Terry Fox lost a leg to cancer. In 1980 he attempted to run across Canada with one good leg and an artificial one. On the Ontario/Manitoba border, Terry was forced to stop. The cancer was back. Terry died on June 28, 1981 at the young age of 23 but raised millions of dollars for cancer […]
In memory of Terry Fox – by Brenda Shaw
Council report by Pat Hampson
A previously advertised Special Council Meeting convened Monday afternoon to consider two Development Permit applications a Zoning Amendment and appointment of the Chief and Deputy Elections Officers. Town Center Development Permit (form & character) location 6273 Station Street and accompanying information by Contract Planner Chris Garrish was presented to Council for discussion and approval. Councillor […]
Mikie and the Monks
Who would have thought – coffee at Tim for the visiting Buddhist Monks Thanks to Mikie Spillet for arranging the picture.
by Brenda Shaw
Blackie the Cow My grandparents had a farm and vineyard on Coronation Avenue in Kelowna, B.C. They had all kinds of animals: chickens, turkeys, ducks, pigs, cats, dogs, pigeons, rabbits and most importantly a beautiful black cow named Blackie. Blackie supplied the family with milk and was more importantly a much cherished family pet. She […]
Men that care – in the South Okanagan
Last June the members of 100 Men Who Care-Penticton came together to celebrate the first anniversary of supporting charitable organizations in the South Okanagan-Similkameen region. In that first year, the group’s members donated nearly $30,000 to 15 charities serving the people of Penticton, Keremeos, Summerland, Oliver and Osoyoos. Now, as the 100 Men embark on […]
Terry Fox run
So very proud of our son. He ran in the Terry Fox run in Oliver today. Beat his own record and brought in over $1300.00 in pledges ! He was running for me ( Mom ) and all the people dealing with cancer and what they are going through. Keep Terry Fox’s dream alive. Shirley […]
Local fun race – is a tourism award finalist
The 2017 Canadian Tourism Awards Finalists Category: The Metro Toronto Convention Centre Event of the Year Award •Grand Prix Ski-doo de Valcourt – Valcourt, QC •Half Corked Marathon: Oliver Osoyoos Winery Association – Oliver, BC •Supercrawl: Supercrawl Productions – Hamiton, ON