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Staying connected can save time and protect you during an emergency. Peachlanders are encouraged to download the ALERTABLE app to receive local emergency notifications directly on your phone, including: Evacuation Alerts and Orders issued by local authorities and emergency officials Operational… more

Image   Submit your amazing photos in the 2026 Capture Peachland Photo Contest   Calling all photographers! Whether you're a seasoned shutterbug or simply love snapping photos on your phone, it's time to show us your favourite… more

Coldham Road opens one-way up from Trepanier Bench Road to Desert Pines Avenue. The full road closure on Coldham Road will be complete and one-way traffic flow (up from Trepanier Bench Road to Desert Pines Avenue) will be implemented by 7:00 pm, Friday, June 12th, 2026.  We appreciate your… more

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE   Climate Action Plan Council received a presentation from its Climate Action Task Force on the Draft Peachland Climate Action Plan. The Plan includes recommended actions the District and community residents can take to mitigate the impacts of climate change in Peachland… more

June 10, 2026   Peachland Mayor Patrick Van Minsel announced today that the District has awarded a design and construction contract for the new Peachland Firehall and that a groundbreaking will take place soon.   After a successful Request for Purchase (RFP) process, Peachland Council has… more

June 9, 2026   The Ministry of Transportation and Transit requires a brief closure of the Desert Pines Avenue and Trepanier Bench Road exit onto Highway 97 tonight, Tuesday, June 9 from 8 pm to 10 pm.    All traffic will be detoured via Huston Road to access Highway 97. Motorists are… more

PEACHLAND – The BC Wildfire Service will be supporting the District of Peachland in a Wildfire Risk Reduction project covering an area of nine hectares. The project area is located within the District of Peachland, in Pincushion Place Wilderness Park, north of Sixth Avenue. The project work… more

Provide your input to Council Residents of Peachland are invited to review the Draft 2025 Annual Report now available on the District’s website at peachland.ca/annualreport. The annual report provides a record of the objectives and accomplishments of the District for the fiscal year January 1, 2025… more

4th Annual OUR PEACHLAND Open House & BBQ You don’t want to miss a VERY SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT that Mayor Van Minsel will make during his address. We also want everyone to join us after the Mayor’s Address on Cousins ball diamond as we celebrate being named “CANADA’S KINDEST COMMUNITY” with a… more

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING   Central Okanagan Emergency Management Council received an update on the operations of the Central Okanagan Emergency Management (COEM) Program, including the introduction of a new emergency alert system for Central Okanagan residents, Alertable. In January,… more

The District of Peachland is seeking community-minded residents to volunteer for its Council Remuneration Committee.   The Committee will review and provide recommendations regarding compensation for Mayor and Council, helping ensure remuneration remains fair, transparent, and reflective of… more

Image   Mayor and Council proudly announced the winners of the 2025 Spirit of Peachland Awards on Wednesday, May 13, at the Peachland Community Centre. The annual event shines a spotlight on the remarkable citizens whose outstanding… more

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE   Forestry Activities in the Peachland watershed Council received a presentation from representatives of BC Timber Service and Gorman Bros. Lumber Ltd. regarding proposed forestry activities near Glen Lake. A recent meeting with Mayor Van Minsel, Councillor Collins and… more

The Ministry of Transportation and Transit, in conjunction with BC Hydro, requires the closure of the Desert Pines Avenue and Trepanier Bench Road exit onto the Highway 97 tonight, Wednesday, May 13 from 7 pm to 10 pm while new poles are energized. The Huston Road exit onto the highway will be open… more

Temporary closure for maintenance The District is closing the Peachland to West Kelowna Multi-Use trail on Friday, May 15 for maintenance.   A closure is required for equipment to work onsite to remove coarse gravel and debris and lay new gravel around bollards.   The trail will reopen… more