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THE WEEK OF AUGUST 21, 2026
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By Jeff McDonald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
eaving their homes under an evacuation order is a painful reality for many people in the Okanagan this summer. Peachland evacuees were able to return home last week but remained under evacuation alert. It’s one thing to ask people to leave in a hurry, but it’s another to give them somewhere to eat and sleep and try to find some semblance of normalcy in their lives. That’s where Emergency Support Services (ESS) comes in. ESS is a not-for-profit organization funded by the provincial government to provide short-term support, including food, shelter and clothing, to people whose lives have been turned upside down by emergencies such as this summer’s spate of wildfires. SEE HELPING PAGE 7
Emergency Support Services steps up for Okanagan evacuees Photo: Contributed
Emergency Support Services were prepared to help when wildfires struck the area, causing thousands to flee their homes on little notice.
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Summer Music Series final event Thurs., Aug 27 from 6:30-8:30 pm is the final musical performance event featuring Gift Shop: Tribute to the Tragically Hip. Due to the current fire situation, this event MAY be cancelled if necessary. Please contact the District at 250-767-2133 or check social media to confirm closer to the date.
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August 21, 2026 • Page 3
PEACHLAND CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
Part nine focus: Wildlife Habitat & Ecosystems
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By Judy Wyper
he last focus area of the Peachland Climate Action Plan is Wildlife Habitat & Ecosystems. This article addresses just the recommendations for the district. These ongoing actions are not costly. D9.1 Engage District Operations staff, contractors, developers, and the broader community in efforts to protect and enhance connectivity between wildlife habitats. This includes: • Establish corridors and hedgerows and ensure this is included in the OCP. • Remove hazardous fencing and barriers to wildlife movement. • Consult with BEEPS about artificial lighting and flower selection. • Introduce wildlife crossing signage where vehicle conflicts are common. • Discourage people and pets from entering Peachland and Trepanier Creeks between September and March through signage and public education to protect the kokanee and their contributions to the resiliency of our ecosystems. D9.2 Take steps to protect indigenous wildlife from human activity. • End the overflow of garbage from District waste disposal bins.
• Obtain Bear Smart community status through the Bear Smart Community Program initiated by the BC Conservation Officer Service. • Monitor adherence to and enforce Bylaw 2178, Part 7: Feeding wildlife and control of wildlife attractants. • Introduce bylaws and education to protect wildlife from domestic species, such as two levels of fencing (perimeter and interior) to protect wild sheep and goats from nose-contact with domestic species, and keeping domestic cats confined to their properties or leashed. • Introduce a bylaw to ban the use of rodenticides, preventing secondary poisoning to wild birds, coyotes, lynx, bobcats, snakes, weasels, and raccoons, along with domestic animals. D9.3 Take steps to manage and stop the spread of invasive species, eradicating when possible. • Provide invasive species detection and management training to staff. Training opportunities are available through RDCO and OASISS. • Remove invasive plant species along Peachland roadways, particularly drainage ditches, where possible during regular maintenance; identify opportunities for funding to expand invasive species management and replace
with suitable native plants. • Develop and implement a local strategy to facilitate yard waste disposal that disincentivizes illegal dumping of yard waste in Peachland’s watershed. • Enhance awareness of invasive mussels at District docks and boat launch areas. • Develop a management plan for invasive eastern grey squirrels to protect our indigenous American Red squirrel and Douglas squirrels and mitigate the excessive damage they can cause to ecosystems, agriculture, and buildings. • Utilise Integrated Pest Management process to guide management of invasive insects and plant species to reduce the use of harmful chemicals. • Introduce a district bylaw similar to RDCO’s “Invasive Weed Control Bylaw” to address the growing concern of invasive plant species on private properties. D9.4 Collect more data to make better informed decisions related to ecosystems. • Develop a natural aspects plan. • Perform a biodiversity assessment, seek partnership with WFN, ONA, OASISS, RDCO, and others. Seek funding through Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation. • Arrange to submit heads of cervids (deer, moose, elk) removed from roadways for
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CWD testing – as per Conservation Office directive. Nearest drop-off freezer location is by appointment in Summerland. D9.5 Implement recommendations in existing reports to protect and expand sensitive habitats. • Protect old and existing trees, plant new trees. • Protect unstable slopes or sensitive soils from development or disturbances. • Implement where possible “Examples of Groundwater Protection Measures” provided in Report on Initial Phases in the Development of a Groundwater Protection Plan, provided by Golder Associates Ltd., January 3, 2007. Update OCP as needed. • Expand sensitive ecosystems. Judy Wyper is with the Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance and the South Okanagan Chapter of the Council of Canadians.
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POST SPORTS
AUTUMN OPTIONS
Fall season in Peachland community sports
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aving been on Evacuation Alert for five days, you realize, when packing the bare necessities in case of evacuation order, what truly is and truly isn’t important. So when my version of our bare necessities included our two pickleball paddles and four years of Peachland Youth soccer jerseys (each year’s jersey varies a bit), my wife Allie just shook her head.
Anyway, we dodged a bullet with this fire and have to proactively mitigate our chances of being threatened again. With folks who had been evacuated now back in their homes, and alerts now removed from other homes, Peachland’s Fall Recreation guide came out last week with preregistration, online or in person, opening Monday, August 17 for Peachland residents.
Photo: Randey Brophy
These youngsters give it their best shot with Santa in net.
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The District of Peachland is now accepting applications for Election Officials (15 positions) to support the 2026 Peachland Election.
This is a great opportunity to contribute to the democratic process and serve your community. ABOUT THE ROLE:
Election Officials help set up the voting location, register voters and distribute ballots. Election Officials also help clean up the voting location (such as removing posters, signage, moving tables and chairs).
APPLICANTS MUST BE: • • • •
18 years of age or older; Able to work a 12-hour day and remain on site at all times; Legally able to work in Canada; As a condition of working any local government election, all election workers are required to make a solemn declaration that they will faithfully and impartially fulfill their duties, and that they are not personally connected with any candidate in the election. • Able to attend a mandatory training session in Peachland on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Rate of Pay for attending the mandatory training session is $75.00 • Available to work the following dates: October 7, 2026 October 14, 2026 October 17, 2026 SUBMIT COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Jennifer Sawatzky, Chief Election Officer by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2026
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Per the Recreation Guide, Mini kickers, a co-ed intro to soccer program for 4–6-year-olds runs from October 7-December 9 on Wednesdays from 4-5 p.m., and Soccer Fundamentals, a program for 7–9-year-olds runs from October 1-December 10 on Wednesdays for boys, Thursdays for girls from 5-6 p.m. See www.peachland.ca/ parks-recreation/recreation-programs for more information. In addition to the Community Centre programs, fall outdoor soccer season (September 8-Oct 31) is available for 9–12-year-old Peachland boys and girls on Peachland teams via Penticton Pinnacles. Registration closes September 5. Practices will be once a week at Turner Park from 5:30- 6:30 p.m. for boys on Mondays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. for girls on Wednesdays. See www.pinnaclesfc.ca/fall-u9-u12/ for more information, or email me at randey_brophy@telus.net. Last, but not least, indoor lunch time soccer games are available at Peachland Elementary School on Wednesdays for girls and Thursdays for boys, starting once the children are back to school. The Peachland Thunder woman’s softball team is also advertising a learn to play program for young Peachlanders in the Recreation Guide starting Sunday January 10-February 28.
LOCAL COMMUNITY SPORTS Randey Brophy
Turning to Adult indoor sports, the Recreation Guide offers preregistered pickleball sessions for various levels of play at 13 different times Monday-Sunday from September 20-December 17. Four regularly scheduled weekly evening drop-in sessions are also offered, along with introductory Learn to Play and Pickleball Basics sessions in the morning (Tuesdays,10-11:45 a.m.) and evening (Thursdays 6:15-8:15 p.m.) Check page 12 of the online Fall Recreation Guide, link provided above, for more information. There has never been a better time to learn and play soccer if you are a child, or pickleball if you are an adult, in Peachland, than now. Randey Brophy has coached youth soccer and baseball for 32 years. He spearheaded the drive for Turner Park to be redeveloped as a multiuse field in 2022 and formed the Peachland Youth Soccer club in 2023. He also manages and plays on a Peachland seniors slo-pitch team.
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August 21, 2026 • Page 5
LETTER Supportive gathering spot for evacuees
Dear Editor, As we are all keenly aware wildfires have had a devastating effect throughout the Okanagan valley. With very little warning, evacuation orders caused people to leave their homes in minutes, taking with them what little they could throw into a car or truck. Those with truck-campers, motorhomes or trailers may have fared better but many left without that option. Evacuees are going to need support perhaps for the long term if they lost their homes. I am proposing that in the near future Peachland should plan to host an evacuee BBQ and corn roast dinner in our city park so that evacuees from Peachland and our neighbouring communities can gather together in a safe green space, share stories and support one another. I will be requesting the mayor & municipal councillors to get behind this initiative. Peachland volunteers who would like to assist with this one day event will be given contact information shortly. Dave Johnston, Peachland
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POST-EVENT
Some of us were luckier than others
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eachland Post extends a warm ‘welcome back’ to all of those Peachlanders who were evacuated during the recent wildfire emergencies. It’s probably the case that you have to actually be an evacuee to know how emotionally draining that experience can be -- particularly so if your home is at risk, communications lack the kind of detail you would like, you can’t regain entry to your neighbourhood, and you are obliged to live with uncertainty in strange new surroundings. The experience of those on evacuation alert may have been somewhat less traumatic than for the evacuees, but for them too it was no doubt a discombobulating time and emotionally draining. And, knowing how conditions can change so rapidly, my neighbours and I who live in the Trepanier area and were not even on an “Alert” status, no doubt prepared emergency bags and experi-
POLICY MATTERS Keith Fielding
enced the same stresses and anxiety as those that were. Is it any wonder then, that as we seek to put this experience behind us and move on with our lives, we may find that to be something easier said than done? Sadly, some may even need professional help to do so. However, not being remotely qualified to venture into such territory with words of wisdom, I will keep my post-event observations to some facts and opinions. FACT: It was a scary time. We had no choice but to put our faith in those emergency
service workers whose primary commitment is to keep us safe. FACT: They did that! OPINION: We should all be truly grateful and offer our thanks for a job well done. OPINION: There are things to be learned that will allow for better outcomes in any future event of this kind. OPINION: Among the potential learning opportunities, one of the most important to explore is ways to improve communication to residents so that they have the information they most need. I’m sure we all know that saying about draining the swamp when alligators are around, so we also know why communication problems occur. However, let’s ensure that in the postmortem process this issue gets high priority. Keith Fielding is President of the Peachland Community Newspaper Society and editor of Peachland Post. He is also a former Peachland mayor and councillor.
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POST ELECTION
THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF PEACHLAND 2026 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTION
NOTICE OF NOMINATION PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors of the District of Peachland that nominations will be accepted for the following offices, to be elected for a four (4) year term: MAYOR – ONE (1) COUNCILLOR – SIX (6)
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors of Trustee Election Area 2 (School District No. 23), that nominations will be accepted for the following office, to be elected for a four (4) year term: SCHOOL TRUSTEE – ONE (1)
Nominations for the office of Mayor, Councillor or School Trustee will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows: By hand, mail or other delivery service: DISTRICT OF PEACHLAND 5806 BEACH AVENUE PEACHLAND, BC V0H 1X7 By fax: 250-767-3433 By email: elections@peachland.ca Nomination packages are available at the District of Peachland Municipal Office during regular office hours (Monday – Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM) until the close of the nomination period being 4:00 PM September 11, 2026. Persons interested in the office of Mayor or Councillor can also obtain information on the requirements and procedures for making nominations at the District of Peachland website: www.peachland.ca/government/elections
From: 9:00 AM SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 To: 4:00 PM SEPTEMBER 11, 2026 (Excluding statutory holidays and weekends)
Nomination documents are available at the District of Peachland Municipal Office and at the Regional District of Central Okanagan Office during regular office hours (Monday – Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM) until the close of the nomination period being 4:00 PM September 11, 2026. Persons interested in the office of School Trustee can also obtain information on the requirements and procedures for making nominations at the Central Okanagan Public Schools website: www.sd23.bc.ca/news/2026-school-trustee-election
NOMINATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER 4:00 PM FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2026 QUALIFICATIONS FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria: • Canadian citizen; • 18 years of age or older on general voting day October 17, 2026; • resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed [March 10, 2026]; and • not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or being nominated for, being elected to or holding the office, or be otherwise disqualified by law.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR SCHOOL TRUSTEE A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a School Trustee if they meet the following criteria: • Canadian citizen; • 18 years of age or older on general voting day October 17, 2026; • resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed [March 10, 2026]; and • not disqualified under the School Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or being nominated for, being elected to or holding office as a trustee, or be otherwise disqualified by law.
CAMPAIGN PERIOD EXPENSE LIMITS In accordance with the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, for the 2026 general local election, the following expense limits for candidates during the campaign period apply: Mayor $12,323.78 Councillor $6,161.89 School Trustee $11,537.87
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August 21, 2026 • Page 7
CRISIS CARE
Volunteers help connect evacuees and support groups HELPING FROM PAGE 1
The Regional District of Central Okanagan runs the Central Okanagan Regional Emergency Management Program and collaborates with ESS when needed. Laura Wilson, ESS supervisor for the program, said they’re supporting Peachland evacuees and others from around the region at the Westbank Lions Hall reception centre and the Royal LePage Place Arena group lodging facility in West Kelowna. “We’ve been supporting evacuees from a number of fires in the region, including the Bradley Lakes wildfire out of the north, through the Westside Road fires, as well as the Bald Range fire affecting Summerland and Peachland,” said Wilson, noting that at one point last week they were supporting 1,800 people from up and down the Okanagan Valley. When evacuees arrive at the centre, Wilson said volunteers are there to welcome them and help them connect with community support. The Salvation Army is on site, first aid is available, insurance information is provided, and members from First Nations Health Authority are present to offer assistance. “And then of course we help connect them to emergency support services which is helping them do a bit of a needs assessment and understand their needs around accommodation, food, clothing, and incidentals during their evacuation,” said Wilson. Some evacuees have their pets with them, and ESS can help arrange support for animals brought to the centre, said Wilson. “We work with ALERT, which is the Animal Lifeline Emergency Response Team, and their volunteer group helps with some daycare of pets in the West Bank Lions Center right now. So any evacuee that comes with pets,
they can take care of their animal with them while they’re going through the ESS process,” she said. Wilson said people are in various states of mental wellbeing when they arrive at the centre because of the uncertainty and emotion involved for people being asked to leave their homes. She also said she is continually impressed with the resiliency people show in tough times. “We understand that that can be scary, and we understand that that can bring with it a lot of mixed emotions. I am always impressed with people’s resiliency in those moments,” she said. “They really rally together as a community at such times and people are supporting each other, and they’re lifting each other up, and they’re saying hello to neighbors that they see, and they’re really making the best of situations that aren’t very fun to be experiencing. It’s just really neat to see the community come together like that and make the best of really hard situations.” Some people arrive with medical needs requiring more than first aid, and Wilson said they work with Interior Health to meet more complex needs. “We’ve seen some great supports from Interior Health, including extending the hours in the urgent care facility in West Kelowna in the last week,” she said. “They’ve sent a team of physicians to our group lodging site at the Royal LePage Place and to our reception center as well just to kind of have a look around and make sure if anyone’s needing some support around things like medications or other, other medical concerns, they can help triage those on site.” Wilson said some evacuees are organized and ready with a grab and go kit, but some who get a knock on the door in the middle of the night might have nothing at all.
When the Bald Range fire broke out during the night of August 7, a surge of people headed for the Royal LePage group lodging facility. “We saw over 250 people take advantage of that facility that evening. But we saw people evacuated in their pajamas and things like that. If people are evacuated in the middle of the night often they come with very little with them so they’re looking for things like clothing support or help with incidentals, so buying a toothbrush and having some of those personal care items that may help make their stay away from their home a little more comfortable,” said Wilson. Wilson said accommodations were scarce on the August long weekend, when the Bald Range fire broke out, so the 320 cots available
at the group lodging site at Royal LePage Place were vital. “It’s a place where people can go to have a cot and get out of the elements and receive some support and then figure out what the next step is for them, if they’re comfortable there or if they want to look for other supports in the area,” she said. A multi-day evacuation wears on people, said Wilson, but until they can go home, ESS is there to make the time out of their homes a little easier for people. “We definitely see people are ready to go home at this point, and they’re excited for the opportunity to be back in their homes and their community that they love, but in the meantime, emergency support services is here to help them as best as we can.”••
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POST GARDENING
GREEN THUMBS
Peachlanders love to share
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ne of the things that make Peachlanders so great is their willingness to share knowledge of the garden, seeds, and even their harvests. Ever since joining this community, I have been welcomed with neighbours’ garden tours, plants to love, and even with help digging. My neighbours have shared their wisdom of grafting, foraging, and organic gardening. Our local resources are strong and plentiful. The Peachland Library is a fantastic source for gardening knowledge. The Seed Library is always a great place to start. They have a wide selection of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds for you to choose from, up to 10 types at a time! When you save your seeds throughout the growing season, they ask that you donate some black for next year’s gardeners. The library also had a wide range of fantastic speakers. They had Master Gardener Sigrie Kendrick speak on xeriscaping and waterwise planting, and Jon Alcock, owner of Sunshine Farms, present on seed saving and composting. Both are overflowing with expertise. I highly
GOOD GARDENING Megan Gooder
recommend keeping an eye out in spring for the upcoming speakers. Another Peachland staple is the Sowers and Growers Garden Club, started in 1998. They are known for their Rose Show and Tea, which unfortunately is on hold until there are more volunteers. They help maintain local gardens and are currently revitalizing the gardens at the Little Schoolhouse. New plants have been added, others have been tamed, and there’s been lots of weeding and deadheading. Members share seeds, plants, and a wealth of knowledge. They have experts on roses, dahlias, bees, pruning, and everything in between. Sowers and Growers often plan outings together, with the most recent checking out Linden Gardens
NO HISTORY? KNOW HISTORY! by RICHARD SMITH
WHERE ARE THE RATTLESNAKES? Legend has it that NO rattlesnake has ever been found in Peachland between the two creeks! There definitely are rattlesnakes South of here towards Summerland around the Okanagan campground and across the lake. No rattlesnake has ever been seen on the “so called” Rattlesnake Island. From the 1940’s to 1970’s it was called Ogopogo Island but its true legal name was Sunset Island and when the sun sets, watch the island and you will see why. More about it in a future article.
in Keremeos. Upcoming events include visiting the Summerland Ornamental Gardens fall plant sale, and the family day at the Summerland Research Centre. Speakers often do presentations, ranging from foraging to selecting flowers for the Kelowna Garden Show. Sowers and Growers are always welcoming new members. The recently opened fruit and veggie exchange at Todd’s RV (3976 Beach Avenue) is a great way for locals to share and exchange their extra produce. So far donations have included apricots, beets, plums, and much more. If you want some fresh, local produce, but don’t grow any yourself to exchange, there is a donation box for the food bank to ‘buy’ the produce. This exchange is such a fantastic way to reduce food waste, help supply neighbours, and reduce your food miles. The Peachland Fall Fair is coming up September 12th and 13th. They have great examples on flower arrangements and selections that showcase the best produce from our locals. It is always exciting to see the
Photo: Megan Gooder
Surplus crops of fruit and veggies are shared free of charge at Todd’s RV Park.
perfect produce, interesting preserves, and the heaviest pumpkins. It is a great source to inspire next year’s garden! Peachland is full of successful gardeners, resources, and those willing to lend a hand. We are lucky to have so many experts willing to share their knowledge and passion with our community. Megan Gooder lives in Peachland and is a Production Horticulturalist with a background in Permaculture and Landscape Design.
Apologies due
Due to editorial error plus smoke and gremlins, the wrong content was attached to the article attributed to Megan in last week’s column. The correct version is as now shown. Apologies to all.
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250-767-1155 “Let Us Worship Together”
ZOOM AND IN-SANCTUARY SERVICES AT 10 AM
ALL ARE WELCOME
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POST WELLNESS
August 21, 2026 • Page 9
NATURAL REMEDIES
Managing our wellness during fire season
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the hairs can irritate the throat. These plants are at their peak right now and ready for harvest. Our immune system works on overdrive when we are inhaling the particulates from fires, especially when structures are burned. Fatigue, brain fog, shortness of breath, coughing, achy joints and irritated eyes, nose and skin are some symptoms. The lymphatic system is most responsible for detoxifying but can become over loaded. As the lymph hasn’t a pump, we require
t goes without saying that this fire season has yet again hit close to home. Our hearts are with our neighbouring towns that have experienced so much devastation.
WELLNESS Dawn Boys
This affects our mental and physical health. When continuing with day to day activities and livelihoods, many are exposed physically to the toxins from the smoke in addition to the very dry conditions. As a forager, I see what remedies are available in our forests. One plant, most everyone is aware of is Mullen. This fuzzy leaved plant is a hardy and almost invasive plant that provides lung support as it loosens mucous benefits for those with asthma and coughs. The flavonoids in the plant can help with swelling and is considered antibacterial. Incidentally, it’s also beneficial for burns when used topically. I pick the leaves for tea, which need to be put into tea bags as
ROAD NAME OF THE WEEK Extracted from The Road Names of Peachland: The Origins of Their Names 2nd Edition
Photo: Dawn Boys
The fuzzy-leaved Mullen, which grows in the wild, provides lung support.
movement, deep breathing and tapping to improve drainage. You can tap your body, dance, jiggle, get a lymphatic massage or do some kind of movement. When our immune system is taxed, we should consider eating as cleanly as possible and increase local fresh produce as well as staying well hydrated so that the lymph can flush. Just as you would manage a cold, influenza or respiratory illness, elderberry is another immune support that is high in Vitamin C and antioxidants which reduce oxidative stress from smoke. Elderberries need to be processed by cooking or made into a syrup, tincture or tea and as a supplement, taken as directed. Our airways can also be protected with a salve of essential oils that work as a barrier from particulates. I make a non-petroleum “Vapo Rub” that has eucalyptus, camphor, menthol, etc. By putting some in your nose, you can reduce the dryness and prevent some toxic material from passing through the sinuses and airway. If you have to be out and about, placing some vapour salve inside a dampened balaclava over your mouth and nose is protective and invigorating to the breath. When indoors, make sure that you change your furnace filter regularly and consider a humidifier or aromatherapy diffuser with
This road is named for the Sutherland family who came to Peachland in 1936 and planted the magnificent cherry orchard at the corner of Princeton Avenue and Vernon Avenue, which, three generations later, is still owned and run by the family. The original Sutherland family consisted of William and Mary, and their four children, sons Loyd, aged 14; Roy 13; Earl 12; and daughter Berta 6. They came for the climate which they thought might benefit Mary Sutherland’s poor health, but sadly she died that summer.
essential oils like eucalyptus or mint to help open the airways. In Ayurveda, dry, hot and irritated eyes are dampened with a pure rose water hydrosol. Adding this to a cotton pad and patting closed eyes is soothing. You could also place cool cucumber slices or cool chamomile tea bags over your eyes. Get enough rest and avoid overexertion. Some of these suggestions may not be suitable to everyone if there are allergies or sensitivities. If you experience more heart palpitations, wheezing or more concerning symptoms, reach out to a health professional. Dawn Boys is a IAYT Yoga therapist, Ayurvedic counsellor, personal trainer, student counsellor and outdoor enthusiast.
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William bought land on Vernon Avenue near the Peachland Cemetery, and, together with his sons, created a farm and orchard. Earl Sutherland became one of Peachland’s best known citizens, and was instrumental in the creation of the housing development for seniors on 5th Street. Sutherland Court there is named after him. The orchards and family home on Vernon Avenue are still in the family, the orchards now being run by Clive, the son of Earl and Betty Sutherland, and his family.
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