Summerland

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen has received numerous subdivision applications for the area served by the Meadow Valley Aquifer and the Faulder Community Water Service. (Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen map)

Water supply concerns remain for Meadow Valley

Aquifer study referred back to Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen staff

 

Wildfire burning near Summerland.

UPDATE: Wildfire west of Summerland being held

The blaze sparked Thursday evening

 

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is applying for a licence of occupation for a portion of the former Kettle Valley Railway between Faulder and Osprey Lake. (File photo)

Regional district seeks licence of occupation for rail trail properties

Application affects trail between Faulder and Osprey Lake

 

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LETTER: Summerland street used as a speedway

Evening races common on Victoria Road South

  • Aug 4, 2022
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Crews work at the Othello Bridge on the Coquihalla on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. (B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure)

Permanent repairs coming for Othello stretch of Coquihalla Highway

Work is expected to begin in early August and be completed sometime in the fall

Crews work at the Othello Bridge on the Coquihalla on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. (B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure)
The structure, proposed to be built in front of the Lakeshore Racquets Centre, drew plenty of public opposition. (Photo/District of Summerland)

Summerland council sinks private dock proposal for lake shore

‘Historically that area has been a water playground for everyone, not just a fortunate few’

The structure, proposed to be built in front of the Lakeshore Racquets Centre, drew plenty of public opposition. (Photo/District of Summerland)
The intersection of Prairie Valley Road, Solly Road, and Highway 97 in Summerland has seen 139 crashes over the past five years according to an ICBC report. (Photo/Google Maps)

Summerland council seeking speed limit change on Highway 97

‘It’s not a very large area that we’re asking people to slow down in’

The intersection of Prairie Valley Road, Solly Road, and Highway 97 in Summerland has seen 139 crashes over the past five years according to an ICBC report. (Photo/Google Maps)
Summerland Waterfront Resort and Spa win Tripadvisor award for “Best of the Best” based on customer reviews. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)

Travellers’ Choice: Summerland Waterfront Resort and Spa wins Tripadvisor award

The Summerland Waterfront Resort and Spa wins Tripadvisor award

Summerland Waterfront Resort and Spa win Tripadvisor award for “Best of the Best” based on customer reviews. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)
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Crews searching for possible wildfire between Peachland and Summerland

Confirmed around 3:50p.m. on July 21

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Rotary Beach and other Summerland beaches have been busy during the recent warm summer temperatures. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)

Summerland beach and park get water bottle refill stations

Just in time for the heat wave, Rotary Beach and Memorial Park now have water refills

Rotary Beach and other Summerland beaches have been busy during the recent warm summer temperatures. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)
Summerland mayor Toni Boot, Coun. Erin Carlson, Coun. Erin Trainer, Coun. Marty Van Alphen and Coun. Toni Boot prepare for road improvements along Giants Head Road in Summerland. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)

Giants Head Road construction is underway in Summerland

The once pot-hole filled road will be a smooth surface for cycling, driving and Giant’s Head Run

Summerland mayor Toni Boot, Coun. Erin Carlson, Coun. Erin Trainer, Coun. Marty Van Alphen and Coun. Toni Boot prepare for road improvements along Giants Head Road in Summerland. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)
The outlet pipe at Isintok Lake has now been replaced. The new pipe was officially opened on July 19, 2022. The work came in under budget. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)

Summerland reservoir upgrade completed under budget

Failing outlet pipe at Isintok Lake has been replaced

The outlet pipe at Isintok Lake has now been replaced. The new pipe was officially opened on July 19, 2022. The work came in under budget. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)
Henry Joseph played in the first official hockey game in 1875 in Montreal. He and Sir Edward Clouston were both active in the sport. Clouston went on to become a trustee for the Allan Cup (amateur hockey). Joseph was a central figure in developing many early sports. (Photo courtesy of the Summerland Museum)

First hockey game was played in Summerland

First game was played in 1875 in Montreal

  • Jul 21, 2022
Henry Joseph played in the first official hockey game in 1875 in Montreal. He and Sir Edward Clouston were both active in the sport. Clouston went on to become a trustee for the Allan Cup (amateur hockey). Joseph was a central figure in developing many early sports. (Photo courtesy of the Summerland Museum)
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau picks some cherries at the Lutz family farm on Hillborn Street in Summerland. In the background is orchardist Derek Lutz. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)

Beer, pizza, fruit: PM Trudeau does the Okanagan

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stopped in the Okanagan for the day

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau picks some cherries at the Lutz family farm on Hillborn Street in Summerland. In the background is orchardist Derek Lutz. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)
A 10-building, 40-unit townhouse development has been proposed for 8709 Jubilee Rd. E. in Summerland. (Contributed)

Summerland approves construction of townhouse complex

Property on Jubilee Road East has been eyed for other developments in the past

A 10-building, 40-unit townhouse development has been proposed for 8709 Jubilee Rd. E. in Summerland. (Contributed)
A trail in Summerland, damaged in the flooding of 2017 and 2018, remains closed. There are concerns about disrupting wildlife in the area, especially birds. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)

Summerland creekside trail still closed

Nesting birds slowing repairs of trail damaged in 2018

A trail in Summerland, damaged in the flooding of 2017 and 2018, remains closed. There are concerns about disrupting wildlife in the area, especially birds. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)
Giants Head Road in Summerland will undergo some road upgrades. At the July 11 Summerland council meeting, council approved the borrowing of up to $6,464,500 for the project. (File photo)

Summerland approves borrowing for road upgrade

More than $6.4 million in borrowing approved by council for Giants Head Road improvements

Giants Head Road in Summerland will undergo some road upgrades. At the July 11 Summerland council meeting, council approved the borrowing of up to $6,464,500 for the project. (File photo)
The municipality of Summerland is applying for grant funding for two community documents. (Summerland Review file photo)

Summerland wants climate change vulnerability assessed

Cost of updated documents estimated at up to $90,000

The municipality of Summerland is applying for grant funding for two community documents. (Summerland Review file photo)
The intersection of Highway 97 and Prairie Valley Road and Solly Road has the most crashes of any intersection in the community. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)

Summerland intersection had 139 crashes in five years

Highway 97 and Prairie Valley Road and Solly Road was worst site for collisions

The intersection of Highway 97 and Prairie Valley Road and Solly Road has the most crashes of any intersection in the community. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)
The number of building permits issued in June, 2022 is considerably lower than in May, according to municipal statistics. (Summerland Review file photo)

Pace of construction activity slows in Summerland

Number and value of building permits drops considerably in June

The number of building permits issued in June, 2022 is considerably lower than in May, according to municipal statistics. (Summerland Review file photo)