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Councillors disagree with sk8 park ‘consultation’

 Peachland News, Sports & Recreation, Youth  16 Responses »
May 142012
 
Councillors disagree with sk8 park 'consultation'

Several Peachland councillors are questioning the value of public consultation on a proposed skate park when it won’t include talking about the location.

 Posted by Dave at 1:41 pm on May 14, 2012  Tagged with: Cindy Fortin, Eric Hall, Keith Fielding, Peachland skateboard park

Skate park neighbors won’t be asked for input

 Peachland News, Sports & Recreation  14 Responses »
May 052012
 
Skate park neighbors won't be asked for input

Peachland council has decided not to ask Bluewaters’ residents their opinion of a skate park in their neighborhood.

 Posted by Dave at 9:47 am on May 5, 2012  Tagged with: Newline Skateparks, Peachland skateboard park

Town hiring more lifeguards for Swim Bay

 Peachland News, Sports & Recreation  5 Responses »
Apr 252012
 
Town hiring more lifeguards for Swim Bay

More lifeguards will be hired to protect swimmers at Swim Bay, including the new active area.

 Posted by Dave at 3:19 pm on April 25, 2012  Tagged with: lifeguards, Swim Bay

Peachland boxers win big at Golden Gloves

 Sports & Recreation, Youth  No Responses »
Apr 242012
 
Peachland boxers win big at Golden Gloves

Three Peachland amateur boxers did an outstanding job at the Golden Gloves competition in Revelstoke.

 Posted by Dave at 11:46 pm on April 24, 2012  Tagged with: boxing, Eric Hahn-Hill, Golden Gloves, Peachland Boxing Club, Reese Waterfield, Revelstoke, Thomas Guthrie

Okanagan roller derby gets ready for season

 Kelowna News, Sports & Recreation  Comments Off
Apr 172012
 
Okanagan roller derby gets ready for season

The Okanagan Roller Derby Girls will be kicking off their season this Saturday, April 21.

 Posted by Dave at 9:21 pm on April 17, 2012  Tagged with: Okanagan Roller Derby, OKRD

Peachland boxers gear up for Golden Gloves

 Sports & Recreation, Youth  1 Response »
Apr 162012
 
Peachland boxers gear up for Golden Gloves

Youth boxers had a chance Sunday to spar against boxers from other locations in an event created to prepare them for upcoming, major bouts.

 Posted by Dave at 10:51 am on April 16, 2012  Tagged with: John Wardley, Peachland Boxing Club

Mixed slo-pitch season starts in Peachland

 Around Town, Sports & Recreation  Comments Off
Apr 152012
 
Mixed slo-pitch season starts in Peachland

The slo-pitch season has started again in Peachland and that means teams will be using Cousins Park every Sunday.

 Posted by Dave at 2:29 pm on April 15, 2012  Tagged with: Cousins Park, slo-pitch

Funds committed, location chosen for skate park

 Peachland News, Sports & Recreation, Youth  26 Responses »
Apr 132012
 
Funds committed, location chosen for skate park

Council commits funds to build a skateboard park in Peachland and chooses location.

 Posted by Dave at 3:43 pm on April 13, 2012  Tagged with: Cheryl Wiebe, Lambly Park, Peachland skateboard park

Peachland skate park considered for youth priority

 Peachland News, Sports & Recreation, Youth  13 Responses »
Mar 122012
 
Peachland skate park considered for youth priority

It’s not for sure, it’s a long way from yes, but elected officials are thinking about a skateboard park in Peachland.

 Posted by Dave at 3:20 pm on March 12, 2012  Tagged with: Keith Fielding, Peachland skateboard park

28 Take to Beach Ave. for February ‘Freeze Up’

 Around Town, Sports & Recreation  6 Responses »
Feb 122012
 
28 Take to Beach Ave. for February 'Freeze Up'

With temperatures hovering just above freezing, 28 people gave their running shoes a work out Sunday in the February Freeze Up.

 Posted by Dave at 10:25 am on February 12, 2012

Kids 9 and 10 can ski for free

 Letters, Sports & Recreation, Youth  Comments Off
Jan 262012
 
Kids 9 and 10 can ski for free

The Canadian Ski Council has been providing kids with free skiing and snowboarding for 15 years with the SnowPass program.

 Posted by Dave at 10:25 am on January 26, 2012  Tagged with: Canadian Ski Council, skiing

Ice is ready for skating at Turner Park sports box

 Peachland News, Sports & Recreation  7 Responses »
Jan 152012
 

Temperatures have been hovering below freezing the past few days and that means Peachland firefighters have been able to work on the outdoor ice rink at Turner Park.

 Posted by Dave at 9:46 am on January 15, 2012  Tagged with: Peachland parks, skating

New Years Day Beach Run

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Jan 012012
 
New Years Day Beach Run

A handful of people turned out for the annual New Years Day Beach Run along Beach Avenue in Peachland January 1.

 Posted by Dave at 12:07 pm on January 1, 2012  Tagged with: recreation department programs

Teens take both Rattlesnake Island swim events

 Sports & Recreation, Youth  Comments Off
Aug 152011
 

A Peachland teenager took first place in the half Rattlesnake Island Swim Saturday.

 Posted by Dave at 11:52 am on August 15, 2011  Tagged with: Peachland Recreation Department, recreation department programs

Swimmers cross the lake in Rattlesnake swim

 Sports & Recreation  1 Response »
Aug 132011
 
Swimmers cross the lake in Rattlesnake swim

The 2011 Rattlesnake Island Swim took place early Saturday morning.

 Posted by Dave at 8:54 am on August 13, 2011  Tagged with: Peachland Recreation Department, recreation department programs

Beach Run kicks off Canada Day celebrations

 Community Events, Sports & Recreation  Comments Off
Jul 012011
 
Beach Run kicks off Canada Day celebrations

Hundreds turned out for the Beach Run Friday, kicking off a full slate of Canada Day events in Peachland. Canada Day photos will be uploaded to the Photo Gallery throughout the day and Peachland News welcomes your photo submissions.

 Posted by Dave at 9:14 am on July 1, 2011  Tagged with: Canada Day, Peachland, recreation department programs
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