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City issues caution to Kettle Valley Rail Trail users

City issues caution to Kettle Valley Rail Trail users | iNFOnews.ca
Kettle Valley Rail Trail users are being cautioned by the City of Penticton to use care when accessing the trail through a short section just east of Carder Road after issues with a retaining wall were discovered. Steve Arstad

PENTICTON – A problem with a retaining wall is affecting use of the Kettle Valley Rail Trail just as the warmer weather encourages residents to get outdoors.

The City of Penticton is asking trail users to exercise caution when using the trail near Carder Road and the Randolph Draw trestle bridge.

Engineers have discovered a retaining wall along the trail showing signs of failure between the Randolph Draw and just east of where the trail crosses Carder Road, according to a media release.

The city has placed barricades to route the public away from the affected area and provide safe direction.

Anyone with questions is asked to contact City Engineering at 250-490-2521.

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Steve Arstad

I have been looking for news in the South Okanagan - SImilkameen for 20 years, having turned a part time lifelong interest into a full time profession. After five years publishing a local newsletter, several years working as a correspondent / stringer for several local newspapers and seven years as editor of a Similkameen weekly newspaper, I joined iNFOnews.ca in 2014. My goal in the news industry has always been to deliver accurate and interesting articles about local people and places. My interest in the profession is life long - from my earliest memories of grade school, I have enjoyed writing.
As an airborne geophysical surveyor I travelled extensively around the globe, conducting helicopter borne mineral surveys.
I also spent several years at an Okanagan Falls based lumber mill, producing glued-wood laminated products.
As a member of the Kaleden community, I have been involved in the Kaleden Volunteer Fire Department for 22 years, and also serve as a trustee on the Kaleden Irrigation District board.
I am currently married to my wife Judy, of 26 years. We are empty-nesters who enjoy living in Kaleden with our Welsh Terrier, Angus, and cat, Tibbs.
Our two daughters, Meagan and Hayley, reside in Richmond and Victoria, respectively.

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