Chief Clarence Louie has received many honours over the years, both in his name and for the Osoyoos Indian Band, but the latest one comes from very close to home.

At a ceremony on Sept. 15, the Town of Oliver is bestowing Freedom of the Municipality on Chief Louie in recognition of significant contribution to the development and growth of the Oliver area.

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Louie admits to being surprised there was such an honour. He is only the fourth person to have received the honour, along with Senator Ross Fitzpatrick, former MLA Bill Barisoff and poet George Bowering.

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The decision to bestow Freedom of the Municipality must be a unanimous vote of council, and holders of the honour may vote in Oliver elections no matter where they live, and whether or not they own real estate in the town.

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The ceremony, which is by invitation only, takes place on Sept. 15 in the Frank Venables Theatre Lobby.