Township of Spallumcheen handling development, planning applications

The Township of Spallumcheen is now handling applications for planning and development. (Morning Star - file photo)
Convenient service for township residents, businesses, who no longer have to travel to Coldstream

Elkhart Gas Station, located on Highway 97C about 60 kilometres west of Peachland, opened in November 2020. (Google maps)

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