Ken Bousfield January 31, 1952 – September 4, 2017 Ken Bousfield (Kenny or Bousey) of Oliver B.C. passed away of natural causes on Monday September 4, 2017. He was predeceased by his mother Elsie, father Wilfred, and sister Bev. He will be remembered by his brothers Mel and Donnie, his wife Lois, his children […]
Small business needs a break – Richard Cannings MP
There has been a great deal of talk in the news and on the street about the Liberal government’s proposed changes to federal tax laws that would make it more difficult for small businesses to make passive investments in their companies and share profits with members of their families. The Liberals claim that many small […]
How time flies – 6 years ago
by Brenda Shaw
ONCE PROUD SCHOOL SOHS/SOSS 1948-2011 It was in the still of the night, while our little town slept The flames started licking; and up the walls they crept. The alarm was quickly sounded and our firemen all flew. Drove as fast as they could; but in their hearts they knew. She would burn hot and […]
Member of Oliver Town Council resigns
Bennest steps down as member of council By ROY WOOD Jack Bennest, the occasional curmudgeon of Oliver town council, is resigning after 17 years as a councillor. In a note to Mayor Ron Hovanes and members of council, Bennest said: “Please accept this brief letter – my resignation as a member of Town Council effective September […]
Help feed the hungry
Okanagan Gleaners Upcoming Fall Fair Saturday September 16 12 to 4 pm Okanagan Gleaners would like to share who they are and what they do with locals and visitors in an afternoon of family-friendly activities, live music, food and entertainment. Okanagan Gleaners is hosting a family-friendly Fall Fair and Open House at its production facility […]
Traffic advisory
Rd 21 south of Oliver 2pm Monday Report of MVA – ambulance, police and fire on scene Fire Department asked to extricate one/or more passengers Injuries determined to be non life threatening.