Hi Jack         Just a short article with picture of our committee head for this event,  Shirley Polk.   It was very successful with 100% of funds going to the Stephen Lewis Foundation.   We are trying to raise awareness in the community of the challenges facing sub Saharan Africa in the face of the AIDS pandemic.   […]

Culturally Welcoming Volunteer Programs For Non-Profit Organizations Most local non profits and volunteer-based organizations will agree that they have an ongoing challenge in finding volunteers. To help these groups successfully recruit and retain volunteers, including new Canadians, the South Okanagan Similkameen Volunteer Centre, in partnership with Volunteer BC, is offering a free two-day event on […]

6th ANNUAL SPIRIT OF OLIVER 2010 VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION AWARDS Nominate Someone You Know! Nomination deadline is Friday, June 3 Call for Nominations This is your chance to nominate an outstanding citizen, community group or youth member and let them know how much their efforts are appreciated. Award Categories Individual Adult or Couple Award Awarded to […]

Have you check our current gas rates….

New NDP leader Adrian Dix before he was….

Oliver Elementary School 1929 building “In 1929 a four-classroom school was built.  This was considered to be a grand structure, having four classrooms, separate playrooms for boys and girls, inside plumbing and an assembly hall.  It was thought that this school would take care of the district’s educational needs for all time.  The 1929 building […]