The community of Oliver won another 4 Blooms at the BC Communities in Bloom awards night Saturday with Special Mention for our water management. Rural Area C/Town also won the delegates choice for best ‘Gateway’ for our entrance sign above. In addition we also won the Provincial Criteria award for “Floral Display”. This is one of the eight […]
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Schools in Oliver
Doing a history of schools in the Oliver area over time. These would include Inkameep School, Testalinda School and all the schools in the Village including the Scout Hall, 1929 Building (show above), 1941 building, the 1948 SOHS building and any that I have missed in the list. Looking for top quality picture of the […]
Another pioneer has left us
Evelyn Stanley Dickson, passed away peacefully at home in Victoria on September 15th. She was in her 99th year. Stanley was pre-deceased by her two husbands, Alex Bertram and Ted Dickson. She is survived by her four loving children, John Bertram (Rosemarie) of Calgary, Nora Sarsons (Ron) of Vancouver, Diana Denny (Robin) of Victoria and […]
Friendly competition – at the West Fest
Marji Basso and MLA John Slater get together Saturday in Okanagan Falls for the annual event. They have lots to talk about. Photo submitted
The man to beat in Area D
Tom Siddon talks to Vaseux Lake residents Diane and Ron Worth at West Fest in Okanagan Falls Saturday. Siddon, a former federal cabinet minister wants to replace the retiring Bill Schwarz on the Regional District Board. Election is November 19th.
Gravel road improving but still a pain in the ….
On the Fairview/White Lake Road – some gravel has moved to the side of the road but still a lot of dust and rock popping up under cars and trucks.
Fun at Rustico – Friday the 30th – fundraiser for arts club
This event sponsored by Oliver Sagebrushers and features artists supporting the arts in our community. Come one – come all – Next Friday. This is a fundraising event for the Sagebrushers and the Quail’s Roost Gallery.
Take a trip to see the rock – Sunday 1pm
Come along with the Oliver and District Heritage Society and the Oliver Branch of the Okanagan Historical Society on a field trip to Oliver’s Balancing Rock. You are invited to join Dr. Murray Roed, retired geological and engineering consultant, author of several books, and accomplished artist on a field trip to the “Balancing Rock” located […]