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Rylie noted, however, that he had turned away a few groups who had been looking to head to the Kelowna Wibit park for their end-of-year parties.

In Penticton the Wibit park is opening up on Saturday, which is pretty much on schedule, according to Randy.

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But in Kelowna, Rylie says he香蕉视频直播檚 got July 1 set for opening, granting approval from the city, which needs to take down tiger dams along the beaches.

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If, in fact, the Wibit does open for July 1, it will have dodged a bullet that claimed the Canada Day fireworks set for that evening, which were on the lake.

The Gallaghers said they typically open up the Kelowna Wibit park in the middle of June, which means about a two-week delayed opening if the park opens over the long weekend.

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The Gallaghers say the Peachland Wibit park will be opening for sure by July 1 for its first year.

With 20 years operating Pier Water Sports under his belt, George Bishop says he香蕉视频直播檚 never seen anything like the issues he and other watersport companies are facing with this year香蕉视频直播檚 high waters.

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Typically opening on the May long weekend, Bishop says he香蕉视频直播檚 finally getting to open up for business on Saturday, over a month late.

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Bishop香蕉视频直播檚 business offers pontoon boats, ski boats, kayaks, paddleboards and personal watercraft, which he said he香蕉视频直播檇 be opening up this weekend. But he said he香蕉视频直播檇 be holding off opening up parasailing boats and banana boat rides until next weekend.

Over a month late to opening his business, Bishop said the delay stings, but watersports often don香蕉视频直播檛 get too busy until after school is out for summer, anyway.

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