Sickle Point

• Section of wetland along Skaha Lake to remain in natural state

  The Save Sickle Point committee says it’s thrilled that the 4.8-acre section of land has been purchased by a Vancouver resident for conversation purposes.

  Environment

  Apr 28, 2021
  
• Penticton Indian Band reaffirms commitment to protecting, keeping Sickle Point in natural state

  Chief Greg Gabriel says the Penticton Indian Band is asking provincial and federal officials to return the undeveloped property to the PIB.

  Canada

  Feb 20, 2021
  
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• Public overwhelmingly rejects borrowing request to buy Sickle Point

  The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen said 805 electors said no its request regarding Sickle Point – more than four times the minimum 10 per cent needed to stop an AAP.

  Feb 9, 2021
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• Sickle Point tax divides Kaleden, B.C., community

  The Save Sickle Point Committee is vowing to raise the money to reduce the burden on taxpayers.

  Jan 13, 2021
• Undeveloped lakefront property in South Okanagan likely to become parkland

  On Wednesday night, Jan. 13, the RDOS will be holding an electronic town hall to provide information about its public loan request.

  Jan 12, 2021
• Sickle Point sale rejected in court: RDOS

  The Sickle point sale falling through is good news for Kaleden residents who are hoping the land can be purchased for a park.

  Dec 8, 2020
• Okanagan community rallies to save ‘gem of Kaleden’ from development

  The RDOS has directed staff to go to Kaleden taxpayers and ask their permission to borrow up to $3.5 million for the purchase of the private land.

  Nov 22, 2020