There will be Captain Marvel, there will be face paint, there will be live musicians and a singing of the national anthem, but there will be no fireworks in Lake Country on this year害羞草研究所檚 Canada Day.

Coun. Bill Scarrow addressed Mayor James Baker and his fellow elected officials on Tuesday, June 18, to ask if fireworks would be part of the July 1 festivities at Swalwell Park.

害羞草研究所淣o firework permits have been issued for July 1,害羞草研究所� fire Chief Steve Windsor said.

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The question of fire safety and prevention in the kernel of dry season comes to the forefront of potential reasons why the one day that justly permits fireworks, had received no permits.

害羞草研究所淭o much of a fire season,害羞草研究所� Mayor Baker added.

But Dave Colquhoun, Canada Day coordinator for the Rotary Club of Lake Country said at its source, fireworks would impede budget, rather than safety.

害羞草研究所淥f course the fire hazard is a consideration, but it害羞草研究所檚 mainly the budget,害羞草研究所� he said.

There will be plenty of other activities planned for the day, of which you can find a full schedule on the .

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And if the following day works its way around and your Canada Day celebration did not suffice; get your extra kicks by submitting property taxes by the deadline on July 2!

David.venn@kelownacapnews.com
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