In the Nanaimo area by Duncan Speight

Elaine Phyllis Shannon June 21 1922- August 9 2018 An Oliver pioneer, Elaine was born in the South Okanagan to parents George and Phyllis Curbishley.　 Elaine’s family moved to Los Angeles and returned to Oliver in 1933. Following high school graduation, she studied at a Business College in Vancouver then worked in the office at […]

Saturday was the annual Persied meteor shower and Open House at White Lake Radio Observatory, Due to the very dry weather and the high fire risk, before anyone was allowed into the observatory grounds, Argo Road Maintenance had large tankers spraying water on to the car park to avoid the possibility of  fire. When I […]

The coolest thing about Enola’s name, is that is Alone spelled backwards! She is 14 years old and just finished 9th grade at Southern Okanagan Secondary School! She is also involved in the air cadet program, at Oliver’s very own 232 Bighorn Squadron. She enjoys playing sports and spending time with her friends and family. […]

Main Street Oliver Flume and spillway for the ditch Bill and Lillian Raincock, Herbie, Billy and Kenny Other members not identified Source: Penny Fox, daughter of June Raincock

Searching on behalf  of her family for a fitting way to honour her parents and to create a meaningful community legacy in their names, Maple Ridge resident Arvie Bourgeault came up with an initiative that achieves both of these ends. With money they bequeathed to her, Arvie Bourgeault commissioned the creation of a remarkable quilt […]