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Public Service Announcement January 16, 2024 Forest Fuel Mitigation Project Peachland, B.C. - Residents will notice activity in the forested area at the end of Sanderson Avenue this month as the District of Peachland conducts a fuel mitigation project. The project on District-owned land is one of… more

9th Annual Christmas Tree Chipping For Charity December 14, 2023 Peachland Fire & Rescue Offers Service by Donation Peachland, B.C. - Take advantage of an environmentally-friendly service at the same time you donate to a worthy cause. On Saturday, January 6, 2024, Peachland Fire and Rescue… more

Mayor's Message 2023 - Year in Review December 8, 2023 Dear Peachland Residents This past year has been incredibly rewarding and equally challenging. During our first year together, Peachland Council hit the ground running with the development of our Strategic Plan. It's our blueprint for what we… more

November 28, 2023 Public Service Announcement Christmas Light Up Friday Come help countdown the season of festive lights at Peachland's annual Christmas Light Up this Friday, December 1 in Heritage Park. We'll parade down Beach Avenue, gather and sing in the Park before counting down to the… more

Public Service Announcement November 16, 2023 Calling for Volunteers for Council's Downtown Revitalization Task Force Peachland Council is seeking volunteers to sit on a new, short-term advisory committee, the Downtown Revitalization Task Force. Members of this project-specific Task Force will meet… more

News Release November 10, 2023 Visitor Centre Relocating to Peachland Museum Peachland Community Arts Council has provided notice to the District that they will not be renewing their contract to operate the Visitor Centre service from the Historic Schoolhouse once it expires in February 2024.… more

Public Service Announcement November 8, 2023 Remembrance Day Ceremony Peachland's Remembrance Day Ceremony is Saturday, November 11, 2023 beginning at 10:30 am at Cenotaph Park, Beach Avenue and 2nd Street. We hope you take a moment to remember those who died in military service and honour those… more

Public Service Announcement November 3, 2023 Fees Now Charged for Water Turn Off/On Service Peachland, B.C. - The District of Peachland will now charge a fee for turning water services on and off, including additional charges for after-hours callouts. In the past, the District has not charged… more

November 1, 2023 Civic Grants Applications for 2024 Accepted Now Peachland, B.C. - Local non-profit organizations that contribute to Peachland's quality of life can now apply for Civic Grants for 2024. The purpose of Peachland's Civic Grant program is to assist citizens in organizing themselves… more

September 19, 2023 Glen Lake Wildfire Message from Mayor Patrick Van Minsel Dear Peachland Residents As you are all aware, the Glen Lake Wildfire is burning approximately 6 kilometers to the west of our community. I have full confidence in our emergency responders, and I've been advised that the… more

Message from the Mayor - Peachland's Newest Seniors Housing A note from Peachland Mayor Patrick Van Minsel about the community's newest senior's housing development: August 31, 2023 At Tuesday's Council meeting, we unanimously approved the next step for Phase II of the Peachland Senior Support… more

Update: August 23, 2023 Swim Bay will fully reopen and lifeguards will be on duty on Thursday, August 24 until the end of the swim season on Sunday, August 27. Swim lessons will also restart. Update: August 20, 2023 The high dive and zipline in Swim Bay are closed to the public and swim lessons are… more

July 19, 2023 Water Conservation Tips With Provincial Drought, Time is Right to Limit Consumption Peachland, B.C. - With much of British Columbia experiencing severe drought levels, and the Okanagan Valley currently sitting at Drought Level 3, Peachland residents are encouraged to do all they can… more

Nominations Open for Peachland Civic Awards Help us recognize and celebrate Peachland's Best! Peachland, B.C. - Each year, Mayor and Council are honoured to recognize outstanding Peachlanders for service to their community at the Spirit of Peachland Civic Awards. Nominations are now open for 2023… more

Mayor's Message National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Monday, September 30, 2024. On Monday, September 30, Mayor and Council and the District of Peachland will be observing Canada's fourth annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Four years ago, our Nation took this vital step to… more