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VOLUME 69 • ISSUE NO. 7 • SUMMERLAND, B.C. • THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2016 • $1.15 INCLUDING GST
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WHAT’S INSIDE:
Preserving heritage
A house in Prairie Valley has been selected as Summerland’s heritage house for this year.
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Considering school uses
The Okanagan Skaha School Board would like input on future uses of some of its school buildings.
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Science fair
Summerland students will show their scientific research at the upcoming district science fair.
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Providing help
A generous donation by the Abougoush family will help a newly arrived family of refugees.
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Playing hockey
The Summerland Steam remain in second place in Junior B hockey action.
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New arrivals
Jana Dinsmore Special to the Review
The Al Sheblaqe family of Syrian refugees were welcomed at the Penticton Airport on Sunday evening. Mohammad Ali and Eklas Al Sheblaqe have two daughters, Nebal, age eight and Eman, age seven, and a son Eklas, age three.
اﻫﻼ و ﺳﻬﻼWelcome
Summerland’s second family of Syrian refugees, the Al Sheblaqe family, arrived in Summerland on Sunday evening. The family of five are being sponsored by the Summerland Refugee Sponsorship Group, a community organization which was formed in December. Please see full story on Page 3.
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THANK YOU! AND CONGRATULATIONS Debbie Mulligan R-HP, BC-HIS
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