Full parking lot at Oliver Community Centre Farmers, growers, orchardist invited to see new products and learn more about the industry. Growers Supply of Oliver – a division of BC Tree Fruits.

Osoyoos Lake Above in banner – ducks – thanks Marjo

HOME SWEET HOME    Our family of eight lived mostly in harmony.  Four growing girls, Dave, myself and  Dave’s parents shared our home happily.  Separate lives but intermingled daily. The girls were growing up, their friends were always at our home because I preferred to know where my girls were. When there are four kids living […]

Inmates are learning to care for large animals through a unique program on the grounds of the Okanagan Correctional Centre (OCC) near Oliver. Through a partnership with the Osoyoos Indian Band (OIB), trained handlers are on hand each morning to guide up to six participating inmates in the care, feeding, grooming and washing of two […]

Rick Knodel is the alternate director – Area C RDOS Oliver 3 years ago he ran for election but was defeated by Terry Schafer, the present incumbent. Knodel says he has been urged to run – has learned a great deal about the Regional District and how it operates. Schafer has not indicated that he […]

Letter to the Editor: Rick Knodel My take on the budget meeting night of Jan. 29. I did not do a count but I would estimate 25 to 30 displeased people. I am particularly　displeased with the RDOS as they spent considerable money on a study by MMM consulting which was then put in my hands […]

A pair of South Okanagan distilleries won gold medals for their products at the inaugural Canadian Artisan Spirit Competition, recently held in Vancouver. Heritage Vodka, from Penticton’s Old Order Distillery, won gold in the vodka category of the competition, while Noteworthy Gin, a product of Oliver’s The Dubh Glas Distillery, earned gold in the gin category. The […]