Oliver Elementary School 1929 building “In 1929 a four-classroom school was built. This was considered to be a grand structure, having four classrooms, separate playrooms for boys and girls, inside plumbing and an assembly hall. It was thought that this school would take care of the district’s educational needs for all time. The 1929 building […]
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Down memory lane
If the light is good…
Paint the farm continues
Last building at Southwinds going up
Footprint for Pub, Bistro, liquor store going up at corner next to Tim Horton’s previous view of site (shown below)
Chelan – a sister city
Many people in Oliver are aware we are paired with a sister city in Japan: Bandai. But did you know Oliver also has a sister city just south of the border: Chelan, Washington? What makes Chelan and Oliver “sisters”? What similarities in our history, peoples, and culture bring us together? Visit the Oliver Museum until […]
Snow pack is high – some flooding is possible
The government of BC’s river control centre advises: Water Supply Outlook Increases in snow pack levels and the delay in the onset of melt have led to increased flood risk potential in areas of the province. Based on elevated snow pack levels, well above normal spring runoff is expected in the Middle Fraser, Lower Fraser, […]
Sunshine
Hi everybody, all this fabulous sunshine has reminded me to send out the next Sunshine Festival bulletin! I am writing you this message either because you were involved in the initial brainstorming meeting about our exciting July Festival or you have expressed interest in it. Things are moving forward with the July 16th Sunshine Festival & […]