Ellison Parks and Recreation Society hosts the Centennial Celebration for the Ellison Heritage School.  There is a day full of activities including a pancake breakfast and the opening ceremony at 10:00 am.  View Poster for more information.

Bring the Family and 'Go Fish'

Every weekend through May, youngsters can ‘Go Fish’ at two easily accessible Regional Parks!

Grand opening activities for the sixth year of this popular Regional Parks ‘Go Fish’ program will be held Saturday, May 5^th at the Hall Road pond in Mission Creek Regional Park and on Sunday, May 6^th at the special fishing area in Shannon Lake Regional Park.  Volunteers and Regional Parks staff will provide a barbeque and refreshments during each of the opening weekend events.

Each weekend through Sunday May 27^th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, youngsters under the age of 16 will be able to fish for rainbow trout and are allowed to keep one each day, without a fishing licence.   Each Saturday at the Hall Road pond, volunteers from the Kelowna and District Fish and Game Club and Lonely Loons Flyfishers Society will provide equipment and expert fishing guidance while members of the Peachland Sportsmen’s Association will lend their fishing expertise to ‘Go Fish’ participants in the netted area at the south end of Shannon Lake in Shannon Lake Regional Park.  Each Sunday, Regional Parks Services staff will provide equipment and will be available to help youngsters as they try their luck in the two locations.

With the support of the Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C. each fishing area will be stocked with rainbow trout measuring 25 – 30 centimetres that have been reared at the Summerland Trout Hatchery.  For some youngsters the ‘Go Fish’ program may be their first opportunity to experience the lifelong enjoyment of fishing.

Regional District Communications Officer Bruce Smith says, “This is perfect for a family outing in our regional parks.  Many families bring along blankets or lawn chairs and a picnic while the younger members are busy trying to catch a rainbow.  If you plan to join us during the ‘Go Fish’ weekends, please respect our park neighbours by parking only in the designated areas. While participants under age 16 are not required to have a fishing license for this program we ask if possible that they bring their own fishing equipment, since there is a limited number of rods and reels that they may borrow at each site.”

The ‘Go Fish’ recreational fishing program is put on by Regional District Parks Services and its volunteer partners, the Kelowna and District Fish and Game Club, Lonely Loons Flyfishers Society and Peachland Sportsmen’s Association along with the support of the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC, the Summerland Trout Hatchery and the Ministry of Environment.

Joe Rich Sport Rink Upgrade Receives Provincial Grant

The Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development is providing a Community Recreation Program grant that will be used to upgrade and make needed improvements to the Joe Rich Sport Rink, located behind the Joe Rich Community Hall.  The grant of $224,000 will assist in completing the project valued at $280,000.   View March 17th Ministry News Release

Community Centre Rentals

The Ellison Heritage School Community Centre (website www.ellisonhall.ca) and Joe Rich Hall are excellent facilities that are available for rent.  If you  would like more information about either facility, please contact the Parks Services office at 250-469-6232.