Budget 2018 carves a new path to shared prosperity for everyone in the province with a made-in-B.C. child-care plan, a comprehensive housing plan and record levels of capital investment in every corner of the province according to Finance Minister Carole James. Over three years, an investment of more than $1 billion will set the province […]
Donation to Highway to Healing
Cathy Thompson presented a cheque for $500.00, to Gail Barriskill and Tanya Martin representing Highway to Healing. This photo taken last night at the Ladies Curling League is Cathy’s winnings from the Scotties 2018 Ford Hot Shots Community Contest, although she missed out winning the car…Highway to Healing is grateful that Cathy chose our charity […]
RDOS acquires Fairview land from Crown – 88 acres to be preserved
This Google Earth picture shows most of the 88 acres of land – former townsite of the gold mine community of Fairview – west of Oliver. The Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen has acquired this land for 30 years and is prepared to sub-lease it to the Fairview Historic Townsite Society. A lot of history – both […]
Art Walk in Oliver – coming to a street near you
Wine Capital Art Walk returns for another great year during the spring wine festival with barrels being painted throughout the week, May 7th – 10th leading up to the main event, Thursday, May 10th from 6 pm to 8 pm. Local artists will showcase a variety of artistic mediums in businesses along main street […]
Rest in Peace
MATT ZEEMAN June 21, 1930 – February 18, 2018 Born June 21, 1930 in Neder Horst den Berg, Holland. Survived by his wife of 59 years Donna Zeeman. Son Thomas (Gwen), son Richard (Samantha), daughter Lucy (Calvin). Grandchildren Jared Zeeman (Amanda), Randee Ede (Adam), Rodney Zeeman (Becky), Amanda Zeeman (Paul), Tyler Zeeman, Matt Zaste, Melissa […]
Dog Squad used to apprehend suspect
On February 17th, 2018 at 0740 am Oliver/Osoyoos RCMP Members attended an apartment on Main St as a witness reported a male carrying a large axe had used it to break an entrance door and go inside. The apartment was located on top of a closed business and believed to be unoccupied. Police Dog Service […]
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History of Testalinda School
The school was built in 1927 in response to community needs. It apparently has a Fairview connection. In 1979, pioneer Oliver resident, Arthur McCuddy was reported as saying. “He thought the Golden Gate Hotel was torn down and used to build a school at Testalinda and later moved a second time to Osoyoos, where it […]