Monthly Archives: May 2010

Less than 50 participants took part in Sunday’s Purina/Lion’s Club Guide Dog Fundraiser at Lions Parks. This annual event on the last Sunday of May raises funds for a national campaign to supply guide dogs for all kinds of people … Continue reading →

No Shortage of Snow on Baldy by Sandra Smith (Sam) May 27, 2010                 The Okanagan is one of many areas with a lower than normal snow pack reported this year. Baldy seems to be the exception with one of … Continue reading →

One of the prettier buildings when it comes to ‘fixin up’ – the old Texaco station – now Strobbe’s Carwash is painted up, trimmed, flower boxed and complete with sunscreen awning ready for a hot busy summer in Oliver BC.   … Continue reading →

The oldest auto wrecker business in Oliver has been destroyed by fire.  Chief Dave Janzen says crews were called to the Oliver Auto Wreckers and Recycling yard on Sawmill Rd at 945pm Monday. This was a  very hot fire that … Continue reading →

A PIECE OF FAIRWEATHER FAMILY HISTORY – UP IN SMOKE WITH THE OLIVER HOTEL MAY 24,2010   Yesterday’s fire on Oliver’s Main Street took a piece of local history, as well as the business of a local couple who valued the … Continue reading →

Fire has destroyed a 3 storey historic hotel in the BC interior. The old Oliver Hotel, operating as the Mesa Hotel was gutted by flames Sunday and Fire Chief Dave Janzen has ordered bulldozers to deconstruct it immediately because of … Continue reading →

Saturday saw a great turnout at the Oliver Community Gardens for a support sale for Communities in Bloom. Its still on till afternoon

2010 Oliver Parks and Recreation Society Board of Management Allan Patton, Chair:   Shiela Lange, Vice-Chair:   Jack Bennest, Secretary/Treasurer:  Pat Hampson,  Gary Dell,  Larry Clarke and  Steve Bryson. Bob Grant is Manager of Oliver Parks and Recreation Society. Late in 2009 – the … Continue reading →

  ……………..Golden years on the Golden Mile wine tasting – Winemaker Bruce Fuller samples a bottle of Farmer’s Daughter, a dry Gewurztraminer produced in ‘08. All of Rustico Farm and Cellars wines have playful names that pay homage to the … Continue reading →

pix taken by Pat Hampson while riding in Air Cadet glider on Sunday at Oliver International

Explore the South Okanagan at Oliver BC Tim Pawsey, Special To North Shore News Published: Sunday, May 02, 2010 In the relatively short time since the South Okanagan Wineries banded together to form their own association, the group has done a … Continue reading →

John Slater, MLA welcomes crowd to Hike for Desert Valley Hospice on Sunday. Crowd of 75 on hand for entertainment, food and VIP speeches. Penticton Hospice donated $10,000 to help start the planning.

Sunday, the Mayor, members of the Rotary Club and Youth Ambassadors took glider training at Oliver Airport. Below Mayor Pat Hampson is briefed for his passenger seat experience

Fire Departments from around British Columbia converged on the community of Oliver Saturday to train new recruits and seasoned veterans. It is one of the largest training exercises in the province and brings the Oliver Fire Department into the forefront … Continue reading →