SUMMERLAND REVIEW THE VOICE OF OUR COMMUNITY SINCE 1908
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Hockeyville title sought Designation would provide funding for arena upgrades John Arendt The long history of hockey in Summerland has earned the community a nomination in this year’s Kraft Hockeyville competition. Hockey enthusiast and local historian David Gregory submitted a Summerland nomination for the national competition. Gregory and hockey fan Jason Smith have worked together on this year’s entry. “The passion for the game of hockey has been closely linked to the founding of the community of Summerland British Columbia. Summerland was founded in 1902,” Gregory said. “Some of our first pioneers were prominent Montrealers. Two of these Montrealers were players in the first official hockey game in Montreal at the Victoria Skating Rink on March 3, 1875.” The players, Henry Joseph and Edward Clouston, later became trustees of the Allen Cup and the Stanley Cup. In Summerland, organized hockey began 1907, when the game was played at the water reservoir. More recently, Summerland has become known for its
Recognizing heritage
A Main Street building has been a Summerland landmark since around 1907.
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Man arrested for mail thefts
A Summerland man has been arrested in connection with a rash of mailbox thefts in the region.
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First aid training
Students will receive training in important first aid skills.
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Many years together
A Summerland couple have been committed to each other for the past 63 years.
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Swimming competition
Several Orca swimmers will compete in the B.C. AA Championships in Chilliwack this weekend.
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Dancing
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Beast (Rylan Hayter) and Belle (Mackenzie Vandertoolen) dance during a scene from Summerland Secondary School’s production of Beauty and the Beast. The musical will be presented at Centre Stage Theatre Feb. 18 to 21 and Feb. 25 to 28.
hockey schools. Others also posted to the Hockeyville site, advocating for arena improvements. “This area is still in the “dark ages.” I’d like to have some people, even wives and girlfriends out to watch the men’s league. But alas, not so many people dare,” said Blair Gillingham. “A new look and comfortable seating will help attract new events to the arena,” said Jason Austen. This is the second year Summerland has had a Hockeyville entry. The first was in 2012. Hockeyville nominations closed on Feb. 8. On March 14, the top 10 communities, five in the east and five in the west, will be announced. On March 21, the public will vote for their chosen hockey community. The winning community will win $100,000 in arena upgrades and will have the opportunity to host an NHL preseason game. The second place community will win $100,000 in arena upgrades while the remaining eight will each receive $25,000 in arena upgrades. Gregory said the roof, the seating and the external appearance of the building all need attention. The Kraft Hockeyville site is at khv2015.ca/en/. See related story Page 7
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