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WHAT’S INSIDE:
Running
More than 400 participants took part in the Giant’s Head Grind, an uphill race, on Saturday.
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Winery opening
A Summerland winery held its grand opening on Saturday.
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Snow pack measurements
After a mild and dry winter, the snow pack has now melted.
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Hockeyville
Organizers are working to create a Summerland entry for next year’s Kraft Hockeyville competition.
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Baseball tournament
A Summerland baseball team competed at a Penticton tournament.
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Steam train season
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The Kettle Valley Steam Railway began its regular season on the weekend. The tourist train started operations in the fall of 1995. In addition to its regular season of operations, the railway also offers special event rides in the spring, fall and winter.
High fire risk reported John Arendt
The low winter snowfall and the warm, dry spring weather have resulted in a significant wildfire risk in the region. Kelsey Winter, a fire information officer with the Kamloops Fire Centre,
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said the risk in the region ranges from high to extreme at present. “We had an early drying trend in the spring,” she said. She added that conditions can change quickly if there is rainfall. So far this year, the centre has recorded
29 wildfires, burning 295 hectares. At the same time in 2014, the region had recorded 49 fires, burning 264 hectares. All the wildfires reported so far this year have been human-caused. Last year’s fires were an equal mix of humancaused fires and fires
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caused by lightning strikes or other natural factors. Winter said improper use of fire and abandoned campfires have resulted in this year’s wildfires. She urges those using campfires to use caution. “Your fire must
be cold to the touch before you walk away,” she said. A fire which is no longer burning but still hot can flare up later, she added. Campfires are still permitted, but since noon on Friday, other open burning has been prohibited. A campfire may be
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no larger than half a metre wide by half a metre high. Depending on the weather conditions this summer, a campfire ban may be issued later. Such bans are often issued during July and August, when hot and dry conditions increase the risk of fire.
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