We are excited to be hosting Wine Capital of Canada Festival Weekend this coming Saturday & Sunday, September 30th and October 1st. The weekend celebrations include: the 6th Annual Garlic Festival at Hester Creek Winery on Saturday afternoon; then Oliver Cask & Keg on Saturday night at Community Park; Sunday morning starts with the Baldy […]
News
by John Chapman
Several reports of smoke billowing up from the Cawston fire. Other photos show smoke and flames on the down slopes above Cawston – north of the Fairview-Cawston road. BC Wildfire reports the size at 15 ha – tankers and fire fighters on the scene late Tuesday
Fit Tips with Kandice Davidson
I exercise regularly but still can’t lose weight! Why? Most likely because you’re taking in more calories than you’re burning throughout the day. Lots of people seem to think that if they exercise, they can eat as much as they want & whatever they want. Unfortunately it doesn’t work that way. The fact is, food […]
Race days at Osoyoos
Photo Credit: Dan Hodson Geoff Bell (left) and his 1976 Dodge Dart are recent additions to Oliver, BC. Paul Paprskan (Vernon, BC) made sure he welcomed him properly to WCRA in his 1932 Plymouth at this last Sunday’s drag race event in Osoyoos. Osoyoos Rumble Race Weekend Extraordinaire Wine Country Racing Association (WCRA) volunteers are […]
by Roger Richardson
“I don’t know where this RV is going, but it seems obvious where it’s from”
by Pat Whalley
UP, UP AND AWAY, part on Over the past forty five years I have flown a lot. I have seen the experience change from an exciting event to be looked forward to into a downright harassing experience which is nothing short of something to be endured, not enjoyed. My first trip was from England to […]
Condolences
Obituary for the late Andrew (Andy) Benedick April 15, 1936 – September 20, 2017 On Wednesday, September 20, 2017, Mr. Andrew (Andy) Benedick of Oliver passed away peacefully after a hard fought battle with cancer at the age of 81 years. He was predeceased by his father John; mother Suzanna, brothers Johnny and […]
2nd contender in councilor race
Aimee Grice Hello friends! I am excited to announce that I will run for town councillor in the upcoming by-election! I want to hear from you, let me know what your wants, needs and goals are for our beautiful little town! Some of the key issues that I have heard from residents so far are: […]