Les and Dorothy Amor – south of town near Rd 8 with Mrs. Amor’s parents the Hardie’s
50 years old – time to fix it and to celebrate its construction
Oliver and District Arena’s Half Century Anniversary Hockey Game – Montreal Canadians set to visit…. It’s hard to believe that the Oliver & District Arena, one of the oldest facilities in the province, is 50 years old. To celebrate the anniversary of the grand opening back in 1969, and to kick off a year-long celebration […]
Note to local farmers
B.C. Tree Fruit Competiveness Fund opens to support growers B.C. tree fruit growers and organizations can now apply for funding to help them become more competitive, so British Columbians can continue to enjoy fresh and local fruits. “Our producers provide amazing apples, cherries and tree fruits, and this fund is intended to ensure that […]
Condolences
Lloyd Theodore Risling 1952 – 2018 It is with sadness that the family of Lloyd Theodore Risling announce his passing on Thursday December 6, 2018 at the Age of 66 years. Lloyd was born in Macklin, Saskatchewan. The Rissling Family moved to Oliver in August 1966. In his younger years, Lloyd played hockey on numerous […]
Lake discussions
Are you coming with me or not? The lake is getting rough And… who is the new guy – I thought this was an exclusive club for white swans 12 noon Thursday Skaha Lake
Threats of bombs at several Penticton car dealership under investigation
Multiple bomb threats being received by the Honda, Hyundai and Skaha Ford dealerships in Penticton. RCMP on the scene for much of the late morning. “police have actively blocked off the 500 block of Duncan Ave. W, and evacuated all neighbouring businesses.” Duncan Avenue runs from Highway 97 to Fairview Road. The RCMP bomb unit […]
by Pat Whalley
HO HO HO HUM As soon as December rolls around I go into the bottom drawer and dig out my Santa hat. I wear it most of the time when I go out, answering the strange looks I attract with a smile. Most people smile back, a few avoid my eyes, probably thinking I […]
Condolences to the family
Obituary for the late Jean Frances Forsyth (Nawrocki) October 6, 1936 – December 7, 2018 On Friday December 7, 2018, Mrs. Jean Frances Forsyth of Oliver, passed away peacefully at Sunnybank Centre Palliative Care, at the age of 82 years. Jean was born October 6, 1936 at the Nawrocki family farm home near Sylvania […]