The Okanagan’s newest library branch is scheduled to open today but the system itself is to be hit by job action. The new Vernon branch of the Okanagan Regional Library cost more than $13.5 million, and it has almost twice the space as the old library. There won’t be many more books, but there is a […]
New 13 million dollar library set to open amidst labour action
Visit scheduled for Monday in Oliver at 7pm
Meet BC Book Prizes Shortlisted Authors at the ORL Three ORL branches will be hosting a tour of authors shortlisted for BC Book Prizes. These free public events offer an opportunity to hear from the authors and their nominated works, and have your books signed. The two authors touring in the Okanagan are JJ Lee […]
Former air cadets sought for celebration
The Oliver Air Cadets are celebrating their 70th Annual Ceremonial Review and Awards event on Sunday May 27, 2012 from 2 pm to 5 pm at the Cadet Hangar, 5856 Cessna Street, Oliver. Guests to be seated by 1:45 pm. Light refreshments will be served after the ceremony. All former cadets are especially invited. It’s […]
Hills are blooming – with Wendy Newman
The hills are alive The saying goes that April showers bring May flowers, and that’s certainly true especially on the usually dry hillsides of the Okanagan Valley. I found this field of Spring Sunflowers on Secrest Hill Road above the town of Oliver. Though Kelowna has claimed this sunflower as their city’s official flower, (they […]
Let’s not forget the 400 fire fighters
As Scott Schaffrick says: “Let’s not forget the 400 fire fighters in town for the spring fire seminar….” Saturday and Sunday at the Community Park in Oliver. You cannot miss it. Twenty six different training events will take place at the community centre grounds, from basic fire fighting procedures to advanced rescue techniques. Many of […]
Use caution near the Okanagan River
PENTICTON – The public is urged to take extra care near the Okanagan River because of high water levels. Visitors and residents are reminded that the Okanagan River’s deep and fast-flowing current requires heightened safety awareness. Adults are urged to keep children and pets under close supervision at all times when near the banks of […]
Visits to ODN
Visits to Oliver Daily News April 2011 – 31, 349 April 2012 – 55, 378 Advertising is in colour. Your message each day. Link to the customer.