January 1, 1971 – September 22, 2011 On Thursday September 22, 2011, Charles Michael Smith of Oliver passed away suddenly at the age of 40 years. He was predeceased by his father Robert Alfred Smith. Chuck will be fondly remembered by his loving family including two sons; mother Elizabeth (Liz) Smith; two brothers Anthony and […]
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Wheeler New passes at 92 years of age
Mar 4, 1919 – Sep 27, 2011 Charles (Wheeler) New passed away peacefully on September 27th, 2011 after a long illness. He was predeceased by his father in 1926, his mother in 1963, sisters Gertrude, Mary, Thelma, Grace and Lois, brothers Ralph and Percy. Wheeler is survived by his loving wife Evelyn, of 70 years and […]
OK Falls women dead after car plunges into lake
A single vehicle accident at Vaseaux Lake along Highway 97 has claimed the life of an Okanagan Falls woman. RCMP South Okanagan Traffic Services reports the 44 year’s 1995 Pontiac Grand Am drove into the lake about 2:30 Thursday afternoon. Attempts by citizens and emergency personnel to save the woman were not successful as the […]
Concert season about to begin
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Time to go
Goose hunting
NOTICE TO OLIVER RESIDENTS CANADA GOOSE HUNTING SEASON The Town of Oliver has issued six exemptions under Firearms and Explosives Bylaw 644, as amended. These exemptions will allow the permit holders to discharge firearms within the Town of Oliver specifically for the purpose of hunting Canada Geese during the provincially-established hunting season from September 20 […]
Bells
It’s time to break out the bronze and have some fun together. The Oliver Handbell Ringers are back to practising for the sheer enjoyment of hearing those bells ring in harmony and also the chance to share this music with the community. Both Desert Bronze and the younger Swingin’ Bronze are looking for new members. […]
Convention of municipal leaders – a wrap
Mayor Pat Hampson, Vernon Mayor Wayne Lippert, Councillor Marji Basso and MLA John Slater outside Canada Place Thursday. Delegates heading home after a long week of meetings