It wasn't cheap but the highway landscaping on the north entrance to Vernon, is getting rave reviews. The route had been a mess of weeds since the province ended funding for maintenance a number of years ago. 
Swan Lake BX director Mike Gavinchuk 9Pictured) says a partnership with the city of Vernon and Nurseryland owner Mike Kowaluk, paid-off. "Mike is the back bone of that. He really is and he has staff that knows how to do the landscaping and the city also did a good job." Gavinchuk would also like to see a new entrance sign added by the overpass, similar to the Ogopogo sign in Kelowna. The city provided about $230,000 for the landscaping, while Swan Lake Nurseryland donated $130,000 in funds and supplies as part of its 50th anniversary celebration. Gavinchuk and Area B has provided $3,500 towards the effort including a cheque for $2,000 presented to Mayor Wayne Lippert and council this week. Lippert doesn't take Gavinchuk's support lightly, "This is what local government should be about, working together to improve the community."
Swan Lake BX director Mike Gavinchuk 9Pictured) says a partnership with the city of Vernon and Nurseryland owner Mike Kowaluk, paid-off. "Mike is the back bone of that. He really is and he has staff that knows how to do the landscaping and the city also did a good job." Gavinchuk would also like to see a new entrance sign added by the overpass, similar to the Ogopogo sign in Kelowna. The city provided about $230,000 for the landscaping, while Swan Lake Nurseryland donated $130,000 in funds and supplies as part of its 50th anniversary celebration. Gavinchuk and Area B has provided $3,500 towards the effort including a cheque for $2,000 presented to Mayor Wayne Lippert and council this week. Lippert doesn't take Gavinchuk's support lightly, "This is what local government should be about, working together to improve the community." 
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