South Okanagan Similkameen National Park Canada’s national, provincial and territorial parks represent a vital conservation of our natural heritage, are a special contributor to our sense of identity and place, and serve crucial ecological purposes. These parks play an important role in BC’s economy, particularly in substantial and recurring sources of economic stimulus through tourism. […]
Schafer to run for rural director in Oliver’s RDOS area C
Terry is set to re-enter the game of politics and says he has been asked by a number of people/community leaders to take on this challenge in the fall. ODN has resisted asking local politicians about their intentions in November but will canvas them all, rural, municipal and school district in the next week.
Dragsters on the strip
Photo Credit: Shannon Robertson See banner above Wine Country Racing Association had two Jr. Dragsters at last Sunday’s race. 10 year-old Ashley Clark (Sicamous, BC) and 11 year-old Jordyn Lombardi (Houston, BC) are traveling at approximately 75 miles/hour when they reach the finish line. Sunday -second drag race of the 2014 season for the Wine […]
Got my attention – CSI course to be offered
Developed by teacher Peter Gayda at Osoyoos Secondary Forensic Science 11 to be taught to students – if approved by the local Board of Education Course Synopsis: Forensic Science or Crime Scene Reconstruction is the use of scientific method, physical evidence, deductive reasoning and their interrelationships to gain knowledge of the events leading to the commission […]
Slater declares intentions
Former Liberal MLA and former Mayor of Osoyoos John Slater will try for a seat on town council this fall. He has yet to determine whether he will run for the Mayor’s chair or for a position as Councillor. Slater was elected to town council in 1990 and 12 years later made a successful run […]
July 5th – don’t turn your back on these great book deals
Friends of the Library are sorting the many books which have been generously donated for our 16th Annual Book Sale to be held on July 5th from 9 until 2. Proceeds are used for the Summer Children’s Reading Program and other items needed for the Oliver Library. Donations are still being accepted at the library. […]
Business Immigration – free information session
The B.C. Provincial Nominee Program will be hosting a free information session for those interested in learning more the about attracting immigrant entrepreneurs to your local community. If you are a local business owner who is looking to sell or if you work closely with the business community, join us for a unique opportunity to […]
On the links at Canyon Desert
Head Professional Darcy Dhillon presenting Ralph Bursey with a commemorative flag for his Hole-n-One! Ralph, a new member at Nk’Mip got his first career Hole-n-One Monday at Nk’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course’s Senior Men’s Open. Bursey used an 8 iron to drop the Ace on Hole # 12. Playing partners Lionel Conant, Brian Kettlewell & […]