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B.C. Officials Urge Okanagan Tourism After Summerland Wildfire
Officials say visitor spending can help Summerland businesses recover as the Bald Range wildfire continues burning west of the community.
- On Thursday, August 27, Minister of Forests Ravi Parmar, Penticton-Summerland MLA Amelia Boultbee, and Mayor Doug Holmes toured Summerland, urging visitors to return to the Okanagan and support local businesses devastated by wildfire.
- The Bald Range Fire erupted on Aug. 7, destroying homes and displacing thousands in Summerland and Faulder; the blaze continues burning west of the community despite the immediate danger to structures passing.
- While the province lifted its state of emergency and off-road vehicle ban, Summerland remains under a boil water advisory. Interior Health awaits a seven-day rolling period of clear test results before clearing the water.
- Local events like the Penticton Peach Festival pivoted to fundraisers for displaced residents, while officials urged citizens to 'book hotel visits' supporting local businesses. 'They need your help right now,' Parmar told reporters.
- Recovery remains a long-term process, with Mayor Holmes emphasizing the need for continued provincial support amid ongoing watershed concerns. Officials warn the fire season persists and emergency measures could return quickly if conditions worsen.
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Summerland Mayor, MLA, Minister encourage tourists visit, support businesses after wildfire
The Mayor of Summerland, its MLA, and the B.C. Minister of Forests are encouraging people to visit the Okanagan to help give local businesses a boost in the wake of a devastating wildfire, and to avoid spending that money on trips across the border. Minister of Forests Ravi Parmar, Penticton-Summerland MLA Amelia Boultbee, and Mayor Doug Holmes spoke with reporters outside Summerland’s town hall on Aug. 27 following a tour of the community. “My …
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