Council approves sand cleaning equipment for Scout Island

Khloe Feist and Johnathan Feist of 100 Mile House play on the beach at Scout Island Thursday afternoon. City council just approved the purchasing of a new piece of equipment in hopes of remedying the goose dropping problem at Scout Island beach.

Council approves sand cleaning equipment for Scout Island

Khloe Feist and Johnathan Feist of 100 Mile House play on the beach at Scout Island Thursday afternoon.

Jun. 9, 2016 7:00 a.m.
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