One of Penticton’s most popular retired politicians has died. Ivan Messmer, mayor of Penticton from 1980 – 1986 and later the MLA for Boundary Similkameen from 1986 – 1991 died at his home in Penticton, Sunday. He was 83. Born in Barrhead, Alberta, he moved to Penticton in 1967 where he built houses in duplexes […]
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Wednesday
Photo by Paul Eby Rock band “Wined it Up” will compete in “Off The Charts” at the Barking Parrot March 11 at 7:30 p.m. Pictured Mikie Spillett, Ken Repkow, Jim Ruhland and Ed Dukes.
Tables going fast – artists and artisans
Tickets going fast
Bridge Social
Women of Oliver for Women host Bridge Social Sunday March 22 1 – 4 pm Quail’s Nest Art Centre 5840 Airport Street, Oliver Cost: $10 per person Tea/coffee and delicious fancy cupcakes will be served at the break. To register contact either Cathy Gushulak ph 250-485-2559 or Shirley Polk (after March 4) ph 250-498-6033
This Friday
The Oliver Sagebrushers art club is preparing for their second exhibit at Medici’s. Over the winter, patrons at the coffeehouse have been able to sip their latte while enjoying the “Black and White” themed artwork on the walls. Changing it up for spring, the Sagebrushers are preparing some colourful canvases with a spring theme: Flower […]
Rural report with Laird Smith
Just a quick mention about the GMO issue. The discussion is not likely to go away any time soon. I came across an interesting web site which had a debate on GMO’s. During the debate I came to the understanding that the foundation of GMO’s argument is based on feeding the world and reducing pesticide […]
Town of Oliver – Business today
Committee of the Whole 4pm Delegation: Jayme Friedt, Coordinator Meadowlark Festival Grant in Aid Policy Discussion Town of Oliver obligations to new development on Meadows Drive Regular Meeting 7pm Irrigation start up dates 5 year financial plan bylaw Zoning Amendment bylaw 1550.07 Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program Heritage Society Funding request Oliver Tourism Association – […]
