Ninja A Ninja is a person deeply skilled in ancient martial arts. The name is a combination of two parts. Nin meant to persevere and in more modern times means to conceal and be stealthy. The second syllable, Ja, meant person. The ninja has also been associated with invisibility, a part of the stealth I […]
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Think about it with Joseph Seiler
by Ava Grice
I am in Mrs. Basso’s Grade 6 class. Our class went to the ‘WE’ Day event in Vancouver in the fall which inspired me to organize a fast as I am very passionate about people in poverty. Oliver Elementary School is hosting a 24- hour fast for the grades 6’s and 7’s starting Wednesday, February […]
Youth energy project still up in the air – needs agreement from all parties
OLIVER PARKS AND RECREATION SOCIETY To: Oliver Parks and Recreation Society – Board of Directors From: Carol Sheridan, Manager of Recreation Subject: Oliver Youth Support Project The purpose of this report is to provide a recommendation in response to a proposal received from the South Okanagan Solar Energy Project (SOSEP) regarding the installation of solar […]
Despite challengers – Chief Clarence survives another election
No official release of candidates and numbers One of the quietest elections in recent years Chief Clarence Louie – incumbent re-elected against three challengers Councillors: Incumbents – Veronica (Ronny) McGinnis Sammy Jo Louie Leona Baptiste Newcomers – Justin D. Hall Nathan McGinnis A loss for Tony Baptiste and Theresa Gabriel *** Previously on ODN Feb […]
Pay down your mortgage or contribute to your RRSP?
Many choices to be made Have you ever wondered whether it makes more sense to pay off your mortgage or contribute to a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP)? Perhaps you are expecting to receive some extra money from an inheritance or employment bonus and you’re not sure which route to take. The truth is, there […]
Thanks – think local with your donations
The members of the Order of the Eastern Star recently held a soup and bunwich fundraiser at the Elks Hall, 50% of the profits going to the Oliver Food Bank. Here, presenting a cheque for $300 to Yolande, at the food bank are Alice Mathews, Ken Robinson, Trudy Weiler and Kathy Farrell. submitted Pat Whalley
Osoyoos council briefs
By Roy Wood Street food vendors to get simpler application Frustrated with the inability to attract street food vendors, the town will revise its vendor application process with the aim to simply the whole thing. A report to council from senior planner Don McArthur said: “By revising the licence quotas and locations available for potential […]