No change of leadership at RDOS board in Penticton At the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Inaugural Board meeting on December 3, 2015 elections were held for Chair and Vice Chair. Director Mark Pendergraft, Electoral Area “A”, Rural Osoyoos was elected as Chair for a fourth year, and Director Andrew Jakubeit, City of Penticton was elected […]
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Winners!
Winners all! Thanks to local photographers/contributors who help make ODN the success it is. Julie Martineau is the latest winner with her written contribution of what Oliver Daily News is. I will connect with you Julie in short order on a way to pick up your prize. Now who is up for a new challenge. […]
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Syrians to arrive in Oliver Monday
After months of preparations and, more recently, weeks of anxious waiting, the Oliver Syrian Refugee Support Committee is ecstatic to announce that the Al Lwisi family is days away from making Oliver their new home. The Al Lwisis, who have lived in a refugee tent camp in Beirut for at least two years, are scheduled […]
Okana-Quen tourney – Hornets hit hard with stinger
SOSS Hornets vs LV Rogers (Nelson) The Hornets looked good as they came from behind in the 3rd quarter to defeat LV Rogers of Nelson 63-55. Kulbir Grewal led the team with 17. The Hornets play the #3 ranked AA Collingwood of West Vancouver at 12:30pm Friday at SOSS. Come out and cheer the team […]
Oliver and Osoyoos match up on the ice
Top scoring Osoyoos team, and highest of the 16 teams in the Bonspiel, is the Peterson rink from Osoyoos. From left to right, Don Peterson (skip), Monica Ondrus, Verla Anderson, and Les Steel. They played well all three days and deserved top honors. Oliver high scoring team in the recent 3 day Annual Oliver Osoyoos […]
Update on RDOS Budget Day
Meeting started at 10:30 am with lunch brought in an hour later. 2nd grueling 7 hour day of meetings and deliberations – but little decision making. Disclaimer: No final decisions made until March – any change can be made. Here is what I learned ~ Grant in aids approved in principle: BC Winter Games-Penticton $20 […]