Roxanna and Fabian will be dancing the tango on stage at Venables Theatre, Friday, November 11th at 7:30 They are joining QUARTANGO, a group of four highly accomplished musicians bound by their shared passion for tango. This is the South Okanagan Concert Society’s first show of the season. It looks like a winner! Tickets on-line […]
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Skaros the ‘go-to guy’ for OCC fires
Oliver fire chief Dan Skaros will be the “go-to guy” in the event of a fire at the new provincial jail where he will shortly begin a new career as a guard. Skaros told ODN recently that he will begin corrections officer training later this month. He will continue his part-time duties as chief […]
Fraser Institute picks OIB to study
Here in BC, Flanagan points to a similar example with Chief Clarence Louie of the Osoyoos Indian Band. “Early on, there was kind of a dividing point where some of the businesses started to bring in some revenue, and member of the band wanted it to be distributed – and he and his supporters said […]
Firemen return – persistent fire
Fire Chief Dan Skaros geared up and joined a fire crew to find out what was causing a flare up at a fire from last night on Road 5. Took a bit of time but crews successful in dealing with the small flare up to a wood frame – older farm house that essentially is […]
Jammin’ with the Arts
The Oliver Community Arts Council has a busy couple of months coming up. To kick things off, Arts Jam will take place Monday, Nov. 7 starting at 9:30 a.m. at the Quail’s Nest Arts Centre, located at 5840 Airport Street. Refreshments will be served. Everyone is invited to come out and exchange arts news, or send a rep to tell […]
Pix and things
To the rescue $1200 from the Shriners, the Masons, the Arabian Band, the Order of the Eastern Star. Presentation Thursday. Thanks from Oliver. Another great group in Oliver *** Oliver Food Bank AGM Annual Meeting November 22 10 am Oliver Food Bank Food Bank has given out 6000 food hampers this year – thanks to […]
Bud heard the call – now he’s flying across Canada
Most people dread medical appointments. Heading to the doctor, or dentist or specialist just isn’t something most of us look forward to. That’s most likely what Bud Renninger was thinking when he, along with wife Carol, stopped in at the Expert Hearing Solutions office in Oliver Tuesday morning for his scheduled appointment. Bud could probably […]