Angelene Solien, 22, appeared in Penticton court Monday January 29th and pled guilty to assault with a weapon ( a car ), possession of stolen property under $5,000 and failure to stop at an accident. Solien was sentenced to serve 58 days in the Okanagan Correctional Centre north of Oliver and given 1 year of probation […]

Up the Hill

The Branding Blueprint and Usage Guide project is well underway. Targeted research and workshops have been held and the next step is to get the community involved to share their input. Tony Munday of Munday Media & Design is the lead contract holder on this project. “The best people to engage on the brand identity […]

From Neil Seidler We went to the information meeting at the school Saturday. “There will be no up front fees or charges when you receive your new carts.” True, but there is a “$5.00 PER YEAR” additional cost for 5 years starting in 2019. Or is that going to be turned around and add up […]

Improvement We seem to, en masse, have a fixation about improvement. I guess that might be an expression of evolution and some will argue that it is normal and intended that we improve. We improve things and we improve people and we are kind of expected to also shine the improvement flashlight upon ourselves. Hmmmm? […]

25th MAINLY FOR WOMEN TRADE SHOW – FEBRUARY 17, 2018 They are out there! They are doing things to make a difference by enriching the lives of women and children in the community and beyond. Women of Oliver for Women consists of twenty devoted women from a range of lifestyles and backgrounds, yet they accomplish […]

Wilkinson elected Saturday as new leader of BC Liberals – following resignation of former Premier Christy Clark. Andrew Wilkinson, 60, is upfront that his experience makes him a good choice to become the leader of the opposition. “I learned how government works. I know how it operates inside and out. And there’s many things that need […]

Group shot of winners present at Game Banquet Saturday night in Oliver. Above: Lee Clarke: High Big Game overall trophy presented in memory of Ed Weins – Guide Outfitter Clarke also awarded Trophy for Big Horn Sheep 159 4/8 Above: Tyson Marsel – Junior High Overall donated by Lee-Lynn Kitchen and Bath Cabinets of Penticton […]