From Rob Graham, Oliver Volunteer Fire Department Sunday morning 1 am Columbia Place The fire was in the wall where the chimney is. The fire appears to have gotten in to the wall from somewhere along the chimney but not sure of the exact location. Firefighters gained access via the roof with some chainsaw work. […]
Annual SO bird count
Watching, by Matt Robinson The 38th annual Oliver-Osoyoos Christmas Bird Count was held on Saturday, December 31st with 33 observers in 12 parties taking part plus 4 additional feeder watchers. Despite having better participation this year we had some areas that went uncovered due to the flu bug that’s going around and this greatly impacted […]
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“A Tribute to Dave Brubeck”
When the Remi Bolduc Jazz Ensemble performs “A Tribute to Dave Brubeck” words like “dazzling virtuosity and stunning maturity” come to mind. Bolduc, one of Canada’s best jazz saxophonists will be on stage at the beautiful Venables Theatre, Oliver, at 7:30 on Friday, January 27. He brings with him guest artist Montreal jazz pianist, Francois […]
Winners
The South Okanagan Peewee Rep Hockey team came first in their final tournament of the season held in Kamloops. The boys beat Ridge Meadows Friday night 8-5, Semiahmoo Saturday morning 7-1, and Merritt Saturday afternoon 7-5. Then in the semi finals Sunday morning they beat *Vernon 6-1 to advance to the final game against Merritt. The […]
SOUP….A MEAL FOR ALL OCCASIONS…………by Pat Whalley
From the first cool day of fall until late spring, soup is one of our daily meals. It is such a convenience food and can be heated in minutes for a hearty meal. Coming in for a quick lunch, after a hard morning in the yard, the soup is heated by the time we have […]
Sunday morning chimney fire
1am Sunday under a full moon and clear skies 700 block Columbia Place Oliver Fire Department with 15 men and three rigs on scene Smoldering fire adjacent to chimney Men on the roof and checking attic and lower parts of building No known injuries.
