Peachland View December 3, 2021 by Peachland View

LOOK FOR

LOVE LIVING HERE.

THE WINTER RECREATION GUIDE Peachland RECRec RreaEtionAGuiTdeION

GUIDE

Safe. Secure. Enriching.

WINTER 202 2

regencyresorts.ca

WESTWOOD: Chef-prepared meals, suites with balconies & lake views and so much more! Call Kerri for a private tour & lunch 250-768-2934

Every house, Every business, Every week

NEXT WEEK

PEACHLAND VIEW

Find us on Facebook!

Friday, December 3, 2021 | www.peachlandview.com

The community centre was bustling all day, the Peachland Wellness Centre had around 1,500 people through its doors and the Peachland Arts Council estimates over 800 people attended the market’s visitor centre location.

PHOTOS ERIC HALL

Santa and Mrs. Claus attended the Peachland Christmas Market event last Saturday. The event took place at six locations, including the community centre.

Peachland United Church was one of six venues that hosted the market event.

Are you booking a trip, and raring TUGO!! We have 15 month annual policies for the price of 12 months, competitive rates and superior policies. Covid and quarantine coverage available, no appointments necessary. Deal with the experts in travel, 30 years of experience at your service!

5872 Beach Ave, Peachland | 250-767-2500 | 1-877-767-2510

DECEMBER 3, 2021

PEACHLAND VIEW

NEWS

Dashcam footage of the incident shows a vehicle crossing a double solid line.

SCREENSHOT COURTESY OF BRENDAN MILLER

Erratic driver facing potential criminal charges after attempting to flee police JOANNE LAYH A man known to police is facing potential criminal charges for Failing to Stop for Police, Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle, Possession of Stolen Property and Prohibited Driving after crashing an SUV into the rockface near Antlers Beach last Friday afternoon.

The crash occurred at approximately 3:45 p.m., when BC Highway Patrol Kelowna was conducting stationary speed enforcement on Hwy 97 near Brent Rd in Peachland. According to BC Highway Patrol Cpl. / Cap. Mike Halskov, the lone officer observed a southbound SUV traveling over the posted speed limit and signalled it

The District of Peachland has two houses available for rent for a one year term. The houses are located close to the downtown core. House 1 – One bedroom with sunroom and a two car enclosed carport. Fenced property Available January 4th, 2022 to Jan 31, 2023 House 2 – Two bedroom, one bath, carport Available February 4th, 2021 to Jan 31, 2023 The term may possibly be extended on a month to month basis. Rental rate will be $1,500 per month for each house with a $750 damage deposit required. Non- smoking rental only. References required. Please submit your application / interest for rental with: Name, contact information, rental references and which house you prefer to: District of Peachland Rental House 5806 Beach Avenue Peachland BC V0H 1X7 Email: gfilafilo@peachland.ca Applications accepted to December 15, 2021

to stop. The lone driver of the SUV kept going, with no attempt to stop for the officer. Before the officer was able to close the distance on the SUV, the driver of the SUV had lost control and crashed into the rock face adjacent to the highway. Dashcam footage circulating on social media shows an SUV cross a double solid line twice, scarcely avoiding what appears to be an oncoming commercial truck and a car. BCHP acknowledged they are aware of independent video. The driver attempted to flee on foot, but was quickly apprehended by the officer following approximately one kilometre behind, said Halskov. The driver of the SUV was taken to hospital for treatment of injuries sustained in the collision. As in all cases where an individual is injured and there is a nexus to police involvement, the case was referred to the Independent Investigations Office of BC for review. Today the IIO BC concluded that the injuries sustained by the driver did not meet the threshold for further involvement from its office and will not be conducting an investigation or commenting on the incident, noted Halskov. The incident continues to be investigated by BCHP in Kelowna with assistance from West Kelowna RCMP. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact BCHP in Kelowna at 250-491-5354.

DECEMBER 3, 2021

PEACHLAND VIEW

NEWS

Cherry farmer requires ATCO style work camp for temporary foreign farm workers JOANNE LAYH A Peachland cherry farmer who applied to the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) for permission to place an ATCO style work camp on his property to house temporary foreign farm workers received the support of Peachland council last week. The 4.2 hectare A1-zoned (Agricultural / ALR) property is located in the Upper Princeton neighbourhood at 4949 Princeton Ave. The property has frontage on Princeton Avenue, Vernon Avenue and Elliott Avenue and currently contains a cherry orchard, a single-family home, and a storage building. In January 2020, the federal government granted the farm a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment to allow for the hiring of temporary foreign farm workers through the Season Agricultural Worker Program. The matter came before council last week as the town’s support of the pro-

posal is required for the application to proceed to the ALC for their consideration. Director of planning and development services Darin Schaal recommended council support the request to permit a non-adhering residential use on the cherry farm. “Generally, land in the ALR may have no more than one residence per parcel subject to certain grandfathering exceptions. Acknowledging that the regulations may be too restrictive for certain types of farms, the ALC created the non-adhering residential use (NARU) application process, which allows the ALC to approve additional residence on a site-by-site basis if the residence is deemed necessary for farm use,” Schaal noted in his report to council. The applicant proposes to place the ATCO style work camp on the subject property to accommodate up to 12 temporary foreign farm workers who will work on the cherry orchard. The farm worker camp

MAP DISTRICT OF PEACHLAND

The property has frontage on Princeton, Vernon and Elliott.

will be located along the west side of the property, close to the existing storage buildings within the existing farmyard area. The proposed temporary farm worker housing can be easily removed or relocated on the property as the farm’s labour needs change, council was told. “The applicant advises that while they hire as many Canadians as possible, the temporary foreign farm

workers are critical to many of the farm tasks that they cannot find Canadians to fill, and these workers are critical to the success of the farm business,” stated Schaal. He noted the ALC advises that they prefer that temporary housing for farm workers, including foreign workers, should be in an existing building, or a residential structure constructed or manufactured to be moved from one place to

GREEN JOBS PAY. GET UP TO $25K.

another, and installed on a temporary foundation with no basement. The proposal is consistent with the future land use designation for the property in Peachland’s Official Community Plan (OCP), which is agricultural. “This land use recognizes and celebrates Peachland’s rich agricultural history and contains policies that aim to ensure that the integrity of the ALR is maintained, and that farm development, agricultural production and agri-tourism activities increase,” stated Schaal. The district’s zoning bylaw does not include temporary farm worker dwelling regulations in the A1 zone, nor is any farm worker housing specifically spoken to in the bylaw. As a result, staff will need work with the applicant to bring forward a rezoning application for council’s consideration to address this zoning bylaw non-conformance. Council was told the application has the support of the Ministry of Agri-

Wages & Training For Green Jobs with Digital Requirements Apply at ECO.CA

culture and Interior Health Healthy Communities and Environmental Health Protection team, however, if the application is given ALC approval, Ministry staff recommend a restrictive covenant and associated bond on the property be required to ensure the trailer is appropriately removed when no longer required for housing farm workers. “I don’t think it’s a secret for anybody that’s lived here for any amount of time, it looks like the Sutherland orchard,” said Mayor Cindy Fortin. “They’ve had foreign farm workers for a long time so it’s good to see this is being done this way. I have no question whatsoever about their ability to handle this correctly. They run a pretty smooth operation.” “I see the need,” said Coun. Pam Cunningham. “People who live here can’t find places to rent. It makes sense, absolutely.” Peachland council unanimously supported the recommendation to allow the temporary housing.

PEACHLAND VIEW

ONLINE POLL

DECEMBER 3, 2021

OPINION

Will you be travelling over the holidays? Visit our website to cast your vote. ___________ LAST QUESTION RESULTS Has 2021 been better than 2020 in your experience? 5 Yes / 7 No

Joanne Layh

Publisher / Editor

editor@peachlandview.com sales@peachlandview.com

Don Urquhart

Contributing Reporter

Neha Chollangi

Contributing Reporter

Charlie Biddiscombe Production

designer@peachlandview.com

5878A Beach Avenue Peachland, BC V0H 1X7 250 767 7771 published by Aberdeen Publishing Inc.

Robert W. Doull, pres

rdoull@aberdeenpublishing.com

The Peachland View is a free community newspaper that is distributed each Friday to everyone in Peachland. Anyone who lives outside of the distribution area but within Canada can purchase a subscription at $70 per year + GST. The Peachland View reserves the right to refuse publication of any advertising or editorial submission at its discretion. Material submitted by columnists does not reflect the opinions of the Peachland View or its employees. The Peachland View retains complete and sole copyright of any content, including stories, photographs, and advertisements published in the Peachland View. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission or consent from the publisher is strictly prohibited.

Who should be responsible to provide seniors housing? About 15 years ago, Peachland mayor and council decided that there was a problem for seniors within limited income trying to find a reasonable place to live. So, the concept of a seniors housing project was initiated. The idea was to give local seniors a chance to stay in the community. The project moved forward when I was a member of council. You can’t oppose something like that, when so many people think that it is wonderful. However, I am shocked by the impact of the second phase of seniors housing. We are telling service clubs that we don’t value them; that is so wrong. I am not criticizing the director of community services who presented her report to council last week. Her direction comes from mayor and council. But the Lions, the Rotary, the food bank, the community policing and the wellness centre are all negatively affected by the next phase of seniors housing. BC Housing will operate the facility and they have said that if any space is made available, there will be a cost to pay. But Peachland donated the land based on a longterm lease. Did we not consider the implications of this project before we made the agreement with BC Housing? Why did we not insist that the ground floor of the new building be assigned to Peachland to service our needs? Peachland has a long tradition of recognizing the importance of volunteers in making the community what it is.

We have so many good people giving their time for free to help in so many ways. How can we treat these groups with so little respect? Helping seniors with low income to find a place to live is a worthwhile goal, but how far does our responsibility go? We gave up this land for seniors housing that could have been used for a new city hall, a new fire hall or an extended community centre. These are all requirements that will have to be met in the near future and I expect that Peachland taxpayers will have to pay the bill. We were told that there was a huge number of Peachland seniors waiting to move into the first building. But finding suitable local tenants for that building was quite a challenge for BC Housing. The reality is that many of the residents there have no prior connection to Peachland. BC Housing operates the building and they decide (not Peachland) who moves in and whether the seniors come from Penticton or Vernon. For a community with many homes without the main sewer system, with a fire hall that is totally inadequate, with no local police presence, with no sidewalks on our hillside access routes, seniors housing is just one of many issues. Local governments have limited taxation powers to provide the services we need. Was it necessary for Peachland to donate millions of dollars of land downtown for seniors housing or should have asked the province to pay the full cost? Eric Hall, Peachland

DECEMBER 3, 2021

PEACHLAND VIEW

LOCAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES MAT DUFFUS LIVE AT THE BLIND ANGLER Friday, Dec. 3 from 6 pm - 9 pm - no cover. Sets contain selections from Vance Joy to Hank Williams and Lois Armstong plus some originals and Christmas music and comedy. ARTISTS OF THE OKANAGAN runs until Dec. 23 at the Peachland Art Gallery. This popular exhibition features local artists displaying works representing a variety of mediums. BREAKFAST WITH SANTA happens at 9 am Sat. Dec 4 at the community centre. Adult supervision required. Register by calling 250 767 2133. Event includes breakfast, entertainment, visits with Santa, crafts and face painting! $12 age 10 adult, $10 ages 4-9, $5 ages 1 - 3 and FREE for kids under one year. Food bank collection on site. CAROLLERS will be singing at the Peachland Visitor Centre at 2 pm on Dec 5. After the singing of Christmas carols, browse through the gift shop for unique presents or enjoy some quiet time in the art gallery.

MONDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am - 10 pm Peachland Community Centre INDOOR WALKING 8 am - 9 am Peachland Community Centre 50+ FITNESS 8 am - 9 am ($5 Drop In) 50 Plus Activity Centre THERAPEUTIC FLOW YOGA 9 - 10:15 am Peachland Community Centre PICKLEBALL 3.0 - 3.5 9:05 am - 11 am Peachland Community Centre FITNESS FUSION 50+ 9:30 am - 10:45 am 4th Street Place PICKLEBALL 1.0-2.5 11 am-1 pm Peachland Community Centre INTRO TO FUNCTIONAL FITNESS 11 am - 12:15 pm 4th Street Place PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5) 1 pm - 3 pm Peachland Community Centre BRIDGE 1 pm – 4 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre LADIES COFFEE 1 pm 4th Street Place TAI CHI TO IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH 1 pm - 2:15 pm Tai Chi 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm Seated Tai Chi 50 Plus Activity Centre

BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE ACRYLIC WORKSHOP 1 pm – 4 pm Peachland Little Schoolhouse PICKLEBALL (3.5) 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Peachland Community Centre DROP-IN ONLY PICKLEBALL (ALL PLAY) 6:30 pm – 8:15 pm Peachland Community Centre STRONG NATION 5 pm - 6 pm 4th Street Place SPIN, CORE & STRETCH 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Peachland Community Centre WOODCARVERS 7 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre

TUESDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am - 10 pm Peachland Community Centre YOGA 8:30 am - 9:30 am 50 Plus Activity Centre FLOW YOGA 9 am - 10 am 4th Street Place PEACHLAND DROP IN CRIB 11 am start time Nov 2, 16, 30 Royal Canadian Legion #69 THERAPEUTIC YOGA 10:30 am – 11:45 am 4th Street Place ] AA 12 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL (3.75+) 1 pm - 3 pm Peachland Community Centre PASSION 4 ART 1 pm - 4 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre MEN’S COFFEE AND CARDS 1 pm Peachland Wellness Centre MAH JONG 1 pm – 4 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre YOGA FOR YOUR BACK 2:30 pm – 3:45 pm 4th Street Place LINE DANCING 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre HATHA YOGA 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm 4th Street Place KARATE 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Peachland Community Centre PEACHLAND LEGION DART LEAGUE 7 pm - 11 pm Royal Canadian Legion #69 COMPUTER LITERACY By Appointment Call 250 767 0141 Peachland Wellness Centre

WEDNESDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am - 10 pm Peachland Community Centre INDOOR WALKING 8 am - 9 am Peachland Community Centre 50+ FITNESS 9 am - 10 am ($5 Drop In) 50 Plus Activity Centre

LIVE MUSIC AT HAINLE WINERY Sat. Dec. 11: Jeff Piattelli 1:30 pm - 4 pm followed by Paula Mclaughlin 6 pm - 8 pm. Then on Sat, Dec. 18 Lloyd Stinson Sotas will perform from 1:30 pm - 4 pm. Live music will return in the new year Jan. 8 from 1:30 pm - 4 pm, with the DoubleSharp Duet, a two-piece saxaphone and keyboard band featuring Curtis Kieres and David Sproule. Tickets are $10 and include a complimentary glass of wine. BINGO returns to the Fifty Plus Activity Centre on Dec. 16 at 6:45 pm. PEACHLAND FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE CHRISTMAS TREE CHIPPING FOR CHARITY will take place on Jan 9 from 10 am - 2 pm at the Peachland Community Centre. Free hot chocolate and fire trucks on display. PFRS will offer the Christmas tree chipping and disposal by donation. Don’t forget to remove all decorations and tinsel! All proceeds go to the Muscular Dystrophy Canada.

PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5) 9:05 am - 11 am Peachland Community Centre FITNESS FUSION 50+ 9:30 am – 10:45 am 4th Street Place CHAIR YOGA 10:30 am 50 Plus Activity Centre DROP-IN ONLY PICKLEBALL (3.0+) 11 am - 1 pm Peachland Community Centre INTRO TO FUNCTIONAL FITNESS 11 am - 12:15 pm 4th Street Place BARGAIN BIN 12 pm - 3 pm Peachland United Church PICKLEBALL (3.0 - 3.5) 1 pm - 3 pm Peachland Community Centre BRIDGE 1 pm – 4 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre WE ART HERE 12 pm - 4 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre FREE POOL AT THE LEGION 3 pm - 6 pm Two slices of pizza and a glass of wine or pint of beer for $8, only Wednesday nights. Royal Canadian Legion #69

MINI KICKERS 5 pm - 6 pm Peachland Community Centre DROP-IN ONLY PICKLEBALL (3.75+) 6:30 pm - 8:15 pm Peachland Community Centre SPIN, CORE & STRETCH 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Peachland Community Centre CENTRAL OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY CO. Train modellers + visitors meet 7 pm Peachland Musum

THURSDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am - 10 pm Peachland Community Centre YOGA 8:30 am - 9:30 am 50 Plus Activity Centre BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP 10 am Peachland Wellness Centre TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS 10 am Heritage Park BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT 10 am-11:45 am Peachland Wellness Centre PICKLEBALL (3.5) 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Peachland Community Centre

THERAPEUTIC YOGA: HEALTH AND AGING 11 am - 12:15 pm 4th Street Place IRON AND SILK FIT 11 am - 12 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre BARGAIN BIN 12 pm - 3 pm Peachland United Church PICKLEBALL (3.75+) 1 pm – 3 pm Peachland Community Centre PASSION 4 ART 1 pm – 4 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre MEAT DRAW 3 pm-5 pm Royal Canadian Legion #69 STRONG NATION 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm 4th Street Place DROP-IN ONLY PICKLEBALL (ALL PLAY) 6:30 pm - 8:15 pm Peachland Community Centre

FRIDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am - 10 pm Peachland Community Centre INDOOR WALKING 8 am - 9 am Peachland Community Centre

4th Meridian Art & Vintage Visit our Gallery & Shop for art, antiques & unique gifts: #104 1475 Fairview, Penticton

(east entrance, inside the Cannery Trade Centre)

Open Friday & Saturday 11 - 3 Spring Cleaning?

Quality Antiques, Pottery, Fine Art & curious items

WE ARE BUYING:

Inquiries: info@4thmeridian.ca

www.4thmeridian.ca

@4th.meridian.art.vintage @4th.meridian.art.auctions

Patrick Bell

Joseph Jacoe

• Personal Injury • Wills & Estates • Real Estate • Civil Litigation • Family Law • Notary Services 13211 N. Victoria Rd. P.O. Box 520, Summerland BC V0H 1Z0

1-800-663-0392 • 250-494-6621 • 250-492-8137

DECEMBER 3, 2021

PEACHLAND VIEW

NEWS | COMMENTARY

Heavily damaged Coquihalla Disaster relief funding may not be enough could reopen by late January DAN ALBAS MP

DON URQUHART Commercial traffic could be moving on the heavily damaged Coquihalla Hwy 5 in just over two months’ time, by late January 2022. “We’re reasonably optimistic that enough temporary repairs can be completed to allow commercial traffic on the corridor in two months’ time in late January,” said Rob Fleming, B.C. Minister for Transportation and Infrastructure. He acknowledged it’s a daunting, uphill task and one that will be contingent on the weather and future storms as the province heads into winter. During a news conference Thursday, the minister said repair work is already underway: more than 100 pieces of equipment are being utilized this week as part of the repairs and more are being mobilized. Many of these will be temporary

fixes aimed at just getting the key artery open again. At the Jessica Bridge and the Bottle Top area crews are installing temporary bridges for instance. Some 20 sites along Hwy 5 were damaged or washed away during the storm from Nov. 13 to 15. All told, this has impacted 130 km of roadway, Fleming said, including five bridges that have either collapsed or have been heavily damaged. Fleming also said it’s not clear how much the repair work on Hwy 5 will cost, as engineers are still assessing the damage. When the Coquihalla Highway does open for commercial traffic, Fleming said there will be two segments – 20 to 30 kilometres in length – where speed will be reduced as two lanes will pare down to only one lane in each direction. It’s unclear when passenger traffic would be allowed on the highway.

Create memories, not garbage

At the time of writing this week’s report Merritt, Princeton and the surrounding areas, including Indigenous communities in these regions, are once again threatened by heavy rainfalls that has resulted in more evacuation orders being issued. I am certain all Canadians join me in expressing our strong support to those have been severely impacted by these devastating floods. Already, with some clean up underway, local governments in both Merritt and Princeton, as well as nearby Indigenous communities, have reported damage that is easily in the tens of millions. Here in Canada, we have a federal program called the Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA). It lays out the terms of federal assistance that is available to provincial and territorial governments in the event of a disaster. As a rough guideline for a per capita expenditure up to $3.27 per person there is no

federal financial assistance available. For per capital expenditures that exceed that amount, the first $6.56 per capita will result in the federal cost share being raised to 50 per cent while the next $6.56 increases the federal share up to 75 per cent and any amount over that is a 90 per cent federal cost share. The federal cost share will only apply to eligible expenditures. The first challenge is that these federal funds can only be directly paid to provincial or territorial governments and cannot be paid directly to local governments. Due to the federal program being limited to provincial or territorial governments, this results in a secondary provincial disaster program for local governments being required. Here in B.C. the provincial program is called the “Disaster Financial Assistance for local communities”. This program works differently from the federal program in that once a disaster is declared that in turn

makes it eligible for the program funding, each accepted claim has a maximum cost sharing limit of 80 per cent of the total eligible damage, less the first $1,000. The issue for small communities like Merritt and Princeton is that, with damages in the tens of millions of dollars and a very small tax base, there is absolutely no ability to fund the required 20 per cent of the critically required repairs and rebuilding of civic infrastructure. This creates a situation where local mayors and council are facing extremely difficult decisions with bills piling up that are not in the budget and well beyond communities’ abilities to pay for them. This is one of the serious concerns that the mayors of these communities have shared with me and in turn I directly asked the prime minister about in the House of Commons earlier this week. When I asked the prime minister about this, the Continued on Page 11

the Christmas House

Once again, and for the 12th Christmas, Beverley Winter is opening her house both as a gift to all her friends and neighbours and in support of our

Peachland Food Bank

This holiday season Kira is giving Paul two weeks of dog walking (and sitting) services. For more info visit rdco.com/creatememories

Concept and creative courtesy of Metro Vancouver

Bring the children. Come in and see all the wonderful decorations, the many beautifully dressed Christmas trees and a whole house full of Christmas spirit. As usual, we’ll be open to everyoneth from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Saturday, 11 December at 4750 Peachland Place. For information call 250-767-2409

Merry Christmas!

DECEMBER 3, 2021

PEACHLAND VIEW

NEWS | COMMENTARY

$10,000 anonymously donated to the Peachland fire department Peachland Fire and Rescue will get some much-needed new training equipment, thanks to a $10,000 anony-

mous cash donation. District policy requires any donation of cash or goods exceeding $5,000 to

receive council approval. At their Nov. 28 regular meeting, council unanimously supported the

recommendation to accept the donation. In his report to council fire chief Dennis Craig

said it further increases Peachland’s ability to train members using the latest technology in simulation

props, ensuring members receive the highest quality of training to remain ready to respond to various incidents.

From the Mayor’s Desk - Brenda Renewables Reclamation Project MAYOR CINDY FORTIN Hello fellow Peachlanders, I’d like to share information on the Brenda Renewables project – an anaerobic digestion facility proposed for the former Brenda Mines site, as part of the reclamation of that site. A recent Castanet story discussed a presentation by the Brenda Renewables team at a West Kelowna council meeting, leaving some local residents wondering, Shouldn’t this be about Peachland, as it is in our watershed? I was admittedly disappointed that Peachland wasn’t mentioned in that story – other than as one of the contributors of biosolids to the project from the Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant. But I did want to let you know that Peachland council has had a presentation by Brenda Renewables Ltd, as has the Mayor’s Task Force on Climate Change, our Healthy Watersheds Committee, and the local Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance group. We have also had tours of the site, and have asked them to have a public information session. They

are opening an office in the TNI Business Centre downtown, and the public is welcome to inquire more about the project there. You can also go to their website at: brendarenewables.ca. Even though the permission to operate comes from the Province - as it is outside of our jurisdiction and authority - Brenda Renewables has been very open and willing to answer a host of questions proposed to them by our District of Peachland council and staff, and committee groups. Two members of our committees have also toured their existing facility in Abbotsford. Overall, we have been quite impressed with the proposed project and that it will not negatively affect our watershed. In fact, there will be some benefits to Peachland residents, including a possible satellite local location that will take our yard waste to their site. Having said that, it is important to know that the District of Peachland takes all activities that occur in our watershed very seriously, and will continue to ask questions and follow the progress of this project. Here are some facts about Brenda Renewables…

What is Brenda Renewables? Brenda Renewables is an anaerobic digestion and compost facility proposed for the former Brenda Mines site. The system will process local municipal organic waste, yard waste, and biosolids to produce renewable natural gas and high-nutrient compost. Who is heading up the Brenda Renewables project? Matt Malkin of Organics West and Rolfe Philip of Brenda Renewables. Mark Tenbrick is the reclamation and project manager for Glencore Canada (the company that owns Brenda Mines). Their contact information can be found on their website. Will there be Class B Biosolids deposited on the land in our watershed? Absolutely not. Class B Biosolids are not going to be applied to the land at the site. This was a major concern and one of the first questions that was asked. A few years back I was one of the people at the forefront of protesting against having Class B Biosolids being laid on the ground in our watershed, as Class B Biosolids (the leftover sludge from the wastewa-

HOURS & SERVICES MON-FRI: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm SAT: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Orthopaedic Surgeries Veterinary Medical & Surgical Services Vaccinations & Examinations Veterinary Pharmacy Onsite Ultrasound, Lab & X-Rays Endoscopy Exams • Laser Treatments Cat Only Boarding Facility

G OLD 201 8

ter treatment process after the liquids are separated from the solids) contain unhealthy pathogens. Class A Biosolids are a different story, as they have been processed in a way that there are no longer any detectable pathogens present. All organic matter, including biosolids, will be processed into Class A compost, as defined by the BC Ministry of the Environment. “OgoGrow” is an example of this type of compost. We all need to take responsibility for our biosolids, which are currently being trucked all the way to Alberta. This is definitely a viable solution. What will be used as feedstock? Primarily residential yard and garden waste, from our and other communities in the region. Secondary to that, residential food waste, agricultural organics, and biosolids. They may also be able to use any wood stock in the area, leftover from forestry operations. Will any liquid run-off from the plant enter into Peachland’s drinking water? According to Brenda Renewables, all of the storm water from the mine site

will be treated first, stored, and then naturally let go into the Trepanier Creek watershed. Peachland residents get their drinking water from the Peachland Creek watershed, after it has been treated in the new water treatment plant. Will traffic to and from the site go on Princeton Ave or Brenda Mines Road? All traffic entering or exiting the property will do so by Hwy 97C access. Will it smell? There will be little or no detectable smell, due to the way they process the material. The Brenda Mines site is also quite a distance away, and all trucks, including those carrying biosolids, will enter the site via the Hwy 97 C entrance. Will this project benefit Peachland? Yes, by diverting community organics from the landfill, the generation and use of renewable natural gas, and the availability of the compost material for residents. It will also accelerate the revegetation of the Brenda Mines site, a former copper-molybdenum mine, something that they have been trying to do since the late 1980s. I hope that clears up

Compare GIC Rates Bank-issued, CDIC insured to $100,000*

1 year: .................................1.3% 3 year: ...............................2.15% 5 year: ...............................2.35% Shayn Moritz, CFP 5860B Beach Avenue Peachland, BC V0H 1X7 250-767-3358 www.edwardjones.com

250-769-9109

Member, Canadian Investor Protection Fund

Also For Emergencies

Suite 112-2476 Westlake Rd • West Kelowna • 250-769-9109 • kelownavet.ca

some of the questions or concerns you may have. There is much more information available than what I can provide here, including the various stages of the project, and how the processing works. If you have more questions, I would suggest that you check out their website, drop by their office at the TNI Business Centre, or contact them directly. One last thing that is important to mention… the District of Peachland has been requesting of the Province the need to have more authority in our watershed. This fall, as part of the ministerial meetings prior to the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) virtual conference, I, along with our CAO, met with three ministers – the Honourable Minister Josie Osbourne (Municipal Affairs), Minister George Heyman (Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy), and Katrine Conroy (Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development) - to stress this issue, and will continue to work toward this end. Hope you have a great December! Mayor Cindy.

*Yields to maturity effective November 25, 2021

DECEMBER 3, 2021

PEACHLAND VIEW

FOR SENIORS

PHOTO SUPPLIED

Various strategies that are vital for healthy eyes Eyesight is easily taken for granted. But when something goes awry, the value of strong eyesight is crystal clear. Once diminished sight occurs, it is very difficult to get it back without serious intervention — if at all. That is why it is so vital to keep eyes healthy and functioning at their peak. Eye care involves regular vision checkups but also includes other components. The following tips can keep most people on the path to healthy eyes. • Eat for healthy vision. Various vitamins and minerals are needed for healthy eyes, especially those in leafy greens like kale, spinach and collard greens. Fatty fish like tuna and salmon also have been shown to help the eyes, according to the National Eye Institute. In addition, healthy eating can help people lose weight. Being overweight or obese increases the risk of diabetes, which contributes to vision problems.

Arbor Funeral Chapels & Crematorium

• Say “yes” to a dilated eye exam. Many eye diseases have no early symptoms, so the only way to check for eye disease early is through a comprehensive dilated exam. Getting the eyes dilated is painless and fast. Specialized eye drops are used to dilate the eyes. Dilating the pupil enables the eye doctor to see inside of the eye to check for diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, and retinal problems. Dilation will last for a few hours, depending on the patient. Although uncomfortable for a little while (dilated pupils let in more light, causing squinting), it’s well worth it to catch diseases early. • Practice frequent handwashing. Washing hands regularly helps to keep bacteria, dust and dirt out of the eyes should you touch your face. In addition to washing hands, avoid rubbing your eyes. • Wear UV protection. Arizona Retinal Special-

Missing the Signs? BOOK YOUR FREE HEARING TEST TODAY.

WEST KELOWNA 778.760.9005

2541 Churchill Rd West Kelowna, BC 250-768-3702 hansonsfuneral.ca Partners with Park Lawn

102– 2139 Louie Drive

nexgenhearing.com

Tom Millar, RHIP/Owner

Registered under the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC

ists indicates that exposure to ultraviolet radiation increases risk for age-related macular degeneration and may cause sunburn on the corneas or photokeratitis. UV-protected eyeglasses, sunglasses and contact lenses can help, as will using shade hats or visors. • Wear eye protection. When participating in sports, using chemicals during science class or operating equipment like a leaf blower, wear the right protection to keep eyes safe. • Give your eyes a rest. Eye doctors know that people spend a lot of time staring at screens during the day. Providing a rest is necessary. Follow the 20-2020 rule, which translates to every 20 minutes, look about 20 feet away for 20 seconds. Protecting eyes is a simple yet often overlooked component of maintaining overall health. Taking measures to keep the eyes safe is both easy and effective.

DECEMBER 3, 2021

PEACHLAND VIEW

NEWS

B.C. milk production and supply chain recovering Disaster DON URQUHART

Nearly 80 per cent of milk being produced on B.C. farms is now being picked up for processing, which is sufficient to meet the province’s immediate demand for fluid milk, according to the BC Dairy Association in a statement on Nov. 23. “The supply chains are working and products are getting to the grocery stores. The shortages are temporary and we’re not aware of any systemic problems in the supply chain. It’s just taking time to get things in due to limited access on the highways and road closures,” said the BC Dairy Association sounding an optimistic note on milk supply. The BC Milk Marketing Board had to suspend milk pickup at farms in a number of regions of B.C. from last Tuesday due to the flooding and road closures. That created some difficulty supplying milk to fluid processing plants in B.C. An estimated 75 per cent

of the milk produced in B.C. was not picked up last week, forcing producers to dump it. “Milk that we are not able to pick up is disposed of onfarm, composted within the farm’s manure storage structure,” said a spokesperson from the BC Milk Marketing Board, which is responsible for coordinating on-farm milk pick-up and delivery to processors. “This situation has been improving as we’ve been able to get trucks through highway 7.” Milk produced from the Okanagan and Kootenays is temporarily being shipped for processing in Alberta until the situation on Highway 3 improves and milk can again be transported to the Lower Mainland for processing, according to the BC Dairy. Milk from farms in the eastern Fraser Valley is being trucked along Hwy 7. “This adds 4-5 hours to the drive time, but does allow milk to get through,” the association added.

The added road time is however straining the transportation fleet and that means transport companies are not able to pick up all milk produced in the Fraser Valley. This situation won’t improve until Hwy 1 through Abbotsford re-opens. The farms still flooded in the Sumas prairie represent about 14 per cent of the province’s milk volume, the BC Dairy spokesperson said. Meanwhile BC Dairy has completed a preliminary assessment of the impacts of flooding on cattle and dairy farms in the Abbotsford and Yarrow area. The association’s preliminary estimate is that of the approximately 23,000 cattle located in the region prior to the floods, about 500 have died as a result of flooding. An estimated 6,000 cattle were evacuated to other farms in the Abbotsford, Chilliwack or Agassiz areas and are being cared for there, while an estimated 16,000 remained on their own farms.

BC Dairy says the number of deceased cattle may well rise should more flooding occur or more animals need to be euthanized due to health problems caused by the flooding. Sixty-two farms in the Abbotsford and Yarrow areas were under Evacuation Orders at the peak last week. In an update on Nov. 22¬¬ B.C., Agriculture Minister Lana Popham said plans are now underway for the disposal of dead livestock. “We’re working closely with the agricultural associations to understand their needs and we’re also working with local government on capacity in landfills and possible incineration areas,” Popham said. BC Dairy added that it is working with the province, transport companies, farmers, and volunteers to ensure cattle remaining on impacted farms are housed, fed, and watered. Significant amounts of grain and supplies have been transported to the affected farms. “While just one cow

perishing in a natural disaster is disheartening, it is a credit to the tireless work of farmers, their families and volunteers that so many cattle were saved and so few lost,” says Holger Schwichtenberg, chair of the BC Dairy Association and a dairy farmer in Agassiz. Schwichtenberg and his family operate one of the dozens of dairy farms which have taken in cattle from the flooded farms, ensuring they are housed, fed, and milked until able to return to their home farms. The vast majority of milk produced in the province comes from the Lower Mainland-Fraser Valley region with 380 of the 470 licensed dairy farms in B.C., located in that area. Milk is collected from these farms roughly every two days and shipped to roughly 35 processing plants in the province – including large plants in Abbotsford, Coquitlam and Vancouver – which pasteurize the milk.

Continued from Page 6

answer I received was basically “the federal government will be there”. What does this mean? Statutorily, through legislation, the federal government is already obligated to “be there” to provide disaster assistance. However, when it comes to municipalities, the unaffordable 20 per cent funding requirement remains in effect. Unless there is a new definition from the federal government to what “being there” of “having the backs” of these communities means the current disaster funding formula remains in effect and is insufficient. Which brings me to my question for you this week: Do you believe the Federal Government should address the 20 per cent disaster funding requirement for local communities such as Merritt and Princeton, who have been devastated by these floods? I can be reached at Dan.Albas@parl.gc.ca or call toll free 800 665 8711.

HIRE YOUTH WITH JOB FUNDING AND TRAINING SUPPORT Work for a greener future Apply at ECO.CA

DECEMBER 3, 2021

PEACHLAND VIEW

LOCAL SERVICES directory FREE ESTIMATES & FREE INSTALLATION

50% OFF

up to

msrp

250-868-0126 www.blindsplus.ca

✔ Blinds ✔ Drapery ✔ Shutters ✔ 3M Tinting

CRAIG’S PAINTING

Interior Exterior | Residential and Commercial 25 Years in Business

Craig Battersby

604 240 7594

Summerland • Peachland • West Kelowna

DARRYL’S

APPLIANCE REPAIR

Providing honest and reliable appliance repair services

Call or Text for service 250-870-0788 In Home Appliance Repair FOR PARTS, call 1-877-236-7278 CPB Logo Formats www.canadianapplianceparts.ca CMYK Version

Pantone Version

CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL BOOKKEEPER

Service with safety to the energy industry MEMBER - INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL BOOKKEEPERS OF CANADA

MEMBER - INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL BOOKKEEPERS OF CANADA

CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL BOOKKEEPER

MEMBER - INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL BOOKKEEPERS OF CANADA (IPBC)

C=0 M=0 Y=0 K=100

Kris Klumpner

cell: 250-212-5622

email: kris@intervalleyelectric.ca

Qualifications Journalism education: degree, diploma or certificate; or equivalent work experience. Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle. Positive attitude, must be organized and able to work both independently and in a team setting. Experience in InDesign, Photoshop, and posting to social media.

CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL BOOKKEEPER

Your Books MEMBER - INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL BOOKKEEPERS OF CANADA

CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL BOOKKEEPER MEMBER - INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL BOOKKEEPERS OF CANADA (IPBC)

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING & MAINTENANCE INTER-VALLEY CST. LTD. REG 17640

The successful candidate works well in a team setting, but is self-motivated. You will be responsible to write multiple news stories every week for print and online publication, take photographs to accompany stories, attend community events and lay out pages (all while respecting Social Distancing requirements).

Applications must be received by December 15, 2021 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time.

Black Version

CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL BOOKKEEPER

• RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL • INSTITUTIONAL

MEMBER - INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL BOOKKEEPERS OF CANADA (IPBC)

The Times-Chronicle is looking for a full-time Print and Digital Reporter/Photographer for our news operation. The successful candidate will split their time between the Oliver and Osoyoos offices. We operate a daily news site and a weekly print publication.

The company offers competitive benefit and pension plans.

INTER-VALLEY ELECTRIC Simplifying CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL BOOKKEEPER

Print and Digital Reporter/Photographer

Interested candidates should forward their resume to: rdoull@aberdeenpublishing.com

Serving Peachland and West Kelowna

C=25 M=100 Y=100 K=35 Pantone=195C darrylsappliancerepair@gmail.com • www.darrylsappliancerepair.com

PLEASE RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER.

In Memory Of

• Support • Training • Payroll • Bookkeeping • Income Tax

William (Bill) Ebert Best

TMG Business

250.767.6521

Services

www.intervalleyelectric.com

Tammie Gilbert, CPB

www.TMGBusinessServices.ca

Willie’s

PAINTING

KEEP IT LOCAL

Interior Painting • Home Staging • Design • Consultation

Kitchen/Bathroom Renos Decks & Railings Windows & Doors Siding & Rock work Small Jobs Welcome

and

Daryl’s Fine Finishing Carpentry insured

bondable Free Estimates

F R E E E S T I M AT E

250.801.3521

Located in Peachland

Home:

250.767.6467

| Cell:

250.878.3918 | paintbywillie@gmail.com

YOUR

Business could be HERE CALL 250.767.7771

William (Bill) Ebert Best, 82, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Nov. 21, 2021, at Kelowna General Hospital after a heroic battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Bill was born in New Westminster, BC to Minnie (Ebert) and Al Best on June 19, 1939 and is survived by his devoted wife Shirley (Westbank,) son Chris (Calgary,) daughter Melanie (Kelowna) and their spouses. Bill was active with other Peachland seniors playing bridge and baseball. He also enjoyed ATV’ing and his favourite pastime of fishing at Eneas and Whitehead lakes in the wilderness above Peachland.

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Print and Digital Editor

CLASSIFIEDS BUSINESS SERVICES

NOTICE Alcoholics Anonymous Peachland Fellowship

Meets Monday at 7 p.m. (closed meeting) and Friday at 7 p.m. (open meeting). Call 250-763-5555 for more info. RENOSENSE Home Repair Ltd. Renovations including siding, decks, carpentry, drywalling, ceiling texturing, window & doors. Need walls moved? All work done to code. Call Eric 250-317-6570.

SERVICES GET RESULTS! Post a classified in 92 newspapers in just a few clicks. Reach almost 2 million people for only $395 a week for 25-word text ad or $995 for small display ad. Choose your province or all across Canada. Best value. Save over 85% compared to booking individually. www.bccommunitynews.com/advertise or 1-866-669-9222.

FIREWOOD

Peachland owned and operated Free local delivery. okanaganfirewood.ca • 250-215-6836

THRIFT STORE Peachland United

BARGAIN BIN

WE HAVE MANY CHRISTMAS ITEMS & GIFTS AT GREAT PRICES OPEN WED TO SAT NOON - 3PM

PEACHLAND VIEW

BUILDINGS FOR SALE INTEGRITY POST FRAME BUILDINGS since 2008. Built with concrete posts. Barns, shops, riding arenas, machine sheds and more. Adam.s@ integritybuilt.com. 1-250-351-5374. www.integritybuilt.com

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED. B.K Orchard located at 303 Logchute Dr., Peachland, is looking for help pruning, tying, bunch thinning and picking fruit. $15.20 an hour plus holiday pay from March 2022 – November 2022. Please call 250-498-7494 or 250-767-3129. You can also fax at 250-767-3129 or mail PO Box 1133 Peachland, BC, V0H 1X0.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

GET RESULTS!

Reach almost 2 million people in 92 papers for only $395/week for a 25-word text ad, or $995/week for a formatted display ad

Open 7 days a week NEW MAGAZINES FOR EVERYONE!

One Stop Love Shop

3466 CARRINGTON RD #102, WEST KELOWNA • 250-707-5683

The successful candidate must work well in a team setting, but is selfmotivated. At present we have a staff of three in the newsroom plus various contributors. The magazines are typically produced by freelance contractors, but the magazine work has been significantly curtailed by the COVID-19 situation.

Qualifications CALL 250 767 7771 TO BOOK A SPACE HERE

Mad Hatter BOOKSTORE

Come in & browse

BUY 5 BOOKSTH GET 6 ONE FREE!

• Journalism education: degree, diploma or certificate; or equivalent work experience. • Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle. • Ability to organize work and give direction to others in order to meet deadlines. • Ability to work collaboratively with the other members of the management team. • Experience in InDesign, Photoshop, and posting to social media is a must.

Interested candidates should forward their resume to: Amanda Nason, Associate Publisher advertising@columbiavalleypioneer.com

OPEN TUES - SAT 10-3 1/2 the price of new

#5 Plaza 97 South 2483 Main Street, Westbank

250.768.2231

madhatterbookswk.com

N E W S PA P E R

Peachland

Anglican Church 250-767-3131

Grace Lutheran Church

stmargarets@shaw.ca

Praying for a better tomorrow for all of us! Online Worship at:

www.gracelutherankelowna.com Watch the service from the videos tab right underneath the picture of the church.

Peachland United Church

PEACHLAND BAPTIST CHURCH

4421 4th Street

250-767-2206

“Let Us Worship Together”

1162 Hudson Road W. Kelowna BC

250-769-5685

The company offers competitive benefit and pension plans. The position is based in our office at 1008, 8th Ave Invermere, B.C. The position is available immediately.

Places of Faith

St. Margaret’s

bccommunitynews.com/ advertise 1-866-669-9222

Book by province or whole country and save over 85%!

The Columbia Valley Pioneer is looking for a full-time Print and Digital Editor for our news operation based in Invermere. We operate a daily news site - columbiavalleypioneer.com, and a weekly community newspaper serving ten communities in the Upper Columbia Valley. We also publish various speciality magazines produced on an annual basis.

Our building is closed due to Covid 19. Our Church is open! We meet each Sunday morning by Zoom gathering at 9:45. Morning Prayer begins at 10:00. Please phone to leave a message, or email for the Zoom link. The Diocese of Kootenay: www.kootenayanglican.ca

SUNDAY MORNING SERVICE 11AM Pastor: Ian McLean

all are

welcome For 9:30am online Zoom service visit www.peachlandunited.ca

Lake Ave at 13th St 250-767-9237 Sunday Morning Service 10:30 am PASTOR

Lyle Wahl

peachlandbaptistcanada.com There is a sermon audio available on our website each week.

DECEMBER 3, 2021

PEACHLAND VIEW

BUSINESS

Peachland Chamber looks forward to new strategic plan in 2022 PATRICK VAN MINSEL

PEACHLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GENERAL MANAGER The Peachland Chamber of Commerce held its annual general meeting in person on Monday, Nov. 29. Our Chamber represents 131 members (up from 120) and looks forward to growing the membership in 2022. President Greg Sewell said the following in his welcoming remarks: “The Chamber showed it was and is still relevant during the pandemic by remaining open

throughout the year, supplying information on government programs, operational issues and advice, and sometimes a shoulder to cry on. I extend my thanks to the outgoing directors Erin Chadwick, Cam Banman, Niki Hayden, and Edna Labreque for their service to our business community.” “The Peachland Chamber under the expert guidance of Director Murray Wood and a number of our present and past directors undertook a significant renovation at our current TNI Chamber 2.0

PET OF THE WEEK Kelowna SPCA

ADOPT ME PHOTO PATRICK VAN MINSEL

The Peachland Chamber of Commerce 2021-2022 board of directors are (shown from left to right) president Greg Sewell (Lauren Heights), Nicole Moreau (Royal Lepage), Murray Wood (Eagles Nest B&B), Bella Huang (Hainle Vineyards), vice president Adriana Preston (Century 21), secretary Curtis Urlacher (TNI), and John Anderson (Supplement King). Not shown are treasurer Andrew Grieve (Acubed Holdings) and Colin Aves (Southern Comfort Air Conditioning).

Name: Dot ID: 537410

Age: 10 mo old English Spot

Dot is a gorgeous bunny. She came to the SPCA because the other animals in the previous home didn’t like her. She has lots of personality and absolutely loves treats. She gets spooked easily but once you give her a treat she falls in love. She doesn’t like to be picked up, but she will gladly come and hang out with you on your lap. She gets excited to come and meet us at the front of the pen everyday.

Business Centre and created four extra office spaces (currently all leased out), a 1,000 sq. ft. multi-functional indoor space and a 750 sq. ft. board/training/ office room with kitchen. This space will be available for our members and outside groups to gather

and utilize on a pre-arranged basis.” Our members approved the reports, financials, and the 2022 budget at the meeting before voting on the new directors. The 2022 board consists out of president Greg Sewell (Lauren Heights), vice

West Kelowna Transmission Project Online public engagement