Two prominent Oliver men have died this week. Robert (Bob) Bourgeault died Monday October 17th in Maple Ridge. Over the last few days he has been surrounded by those closest to him. The funeral service will be held Saturday, October 22 at 11:00 am at Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church in Maple Ridge. William (Bill) Freding […]
Oliver Parks and Recreation Society talks budget at monthly meeting
The development of Lions Park is a top priority for the Oliver Parks and Recreation Society. That was decision of the Board of Directors during its regular monthly meeting, held Monday night at the Oliver Community Centre. With the musical sounds of Zumba class in the background, board members got down to the business of […]
On the Vaseux beach
Fall colour submitted by Julie Martineau
Photographer Marnee Vala
Kids in the neighbourhood play in the fall leaves
Photographer Marianne Parsons
Fall succulents
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Board pleads for predictable funding
By ROY WOOD The school board is taking its plea for consistent and predictable funding directly to the minister of education, citing the premier’s claim that BC’s economy is leading the nation. Trustees of the Okanagan-Similkameen school district will send a letter thanking Education Minister Mike Bernier for the money announced this summer to […]
School Board Digest
Reporter Roy Wood Culinary arts coming to SOSS A new culinary arts program will get under way in February at Southern Okanagan Secondary in partnership with Camosun College. Students will take technical training on-line from Camosun and attend a once-a-week lab in the foods room at SOSS, led by a chef from Terrafina restaurant. Superintendent […]