Jack Field October 4, 1921 – August 27, 2012 With sadness we wish to announce the passing of Jack Field who went peacefully at home on August 27, 2012, his loving wife Linda by his side. He is also survived by his two children, Christopher and Susan and 4 grandchildren, James, Lucy, Gloria and Jason. […]

George Boychuk has played some sort of baseball game all of his life.  Baseball as a kid, fastball as a young adult, and finally, slow pitch in his later years.  When the present Oliver Legion team was being formed in 1995, George was asked to join the team as a player and as a coach.  […]

RCMP monitored the fire scene from the time that Fire Department left the scene until about 11am this morning – when a private security firm arrived. See complete RCMP report elsewhere on ODN. Oliver Fire Department dispatched at 14 minutes to 1 a.m. to fight the blaze. Cause of the blaze unknown. Location: Highway 97 […]

Wilbert Mayer February 14, 1925 – August 28, 2012 On Tuesday August 28, 2012, Mr. Wilbert Ernest Mayer of Oliver passed away at the South Okanagan General Hospital at the age of 87 years. He was predeceased by his son Rick. Wilbert will be fondly remembered by his loving family including his beloved wife Elsie; […]

Photo submitted by Janette Van Vianen She and cousin Sandy returning from Penticton and stopped briefly at the fire scene.

Freak’n Farmer Race today with Lee Mounsey racing and event organizers Shelly and Gene Covert on  the Quad. Lee fastest solo female at Freak’n Farmer race up at Covert Farms Saturday.   Photos and story Ian Mounsey

‘EZ Fuel’ gas station ( Oasis Shell ) north of Oliver gutted by flames. Fire Department called at 1 in the morning. Fire still smoldering this morning – No further details at this time. Site at Highway 97 and Tucelenut Drive is secured by RCMP officer at the moment. If you have photos of fire, […]