Over 50 volunteers stuffed 900+ packages for the the Oliver Half Ironman Thursday night in record breaking time. The 9th annual event is to take place on Sunday, June 3rd and includes a 1500m swim in Tuc El Nuit Lake, a 90k bike in the Oliver area, and a 21 k run along the hike […]
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Stuffing for Half Ironman
Part-time Collections Manager sought for Heritage Society
Collections Manager The Oliver and District Heritage Society is seeking a Collections Manager to support the Society in the planning and implementation of a holistic approach to the preservation and celebration of the community’s rich history. Reporting to the Community Heritage Manager (the supervisor), the Collections Manager oversees and actively participates in the careful acquisition […]
Beware the hiss! – Bull snake identified
If walking in the hills keep your eye on the ground. This bull snake (see comment section) seems to show damage on skin or? Photo by Eileen Redding Publisher: This was thought by the photographer to be a rattler but the experts has spoken. Son of Carleton is not to be doubted. – Article has been […]
Prepare for Triathlon weekend – in Oliver
Friday – lots of preparations around town Pictures submitted – Thanks Russell and Janette Saturday – Parks and Recreation Junior Triathlon begins at 9 am at Community Centre – ages 6 to 15 Sunday – Swimmers in the water at Rotary Beach at 7 am for the Outback Half Ironman So be traffic aware – […]
Commenting on sidewalk food
Debate today and yesterday on nutritious food or the lack thereof. Obesity and Diabetes etc. The comments came down as the Hot Dog event is for a limited time at noon today on Main Street. Buy a hot dog and support a good cause or move on to another vendor for lunch. I am offering […]
Hospice to be supported by ODN
I have been working on a project with a number of people and agencies and would like to join all that in this brief announcement Oliver Daily News is proud to have taken on a sponsorship of the Desert Valley Hospice Society – to support the organization, fundraising events and other joint projects with corporate sponsors. […]
Airport Plan accepted by Town Council this week
Consultants presented their Final Report to the Town of Oliver in a special meeting in Council Chambers and then to the public at a meeting at the Elks Hall Thursday evening. The meeting was not well attended – mostly aviators, airport committee members and Town council. The airport plan is here for you to read.