SUMMERLAND REVIEW THE VOICE OF OUR COMMUNITY SINCE 1908
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WHAT’S INSIDE:
A dog’s life
An abused dog now has a happy life thanks to a Summerland family.
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No deal
An offer to purchase the Lakeside Presbyterian Church building has now expired.
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Library move
Librarians and volunteers are preparing to move to a new larger location.
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Hockey family
A Summerland couple are hosting two Summerland Steam hockey players for this season.
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Bike challenge
Mountain bike riders will participate in the Test of Humanity, a fundraising ride, later this month
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Trail opening
John Arendt Summerland Review
The Lakeshore Pathway, a 1.3-kilometre paved trail for cyclists, walkers and joggers, was officially opened on Tuesday morning. Construction crews and cyclists were on hand at the ribbon cutting. Preparing to cut the ribbon, from left, are Mayor Peter Waterman, Connie Denesiuk and Don Gemmell of the Trail of the Okanagans committee, MLA Dan Ashton, Mayor Andrew Jakubeit of Penticton and Mark Pendergraft, chair of the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen.
Lakeside trail opens
Pathway had cost of $730,000
John Arendt A 1.3-kilometre paved trail for cyclists, walkers and joggers was officially opened on Tuesday morning. The pathway is two metres wide. It runs adjacent to Highway 97, between Landry Crescent and Lakeshore Drive. “Everyone who
uses this trail now has a safe place to enjoy their favourite activity from Trout Creek to downtown Summerland,” said Dan Ashton, MLA for the riding of Penticton. “This project is another example of our government’s commitment to expanding and improving infrastructure for all types of transportation.” Ashton said the $730,000 project
is an example of cooperation between the province an the municipality. The project was part of B.C, on the Move, a 10-year plan to improve the province’s transportation network. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and the municipality worked in partnership on the project. Summerland contributed $80,000 for
the work. Mayor Peter Waterman said the trail provides a connection between Lowertown and Trout Creek. “The Lakeshore Pathway provides a wonderful, safe link between Lowertown and the Trout Creek area for residents and tourists alike,” he said. Mark Pendergraft, chair of the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen, said
the pathway will benefit the area. “This connection is a tremendous contribution to enhancing the region’s cycling network and an example of the kind of partnerships that will keep our region on the leading edge of cycling tourism.” “It’s a really exciting time for trail development in the Okanagan,” said Don Gemmell, who has long promoted the
trail concept. BD Hall Constructors Corp. of Surrey completed the work. Those present at the ribbon cutting on Tuesday morning spoke about the possibility of expanding the trail network in the future. “I can just see the pieces all starting to fit together,” Ashton said, adding that he would like to see a future phase between Trout Creek and Penticton.
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