Through the Province’s expanded Invasive Mussel Defence Program, crews have inspected a record 24,500 watercraft for invasive quagga and zebra mussels this boating season, helping B.C. to remain free of invasive mussels. Of the total watercraft inspected, 683 were identified as coming from a high-risk province or state, and 17 were confirmed to have adult […]
Teachers win – BC government runs out of appeal places to go
The B.C. Teachers’ Federation has won a landmark decision on negotiating class size and composition in the Supreme Court of Canada. Canada’s top court provided a surprise verbal ruling a few hours after a hearing into the case started Thursday morning. “It was sense of jubilation, there was cheering,” said BCTF President Glen Hansman, who […]
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The colours of White
SAGE VALLEY VOICES COMMUNITY CHOIR The Christmas season is fast approaching and Sage Valley Voices Community Choir has been busy rehearsing for this year’s Christmas concert, “The Colours of White.” This year the choir will be performing at the Oliver United Church at 7p.m on Saturday, December 3rd , and again on Sunday afternoon, December […]
A full life….. A. P. Kruger, Sgt. Canadian Armed Forces – overseas
Archibald Peter Kruger Special Forces – Canadian Army born June 22, 1930 at Manitoulin Island in Ontario. Enlisted in 1950 and deployed to Korea. Served with UN forces in the Far East, the Congo and the Suez, transferred from infantry to Military Police rising to the rank of Sgt. and discharged honorably in 1967 at […]
Work continues for Fairview Heritage Townsite Society
It’s been just over three weeks since the Fairview Heritage Townsite Society held its Annual General Meeting. The future of the Society appeared in serious jeopardy when that Oct. 17 gathering at the Oliver Community Centre got underway. In fact, early into the meeting, a motion was passed to waive membership fees in anticipation of the […]
Crafts & things – location change in 2016
CRAFTS PLUS !!!!! SATURDAY NOVEMBER 26 2016 10 to 4 pm Air Cadet Hangar – Cessna Street Oliver LINDA NUNWEILER AND FRIENDS CRAFTS AND THINGS Bring you friends, come and browse, shop, enjoy lunch, coffee and goodies Wonderful gifts available for you viewing and purchasing pleasure