Jul 2, 1926 – Oct 25, 2011 Bernie passed away peacefully on a warm sunny day surrounded and held in the loving arms of his family on October 25, 2011 at Moog hospice house in Penticton at the age of 85 years. Bern is survived by Dolores his loving wife of 52 years, daughters Cindy […]
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Transwest Helicopters has arrived
Paul Johnson works on parking lot outside new Transwest Helicopters building in Oliver. According to the building developer Paul Dumoret – the Chilliwack operation has closed and employees are now moving in all maintenance equipment to the Oliver site. More work installing offices is yet to be complete but the heavy work is now done.
Sign tells a story
Store to open at end of November. Open late with food essentials. Will take advantage of large parking lot for late night shoppers.
On the street, at homes, HH and Scareview
1. Halloween at the Houle’s 2. The 81st gang operate in the dark – express stop for candy 3. SOSS Haunted House at pool 4. Scares inside change rooms 5. Tara – “where did you tie up the horse?” 6. Toast with Jam 7. CIBC ladies group for a photo Another safe Halloween in Oliver. […]
Mysterious big light? Do you know the story?
Tonight I drove down Tuc-el-Nuit Drive (aka 71st Street) and was absolutely blinded by a huge flood light mounted on a Westminster Rentals truck at the corner by Sunningdale Estates. It was comprised of four of the brightest lights I have ever seen shining in my eyes as I drove north. Once by it was, […]
Check out the window
The South Okanagan Similkameen Volunteer Centre partners with Oliver Parks and Recreation to post volunteer opportunities and information on a dedicated bulletin board hanging in the window of the community hall. Non-profit organizations and volunteer groups that would like to advertise their volunteer needs should call Corinne Janow at 250-498-0754 or email the information to s.okanagan.volunteers@gmail.com […]
Scareview in 1994 – building scary beasts
Grant Bott on left and Paul Tribbick on right with Triceratops. About 40 people were involved in the first Scareview – led by Pat Linton and Bott – both playing key roles at Oliver Parks and Recreation.
Kids all dressed up
Participants of the Tuc-el-nuit Preschool with helpers Tracy Hunt on left and Darcy Toszak on right. The ladies wanted me to point out that the sandbox shown at right was donated with the help of Rob Hext and Andy Marsel. Thanks guys!!! Pre-school is run as a contract with the Penticton and District Multicultural Society.