Joanne Layh
Editor, Peachland View
Three people are dead following the crash of a floatplane that went down near Brenda Mines on Sunday.
The aircraft was heading back to Pitt Meadows after dropping a passenger off in the Kelowna area when it ran into trouble and went down outside of Peachland at about 6:45 p.m.
According to West Kelowna RCMP Sgt. Dino Zol, West Kelowna RCMP with the assistance of RCMP Air Services, West Kelowna Fire Department, Search and Rescue and BC Forestry Services, …

Joanne Layh
Editor, Peachland View
If you’re planning a trip into a BC Park over the long weekend, you might want to check availability before you head out to avoid disappointment.
Over 6,000 camping reservations for the Victoria Day long weekend have already been made, up 13 per cent from the same period last year.
However, Environment Minister Terry Lake is sending the message that it isn’t too late to book a campsite.
Earlier this week, there were substantial reservable campsites remaining at Gladstone, Green …

The largest one-day event in Peaschland returns this Sunday, May 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The World of Wheels Show and Shine is expected to bring out more than 10,000 spectators and 500-plus awesome classic and antique cars.
World of Wheels began in 1997 with a few dozen antique and classic cars in downtown Peachland. It has grown to one of the largest car shows in the B.C. Interior.
World of Wheels entrants begin registration at tables set up …

Gas tax funding applications
The regional board has approved submission of two applications for possible federal gas tax funding for two large projects.
One application for the Gas Tax Innovation Fund is for up to $2 million in upgrades to the Killiney Beach water system. The system, built in the 1980’s requires significant upgrades to ensure adequate storage capacity to meet demands while meeting water quality objectives.
The second application is to the Gas Tax General Strategic Priorities Fund for approximately $1 million …

Why did you choose to live in this town?
On a trip to Kamloops back in 1998 my wife and I made a wrong turn and ended up in Kelowna. It was love at first sight as we drove up the hill on the Connector right by the tourist information kiosk. We spent the next three and a half years looking at properties from Osoyoos through to Salmon Arm. To us, Peachland was the best of the best.
What has been your …

Joanne Layh
Editor, Peachland View
Faster flows and rising levels of Central Okanagan creeks and streams are expected in the days to come due to snow melt in the higher elevations caused by recent warm weather.
These conditions have prompted the BC River Forecast Centre to issue a High Streamflow Advisory.
A High Streamflow Advisory means that river levels are rising or expected to rise rapidly, but the risk is reduced to minor flooding in low-lying areas. A major flooding event is not anticipated …

Joanne Layh
Editor, Peachland View
Spring is here and the bears are back. As more animals are coming out of hibernation hungry and looking for food, authorities are reminding residents to take a few preventative measures to keep bears from learning how to access unnatural food sources and becoming conditioned to continue to return to the area.
“Bears and other animals have a keen sense of smell, so the idea is not to attract them to your garbage unnecessarily,” Waste Reduction facilitator …

Joanne Layh
Editor, Peachland View
Paving along 13th Avenue, Highway 97, and Clements Crescent began this week and is likely to continue until about the end of next week. In a few weeks residents can expect work on the new Ponderosa Drive to begin, but the worst of the inconvenience to drivers is already over, according to Hall Contractors superintendent Brad Bouwmeester.
The project, which began in early February and is expected to wrap up in mid-June, will result in a new intersection …