Invermere to host public info session on senior housing complex

The District of Invermere will host a public information session for residents to learn about a proposal to donate public lands for a new Senior’s Housing Complex.

The proposed piece of land is in the 600 and 700 blocks of 7th Avenue across from Pothole Park.

Invermere District staff said the Lake Windermere District Lions Club in partnership with the Lakeview Manor Society asked the district to consider donating the land.

The planned five-storey building would have 60 to 70 residential units for seniors, with potential for commercial space at the sidewalk level.

The information session will be held on Feb. 17th from noon to 8:30 p.m. at the Columbia Valley Centre.

The  Lake Windermere District Lions Club and Lakeview Manor Society will have presentations at noon, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Those wishing to attend are asked to RSVP through 250-342-9281 (ext. 1232) or through email at events@invermere.net.

R McCormack
R McCormack
Born and raised in Cranbrook, they graduated from Lethbridge College in 2019. They came back for a practicum position with 2dayFM in Cranbrook, resulting in a job as the Saturday show host before moving into the newsroom. They have covered a wide variety of topics ranging from federal politics to local interest. Their after-hours passion lies in local history, gardening and coin collecting.

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