How would you feel if you life was shaken upside down in a matter of four weeks? How would you feel, after living in a nice home for 25 years, making a living, raising your kids, having great neighbours – waking up to oily bear spray on your face, having to escape from your own home to […]
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Apple crop 2013
Healthy looking crop on Sumac Drive west of Oliver. Until all the bins are in – won’t know the value of the crop. One farmer says this last storm (Thursday afternoon August 29th) was the worst in history and farmers are set to lose millions of dollars. BC Tree Fruits website doesn’t mention the storm […]
Rest in peace Ewald Hapke
Ewald Hapke January 21, 1922 – September 9, 2013 Ewald passed away peacefully on Monday, September 9th at the age of 91. Predeceased by parents Augusta and Franz Hapke. Ewald leaves behind his loving wife of 64 years, Anne, and his sons Harold (Linda), Lawrence (Carol) and daughter Debra (Greg); four wonderful grand-daughters, Michelle (Claus), […]
Will Dix step down as leader?
Adrian Dix says he will make an announcement on the above question next week, probably at the UBCM conference in Vancouver. No day or venue announced. Dix, 49, serving as the MLA for Vancouver-Kingsway in British Columbia and as leader of the New Democratic Party. He was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of British […]
Town thanks ‘Ambassadors’ for year of service
Photo by Colleen Baptiste Ashley Hiibner, Chiara Mason and Taylor Baptiste presented with flowers and a plaque by Mayor Ron Hovanes Monday for their service representing the Community of Oliver in 2012-2013.
Road 10 and Hwy 97
Fire call – general alarm 1:30pm – Fire in recycling material in garbage contractor’s truck No injuries. Oliver Fire Department attended.
KVR trail at Naramata gets a hundred grand
As part of the long-term vision for the Kettle Valley Railway Trail to be a vibrant, world-class recreation destination, the Province is investing over $100,000 to upgrade the trail between Naramata and Little Tunnel. The project includes a new high-quality tread surface for a 6- kilometre portion of the trail. The upgrade will be completed […]
SOSS athletics doing well in Victoria
Ashley McGinnis Guard, 5’2″ – in 2nd year at University of Victoria playing for the Vikes Emily Jentsch Forward, 5’11” – in 2nd year at University of Victoria playing for the Vikes Thanks to the University of Victoria for the photographs. Original info supplied by Chris Jentsch Both ladies in 2nd year of studies – […]