Summerland

Work is being done to complete the lock block retaining wall at the slide on Highway 97 in Summerland. Aother landslide took place June 6. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)

4K cubic metres of unstable slope has to come down at Summerland slide

Construction of the lock-block retaining wall will continue for at least another week

 

Work is being done to complete the lock block retaining wall at the slide on Highway 97 in Summerland. Aother landslide took place June 6. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)

4K cubic metres of unstable slope has to come down at Summerland slide

Construction of the lock-block retaining wall will continue for at least another week

 

Unisus Hockey Academy has announced the launch of a new program for scholar-athletes. (Uninus School)

Summerland private school announces ‘first-of-its-kind’ hockey academy

New academy will hold its on-ice programs at the Summerland Arena

 

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)
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LETTER: Summerland Legion Village has been an important housing facility

Resident has been unable to find a new affordable place to live

  • Jun 8, 2023
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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)
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)
The Pigeon Creek wildfire is continuing to spread and is not responding to suppression efforts. (BC Wildfire)

Water skimmers pull back as wildfire activity eases near Peachland

The fire is still burning out of control at 33-hectares

The Pigeon Creek wildfire is continuing to spread and is not responding to suppression efforts. (BC Wildfire)
Photo from above Highway 97 where the landslide took place. (Ryan Antonovitch)

Highway 97 open to single alternating lanes after landslide in Summerland

Detours are available

Photo from above Highway 97 where the landslide took place. (Ryan Antonovitch)
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)
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LETTER: Wood from Summerland pier could be repurposed

Pieces of wood could be turned into souveniers

  • Jun 1, 2023
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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)
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.
(Stock photo)

Summerland Senior Men golf net scores event

League play continues through the summer

(Stock photo)
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LETTER: Summerland road safety must be addressed

Portion of Prairie Valley Road is unsafe

  • May 31, 2023
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