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Bridges at Hardy Falls Park to be replaced

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May 052012
 
Bridges at Hardy Falls Park to be replaced

Seven of the bridges at Hardy Falls Regional Park are deteriorating and in need of replacement.

 Posted by Dave at 9:13 am on May 5, 2012  Tagged with: bridge, Hardy Falls, Hardy Falls Regional Park

Studies, smart meters, budget and streaming

 Mayor Keith Fielding, Peachland News  7 Responses »
May 052012
 
Studies, smart meters, budget and streaming

The commitment from BC Hydro is that no Smart Meter will be installed in a residence until the homeowner’s questions and concerns have been addressed satisfactorily.

 Posted by Dave at 8:47 am on May 5, 2012  Tagged with: affordable housing, BC Hydro, smart meters

Petition calls for Elliott Sommer’s return to Canada

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May 042012
 
Petition calls for Elliott Sommer's return to Canada

The mother of a convicted bank robber hopes an online petition helps in efforts to get her son back to Canada.

 Posted by Dave at 9:32 pm on May 4, 2012  Tagged with: Chirstel Davidsen, Elliott Sommer, Luke Elliott Sommer, Luke Sommer

Water service restored to Trepanier area

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May 042012
 
Water service restored to Trepanier area

Drinking water to the Trepanier area of Peachland was restored Friday morning earlier than expected.

 Posted by Dave at 11:01 am on May 4, 2012  Tagged with: Trepanier, water service disruption

Rick Hansen Relay rolls into Peachland

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May 032012
 
Rick Hansen Relay rolls into Peachland

The Rick Hansen Relay arrived in Peachland Wednesday, bringing with it the hope that one day a cure for spinal cord injury can be found.

 Posted by Dave at 11:05 pm on May 3, 2012  Tagged with: Brayden Morris, Eldon Kerbes, Evan Guthrie, Keith Fielding, Lynn Brady, Michael Fedoruk, Phyllis Papineau, Rick Hansen Relay, Wendy Howard

Water shutdown to Peachland’s Trepanier area

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May 032012
 
Water shutdown to Peachland's Trepanier area

Some homes on the Trepanier side of Peachland will be without water starting at 8 a.m. Friday.

 Posted by Dave at 8:52 pm on May 3, 2012  Tagged with: Peachland, Trepanier, water service disruption

Princeton Ave. head-on sends three to hospital

 Peachland News  2 Responses »
May 012012
 
Princeton Ave. head-on sends three to hospital

Three people were taken to hospital Tuesday afternoon after a head-on collision completely blocked traffic on Princeton Avenue.

 Posted by Dave at 2:15 pm on May 1, 2012  Tagged with: Lipsett Avenue, Princeton Avenue, traffic accidents

Party fire in dangerous area put out

 2012 Fire Watch, Peachland News  6 Responses »
Apr 272012
 
Party fire in dangerous area put out

An illegal campfire at the end of Chidley Road brought out firefighters Friday night for the second time this year.

 Posted by Dave at 10:45 pm on April 27, 2012  Tagged with: Chidley Road, Peachland Fire and Rescue Service

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

Reservoir, skate park, road upgrades planned

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Apr 252012
 
Reservoir, skate park, road upgrades planned

$6.2 million worth of capital municipal projects are planned for 2012.

 Posted by Dave at 12:15 pm on April 25, 2012  Tagged with: municipal budgets

Property taxes going up; 2.9 % increase approved

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Apr 252012
 
Property taxes going up; 2.9 % increase approved

Property taxes are on the rise in Peachland but some items will decrease, leaving taxpayers on the hook for a 2.4 per cent increase.

 Posted by Dave at 11:46 am on April 25, 2012  Tagged with: property taxes

Peachland reduces tax burden on business

 Business/Real Estate, Peachland News  2 Responses »
Apr 252012
 
Peachland reduces tax burden on business

Peachland council has made a move to lessen the impact of property taxes on business.

 Posted by Dave at 10:51 am on April 25, 2012  Tagged with: property taxes

Council rehires Campbell for Primary School renovations

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Apr 242012
 
Council rehires Campbell for Primary School renovations

Peachland council agreed to hire Rob Campbell to oversee the next phase of renovations to the Primary School building.

 Posted by Dave at 4:50 pm on April 24, 2012  Tagged with: Peachland Primary School, Rob Campbell

Ice Pilots train on Okanagan Lake

 2012 Fire Watch, Peachland News  2 Responses »
Apr 242012
 
Ice Pilots train on Okanagan Lake

Yellow water bombers seen practicing on and over Okanagan Lake over the weekend belong to Buffalo Airways, the company featured in the TV show Ice Pilots.

 Posted by Dave at 9:10 am on April 24, 2012  Tagged with: Bombardier 415, Buffalo Airways, Ice Pilots, water bomber

Ziplines at Peachland’s Zipzone open May 12

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Apr 232012
 
Ziplines at Peachland's Zipzone open May 12

Got the need for speed? Peachland’s newest attraction reopens early next month.

 Posted by Dave at 3:41 pm on April 23, 2012  Tagged with: ZipZone Adventures

Peachland issues Water Quality Advisory

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Apr 232012
 
Peachland issues Water Quality Advisory

The District of Peachland issued Monday morning a Water Quality Advisory due to increasing turbidity levels.

 Posted by Dave at 9:18 am on April 23, 2012  Tagged with: spring frechette, turbidity, water quality advisories
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