with flooring for sale. On the back of this […]
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Vaseux Lake – shoreline assessment and evaluation to be done
The Southern Interior Land Trust (SILT) has, for over 30 years, worked in the southern interior of British Columbia to protect and preserve habitat for all living things. Natural lake shorelines, with their ribbon of native plants benefit wildlife and animal movement; protect properties from flood and erosion; and support ecological processes essential to clean, drinkable, […]
What is the fastest growing equine sport in North America?
SAT and SUN October 12 and 13 South Okanagan Shooters Introductory clinic 5621 Sawmill Road, Oliver D-Bar k Ranch On lookers welcome ! This is a very new sport growing fast and we are excited to be hosting an intro clinic to Cowboy Mounted Shooting! If you have not had the opportunity to see this […]
Projects
On the river South end of Park Rill Creek – thought to be final part of keeping the creek running well during freshet. Large culvert installed – a project of FLNRO affecting the Hike and Bike trail north of Oliver *** On the road West lane to be repaved in next week or so. A […]
Giving the gift of life – local mom relieved for son
This Mom is so incredibly relieved the surgery went well for the bravest man I know as well as for his brother in law Steve. My Monty (right) gave the gift of life by being the donor for a live liver transplant. –Louis Conant The following short story written by donor’s wife Tammy Gillard, sister […]