Sicamous is headed back to the beach for this year害羞草研究所檚 Canada Day fireworks display.

With the high water and subsequent flooding of Beach Park earlier this month, the District of Sicamous had been considering alternative locations in the area for its popular annual July 1 fireworks show. But Mayor Terry Rysz said Monday that the evening害羞草研究所檚 cap to the day害羞草研究所檚 celebrations is once again being planned for Beach Park.

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At the same time, the mayor said the district has pumped additional money into this year害羞草研究所檚 fireworks display in respect of Canada害羞草研究所檚 150th.

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Despite earlier projections, this spring害羞草研究所檚 high water failed to reach 2012 levels in the Shuswap. And while Sicamous was better prepared this year for potential flooding, Rysz said the district fortunately dodged the bullet.

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Canada Day festivities actually begin Friday night in Sicamous with the celebrity road hockey game at 6:30 p.m. on Main Street, followed by the Timebenders in concert at 7 on Main Street. See page 12 for a list of Saturday害羞草研究所檚 events in Sicamous.

Swansea Point celebrates the community and the nation害羞草研究所檚 birthday on July 2 with a community appreciation barbecue from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the firehall. The even includes kids fireman害羞草研究所檚 relay races, face painting, interactive safety displays, a silent auction and more.