A Decade of Ringing in the South Okanagan   Ten years ago a group of musicians in Oliver decided the community was lacking a handbell choir. With nothing more than a set of borrowed bells and participants keen on seeing it fly, the Oliver Handbell Ringers (OHR) team was created. The group set out raising […]

Baldy Mountain Resort will open as planned this Friday. Baldy Mountain Resort is happy to confirm that they are opening this Friday, the 8th December. The Sugarlump chair and the magic carpet will be operating. General Manager, Andy Foster said “After the early November snowfall we had some mid-November rain and have had little snow […]

After considering input from 48,951 British Columbians, and submissions from 141 local and Indigenous governments and a range of other interested stakeholders, the Province has announced a number of key decisions related to the anticipated legalization of non-medical cannabis in July 2018. “Looking at the responses received, it’s clear that British Columbians support the priorities […]

LAST CHANCE TO HAVE YOUR INPUT HEARD ON FORTIS BC TWO TIER POWER RATE This applies to town and rural residents. If you regularly find your power bill to be in the second tier in spite of your best efforts then this is your chance to be heard. Your testimonials are needed by the end […]

Note: this is a large format picture and can be captured as a screen saver or….. Note to Torrey – got your email while on the way to court in Penticton. The crest of the hills vibrant for sure. Great shot if I do say so.

Titled: Clear for take-off Publisher’s note: The birds may not know it but they landed on the main strip and now heading to the hangars for respite via the new taxiway.

Dad’s private Santa Claus workshop My Dad worked for the Oliver Hardware Store (owned by Vic Fairweather) for many years.  It was an exceptionally large store located right on Main Street in Oliver.  The main floor of the store was where the office was as well as the selling floor.  To get to where Dad […]