The earliest record of wine production in the Okanagan Valley dates back to Father Pandosy鈥檚 Okanagan Mission in 1859. Today, the wine industry represents an important part of the British Columbia economy. (Photo courtesy of the Summerland Museum)Grapes ripen on the vines at a Summerland vineyard. This year鈥檚 extreme summer heat and busy wildfire season are affecting wineries and grape growers in the community. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)
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