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Bathtub race
Small boats took to the water during the Great Ogopogo Bathtub Race on Saturday.
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Candidates
Four candidates have declared their intentions to represent the riding of Central OkanaganSimilkameen-Nicola in the upcoming federal election.
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Smoking bylaw
A bylaw banning outdoor smoking on municipal properties received first two readings.
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Badminton tournament
A badminton tournament was held to support the Summerland Food Bank.
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Swim club
Registration is now open for the Orca Swim Club’s upcoming season.
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Smoky sky
John Arendt Summerland Review
Smoke from a fire in Washington State reduced visibility during the Sunday Market in Summerland. Environment Canada and the Interior Health Authority issued an advisory because of the smoky conditions.
Smoke shrouds valley John Arendt
Thick smoke from a fire in Washington State has obscured the sky and resulted in reduced visibility in the Okanagan Valley. The smoke from a fire in the northcentral part of the state drifted north, resulting in hazy skies beginning Saturday evening. Because of the smoke, Environment Canada, in collabora-
tion with the Interior Health Authority, issued a smoky skies advisory for much of the region. “Avoid strenuous outdoor activities. If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, contact your health care provider: difficulty in breathing, chest pain or discomfort, and sudden onset of cough or irritation of airways. Exposure is particularly a concern for infants, the elderly
and those who have underlying medical conditions such as diabetes, and lung or heart disease,” the statement read. The smoke on Sunday kept many residents and visitors inside. Throughout the region, the fire danger rating is high to extreme, according to data from the Kamloops Fire Centre. The centre maintains data on fires and wildfire risks
throughout the Okanagan Valley. So far this year, 1,760 fires in British Columbia have destroyed 296,178 hectares. In the Kamloops Fire Centre’s coverage area, 444 fires have destroyed 9,017 hectares. Mayor Peter Waterman said Summerland has not had serious wildfires this year. “Up until now, Summerland has
been fortunate and has not had a severe wildfire situation,” he said. “We have had a number of small fires that could have been serious if the fire department had not acted thoroughly and quickly.” The smoke from the Washington State fire has had an effect on the community. Julian Scholefield, president of the Bottleneck Drive group of Summer-
land wineries, said the smoke affects the way people taste wines. “Your taste is so much affected by your sense of smell,” he said. The wine quality should not be affected by the smoke, Scholefield added. He said grape and wine quality would not be affected unless thick smoke from nearby fires, were to last much longer than a few days.
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