Peachland View September 30, 2022

PEACHLAND VIEW

Direct to Smelter–

Precious Metals Recycling Roadshow returns to Peachland

Ursa Major Gold, Silver & Coin returns to Peachland on October 3rd and 4th. You can bring your gold, silver, coins and Canadian paper money to the TNI Business Centre between 10am and 4pm each day. No appointment is required. Barry Dick is a precious metals buyer and President of Ursa Major Gold, Silver & Coin.

“Ursa Major has the unique advantage of dealing direct with a smelter” said Dick.

“That allows us to cut out one or even two middlemen.

Ursa Major purchases gold and silver from other gold buyers, pawn shops, den�sts, jewellers and jewellery makers as well as the general public.” In terms of the US dollar, gold and silver pricesappear low but the weak Canadian dollar means prices are strong.

Ursa Major analyzes your gold, silver, coins and paper money while you watch, with the process explained to you in detail. Coins with numisma�c value are graded and set aside from those with a ‘melt’ value. Silver items such as jewellery and flatware are analyzed for hallmark iden�fica�on. Items thought to contain gold will also be analyzed for hallmarks, and then confirmed using precise tes�ng that is done while you watch. Then a cash offer is made and you decide to sell or not.

“If you decide to sell a�er hearing the quote, great, but it is also about informa�on” says Dick. “A lot of �mes people just need to know a ballpark of what things are worth; we don’t pressure anyone into selling”. Dick took out his first gold claim when he turned 16 in the 1970’s and has been involved with precious metals ever since. An ardent gold panner, he was a regular at the world championship gold panning compe��on with a personal best of 3rd place in 1984.

“Nearly half of the world’s annual gold harvest comes from recycled gold. Energy costs are about $500 to mine a new ounce of gold where recycled gold is about $10 per ounce. That prevents a lot of diesel from being burned.” Gold and silver purchased at the show and later melted goes back into the market without incurring that environmental cost.

Out of fashion jewelry, single earrings, broken chains, unloved jewelry, charm bracelets, dental gold, nuggets and fine gold are all accepted. “We can assess any coin ever made for collector or precious metal valie, including world coins.” People are encouraged to bring in any and all coins for assessment.

Ursa Major also assesses and purchases Canadian and Dominion of Canada Paper Money. They have extensive experience working with estates, executors, widows and widowers in a respec�ul and caring manner. No appointment necessary.

QUESTION FOR CANDIDATES about water supply

KEITH FIELDING

I would not support proposed development if there was not a sus tainable supply of water to service the project. Nor would I support development that relied on existing taxpayers to fund water treatment upgrades and system expansion re sulting from growth.

PATRICK VAN MINSEL

I would only support develop ment if we have enough water. The Water Treatment Plant is built with expansion in mind. The estimat ed population at which the water treatment plant would need to be up graded is 11,300. District Staff will be bringing to Council a request to complete an updated water avail ability analysis that updates these values as well as the situation in the watershed regarding water licensing, ultimate buildout, etc. 7,100 is the number that triggers a reservoir ca pacity upgrade.

Any future upgrades will be car ried by developers since these costs would directly relate to new develop ment.

CINDY FORTIN

1. The number of 7100 is not the overall capacity of the water treatment plant. As the population grows the storage capacity, such as the Cousins Road reservoir, will

have to grow as well. It is not stan dard procedure in any community to do future upgrades until needed. (And Peachland has only grown by about 1.5% a year.) The plant, itself, is state-of-the-art, and will provide residents with safe, reliable drink ing water for decades to come. With COVID restrictions lifted I have al ready been in discussions regarding having public tours of the facility in order to ease any concerns the pub lic may have. I believe you will be greatly impressed. This is a huge im provement over what we had before.

2 It is simply not true to say that there will not be enough water to supply any more development. I believe in moderate development, in order for the town to continue to thrive. In addition, if we don’t allow for some development, the Prov ince has already said they will step in and make development decisions for us and other communities, due to the housing crisis/shortage. Of great importance is “source water protection.” As Vice-Chair of the Okanagan Basin Water Board, and Chair of our Healthy Watersheds Committee, the value of, and respect for, water is something I am very passionate about. I have been in dis cussions with the Ministry Osborne - including just a couple weeks ago -- about conducting a study of the cumulative effects of all activity in

our watershed, including the effects of Climate Change. I have also al ready been talking with our CAO regarding an updated report to the Golder Report (Watershed Assess ment Report; 2010) that speaks to our water supply, to be included in next year’s budget deliberations.

ALENA GLASMAN

If elected, I will endeavor to support sustainable development proposals and propose that those developments contribute to a con tingency fund with a value based on units and proposed occupancy. The existing residents should not bear double the burden of our WTP.

We do need to bear in mind, the Council does not have the ultimate say. Unfortunately, the Province can and will step in (as they have done be fore) and force growth on Peachland.

It is up to Council to prevent that by approving sustainable develop ments that make money and sense for Peachland

RANDEY BROPHY

We need a balance between growth and services.

I do not support proposed de velopment that does not take into consideration our infrastructure, water supply, sewers, sidewalks, parks and OCP. To me that is just common sense.

We have to do proactive planning in Peachland, recognizing what we want, eg rental accommodation, a small hotel ,and affordable accom modation for young families, and then seek out developers that will provide it sustainably, while retain ing our small town charm.

DCC’s have increased and are supposed to cover costs incurred by a new development. That said, I believe all residents have to share in infrastructure improvements like water plants.

MIKE KENT

I would not support approving fu ture development without sufficient water to support it. Thankfully, the District has sufficient capacity to see its population nearly double be fore the water treatment plant would require an upgrade. The District also has the ability to seek further water licensing capacity within the watershed.

The relevant numbers: 7100 before reservoir capacity would re quire an upgrade and 11,300 before plant expansion would be required. The water treatment plant was purpose built to be able to be up graded over time as the population expands. All future upgrades are to be borne by developers since these costs are principally related to de velopment.

MOIRA GOODMAN

This question is complicated, there is a lot of money involved and equally as important the quality and quantity of our water. I don’t think the residents or Mayor and Council can choose to ignore this situation. Can we continue to have large developments without secur ing our infrastructure? I feel that people are led to believe that more housing will result in a bigger tax base thus reducing overall taxes.

The opposite is more likely to be true. Our costs for continued main tenance and repair as well as new infrastructure far outpace the taxes collected for new developments.

NICK WALSH

I just finished the PWPA sur vey a few minutes ago, and I went to their website and joined for the newsletter. I also downloaded all of the resource documents and have it now databased on my system for continual reference. I answered positively to their question as to whether I would stand to help them as a council member.

Consistent through my commen tary on the survey was that I am NOT currently a council member, nor have I ever been one. I think the district has a dismal record of con tract management, bid acquisition, continued on page 8

Keith Fielding explains his concerns

Dear Editor,

In last week’s edition of The View, a letter from Mr. Peter Warner asked me to explain why I did not support the proposed housing project at Clements Crescent. I am pleased to do so.

I have multiple concerns with this project including, as mentioned by Mr Warner, that it is located on a 1:20 year flood plain and that by approving new construction at the site we are ignoring a regionally established policy commitment. Added to this concern is the fact that our Official Community Plan (OCP) des ignates the site as being ESA protected--that is to say, it is recognized to be an Environ mentally Sensitive Area where construction is discouraged without significant protective and remedial actions to protect riparian values and natural habit.

Protective and remedial measures have been proposed by the developer’s environmental consultant. However those recommendations were developed before and independently from the flood mitigation plan that now proposes to raise the level of the property to prevent flooding of the building. I have been unable to establish that the flood mitigation measures are compatible with the ESA protection plans and that the one does not negatively affect the other.

With respect to traffic, the consultant’s re port determined that with the proposed road extension and realignment, 83 units of housing

on the site would not create congestion or safe ty problems. However, the study ignored an Official Community Plan requirement to take into account the future likelihood of Chidley Road being closed at Hwy 97 and traffic divert ed across the creek to Clements. I believe, as do all those who spoke at the public hearing, and the 80 people who signed a petition in opposi tion, that traffic and safety impacts may have been significantly understated.

Finally, I am concerned at how the propos al came to council for review. The developer has advanced the proposed OCP and zoning changes using affordable housing and rent al housing as the rationale for supporting the desired land use change. However, we do not have a clear agreement as to what will be built on the property, and it is not inconceivable that with multi-family zoning in place, a current or future owner may not be committed to creating an affordable housing concept at all. I am not satisfied that sufficient safeguards are in place to prevent an entirely different housing concept from being created on the site.

I would have no concerns approving a proj ect of this nature if it was on a suitable site, and if an appropriate contractual agreement to secure intended outcomes was in place. In my opinion neither condition is satisfied by the current proposal.

Keith Fielding

Just saying… (I love Peachland)

Dear Editor,

I don’t know about the rest of you but I fell in love with Peachland 21 years ago because I liked it as it is.

I didn’t move here hoping that one day some businessman would come in and lead us into progress.

I didn’t come here hoping that entrepreneurs and developers would build four and six storey buildings on Beach avenue.

I didn’t move here hoping that one day Peachland would start to look like West Bank or White Rock.

So, I’m not going to vote in any capacity for someone with business interests in our little town.

I’m not going to vote for someone who wants

the top spot position without even coming up through the ranks of council.

I’m not going to vote for people who support high rise buildings in the name of progress; moderate or otherwise.

It was interesting to read the sign on Beach avenue regarding local officials who voted for and against the four story building next to the Cave home. Seeing that list I now have to re consider who I vote for and have voted for in the past.

Please, just keep Peachland little Peachland. That’s why we’re here it’s not difficult to un derstand.

Just saying...

John Wardley

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A question for candidates about our water supply.

I sent out two questions to the candidates for Mayor and Council and they relate to two issues that are vi tal to the future of this community. The first question about water came from Judy Wyper on behalf of the Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance (PWPA). The responses to that question are in this week’s paper. The second question was about the four storey building on Beach Ave but those responses will have to wait until next week.

Water is a precious resource and if you have travelled to Vancouver and taken the cable car ride up Grouse Mountain, you have looked down on the Capilano reser voir. It is one of the reservoirs that supply Vancouver’s d rinking water. The area around and above that reservoir is fenced and not open to public access; it is protect ed. The Greater Vancouver Regional District spends a lot of money to make sure their water supply is secure. Compare that to Peachland’s watershed which is home to a variety of logging and forestry operations; very lit tle is protected. We have spent $24 million building a water treatment plant but the issues regarding access in our watershed remain. And this is not just a Peachland problem, as many of the water systems in the Okanagan valley are in the same situation.

How much water do we have? I was a member of Council when the New Monaco project was approved. We were told that Peachland had a water supply suffi cient for 20,000 people in a report from Urban Systems.

Soon after the next election in 2014, Urban Systems returned to Council with a revised report suggesting that we needed to secure additional water supply. We paid good money for both reports. The water treatment plant had to be built but the existing capacity will ser vice about 7000 people, so we have effectively reduced t he capacity of our water supply significantly below the amount of development that has been approved. De spite the construction of some new homes near site of t he old golf course, neither the Ponderosa Golf Course project nor New Monaco has fulfilled their original plans. So it is a legitimate question as to who should pay for the required expansion of the water treatment plant if those projects go ahead in the future. The ex isting water treatment plant was paid for mainly by the residential tax payers - one third from the water capital reserve and one third from a large loan. It was a big step forward to provide clean and safe drinking water but it will take years to pay for it. Growing communities need increased infrastructure and the province seems reluc tant to provide the full cost. All towns and cities with significant growth have deficits with their infrastructure costs. The challenge for local governments is to decide just how much residents are willing to pay to build the facilities necessary. Like so many questions, it is a dif ficult one for our elected representatives; there are no easy answers.

Are you planning to cook a turkey for Thanksgiving?

Eric Hall

NOTICE OF ASSENT VOTING Protective Services Building Loan Authorization

PUBLIC NOTICE is given as follows:

Assent voting will be held on the following question:

‘Are you in favour of the Corporation of the District of Peachland adopting the Protective Services Building Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2364, 2022, to authorize the borrowing of up to Seventeen Million, Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($17,500,000), over a thirty (30) year term, to fund the construction of a new Protective Services Building to accommodate the Fire Department?’

Yes or No

The voting area for this assent voting is the District of Peachland.

VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS

GENERAL VOTING DAY: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2022

8:00 am to 8:00 pm

PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CENTRE 4450 6 TH STREET, PEACHLAND, BC

ADVANCE VOTING: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2022 and-

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2022

8:00 AM TO 8:00 PM

PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CENTRE 4450 6 TH STREET, PEACHLAND, BC

IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

In order to register at time of voting:

To register, resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity.

To register, non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the other property owners.

MAIL BALLOT VOTING

REQUESTING A MAIL BALLOT PACKAGE:

All eligible electors can vote by mail by applying for a mail ballot package before 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 13, 2022. Applications are available at the District of Peachland office located at 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, BC V0H 1X7, by email to elections@peachland.ca, or by telephone at 250-767-3704.

To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election Officer no later than 8:00 p.m. on General Voting Day Saturday, October 15, 2022 delivered by mail, courier or by hand to 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, BC V0H 1X7.

PROPOSED BYLAW

ELECTOR REGISTRATION

There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of qualified electors will take place at the time of voting. In order to register at the time of voting, you will be required complete the application form available at the voting place and to make a declaration that you meet the requirements to be registered as set out below:

RESIDENT ELECTORS:

To register as a resident elector you must:

• be 18 years of age or older on general voting day October 15, 2022;

• be a Canadian citizen;

• be a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration (at time of voting);

• be a resident of the District of Peachland on the day of registration (at time of voting); and

• not be disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or assent voting and not otherwise disqualified by law.

NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS:

To register as a non-resident property elector, you must:

• be 18 years of age or older on general voting day October 15, 2022;

• be a Canadian citizen;

• be a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration (at time of voting);

• be a registered owner of real property in the District of Peachland for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration (at time of voting);

• not be entitled to register as a resident elector; and

• not be disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or assent voting and not otherwise disqualified by law.

In addition, for non-resident property electors:

• The only persons who are registered owners of the property, either as joint tenants or tenants in common, are individuals who are not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust.

• If more than one person is registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elector.

THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF PEACHLAND

BYLAW NUMBER 2364, 2022

A Bylaw of the Corporation of the District of Peachland to authorize borrowing for the purpose of providing a Protective Services building to the District of Peachland

WHEREAS the District of Peachland’s Fire Department Master Plan identifies the need for a new fire hall;

AND WHEREAS to provide for the financing of a Protective Services Building, it is necessary to borrow a sum not exceeding Seventeen million, five hundred thousand dollars ($17,500,000), which is the amount of debt intended to be created by this bylaw;

AND WHEREAS the approval of the Inspector of Municipalities has been obtained; AND WHEREAS the approval of the electors has been obtained;

NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Corporation of the District of Peachland, in open meeting assembled,

HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:

1. The Council is hereby empowered and authorized to undertake and carry out or cause to be carried out the purpose of constructing a Protective Services building to provide emergency response and to do all things necessary for the construction with and without limiting the generality of the foregoing:

a) To borrow upon the credit of the Corporation of the District of Peachland, a sum not exceeding Seventeen million, five hundred thousand dollars ($17,500,000);

b) To acquire all such real property, rights-of-way, licenses, rights or authorities as may be requisite or desirable for or in the construction of the Protective Services Building.

2. The maximum term for which debentures may be issued to secure the debt created by this bylaw is thirty (30) years;

3. This bylaw shall be cited as “Protective Services Building Loan Authorization Bylaw Number 2364, 2022.”

READ A FIRST TIME, this 14 th day of June, 2022.

READ A SECOND TIME, this 14 th day of June, 2022.

READ A THIRD TIME, this 28 th day of June, 2022.

RECEIVED the approval of the Inspector of Municipalities, this 3 rd day of August, 2022. RECEIVED the approval of electors, this ADOPTED, this

Mayor Corporate Officer

The bylaw may be inspected at the District of Peachland office, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland BC during regular office hours, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays. For further information on the bylaw or the assent voting process, please contact the Chief Election Officer, Jennifer Sawatzky at 250-767-2647.

Jennifer Sawatzky, Chief Election Officer

LOCAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM sponsored by the Peachland Community Arts Council begins this year with a six-week “Seed Beading” series using Metis designs and techniques. Odette Ryder will teach you to create a floral design on fabric. Sunday afternoons, 1230 pm – 330 pm until Oct 16 at the Visitor Center. The series is limited to six participants so register early at plsworkshops@ peachlandarts.ca

END OF SUMMER GALA fundraiser for the Peachland Wellness Centre will feature an elegant sit down dinner, silent auction, door prizes and music by Sister Act, Kinda Kenny Rogers, and Marty Edwards and the Revival. Tickets $75 at the wellness centre or pharmacy. Event

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

ADULT DAY SERVICE

9 am - 3 pm

Residences on 6th

PICKLEBALL LEVEL 3.0-3.5

9:05 am - 11 am

Peachland Community Centre

FITNESS FUSION

9:30 am - 10:45 am

4th Street Place

PICKLEBALL LEVEL 1.0-2.5

11 am - 1 pm

Peachland Community Centre

PICKLEBALL LEVEL 1.0-2.5

1 pm - 3 pm

Peachland Community Centre

LADIES’ COFFEE SOCIAL

1 pm

4th Street Place

BRIDGE

1 pm – 4 pm

50 Plus Activity Centre

BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE

ACRYLIC WORKSHOP

1 pm – 4 pm

Peachland Little Schoolhouse

takes place Sep 24 at the Peachland Community Centre OPEN MIC presented by the Peachland Community Arts Council returns to the Peachland Art Gallery, Thursday, Sep 29, 7 pm -9 pm. Musicians, poets, magicians and comics of all ages are welcome. Hainle Winery will offer wine for purchase; refreshments provided. Call the art gallery to reserve seats: 250 767 7422, or email Paula McLaughlin: peterpaula76@gmail.com

ROCKY MOUNTAIN MURDER presented by the Rotary Club of Peachland will take place Sep 30 and Oct 1 at the 50+ Activity Centre. Tickets are $50 and include charcuterie tray, dessert and a glass of wine. Purchase tickets (cash only) at the Peachland Pharmacy or call

CARLY THOMAS - CHAIR YOGA

2 pm - 3 pm

50 Plus Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL (ALL PLAY)

3:30 pm - 4:45 pm

4th Street Place

INTRO TO WEIGHT TRAINING

11 am - 1 am

Peachland Community Centre

SPIN, CORE & STRETCH

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Peachland Community Centre ZUMBA

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

PICKLEBALL CLINICLEARN TO PLAY

10 am - 11:15 am

Peachland Community Centre

CARPET BOWLING

10 am - 12 pm

50 Plus Activity Centre

THERAPEUTIC YOGA

10:30 am – 11:45 am

4th Street Place

AA 12 pm

50 Plus Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL LEVEL 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)

T-SHIRT TIE-DYEING HUB Market, Cousins Park Drop-in or register programs@ beepspeachland.com; $15/shirt

YOGA FOR YOUR BACK

2:45pm - 4 pm

4th Street Place

PEACHLAND HUB NIGHT MARKET

4 pm – 9 pm Cousins Park LINE DANCING 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

50 Plus Activity Centre

SHOW AND SHINE, CARS AND COFFEE

5 pm - 7 pm May 3 to Oct 3

Peachland Village Mall

Kathy at 250 689 7717.

FAMILY GLOW RUN is an all-ages 5K run/3K walk/ run along Beach Ave. Check-in and family activities at Heritage Park 6 pm - 7 pm; adults $12 Aug 18-Sep 16 $15 Sep 17-Oct 6, $20 Oct 7 cash only; kids $5 Aug 18-Sep 16, $8 Sep 17-Oct 6, $10 Oct 7 cash only.

THE ART OF METIS BEADING Taught by Metis artist, Odette Ryder, will take place on Sunday afternoons from Sep 11 to Oct 17 from 12:30 - 3:30 pm at the Peachland Visitor Centre.

LIFE IN TECHNICOLOUR & THREADS OF HOPE runs until Oct 10 at the Peachland Art Gallery. In this series of vibrant oil and pastel paintings, Dave Denson explores our

POUND

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

4th Street Place

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

PICKLEBALL LEVEL 1.0-2.5

9:05 am - 11 am

Peachland Community Centre

FITNESS FUSION

9:30 am - 10:45 am

4th Street Place

FULL BODY STRETCH

11 am - 12 pm

4th Street Place

PICKLEBALLDROP-IN LEVEL 3.0

11 am - 1 pm

Peachland Community Centre

NOVICE PICKLEBALL CLINIC 12 pm - 1 pm

Peachland Community Centre

BARGAIN BIN

12 pm - 3 pm

relationship with colour and how one can find beauty in the grit of a city. In conjunction with the Fibre Art Network ‘s Threads of Hope, a fibre art exhibition exploring hope, longing and desire for the future of the world.

JACK-O’-LANTERN WALK ON THE HAUNTED DOCK Spooky fun in Heritage Park: goodie bag, decorations, music and photo booth. Mon Oct 31 5 pm - 7 pm. Entry by donation to the Peachland Food Bank.

IMPRESSIONS ART GROUP runs from Oct. 15 –Nov. 20 at the Peachland Art Gallery. A collection of new works presented by this twelve-member art group who have, over the past decade, continued to advance the quality and scope of each member’s skills

YOGA FOR YOUR BACK

9:30 am - 10:45 am

4th Street Place

Peachland United Church

PICKLEBALL LEVEL 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

LEGION KARAOKE

4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Royal Canadian Legion #69

MINI KICKERS SOCCER

5 pm - 6 pm

Cousins Park

HATHA YOGA

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

4th Street Place

SPIN, CORE AND 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  10 am-11:45 am

Peachland Wellness Centre

PICKLEBALL LEVEL 3.5 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Peachland Community Centre THERAPEUTIC YOGA

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

TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS 12:30 pm

4th Street Place

PICKLEBALL LEVEL 3.75+ 1 pm - 3 pm

Peachland Community Centre

PASSION 4 ART 1 pm – 4 pm

50 Plus Activity Centre

DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT (ALZHEIMER SOCIETY)

2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

4th Street Place

MEAT DRAW  3 pm-5 pm

Royal Canadian Legion #69 BINGO 5:30 pm (EOW)

50 Plus Activity Centre

CHOPRA MANTRA MEDITATION

5:45 pm - 6:45 pm & 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

4th Street Place

Fire Hall referendum on October 15th

ERIC HALL

On election day, Peachland residents will be asked to vote in a referendum to support the borrowing of $17.5 million for a project to build a new fire hall. The new fire hall is called a protective services building as it will include space for community policing and a small RCMP office. It may also include safe ty services like BC Ambulance. Approval does not initiate the construction of the new fire hall but it does give Mayor and Council the ability to proceed when it is appropriate. If the borrowing referendum is approved, a detailed building design will be prepared and more information will be shared with residents as the project moves ahead.

The existing fire hall is not adequate for current operations and increasing population will require space for more people and equip ment. The current fire hall was built as a public

works and parks facility and is too small to accommodate all the vehicles and equipment. In addition the existing location is in an area with limited parking and has access issues. The new location at San Clemente Ave and 13 Street offers far better access and onsite park ing. Most of the land is already owned by the district and, on approval, the adjacent house will be purchased to complete the necessary land for the new building, which will be ap proximately 20,000 square feet.

T he problem for the fire department is that the referendum to borrow $17.5 million comes soon after the construction of the $24 million water treatment plant. That project required millions in borrowed funds. There is a good deal of concern in the communi ty about the impact of increased taxes. To a nswer those concerns Council passed a resolution to limit the maximum annual net parcel tax increase to $125. The plan is to phase in the new parcel tax as older parcel taxes are phased out. Approval of the ref erendum will not result in any immediate tax increase but it will have an impact from 2025.

Peachland has been fortunate to have been served by excellent fire chiefs and Dennis Craig is clearly a very dedicated individu al. By using a volunteer on-call fire service, Peachland has benefited from lower costs compared to larger towns and cities. In 2021, a Fire Hall Master Plan was completed and that indicated that a new facility was required. A Fire Hall Advisory Committee

was formed with 13 representatives includ ing members of the community. The project is expensive but if it is not approved, there will be a need for a new satellite fire hall when development occurs in the Ponderosa neighbourhood, and that alone would cost several million dollars.

Nick Walsh 4 Council

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I won’t make decisions FOR you, I will REPRESENT you!

I will give you a platform to make your voice heard!

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QUESTION FOR CANDIDATES about water supply (continued)

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and project vetting. I would not trust anything they’ve done so far without me being able to access and digest all of the information first.

I love the idea and concepts that PWPA puts for ward. That said, it needs to be clearly understood how they intent to proceed. A caution ary flag for me was the way they use the term “climate change” pejoratively through out. Climates have been changing for millennia. This is nothing new. Talking about climate change as though it was a mere “scab” upon one’s body is not helpful. Our task is to learn how to control the outcomes that affect us, while at the same time protecting natural resources. Working WITH the climate is a symbi otic relationship.

If I am elected, I will give this matter significant atten tion.

KEITH THOM

The population of Peach land in 2001 was 4,654 (census 2001). Current popu lation is 5,789 (census 2021).

Based on these numbers we will arrive at a popula tion of 7100 in 2041. Based on census data that is a 23% increase in 20 years.

Over the next 20 years our current Water Treatment plant (WTP) will handle our demands. When the time comes we will gradually add capacity on to our current

WTP. To think that we would tear down our current WTP is not reasonable.

The building of the WTP was not an option as it was mandated by Interior Health. Sadly we residents must bear the cost as will any future de velopments.

There many areas of Can ada that would love to have fresh water in their home and we fortunately do.

RICK INGRAM

Quoting my website: “De velopment proposals should only be approved if existing in frastructure can support them, or they should be required to pay for needed upgrades; this infrastructure includes water plant, sewage system, electri cal grid, road capacity, and a critical resource in downtown – parking.”

Based on the information report presented to Council by the Director of Opera tions in June of this year, the first needed upgrade to the water plant will be storage/ reservoir expansion once we reach 7100 population, and a treatment plant upgrade once we reach 11300 population.

Quoting the report, “As these costs are principally related to further development, the cost will be borne by the developers through the mech anism of development cost charges.” Existing residents shouldn’t pay for growth re lated expansion but should be contributing to a reserve fund for standard maintenance and replacement.

The Provincial Gov ernment has a mandate to increase the number of hous ing units available in BC and they understand that a major impediment to housing con struction is that the cost of infrastructure often exceeds the capacity of municipalities and developers to pay for it. For this reason, it is reasonable to assume that the Province will fund a major portion of the cost of infrastructure.

The Peachland watershed can provide water for 27,000 people, so we have the capac ity to service a growing town. What we will need is addi tional infrastructure to collect and purify the water, and much of this was discussed in various planning documents over the years. The latest, I believe, being the 2015 Mas ter Water Plan, but there may be others, given that there was significant discussion about the building of the new water treatment plant.

I understand that District management has already re quested funds to update the existing Master Water Plan in 2023. That document will no doubt address these issues.

TERRY CONDON

Our capacity for wa ter supply has always been an estimate dependent on prevailing and predicted con ditions. The original by Don Dobson was that we have a supply capable of supporting 30,000 residents.

It was subsequently re

duced in a follow-up study, but still exceeds 20,000 but that study is now outdated and Council is committed to a further update next year, and that will inform deci sions going forward

The water treatment plant was built to be scalable and the current plant can manage a supply to 11000 residents.

As more capacity is need ed, additional modules can be added and the cost would be borne by DCCs from devel opers adding to Peachland’s population.

DAVID COLLINS

According to Peachland Public works, the water treat ment plant can currently service 4000 households or roughly 8200 people (2.1 peo ple/household Stats Canada). It can be expanded to service 8000 households before you would need a second separate water treatment plant. The current water treatment plant can handle another 1,250 households as is. It will be 10-20 years before we reach 4000 households and max out current capacity. But while Peachand is growing devel oper amenity charges need to be set aside from devel opment for the inevitability treatment plant expansion to 8000 households. So this is a question about more prudent saving going forward and a long time horizon to save for expansion. I think of big ger concern is our watershed, which we do not currently own or control.

As mentioned above, my understanding is that

there is enough water supply for Peachland to continue to grow to 4000 households, we currently sit at near 2,750 households, so the District can accommodate many more households quite before expansion is needed. The Dis trict should be allocating a special water treatment plant amenity charge towards the future cost of expanding the treatment plant and saving

that for expansion. That way future costs of expansion are minimized to the existing tax payer. Peachland just raised its developer contribution costs, but Dcc’s collected from de velopers must be spent on infrastructure directly related to the development paying the dcc’s, according to the municipal act. So the special amenity charge is the way to go in my opinion.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Beach Ave Traffic Flow Changes

The Peachland Family Glow Run will be held on Friday, October 7. Beach Avenue traffic flow will be altered as follows:

7:30 pm-8:30 pm

ONE WAY TRAFFIC ONLY SOUTH BOUND

No northbound traffic will be permitted on Beach Avenue from 1st to13th street. South Bound access is available at 13th Street. Northbound access of 1st to 6th Streets is permitted through the back alley from 1st to 6th Street.

5:00 pm-8:30 pm

NO PARKING ZONES

No parking will be permitted on the lake side of Beach Avenue between 1st and 2nd Street or on the Lake side of Beach Avenue between 13th and 14th Street. Any vehicles left in these stalls after 5pm will be towed at the owner’s expense.

KEVIN BENNETT

NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING AND ADVANCE VOTING 2022 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTION

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given of an Election by Voting and Advance Voting to elect One (1) Mayor, Six (6) Councillors, and One (1) School Trustee (School District No. 23 – Zone II), and that the following persons are candidates for each office:

MAYOR – One (1) to be elected

Surname Usual Names Residential Address

FIELDING Keith Peachland, BC

VAN MINSEL Patrick Peachland, BC

FORTIN Cindy Peachland, BC

COUNCILLOR – Six (6) to be elected

Surname Usual Names Residential Address

GLASMAN Alena Peachland, BC

CUNNINGHAM Pam Peachland, BC

BROPHY Randey Peachland, BC

KENT Mike Peachland, BC

GOODMAN Moira Peachland, BC

UDALA Rainer Peachland, BC

WALSH Nick Peachland, BC

THOM Keith Peachland, BC

INGRAM Rick Peachland, BC

BENNETT Kevin Peachland, BC

CONDON Terry Peachland, BC

COLLINS David Peachland, BC

BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 23SCHOOL TRUSTEE, ZONE II – One (1) to be elected

Surname Usual Names Residential Address Voting Jurisdiction

FEHR Karrie Peachland, BC Peachland/EA West

GUDERYAN Lisa Peachland, BC Peachland/EA West

WIEBE Gordon West Kelowna, BC Peachland/EA West

ASSENT VOTING

The following question will be submitted to the electorate in the Corporation of the District of Peachland:

‘Are you in favour of the Corporation of the District of Peachland adopting the Protective Services Building Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2364, 2022, to authorize the borrowing of up to Seventeen Million, Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($17,500,000), over a thirty (30) year term, to fund the construction of a new Protective Services Building to accommodate the Fire Department?’

Yes or No

VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS

GENERAL VOTING DAY will be on:

Saturday, October 15, 2022

Between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location:

Location Address

Peachland Community Centre 4450 6 th Street, Peachland, BC

ADVANCE VOTING will be held as follows:

Wednesday, October 5, 2022 and Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Between 8:00 am to 8:00 pm at the following location:

Location Address

Peachland Community Centre 4450 6 th Street, Peachland, BC

ELECTOR REGISTRATION

There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. In order to register at the time of voting, you will be required to complete the application form available at the voting place and to make a declaration that you meet the requirements to be registered as set out below:

RESIDENT ELECTORS:

To register as a resident elector you must:

• be 18 years of age or older on general voting day October 15, 2022;

• be a Canadian citizen;

• be a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration (at time of voting);

• be a resident of the District of Peachland on the day of registration (at time of voting); and

• not be disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or assent voting and not otherwise disqualified by law.

NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS:

To register as a non-resident property elector you must:

• be 18 years of age or older on general voting day October 15, 2022;

• be a Canadian citizen;

• be a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration (at time of voting);

• be a registered owner of real property in the District of Peachland for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration (at time of voting);

• not be entitled to register as a resident elector; and

• not be disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or assent voting and not otherwise disqualified by law.

In addition, for non-resident property electors:

• The only persons who are registered owners of the property, either as joint tenants or tenants in common, are individuals who are not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust.

• If more than one person is registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elector.

IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

In order to register at time of voting:

To register, resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity.

To register, non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the other property owners.

MAIL BALLOT VOTING

REQUESTING A MAIL BALLOT PACKAGE:

All eligible electors can vote by mail by applying for a mail ballot package before 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 13, 2022. Applications are available at the District of Peachland office located at 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, BC V0H 1X7, by email to elections@peachland.ca, or by telephone at 250-767-3704.

To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election Officer no later than 8:00 p.m. on General Voting Day Saturday, October 15, 2022 delivered by mail, courier or by hand to 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, BC V0H 1X7

Jennifer Sawatzky Chief Election Officer

Ponderosa Golf Course possible with new proposal

ERIC HALL

Financial problems stopped the redevelopment of the Ponderosa Golf Course and only 69 units of the anticipated 2100 units have been constructed. The major financer of that project was a Toronto-based in vestment company, Romspen. On Tuesday, September 27th, they came to Peachland Council with a new pro posal. Because of the complications of multiple land ownership, Romspen want to proceed with develop ment of the lands that they own directly. The proposal includes a 9-hole golf course that could be connected to a second 9-hole course in the future. Instead of the 1700 units originally planned for their land, Rom

spen would like to build 445 units in phases. The first phase (250 units) would be at the southern end of the land with access from Somerset Avenue. The original Phased Development Agreement has expired and this gives Council an opportunity to take a fresh look at the whole project. But Romspen have demonstrated commitment in their new proposal by including pen alties if construction dates are not met. The proposal includes a completion date for the 9-hole golf course by November 1st 2025 with financial guarantees. If Council agrees to proceed with the new proposal, the fact that Romspen now has direct ownership means that financial problems should not cause delays. It could be good news for those who play golf.

LOCAL SERVICES directory

FOR SALE

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HEALTH

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Monday at 7 p.m. (closed meeting) and Friday at 7 p.m. (open meeting). Call 250-763-5555 for more info.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Denise Gail Trudel, known as “Gail”or nickname “Gator”, has passed away at the age of 82in her home, in Peachland, BC. Her partner John Oliver predeceases her.

Gail was born in Edmonton, Alberta on Aug 28th, 1939 to Frank and Florence St Peter.

Gail is one of 5 siblings and had 2 sons. She is survived by; her youngest son Gary Trudel, eldest brother, Gerry St Peter and many nieces and nephews. She is pre-deceased by her eldest son Dennis Trudel, brother’s Kenny and Rookie (Dwight) St Peter and Sister Darlene Roberts.

Gail was an amazing Pillar in the Peachland community for over 30 years. She has been a loyal support to many friends and family over the years. Her strength, great spirit, positivity and humour was appreciated and loved by anyone who met her.

She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all of her family and friends.

There will be a celebration of life for Gail on Oct 15,2022at;The Little Schoolhouse - 1898 Brandon Lane, Peachland, BC.1pm-3pm.

In memory of Denise Gail Trudel

FOR SENIORS

5 ways to show seniors they’re appreciated

Senior citizens account for a significant percentage of the overall population. Estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau released in 2020 indicate the nation’s 65-and-older population had grown by more than one-third over the preceding decade. By 2050, the number of senior citizens is expected to be close to 90 million. As of 2021, Statistics Canada reported there were roughly 7.1 million persons age 65 and older living in Canada.

People are living longer than ever, and as individuals age, the demand for senior services continues to grow — as does the need to be patient and respect the elderly. There are many ways to show seniors just how much they’re appreciated.

1. Help with chores. Lend a hand with chores around the house that may have grown difficult for seniors. This can include mowing the lawn, weeding garden beds, shoveling snow, raking leaves, or even taking the garbage pails in and out on collection days.

2. Visit more often. Frequent visits are one of the sim plest ways to show seniors you care. Whether seniors

live in a private home or managed care facility, visitors brighten their days, especially if they no longer get out and about as frequently as they once did. Spending time together and sharing stories can bring smiles to the faces of older adults.

3. Plan activities with seniors in mind. When organizing parties and special events, consider the needs of seniors on the guest list. Add music from their era to playlists or DJ requests. Seat seniors with mobility issues near exits and restrooms. Make sure to arrange for photos with the guest of honor to keep family history alive.

4. Thank seniors. Find any reason to thank a senior. Perhaps someone served in the military or volunteered their time with children. Celebrate accomplishments big and small with a simple “thank you.”

5. Prepare a meal. Invite a special senior over for a homecooked meal with the family. Make it a regular occurrence on the calendar. If he or she cannot get out easily, bring a hot meal over to his or her place, instead.

Simple gestures of gratitude and appreciation can brighten a senior’s day and let that person know he or she has not been forgotten.

A tour coach from Getaway Vacations was in Peachland on Saturday bringing seniors visiting from Alberta and Saskatchewan.

PHOTO ERIC HALL

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