Monthly Archives: January 2010

Meat off the Bone at the Owl

Posted on January 30, 2010 by Publisher

  Attention A succulent dish from Burrowing Owl Estate Winery in Oliver. The Braising makes for fall-off-the bone meat. It’s featured in Wine Feast by Troy and Cheryl-Lynn Townsin, a collection of recipes from winery chefs in B.C. 3 pounds … Continue reading →

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Torch Event on Native Land

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Publisher

Chief Clarence Louie and Councillor Theresa Gabriel radiant Sunday evening in Osoyoos as torch arrives

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Torch passes Oliver BC

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Publisher

Olympic torch passes Oliver on long journey – large crowds welcome the runners and entourage. Thanks to Terry Schafer for photo below Lorraine Wylant torches up at site of John Oliver statue Monday- picture supplied by Nancy Boutin. Shot taken … Continue reading →

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Is stucco next MAXX?

Posted on January 23, 2010 by Publisher

4.5 story Maxx Hotel near Park Avenue Estates in east Oliver gets the black paper and wire treatment – ready for stucco as soon as spring arrives. Time frame for completion not known but investors are willing to keep putting … Continue reading →

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Gleaners encouraged!

Posted on January 23, 2010 by Publisher

    The Okanagan Gleaners‘ ongoing fight to remain in their rural Oliver home appears to be almost over. Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen rural directors voted 6-2 Thursday to give initial support to a rezoning application, which will allow the … Continue reading →

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Have you gone for a walk lately?

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Publisher

North of drop structure at 369th Avenue at start of ox bow restorations at Oliver BC

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Oliver Tourism – New Tourist Site

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Publisher

The Town of Oliver with partner Rural Area C has launched a new tourism website. http://www.winecapitalofcanada.com This website will direct viewers to information on OLIVER and the Visitors Centre operated by the Chamber of Commerce which will field all calls and … Continue reading →

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New Alert – Olympics soon!

Posted on January 7, 2010 by Publisher
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Parking fees could cause illness?

Posted on January 7, 2010 by Publisher

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Effective Jan. 22 – Interior Health has informed South Okanagan area residents that pay parking will be introduced at Penticton Regional Hospital. IHA believes health care dollars should be spent on patient care rather than parking infrastructure. … Continue reading →

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Note changes to Prescott’s Event

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Publisher

Note to the following – the time for the reception at the hanger has changed to 11am The photo op at Town Hall is scheduled for 9:46 am January 25       Greetings Family & Friends,   Just letting … Continue reading →

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Osoyoos monster threatens lines to Oliver

Posted on January 3, 2010 by Publisher

Picture taken near Willow Beach. When will utility companies tear it down?

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Cold dip on New Year’s Day

Posted on January 1, 2010 by Publisher

20 people from the Oliver BC area braved cold winds and fresh snow to bring in the New Year in style at the annual Rotary Polar Bear dip at the beach. Money raised to be used for funding the Oliver … Continue reading →

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