Carl – Episode 2 Last week we left Carl startled by the sudden approach of someone from behind. He stumbled and fell into some evergreen branches. As he struggled to regain his footing, he turned to see the tall leader of his summer tormentors reaching down for him. He braced himself for the expected attack. […]
Archives for February 2021
Letter to the Editor
With permission this ‘comment’ remains in the that section as well…… but printed on the main page as the issue is of great importance to many Financing a Feasibility Study for Aquatic Centre ………….. It may be too late but this issue has been raised more than once in the past and I cannot think […]
By Bart Thomas, with permission
Oliver and Osoyoos warming centres organized by the Seventh Day Adventists Thomas is the pastor of Park Drive Church (Other churches have been criticized on social media for not doing enough) If anyone would like to discuss the matter I’d happily take a call. Our church in Oliver helps the homeless and advocates for their […]
Down the aisle
Thanks from staff/management of McKinney Place
A BIG Thank You to the Community for all your support during our recent COVID 19 OUTBREAK at McKinney Place. It was your kind words and deeds that helped to lift our spirits during this most difficult time for the Residents, Families and Staff of MKP. A BIG THANK YOU to those who: […]
Condolences to the family
Marie Lucie Saltel June 17, 1935 – February 7, 2021 On Sunday, February 7, 2021, Mrs. Marie Lucie Saltel of Oliver passed away at Sunnybank Centre at the age of 85 years. She was predeceased by her first husband Gaston Ethier as well as many brothers and sisters. Marie will be fondly remembered by her […]
RFP – sent out for Regional Pool ???
Osoyoos Indian Band, Towns of Oliver and Osoyoos Issue Request for Proposal The Towns of Osoyoos and Oliver along with Osoyoos Indian Band are officially issuing a Request for Proposal to assess the feasibility of building and operating a Regional Aquatic Centre. These communities have long expressed desire for a year-round indoor aquatic facility to […]
Letter to the editor
AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH by Richard Barkwell, Councillor, District of Summerland I had no intention of being a youthful climate warrior; I just hoped to use my position on Council to lead us in the right direction; however, I must share the following facts which lead to the inescapable conclusion that by building a solar farm […]

