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PEACHLAND LIGHTS UP FOR
UKRAINE
PHOTO JESSE PISTAK
Last week municipal workers hung blue and yellow lights in the trees across from the pier in Heritage Park to demonstrate support for Ukraine. Showing local support for Ukraine was a mayor and council decision in response to the current conflict situation.
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Peachland parcel of land at the centre of a civil claim JOANNE LAYH A Peachland property that was sold by Westbank First Nation (WFN) to a numbered company is now at the centre of a civil
claim. On Feb. 14, 2022 WFN filed notice of civil claim against 1284464 B.C. Ltd. in the Supreme Court of British Columbia. The claim follows short-
ly after the completion of an independent investigation commissioned by WFN into the facts surrounding the sale of the property, which is located adjacent to the Ponderosa
development in Peachland. The claim states the sale was made for well below the assessed value by then WFN employee, Raf De Guevara, who conveyed title to to the lands.
The allegations have not been tested or proven in court. The defendant, 1284464 B.C. Ltd, is a company that owns a portion of the Ponderosa development, which was originally envisioned to include up to 2,100 housing units, a commercial and retail village centre, a winery and a golf course. Norm Porter, a director of the company identified in the claim, told the View they were very surprised to learn of Westbank First Nation Chief Christopher Derickson’s concerns and actions. “This was brought to my attention through the press as I was not consulted by WFN or their investigator, Marion Buller,” said Porter. “I can assure you there was no wrongdoing in the purchase of the land in question. I feel a fair price was paid for the land and that was supported by our market analysis. We have always worked closely with WFN on Ponderosa lands and with their council and community with a goal of positive results for all, and we look forward to communicating with WFN to resolve any concerns they may have with that same goal in mind.” Chief Derickson did not respond to requests from the View for comment. Prior to 2011 the 147acre property in question was a parcel of Crown land located in WFN’s traditional territory. Starting in about 2007, WFN began discussions with the Treegroup, the initial development group for Ponderosa, about partnering to include the parcel of land in the Ponderosa development, as it was needed in order to complete the vision for the golf course and housing. “In 2011, with the help of Treegroup, WFN acquired the Peachland Property for $1 and owned it in fee simple. Initially, the plan was for WFN to lease the land back to Treegroup, in return WFN would receive rent proceeds and other benefits,” the Hon. Marion Buller states in her report for WFN dated Jan. 19, 2022.
However, WFN kept ownership of the property as “the Ponderosa development faced numerous difficulties and was unable to carry out its parts of the project as a result.” Romspen Investment Corporation, a large lender and investment company headquartered in Toronto, financed some of the development and currently owns a portion of Ponderosa, while 1284464 B.C. Ltd. owns another portion of the property. According to the report, in late 2019 De Guevara told the chief and council that Romspen had expressed no desire to partner with WFN and had redesigned the golf course; at the same meeting WFN passed a band resolution to sell the property for approximately $1.5 million and authorized De Guevara to engage with Romspen on the sale of the land. “It should be noted that Mr. Porter’s name does not appear in Romspen’s corporate records or on Romspen’s website,” Buller’s report states, adding that De Guevara did not advise the CAO, or chief and council that the buyer was not Romspen. The sale closed on March 1, 2021. According to Buller, when WFN members were advised that the property had been sold, they raised concerns about the sale price and sale process, which led WFN’s chief and council to pass a resolution on July 26, 2021 for the commission of an independent third party review. As a result Buller was retained to provide an independent investigation into the facts surrounding the sale of the property, review applicable WFN relevant laws, regulations, policies and practices regarding land transactions, and provide recommendations related to her findings. In her report, Buller found the management, stewardship and sale of the Peachland Property was substandard, owing to actions or inactions of Continued on Page 3
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current and prior WFN Chiefs and Council, WFN Legal Services and prior CAOs. She also found that De Guevara, who was a director in WFN’s Intergovernmental Affairs/ Title and Rights at the time of the 2021 sale of the property, took responsibility for the sale, but did not follow the instructions of chief and council and overstepped the authority granted to him under a band council resolution. “The Peachland Property was sold in March 2021 for $1.5 million, at a time when its value, as assessed by BC Assessment, was over $5 million,” Buller stated in her summary of findings. “Despite this differential, prior to recommending a selling price to Chief and Council and entering into sale negotiations, Mr. De Guevara did
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told the View Romspen have designed out nine holes of the golf course and he is continuing to work with both development groups. Creron confirmed the Phased Development Agreement (PDA) from 2011 is “still in play” so the developers still must proceed based on that approval unless they want to start over. “I met with both groups and said, ‘I’m sorry you’ve had a divorce but that’s not my problem. My problem is to make sure we deliver what the district approved and the community expects, and that’s an 18-hole golf course, so that when we proceed we design everything in mind with an 18-hole golf course. This might take time, so maybe the first nine gets built first.” Creron says both parties are motivated to move forward.
I can assure you there was no wrongdoing in the purchase of the land in question. I feel a fair price was paid for the land and that was supported by our market analysis.
PHOTO PEACHLAND RECREATION
Councillor Terry Condon, Councillor Patrick Van Minsel, Mayor Cindy Fortin, and Councillor Keith Fielding (shown left to right) were up bright and early last Friday morning to hand out 70 breakfast packages to Peachland volunteers in the municipality’s annual Volunteer Breakfast event. This year the event was held drive-through style once again, due to pandemic restrictions.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that Council will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 22 at 6:00 pm in the Council Chambers in the Peachland Community Centre, 4450 – 6th Street, Peachland, BC to consider: “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2338” and “Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2339” Council will hear from persons who deem their interest in property to be affected by these bylaw amendments. Location:
6099 Jackson Crescent, Peachland
Legal Description:
Lot 49, DL 1183, ODYD, Plan 117, except Plans 15487 and EPP107697
Purpose:
Bylaw No. 2338 - Proposal to amend the Zoning Bylaw Map zone designation from “P2 – Public/Institutional” to “RM-3 – Multi-unit Residential—Low Density and Cluster”, AND, Bylaw No. 2339 – Proposal to amend the Official Community Plan Future Land Use Map from “Intensive Residential” to “Medium Density Residential” to support the development of a multiple residential strata development.
Subject Property - norm porter
not seek independent real estate appraisal advice as to a current estimated value of the Peachland Property.” Buller states she did not have the ability to determine whether any staff member or WFN member received a personal benefit from the purchase or sale of the property. It’s unclear how the civil claim will impact the 1284464 B.C. Ltd. portion of the Ponderosa development, but Peachland interim CAO Joe Creron
“They all realize there’s a lot of money to be made. A lot of money has been spent and people have to get their investment out, so Romspen of course, is a mortgage company, right? They want to get their investment out so that’s why they want to proceed and that’s why they’ve been meeting with us. We’ve had a few meetings with them going late into the night so we can try to get them in the ground this year if possible,” said Creron.
Copies of the proposed Bylaws and related material can be reviewed at Municipal Hall, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, BC between 8:00 to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday from March 11, 2022 to March 22, 2022. To be considered by Council, concerns must be expressed in writing or presented in person at the Public Hearing. Written submissions may be delivered to the District of Peachland Municipal Hall or emailed to the Corporate Officer, to corporateservices@peachland.ca All written and emailed submissions must be received by 4:00pm on March 21, 2022 and will become part of the public record. NO REPRESENTATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING
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Cindy and helpers, just a note of thanks and appreciation for the volunteer breakfast. It was a very special treat and a great
meal! Only in Peachland! Thanks again. Jim Carpenter, Peachland
Regressive tax a cash grab, says resident Politicians from all levels of government are constantly talking about climate change and the impacts to our environment. The premier of B.C. went so far as to blame the forest fires of 2021 on climate change. We are constantly being told to find ways to reduce our co2 emissions. I find this to be a contraction for B.C. residents. We are charged 10 cents for each bottle and are required to take these bot-
tles to Return-It depots for a refund of our deposits. Every vehicle that drives to the Return-It depots are producing co2 emissions and congesting the roads. Let’s call this out for what it really is, a regressive tax (cash grab). If the environment is so crucial then eliminate the bottle deposits and thus eliminate the co2 vehicle emissions, and road congestion. Tyrone Dee, Peachland
Sunflower seeds for Ukraine support Some Peachlanders, weary of COVID, are thinking green. Shamrocks on St Patrick’s Day (March 17), snow drops and crocuses popping up in gardens and packages of seeds showing up in stores. The Peachland Visitor Centre is thinking green as well. People are invited to come into the centre and guess how many sunflower seeds are in the jar on the front desk. The prize is a beautiful plant. As many know, the sunflower is the
national flower of the Ukraine. So everyone participating in the contest will receive a package of sunflower seeds. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to see the yards of Peachland and the Valley full of sunflowers in support of the Ukraine? The contest ends on March 31. The hours are 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday. The colours of the Ukrainian flag are blue and yellow. When you mix these two colours you get green. Phyllis Papineau, Peachland
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COMMUNITY
Peachland Warriors debut hockey game a success
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Peachland resident #19 Chase Dafoe (left) and Spruce Kings Captain #18 Kolton Cousins take the ceremonial faceoff as Mayor Cindy Fortin prepares to drop the puck at the inaugural Peachland Warriors Night. The only goal of the first period came from Dafoe, finding the back of the net at 8:36. The “Peachland Warriors” debut ended with a final score of 5-0 for the Warriors.
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At the inaugural Peachland Warriors Night members of the Peachland Sportsmen’s Association, along with some Lions, volunteered their time to operate the game’s 50/50 fundraiser. Shown left to right are Sportsmen’s Association vice president Chuck Clark, who presented a cheque for $1,223.35 to Judy Bedford and George McFarlane of the Peachland Food Bank, as well as Mayor Cindy Fortin and West Kelowna Warriors president Chris Laurie.
PHOTO CHRIS BYRD
The Peachland Community Arts Council held its first in-person board meeting of the newly elected Board of Directors since April 2020. The PCAC is pleased to offer all Peachland non-profit groups an opportunity to hold their monthly meetings in the boardroom, which can accommodate up to 24 participants at no charge. A projector and screen are available upon request. Call Trina at the visitor centre 250 767 2455 to book your spot. Don’t wait too long, a number of local groups have responded.
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LOCAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES KELOWNA PAINTERS STUDIO SOCIETY EXHIBIT runs until Mar. 13 at the Peachland Art Gallery. An energetic and lively group of nine artists presenting acrylic, oil and pastel paintings displaying a collaboration of scenes, still life, and objects that identify with our area. PEACHLAND AMBASSADORS ST. PATRICK’S DAY DOG PARADE Saturday, March 12. beginning at 10 am at the Peachland Community Centre where families can attend with their dogs dressed in green. The parade of families and dogs will head to Heritage Park and then back to the community centre. There will be $2 hotdogs, coffee, muffins, treats for dogs, prizes and live music. I
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 AM - 10:15 am Peachland Community Centre PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) 9:05 am - 11 am Peachland Community Centre FITNESS FUSION LEVEL 2 9:30 am - 10:45 am 4th Street Place
PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5) 11 am – 1 pm Peachland Community Centre FULL BODY STRETCH 11 am - 12:15 pm 4th Street Place LADIES’ COFFEE SOCIAL 1 pm 4th Street Place BRIDGE 1 pm – 4 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre 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 (1.0-2.5) 1 pm – 3 pm Peachland Community Centre ZUMBA 6:30 pm- 7:30 pm 4th Street Place DROP-IN ONLY PICKLEBALL (ALL PLAY) 6:30 pm – 8:15 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
Yard Waste Collection is back on! Pick up every 2 weeks March 1st to the end of December
SPRING SHOWERS runs from Mar. 19 – May 1 at the Peachland Art Gallery. Presented by Gabrielle Strong, a visual artist with a focus in ceramics and moody large-scale oil paintings inspired by scenes from the Pacific Northwest. STARS PIGGLY WIGGLY SANCTUARY open house at 5030 Cousins Rd. Apr. 9-10 10 am - 4 pm. Visit with pigs, chickens, ducks and roosters. Admission by donation.
Email events to editor@peachlandview.com before Friday at noon FLOW YOGA 9 am - 10 am 4th Street Place CARPET BOWLING 10 am - 12 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre 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 MAH JONG 1 pm – 4 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre MEN’S COFFEE & CARDS 1 pm PWC (downstairs) LINE DANCING 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre PEACHLAND LEGION DART LEAGUE 7 pm - 11 pm Royal Canadian Legion #69 COMPUTER LITERACY By Appointment Call 250 767 0141 Peachland Wellness Centre
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INDOOR WALKING 8 am - 9 am Peachland Community Centre 50+ FITNESS 9 am - 10 am ($5 Drop In) 50 Plus Activity Centre PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5) 9:05 am - 11 am Peachland Community Centre FITNESS FUSION LEVEL 2 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 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 MINI KICKERS 5 pm- 6 pm Peachland Community Centre SPIN, CORE AND STRETCH 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Peachland Community Centre DROP-IN ONLY PICKLEBALL (3.75+) 6:30 pm - 8:15 pm Peachland Community Centre
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What can Canada do? DAN ALBAS MP The atrocities of the Putin regime, as it continues to take the lives of innocent Ukrainians, remains a serious international concern for democratic nations. Our federal government continues to explore and identify new actions to assist Ukraine, as well as targeting new measures to sanction Russia. The government and all opposition parties remain in support of these ongoing efforts. At the same time, we also recognize that there is only so much impact one country -- the size of Canada, can have. Canada’s sanctions against Russia are further complicated by the fact that we have overall, very limited dealings with Russia. This raises the question as to what can Canada do both in the short term and the long term to restore peace, stability, and respect
for democratic sovereignty to the Ukraine? In the short term, aside from efforts already underway, Canada could also join with other European countries and allow Ukrainians to travel to Canada without requiring a visa. This measure is supported by the official opposition however the government thus far has not agreed to implement this policy. In the longer-term Canada should no longer ignore that Russia supplies 40 per cent of Europe’s natural gas as well as a significant amount of oil. This dependence on Russian oil and gas has limited Europe from taking more proactive stances against previous instances of Putin’s aggression in the Ukraine. Further, by purchasing Russian oil and gas the proceeds from the sale of these natural resources are used by Putin to finance the Russian military campaign.
This should not be tolerable. If Canada was able to get our natural gas and oil to the Atlantic via pipeline, we would become a valuable alternative energy supplier for Europe to displace Russian oil and gas. Likewise, if the Keystone XL pipeline was built the capacity of this pipeline would more than offset the current levels of Russian oil imported into the Unties States annually. This would result in USA importing more energy from its trusted ally and closest trading partner here in Canada instead of looking to countries such as Iran or Venezuela for increased energy supply. The major obstacle to doing this is of course politics. Killing pipelines here in North America has become a hallmark of progressive politicians both here in Canada and in the United States. These policies have been
to the benefit of Russia, and potentially now Venezuela and Iran. None of these countries have an environmental record or regulatory regime anywhere near approaching what exists here in Canada. We must also not overlook that even within North American when pipelines are not built, we instead see a greater reliance of foreign oil and gas importations as well as greater use of oil by rail with our domestic oil and gas. My question this week: Do you believe Canada should play a great role in exporting our oil and gas to displace the European reliance on Russian oil and gas? I can be reached at Dan. Albas@parl.gc.ca or call toll free 800 665 8711.
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Marty Edwards and the Revival to provide Rotary dance entertainment JOANNE LAYH The Peachland Rotary’s first fundraising event of the year will be a dance at the community centre featuring live entertainment provided by Marty Edwards and The
Revival. “One of our members suggested that we reach out to Marty to see if he’s available to perform and I thought, “Absolutely, that is the perfect event to have getting back from COVID,’” said
Rotary Club of Peachland fundraising committee chairperson Peggy Southin. “He’s so well known and loved in the community, there’s always a massive reception when he’s performing. When I reached out to Marty and
he was available I was really excited.” Southin says the club is looking forward to their first big event in a long time. “We’ve been so caged in for so long – people can dance and just have fun and
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there’s joy and happiness. I think that’s what we’re all seeking,” said Southin. “The community ready for something like this.” As the event is a fundraiser, there will be a cash bar and a 50/50 so people need to bring their wallets with them. Each ticket will include music entertainment by Marty Edwards and The Revival, as well as a complimentary charcuterie board prepared by the Penticton Hospital Foundation. “We reached out to the Penticton group and they’re happy to do it so we’re keeping money in the valley but we’re also supporting the health aspect, which is part of one of our mandates in Rotary,” said Southin. Proceeds from the 50/50 will support nursing filed scholarships at the Okanagan College Foundation and general proceeds from the event will go to building the new Peachland Food Bank. The Peachland Food Bank will be displaced soon to make way for the second phase of seniors housing. The organization is planning to be a part of the community hub project, but the Rotary proceeds from the event will be focused specifically on the food bank. So what kind of entertainment is planned for the night? “Dance, dance, dance,” said Edwards. “I have several different music projects that I work within from single acts to touring various countries and things like that. Marty Edwards and The Revival, we’re a trio and we are designed exactly for this. It’s great music to dance to, to listen to and bring back some memories, including some-
thing older from the sixties, seventies, but through to current as well.” The entertainment will include everything from country to rock to soft rock the main criteria is it has to be danceable, said Edwards. The trio are made up of Marty Edwards, Betty Anne Northup and Craig Brown, and most of their repertoire consists of fast, up-tempo material with tight vocal harmonies, first class musicianship and material people will recognize. “It’ll be a fun evening,” said Edwards. “I’m just so excited about getting back out there.” The trio have been working on their repertoire as well as practicing and recording throughout COVID so they’re ready to perform live again. “The band is so excited about getting back out there, especially here in Peachland,” said Edwards. “I’ve worked a lot with the Rotary. They’re great to work with and I’m really impressed with the work that they do and it’s great to be a part of it.” Any COVID protocols (including vaccine passports) still in place at the time of the event will apply. The dance will take place on Apr. 2 at the Peachland Community Centre. Doors open at 7 p.m. A maximum of 200 tickets will be available. Tickets are $50 each and can be purchased from any Rotary member (including Southin, who can be reached at 250 767 6689) as well as from Peachland Pharmacy on Beach Ave.
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