The Old Man of the Mountain In the mountains of northern New Hampshire lies Profile Lake. For decades people have made their way to its shore so that from a certain spot they can look 1200 feet up the mountainside to see the shape of a man’s head. It’s a huge rock outcropping jutting out […]
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Spotted Lake – car fire Saturday night
At approximately 8:15 pm Saturday a car lost control and went down the steep bank on the north side of Highway 3 across from Spotted Lake. The driver was the only occupant and was able to escape before fire engulfed the vehicle. The car came to rest on private property where owner Ron came out […]
Drag racing Sunday
Tom Kamann from Oliver is amped up and ready to test out his new build on the drag track. Wine Country Racing Assn. season opener is Sunday, May 24. Photo: Dustin Cachola If you’ve noticed that your favourite drag racer seems missing lately, go check the shop. Likely, your missing person is busy turning wrenches […]
Yes Sears is open Sunday
Bonnie says – Anniversary Sale Specials: All floor model clearance items are an additional 10% off the lowest sale price May 22-24! Some specials include a Kenmore dryer, regular 399.99, currently on clearance for 299.94, this weekend 269.94! Or Sharp 70″ smart TV, regular 3299.99, current clearance 1649.94, this weekend 1484.94. Many more specials in […]
Half corked – colourful parade
Running in the Half Corked, pictured here is 734 (Blue) Carla Thibodeau, former SOSS student and Oliver resident now living in Calgary, says hello to all ODN readers. Dave Whalley photos
Down the aisle
Mikie wound up and uncorked
Hwy 97 South – traffic diverted
5:45 pm Highway 97 just south of Road 7 Car hits pole, flips and lands on top, some lines down. Driver treated at the scene. RCMP investigate. Traffic to be diverted for about an hour until the scene is stabilized.