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A campfire ban is now in place in Summerland. (Black Press file photo)

Summerland implements ban on campfires

Ban takes effect Thursday, Aug. 8 at noon

A campfire ban is now in place in Summerland. (Black Press file photo)
Deconstruction of a pier in Summerland has begun, but the work is paused at present. The project is expected to resume in July. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)

Progress stalled on deconstruction of Summerland pier

Work is expected to resume in July

Deconstruction of a pier in Summerland has begun, but the work is paused at present. The project is expected to resume in July. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)
Surplus fruit from the Summerland Research and Development Centre is being donated to the Central Okanagan Food Bank. (Summerland Review file photo)

Surplus fruit from Summerland research centre donated

Initiative provides fruit to Central Okanagan Food Bank in Kelowna

Surplus fruit from the Summerland Research and Development Centre is being donated to the Central Okanagan Food Bank. (Summerland Review file photo)
On Monday, June 5, the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Organics Composting Facility at the. Oliver Landfill. (Contributed)

Organics Compost Facility opened at Oliver Landfill

Facility will divert organics that would otherwise be buried or burned

On Monday, June 5, the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Organics Composting Facility at the. Oliver Landfill. (Contributed)
The Summer Arts Program will resume this summer. The program, organized by the Summerland Community Arts Council, has activites for children between the ages of three and 14. (Contributed)

Summerland Arts Council to offer Summer Arts Program

Activities for children from 3 to 14 will be offered

The Summer Arts Program will resume this summer. The program, organized by the Summerland Community Arts Council, has activites for children between the ages of three and 14. (Contributed)
Parents and children enjoyed a day of fishing at the Kids Fishing Drby at Agur Lake Camp on Sunday, June 4. (Contributed)

Summerland Sportsman’s Association holds rifle event and fishing derby

Fishing derby was at Agur Lake during Summerland Action Festival

Parents and children enjoyed a day of fishing at the Kids Fishing Drby at Agur Lake Camp on Sunday, June 4. (Contributed)
Highway 97 in Summerland was closed on June 6 following a landslide. During this closure and previous closures resulting from landslides, traffic detoured through Summerland, affecting residents in the community. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)

‘Patience of a saint’: Landslide detour affected Summerland residents

Additional traffic observed on Giants Head Road during highway closure

Highway 97 in Summerland was closed on June 6 following a landslide. During this closure and previous closures resulting from landslides, traffic detoured through Summerland, affecting residents in the community. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)
In 2022, the mayor and council members received a total of $141,052.10 in remuneration and $18,492.93 in expenses. (Summerland Review file photo)

Summerland council members were paid more than $140K in 2022

Remuneration and expenses for council and staff shown in Statement of Financial Information

In 2022, the mayor and council members received a total of $141,052.10 in remuneration and $18,492.93 in expenses. (Summerland Review file photo)
Summerland municipal hall will provide counter service four days a week, from Tuesday to Friday, beginning July 2. The hours of operation will be extended. (Summerland Review file photo)

Summerland adopts 4-day week pilot project

Extended hours will be in place Tuesday to Friday, beginning July 2

Summerland municipal hall will provide counter service four days a week, from Tuesday to Friday, beginning July 2. The hours of operation will be extended. (Summerland Review file photo)
(Black Press file photo)

Okanagan-Similkameen regional directors frustrated contractor MIA for review

Sundog Solutions consultant was not present for June 1 meeting

(Black Press file photo)
B.C. attractions like the Butchart Gardens (above), along with museums, amusement parks, other visitor landmarks and tour bus companies, can apply for new government grants to help them prepare for the loosening of travel restrictions. (Jennifer Blyth photo)

QUIZ: How much do you know about gardens and gardening?

This is the time of year when many people love to watch their gardens grow

B.C. attractions like the Butchart Gardens (above), along with museums, amusement parks, other visitor landmarks and tour bus companies, can apply for new government grants to help them prepare for the loosening of travel restrictions. (Jennifer Blyth photo)
The Giant’s Head Run will be held on Saturday, June 3 in Summerland. The run will be part of the Summerland Action Festival. (Contributed)

Summerland to host Giant’s Head Run on June 3

Event is part of Summerland Action Festival

The Giant’s Head Run will be held on Saturday, June 3 in Summerland. The run will be part of the Summerland Action Festival. (Contributed)
Animal control officers have been appointed for the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen. (Eddie Huband photos/Lakes District News)

Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen appoints animal control officers

Animal control officers also provide service to Summerland and Penticton

Animal control officers have been appointed for the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen. (Eddie Huband photos/Lakes District News)
In 2021, a wildfire near Eastgate could be seen in Manning Park. The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen has given first three readings to providing funding for the Eastgate Fire Protection Society. (Princeton Search and Rescue photo)

Funding approved for Eastgate Fire Protection Society

$20,000 to come from Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen reserve funds

In 2021, a wildfire near Eastgate could be seen in Manning Park. The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen has given first three readings to providing funding for the Eastgate Fire Protection Society. (Princeton Search and Rescue photo)
A Try Rec Event at the Similkameen Recreation Centre will offer plenty of recreational opportunities. (Submitted)

Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen hosts Try Rec Events for Recreation Month

In celebration of Recreation Month in June, the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen…

A Try Rec Event at the Similkameen Recreation Centre will offer plenty of recreational opportunities. (Submitted)
Students from Summerland and Penticton participated in the Okanagan-Skaha School District’s cross country runs. The event, hosted by Giant’s Head Elementary School, was held at the Kettle Valley Steam Railway station. (Contributed)

Summerland school hosts cross-country run

Students in Grades 3 to 5 participate in event

Students from Summerland and Penticton participated in the Okanagan-Skaha School District’s cross country runs. The event, hosted by Giant’s Head Elementary School, was held at the Kettle Valley Steam Railway station. (Contributed)
The Summerland Rotary Sunday Community Market will begin on Sunday, June 25 in downtown Summerland. (Summerland Review file photo)

Summerland Sunday markets to begin in late June

Vendors and entertainment will be featured on Main Street during the summer

The Summerland Rotary Sunday Community Market will begin on Sunday, June 25 in downtown Summerland. (Summerland Review file photo)
Maverik Rahkola of Penticton Secondary School earned three first place finishes at the 2023 Okanagan High School Track and Field Championships in Kamloops on Wednesday, May 24.

South Okanagan athletes excel at track and field championships

Student athletes from Penticton and Summerland competed at event in Kelowna

Maverik Rahkola of Penticton Secondary School earned three first place finishes at the 2023 Okanagan High School Track and Field Championships in Kamloops on Wednesday, May 24.
In the spring of 2017, an orchard in the Garnet Valley area of Summerland was one of many properties affected by flooding. (Summerland Review file photo)

Summerland has experienced past flood damages

Floods in 1908, 1948, 1972 and more recently have taken a toll on the community

In the spring of 2017, an orchard in the Garnet Valley area of Summerland was one of many properties affected by flooding. (Summerland Review file photo)
In 2018, Viola Desmond was celebrated on the Canadian $10 bill. (Government of Canada photo)

COLUMN: Faces on our money help tell Canada’s story

There are plenty of Canadians who have made remarkable achievements over the years

In 2018, Viola Desmond was celebrated on the Canadian $10 bill. (Government of Canada photo)