The Laws of Power and Subsequent Exercising of that Power
The 48 Laws of Power and Repensity: An Influence I Never Knew I Had
Community
Local people, organizations, events, culture and initiatives that shape life in Summerland.
The Right Answer Is Not Enough
Getting the right answer may be enough to pass a motion. Showing how you arrived at that answer is what earns public confidence.
Beyond the Grumbling: A Better Way to Resolve Community Conflict
Summerland has voted, the results are in, and almost immediately the familiar complaints have begun appearing on Facebook. “Four more years of the same.” “We’re going nowhere.” “They never listen.” Every community has a small group of people who seem permanently dissatisfied with whoever happens to be in authority. The names change, the council changes, …
Stop Reacting. Start Setting the Terms | A Blueprint for Better Governance
Municipal accountability will not improve while citizens remain trapped in a cycle of decisions, outrage and reaction. A citizen-owned civic framework offers a better way forward.
Who is Brad Besler?
Lawn sign theft in Summerland: do you recognize this vehicle? A good friend of mine lives in the Giant’s Head area of Summerland. Last night his security cameras captured someone stealing lawn signs for candidate Brad Besler. Full disclosure: I have never met or spoken with Mr. Besler, and this post is not an endorsement. …
Executive Order Inaugurating the Era of Super Intelligence
The End of Artificial Intelligence: Washington Has Finally Recognized What Needs to Be Done October 12, 2026 The United States has officially begun replacing the term Artificial Intelligence with Super Intelligence. A presidential executive order is now in effect, federal agencies are being directed to change their terminology, and a new legislative definition is due …
Million Dollar Gift Brings Summerland Clinic Closer
On October 3, Summerland’s Health Care Auxiliary announced it had raised $1 million toward a new medical clinic at 13201 Victoria Road North, through the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation (Take Note). The money came the slow way: years of volunteers, donated items, and thrift-store purchases turned into a clinic fund.
Lake Dennison Files
Lake Dennison is running for Mayor of Summerland and has taken the time to communicate with the Gazette. Below are excerpts from his Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61594382672992
Mayoral Candidates – All Candidate Meeting 2026
Another shout out to Summerland Public Forum 2026 for recording the Mayor’s forum.
Summerland Councillor’s Forum Oct 5, 2026 Parts 1 & 2
A huge thank you to “The Summerland Public Forum 2026” on Youtube for providing the recordings! Part 2
Introducing Manpreet Brar for School Board!
I’m a parent, business owner and lifelong member of the South Okanagan community. My parents immigrated to Penticton in the early 1980s, and I grew up attending School District 67 schools. I hold a business degree and worked in Digital Marketing before stepping back to focus on my family and my children’s schooling. Today, my …
A Message to Summerland Locals
We know that some of you are not happy about the Summerland Gazette, and we want to respond openly instead of staying quiet. First, what we are and are not. Our aim is not to criticize the District but to make it easier to follow. We will say so when the District does something well, …
Citizens Call to Choose
I went to a royalty-free image site and searched for images of Summerland. Plus, a couple of friends sent me some cell phone shots. What I’ve done is I’ve cut them down to the right size for posting on both the Facebook page and on this site for the header image. But you are the …
Summerland Luddite Community
The Summerland Gazette is barely out of the gate, and already the Luddites have come crawling out of their dark holes to complain about it. That was predictable. This website is, more than anything else, a community service. It exists to help residents understand what their local government is doing, what council is discussing, what …