Monthly Archives: February 2010

Vernon Mayor Wayne Lippert and ORL Chair Ted Bacigalupo look at artist rendering on the 11 million dollar new library for the City of Vernon. At a press conference held on Monday morning, February 22, the Chair of the Okanagan … Continue reading →

// “); // // ]]>   Greg and Doris Smith welcome daughter Sarah back to Okanagan after long  jouney homte Pix above from CTV Photo and story from Kelowna Courier   Local girl rescued off coast of Brazil to return … Continue reading →

Construction is designed to begin in the winter of 2010-2011 on the five phase Canyon Desert Resort at OIB. Chief operating officer Chris Scott says pre sales will begin in July. We are being cautious he says – we will … Continue reading →

Costly Olympics open today in Vancouver – now the rest of the happy news Feb 12, 2010 VICTORIA — The B.C. government plans to cut an estimated $10 million in funding from organizations that provide services to some of the … Continue reading →

Okanagan apple growers talk fruit by Kevin Berar – Giant FM Feb 11, 2010 / 2:00 pm (thanks to Buzz Bishop for the snapy of kid bites okanagan apple) A second meeting will take place Thursday night for apple growers … Continue reading →

Young Coverts honoured as young farmers Shelly and Gene Covert, (pictured at right) are winners of the B.C./Yukon Outstanding Young Farmer Program for 2010. The couple are the proprietors of Covert Organic Farm & Vineyards in Oliver. Presenting them with … Continue reading →

Fruit workers relocated Workers at the Summerland fruit packing house will be transferred to other packing houses in the region. Jan Crawford (Canadian, b. 1958 TBC), Women Wrapping Apples, 2001, monoprint, 91 x 61 cm. Purchased 2006, support provided by … Continue reading →

An Oliver wine featured at Richmond O Zone opening night Remarkable Delicious Exciting – Rick Hansen was the hometown hero at Tuesday’s Olympic Torch celebration in Richmond. The largest crowd in the Torch Relay’s 103 day history was on-hand to … Continue reading →

One of Oliver’s great ladies has gone. Betty Neufield has left her post at Valley First Credit Union and now up and running in Olds, Alberta. Best wishes to Betty. Hi Jack, Yes been away now for over a month. I’m living … Continue reading →