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WELCOME اﻫﻼ و ﺳﻬﻼ Summerland welcomes the Albetar family
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Award for innovation
A Summerland researcher has received an award for his work with nutritional extracts.
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Guilty plea
A Summerland man has pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation.
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Art shown
Two Summerland artists will have their work on display at a prestigious art auction in Calgary this summer.
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Committee changes
Municipal council will make some changes to the structure of its committees.
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Tick season
Precautions are urged to reduce the risk of tick-borne diseases.
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Vehicle donated
An anonymous donor has provided a vehicle for a Summerland man in need.
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United welcome
Members of Summerland United Church extend a welcome to the Albetar family. The family of Syrian refugees are scheduled to arrive in Summerland today. The church has agreed to sponsor the family. The items in the picture were collected for the family’s home in Summerland.
Syrian family arrives John Arendt
A family of five Syrian refugees will arrive in Summerland on March 26. M o h a m m e d Hussam Albetar and Nadya Alsagher, with their daughter Bayan Albetar and Razan Albetar and their son Ghassan Albetar are being sponsored by Summerland United Church. They are among
10,000 Syrian refugees the government of Canada is taking in over the next three years. Elected officials are welcoming the family to the community. “We certainly welcome them with open arms and hope they enjoy the Summerland experience,” Mayor Peter Waterman said. “I think it’s an idea place for a family
with children. There are tremendous resources in the community.” “On behalf of the government of British Columbia, I am thrilled to welcome Mohammed and Nadya, their daughters Bayan and Razan and son Ghassan to Summerland in the beautiful Okanagan Valley,” said Dan Ashton, MLA for the riding of Penticton.
“I ask everyone to make our new neighbours feel welcome in the best place on earth.” “As the Member of Parliament for Okanagan-Coquihalla it gives me great pleasure to warmly welcome you to this beautiful part of British Columbia and the community of Summerland,” MP Dan Albas said. “Canada is a
strong and free country that embraces our great diversity but shares common values that are part of what it means to be Canadian. I know that you have chosen a kind and caring community and will greatly enjoy the many new friends and neighbours in your new home. Welcome to Canada!” Members of the
church, along with others in the community, have been working to prepare for the family’s arrival. Over the past two weeks, volunteers from the church have worked to set up the house where the family will live. The house has been painted and the furniture has been set up. See SUPPORT Page 8
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