The City of Kelowna has been talking about its big plans to revamp Rutland and many in the neighbourhood are excited to see the change.
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The project started in 2019 and there are already 13 murals painted across the neighbourhood, with five more being painted this summer.
Rob Christman, general manager of Christman Plumbing and Heating Ltd. in Rutland, said when he was approached with the idea of having his building painted, he was happy to oblige.
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