Give your Christmas Tree and burnt out Christmas lights a second life this holiday season by recycling them at one of many convenient locations throughout the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen. Used Christmas lights and all other lighting equipment can be recycled for free at the J&C Bottle Depot in Penticton, the T-2 Bottle Depot […]
RDOS advice on Christmas Trees
Hovanes having a great time as mayor
By ROY WOOD Approaching 20 years since he was first elected to Oliver council, Mayor Ron Hovanes shows little sign of slowing down, and, in fact, still seems to harbour his dream of even higher office. He was elected to council in 1999 and again in 2002. He captured the mayor’s chair in 2005 then […]
Rotary gifting to World Neighbours
The Oliver Rotary Club was pleased to be able to make a second donation to World Neighbours in the amount of $4000 for their projects in Nepal. With matching grants, this will translate into $24,000 for sealed latrines and bringing water to villages. President Jennifer Roussel and International Director, Russell Work were on hand to […]
Putting their stamp on the Penticton Hospital
Members of the Penticton & District Stamp Club make a unique donation presentation to the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation. Past-president Gus Boersma (sitting at right) greets Foundation executive director Carey Bornn while marking the club’s 2016 donation to the Penticton Regional Hospital tower campaign. Talk stamps with any member of the Penticton & District […]
Home invasion: victim pistol whipped in Oliver
Investigation into a targeted Oliver home invasion robbery continues Oliver RCMP continues their investigation into a targeted home invasion type robbery which occurred Monday. On Monday December 12, 2016, at approximately 1 a.m., the RCMP attended the South Okanagan General Hospital (emergency room) in Oliver and spoke to a couple who had been injured in a home invasion […]
Work bee – Sharing the Spirit
Oliver Kiwanis Club wrapping presents for 31 families this year – receiving support from 23 sponsors. All done anonymously – families needing support requesting help this Christmas. Full story by Dale Cory at www.osoyoosdaily.com
Free Xmas Dinners in 2016
Sunday December 18th 4:00 to 5:30 pm Oliver Community Centre – sponsored by Oliver Alliance Church/Oliver Parks – Celebrate the spirit with a FREE Christmas Dinner Saturday December 24th 5:00 to 7:00 pm Oliver Elks Hall – 2nd annual FREE Turkey Dinner