Salmon Arm council backs new dog signage, more enforcement on city sports fields - Castanet

SALMON ARM — With new lightning up and running, Salmon Arm’s artificial sports field at Blackburn Park is officially complete and ready for play to go on after the sun sets. City officials said the new lights will allow the community to take advantage of the field at the days get shorter. Until November 1, the lights will remain on until 9 p.m. every night for local teams and residents to enjoy the turf. “If the field is not booked, residents are welcome to kick a ball around, go for a run or simply enjoy the field under the lights. Scheduled bookings by user groups take priority,” said the city.

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