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The week of June 19, 2026
PEACHLAND RIDING CLUB Still going strong after 57 years P.6
HEALTHY AGING Communities help seniors live safely and stay involved P.8
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FIREHALL
ALL FIRED UP Contract awarded for new firehall design and construction
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By Jeff McDonald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
he District of Peachland announced last week that a contract for design and construction of a new firehall to replace the current aging facility has been awarded and should be complete by end of 2028. Chandos Construction LP and Sahuri + Associates Architecture will design and build the new firehall on land assembled at 4223 San Clemente Avenue adjacent to 13th Street. Ground will be broken there soon for the 17,000 square foot structure which “will feature four double apparatus bays
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A major milestone for Peachland, construction of the new firehall is to begin soon.
with room for eight apparatus, dedicated space for community policing, and a rescue training tower to support firefighter training and development,” the district said in an announcement. “This long-awaited facility is one of the Council’s top priori-
ties and represents a significant investment in public safety and emergency preparedness for our community,” said Mayor Van Minsel in the release. It’s been a long and winding road to arrive at the current plan. As recently as last fall, the district
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was proposing a public-private partnership for the new firehall that would have included commercial and residential space, and space for other protective services. That didn’t go forward SEE FIRED UP PAGE 7