News Items tag as: Skaha Lake Park

Motorized boating downplayed in Skaha Park concepts
September 17, 2020 - 4:22 PM

More public consultation is the next step for the City of Penticton as work continues on future upgrades for the east portion of Skaha Lake Park.
5 things to do in Penticton this weekend
May 31, 2019 - 11:37 AM

PENTICTON – Get a little wet, and a lot hot this weekend in Penticton.
Skaha Lake Marina sets opening date
May 02, 2019 - 11:09 AM

PENTICTON - Boaters on Skaha Lake will have an opportunity to see what’s new at Skaha Lake Marina as the interim operators prepare for the official opening on Saturday, May 18.
Penticton reveals interim operator for Skaha Marina
March 28, 2019 - 3:41 PM

PENTICTON - The City of Penticton has found an interim operator for Skaha Lake Marina.
Closure not an option for Skaha Marina in Penticton
January 24, 2019 - 1:30 PM

PENTICTON - Penticton city council, aware of potential pitfalls, treaded cautiously around discussions regarding the near term future of Skaha Lake Marina earlier this week.
Request for plaque in Skaha Park pulled from council agenda
November 20, 2018 - 5:00 PM

PENTICTON - A letter that was to be presented to Penticton city council requesting a monument to commemorate a local group’s efforts to prevent the commercialization of a public park was suddenly removed from council’s agenda today.
Trees toppled by high winds in Skaha Lake Park
October 17, 2017 - 5:00 PM

PENTICTON - Skaha Lake Park in Penticton was closed for a period of time today after wind gusts knocked down several trees.
New Skaha Lake agreement with City of Penticton proceeding on schedule
March 16, 2017 - 2:30 PM

PENTICTON - The agreement between Trio Marine Group and the City of Penticton continues to unfold as scheduled.
Penticton council votes in favour of amended marina agreement
December 02, 2016 - 10:30 AM

PENTICTON - Penticton councillors needed no persuasion one way or the other, and appeared to have made up their minds prior to last night’s special council meeting to decide the fate of the Skaha Lake Marina and Water Park development.
Changes already made to new Skaha Park and marina agreements
November 21, 2016 - 8:00 PM

PENTICTON - The ink is barely dry on two new Skaha Park agreements, but changes are already being made.
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