History of Oliver airport Published on ODN – FEBRUARY 1, 2015 OLIVER – LARGEST AIRPORT IN THE OKANAGAN 1937 During the depression, the federal government decided that the small community of Oliver would become part of a plan for national airmail delivery much to the chagrin of larger communities in the Okanagan. An agent of […]
Archives for February 2021
From Fairview
FROM FAIRVIEW Flash fiction by Jessica Murphy Prompt: She never misses at that distance CROSS EXAMINATION “Your friend Judge Daniels is finally retiring. Will you be attending her farewell soiree?” This was asked a bit facetiously, thought Tom, but he responded with his usual good humour. “Wouldn’t miss it,” he enthused. “And neither should you. […]
The Steele report
The number one rule in politics is.. Under promise and over deliver. Immediately after you secure a mandate do the most unpopular thing that needs to be done and before returning to the polls do the most popular thing. This fulfills the promise of your mandate. The next most important thing is to look like […]
by Brian Wilson
Here’s my article on Anthony Walsh that I published several years ago in Archivos magazine. Anthony Walsh joined the Irish Guard in 1917. He served only one year in France and during that time he earned the Military Medal for Bravery. He was assigned to serve with the army of occupation in Germany until he […]
Spring is ‘marching’ in with sunshine
Skiing continues at Mt Baldy
RESUMPTION OF SERVICE Baldy Mountain Resort will be operating both the Sugarlump and Magic Carpet, tomorrow, Sunday, February 28th from 9am-3:30pm.
Action taken – home appears finished on exterior – neighbours likely happy
*** Previously on ODN The single detached dwelling at 6569 Lakeside Road has been undergoing construction for the past twenty-five years with the owner residing in the basement without an occupancy permit issued from the Town of Oliver. The property contains a number of problems, specifically: • There are several excavations and exposed […]
Update – Baldy
RCMP, the BC Coroners Service and Work Safe BC are investigating a workplace fatality at Mount Baldy Ski Resort. On February 26, 2021 at 4:43 p.m. Oliver RCMP received a report of a workplace incident up at the Mount Baldy Ski Hill. Early findings indicate that an employee of the resort sustained serious injuries after […]