School District No. 53 (Okanagan Similkameen) BOARD REPORT A brief summary of items discussed at Trustees’ Regular Meetings At the April Education Committee meeting trustees looked at a new course that was locally developed by Ardith Parker and Lindsey McVicar. The course was developed out of a need to offer students in the alternate program […]
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Letter to the editor
Dear Mr. Editor, In regards to the upcoming replacement of our analog meters by smart meters in the Oliver area. We would like to inform you that there is a third option not mentioned by Fortis B.C. We are referring to a NEWS RELEASE from the Ministry of Energy and Mines (#2013MEM0004-001125) dated July l8, […]
Legion donates for veteran’s ride
A little Branch with a big Heart Oliver Legion Branch 97 making a donation to the Communities For Veterans Foundation this afternoon. Thank you to Paul and Terry Nichols for all that they are doing for veterans. Thank you to the local Legion members for their generosity. Picture and item from Shelley Bollingbroke *** Canadian […]
Winning awards – local distillery
British Columbia’s premier micro-distillery festival held recently – with two sold out public events, fourteen unique vendors to the previous year and a pop-up Legacy Liquor Store added, BC Distilled 2015 proved that the micro-distillery industry in British Columbia is here to stay. Attendees of BC Distilled were invited to choose their favourite vodka, gin […]
Historical Society honours Shannon – hears about history of winemaking
The Oliver Osoyoos Branch of the OHS hosted the valley Wide AGM Sunday at the Silver Sage Winery. John and Lynn Bremmer giving a presentation on The Evolution of the Grape and Wine Industry in the Okanagan Valley. Two highlights: Life Membership given to Larry Shannon (right) for his efforts on behalf of the Okanagan Historical Society. First […]
Feeling great about being gorgeous
10 am to 4pm May 2nd Saturday Shoppers in Oliver Tickets $10.00 Spray Tan Artist Eyebrow Threading BBQ to support “Ride to Survive”