Larry Larson is disgusted….to say the least. He called and said “get down here and take some pictures of just what people are dumping at the Kiwanis Market” The message from Kiwanis members – PLEASE take garbage to the dump. The charity and service organization operates on selling select used furniture and items worthy of […]

The Oliver and District Heritage Society has a new leader and the 2011 Board of Directors have taken steps to cutback its operations. Michael Newman (pictured above) has been elected by the existing board members to lead them. Two main decisions were announced: 1. Closure of the Museum for an undetermined period and 2. The […]

Jack Layton has lost his battle with cancer, dying overnite at his home. The 61-year-old politician had recently stepped down as federal NDP leader, but had expressed hope that he would return when Parliament resumed. “I was deeply saddened to learn this morning of the death of Jack Layton,” Prime Minister Stephen Harper said in a press […]

Jazz Out West at the CPR station at 6:30 pm Thursday August 25th

Pictured above the 8 candidates prior to selection of the 2011-2012 Ambassadors. The Saturday events for the Youth Ambassadors also had a bit of a suprise when Chief Judge Gisele Cleave and main organizer Nav Gill announced this would be their final year. The 2011-2012 Oliver Ambassador Program Committee will be headed by Lori Martine. Picture […]

Land clearing (removing surface material) continues for resort condos. Late word – a show home is to be erected shortly to better market the resort housing.

As seen on Highway 97 north – result of water twinning project