Ponderosa Festival Now On Hold Stand by as Ponderosa Festival is currently on hold. At this stage we cannot say that Ponderosa is moving ahead at the Rock Creek Fairgrounds as scheduled this (Friday to Sunday) August 21-23. Organizers are actively monitoring the status of the fire and are doing our best to address the situation in […]

The time has gone by so fast! Being an Oliver Ambassador has been an incredible experience for all of us! From volunteering to visiting other BC communities, we have learned so much. Qualities such as public speaking, standing with poise and confidence and waving like royalty in parades is something that we will remember for […]

This week’s Music in the Park will be a fitting celebration to the region hit hard by fire and all those tireless first responders and other volunteers who supported their efforts. Join the crowd Thursday August 20 at 6:30 p.m. at Oliver Community Bandshell for the Kettle Valley Brakemen. The concert will include a special acknowledgement to all first responders, who will […]

Soft opening of Martin Street Art and Music Gallery in Penticton Tuesday. The man that supervised construction – Hart Buckendahl – work done for owners Kindrie Grove, Terry Grove and Renee Mathseon. Grand Opening to be last weekend of August Picture Hart and Carole Buckendahl

Fire of unknown origins started on top of a remote hill and spotted by residents of area noted above. Forest crews, Willowbrook Fire personnel and aerial support seemed to have it in hand quickly.