Public input sought on proposal to extend city’s boundaries

Public consultation begins later this month on a proposal to extend Penticton’s southern boundary to annex a 120-hectare land parcel.

An area of approximately the same size would then be given by the developer to expand Skaha Bluffs Provincial Park.

The land in question is currently within the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen and is envisioned to one day boast 180 new homes.

The city is using the alternate-approval process to get public assent for the annexation, meaning 10 per cent of eligible Penticton voters – about 2,700 people – would have to sign a petition against the plan to trigger a full referendum.

Public consultations are set for Sept. 27, 2-5 p.m., at the Penticton Seniors’ Drop-In Centre; Sept. 30, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., at the Community Market; and Oct. 5, 3-7 p.m., at Wiltse Elementary School.

Alarm box

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen fire dispatch centre received the following 911 calls: Tuesday 8:55 a.m. Main Street, Penticton. Smoke. 10:09 a.m. Cossar Avenue, Penticton. Structure fire. 1:03 p.m. Fairview Road, Penticton. First medical response.

2:03 p.m. Cedar Street, Okanagan Falls. First medical response. 7:45 p.m. Similkameen Avenue, Oliver. Burning complaint. 9:20 p.m. Brunswick Street, Penticton. First medical response. Wednesday 12:58 p.m. Atkinson Street, Penticton. First medical response.