Summer truly arrived this week with the hot temperatures we expect in interior BC. It had been a slow start to many of the typical summer activities… which seemed somehow appropriate in this challenging year of the pandemic.

However, despite 3 separate high water peaks, cooler than usual weather and a strong crop of mosquitos (rare in our desert climate), many things were still accomplished by our fantastic volunteers.

• The landscaping has taken some great strides forward.

• Parking areas for boats and trailers have been substantially increased.

• Our private road has been smoothed/graded and is in very good shape.

• Dock repairs have been completed.

• And, in especially exciting news… Our new pickleball/basketball court has been competed (pictures have been added in the gallery). It took a great team effort to make this happen - and, it was all done at a very modest cost to the Strata.

We have also moved forward with a new application to extend our foreshore lease with approval requested for a planned breakwater (wave attenuation system). Again, the behind the scenes work has required a lot of time and effort from our council and volunteers.

Argo Road Maintenance also deserves a “shout out” for doing an excellent job grading Sabiston Creek Road this month. It really is a pleasant drive on the north side of the lake.

We are all anxiously awaiting a vaccine breakthrough that will help us move past the pandemic. However, for now, we are very lucky to have access to a place like Caliente where social distancing is relatively easy and the world problems seem a little further away.