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More interest shown Questions asked about setting up developments in Summerland by John Arendt Developers are looking closely at Summerland as
a site for some significant projects. Municipal planner Ian McIntosh said there has been a growing interest in the community over the past year, for more than simply building residential single family homes.
“People are asking questions,” McIntosh said. “They’re asking about projects of significance.” McIntosh said the questions have been about projects including residential developments and commercial
projects. In August, developers and members of municipal council signed an agreement for the Wharton Street development, a proposed five-storey residential, commercial and institutional project to be built on Wharton
Street between Kelly Avenue and Prairie Valley Road. Before this large-scale project can proceed, the developers will first need a development permit and a building permit.
See PLANS Page 15
We remember
Remembrance banners show the faces of Summerland’s fallen soldiers.
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Veteran feted
Retired lieutenantcolonel at tribute dinner.
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Change of plans
Fewer research jobs coming from Island plant quarantine centre.
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Apple champs
Summerland orchardists take top prizes in national apple contest.
Page 3 History report
Summerland stories featured in 76th Okanagan Historical Society Report.
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Maps updated
Aerial views of municipality brought up to date.
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YOUR SMILE The road to failure is the path of least persistence.
Rescue practice
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Nigel Thomas, left, and Greg Smith of the Summerland Fire Department learn to use new equipment for auto extrication during a weekend training session. The training was held at Okanagan Towing’s compound on Industrial Avenue.
Interior Health offers flu vaccines by John Arendt
Officials with the Interior Health Authority are urging Okanagan residents to get flu vaccines this fall. While some who have the flu do not show many symptoms, there are concerns about spreading the disease to those who are more vulnerable.
“It’s about protecting yourself, but mostly about protecting others,” said Trevor Corneil, a medical health officer with Interior Health. He said the flu can be serious for those who have weakened immune systems. “Those with chronic conditions are at risk of becoming very sick,” he said.
“Every year there are thousands of deaths across North America,
Authority is once again offering immunization clinics.
“Those with chronic conditions are at risk of becoming very sick. Every year there are thousands of deaths across North America, just from the flu.”
Trevor Corneil
just from the flu.” The Interior Health
The vaccine is free for adults 65 and older and
their caregivers, children between six and 59 months, pregnant women, obese people, health care workers and first responders. Pharmacies including Pharmasave and Shopper’s Drug Mart also offer flu vaccines. Summerland Medicine Centre held a vaccine clinic earlier this fall. See VACCINE Page 2