Come early, bring a lawn chair, enjoy
On the sunnyside
I was walking along the Hike & Bike Trail enjoying the sunshine, the birds, trees budding, flowers blooming and warmth coming our way. But I took it for granted. I had a great meal of fruit, vegetables, meat, dessert and beverage. My body was built to get what it needed in nutrients from that meal. […]
Bright sun, bright colour
Orange flower by Annette Janzen
Rainbows make me sing
Photo by Joanne Bray Someday I’ll wish upon a star And wake up where the clouds are far Behind me. Where troubles melt like lemon drops Away above the chimney tops That’s where you’ll find me.
Students leave Japan in morning – eating pizza in Oliver Friday
Ten junior high students from Bandai, Japan leave their homeland early Friday and end up in a billet bed in the evening in Canada. The group is here in South Okanagan for three days before returning home. Students were asked if they had ever been out of Japan – they answer – first trip off […]
Local child’s art to be displayed at Olympics
Marina Robertson shown left with her artwork. Mavis Grant shown right is President of Penticton – Okanagan Friendship Force club with over 300 clubs in over 60 different countries. Mavis says “There is an International Conference in New Orleans in November which I will be attending. Clubs that have submitted Art work will be recognized […]
Welcome new splash park town – Osoyoos
Wet opening today – official opening later
Osoyoos organizations benefit from Gaming Grants
BUILDING A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY OLIVER – Four local organizations that keep residents active and engaged in their community will benefit from $22,625 in Community Gaming Grants from the Ministry of Community, Sport, and Cultural Development. Organizations Receiving Grants: Sun Bowl Figure Skating Club (Osoyoos) – $9,625 International Curling Club (Osoyoos) – $4,500 Boundary Figure Skating […]