Graphics supplied by Penelope Johnson Arts and Crafts group – members of the Oliver Community Arts Council
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Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country
Photographer Bob Cameron
The falling leaves drift by the window The autumn leaves of red and gold
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Photo by Walt Hadikin
Laird Smith – my favourite fishing spots
In my last story, I mentioned Mud Lake. However, I didn’t explain much about that body of water. The Lake was shallow and the fish were small, at least the ones caught from shore. They were perch, two or three inches long and boney for eating I was told. And of course you had to […]
Clark – ” ALC is an independent body…that must be respected..”
Premier Christy Clark confirmed today that her agriculture minister is seeking guidance from the province’s conflict of interest commissioner on the thorny issue of his lobbying efforts with the Agricultural Land Commission. Clark said Tuesday that Pat Pimm has written to Commissioner Paul Fraser and asked him to provide advice to B.C. MLAs about situations […]
Town Council – Oliver
Oliver Mayor Ron Hovanes with Bandai Mayor Gen-ichi Igarashi at stone monument celebrating 25 year sister city relationship. Kizuna (絆?) is a Japanese word – meaning “bond”. Three council members returned to Oliver over the weekend after spending about 7 days in Japan. Mayor Ron Hovanes, Councillors Dave Mattes and Andre Miller with spouses travelled […]
Earth moving projects
Lots of work on the ground – now in progress north of Oliver. Picture is of earth moving and subdivision work at Deer Park Manufactured Home Park north of the creek. The Highway 97 passing lane project north of Gallagher Lake is officially completed with a ribbon cutting Wednesday. Grizzly Excavating has begun it’s work […]