Despite some confusion and a few glitches like the one portrayed here where a rural sign is exactly the same name as a new Town name – progress is being made to have all signs converted in both rural and Town fairly soon. Even Canada Post seems eager to do their mailing address conversion sooner […]
Saturday games
Midget House teams from Lower Mainland and the Valley playing against Oliver/Osoyoos Team in tournament this weekend at the Oliver Arena. Locals down two games and will play again later today. Take in the action. Lot of good skating and puck play to enjoy. Tournament wraps up tomorrow.
Guess the ladies
Use first names only (this is also a test on reading instructions) What event was this? See comment below – I hardly had a chance to move on for a minute. My questions are obviously to easy. Even the picture of the pool players from 1977 – it took less than a hour for […]
Act now – today’s the day
Art lessons for ages 4-18. At the Quail’s Nest Arts Centre 34274-95th Street in Oliver (5840 Airport St.) Art instructor Leza Macdonald Lessons to begin January 7th for six sessions – Feb.11, 2012 Ages 4-7 9 a.m -10.a.m. $5.00 or $30.00 per semester Ages 8-12 10.30 -12 noon $10.00 or $60.00 per semester Ages 13-18 […]
Get your tickets soon
Saturday January 21st – Annual Grand Night Gala – Formal Dinner and Dance For the past six years Desert Sun has held the “Grand Night”, an evening of dinner, dancing, silent auction and a draw for $1000.00. Each year a different theme is chosen to build the event around. Past theme have included “A Winter […]
Store space comes available
This location in the mini-mall is now open to rent. Former occupant a health food store – Rowanberry’s – has closed. Not known whether another location is being sought. Rowanberry Natural Herbs & Vitamin Ltd. Address: 34836- #1 97th Street Oliver
Brian Merkley RIP
Merkley, Brian Jan 10, 1948 – Jan 3, 2012 Our beloved Brian passed away on Tuesday Jan 3, 2012 at the age of 63. This admirable, trustworthy and reliable man will forever be in the hearts and memories of the love of his life of 42 years Darlene. Also missing him are his children, son […]
Eastside Grocery set to close
A landmark for decades is set to close at the end of this month. The owners of Eastside Grocery on Park Drive at Eastside Avenue will be advising customers starting this week that the business is being closed. Owners Tom and Sherilee Duncan want all customers to know that the last five years have been […]





