ABOUT
FRAHCAS

FRIENDS AND RESIDENTS
OF THE ABBOTT STREET
HERITAGE CONSERVATION
AREA SOCIETY

ABOUT FRAHCAS

FRIENDS AND RESIDENTS
OF THE ABBOTT STREET HERITAGE
CONSERVATION AREA SOCIETY

Promoting Heritage Conservation Since 1997

The Friends and Residents of the Abbott Street Heritage Conservation Area Society is an active group who monitor new development and promote the goals of the Abbott Street Heritage Conservation Area.

While we have a large membership, we are considered by the City as a “special interest group” rather than a neighbourhood association, and our area is within KSAN’s boundaries. KSAN and FRAHCAS always try to support each other and as such have a long history of working together to promote conservation in this area.

Heritage house on Maple Street member of FRAHCAS in Kelowna

FRAHCAS HISTORY

In the winter of 1997, a number of residents under the direction of Valerie Hallford, started meeting to oppose a 63-unit apartment building slated for development on the west side of Pandosy between Park and Cadder Streets. One of the neighbours, Miss Dunn of 2024 Pandosy would not sell to the developer.

Many development projects were being applied for and there was more pressure on the local residents to take action. With the blessings of councillor Sharon Shepherd who was chairing the Community Heritage Commission, this group, FRAHCAS, was incorporated as a non-profit Society in August of ’98.

The first board members were Valerie Hallford, Jill Schock, Dave Williams, Sue Bradley.

FRAHCAS Board Members

PRESIDENT:  Barry Jessup

PAST PRESIDENT: Wayne Ross

VICE PRESIDENT:  Vacant (to be determined)

TREASURER:  Jeannette Mergens

SECRETARY:   Barb Craig

MEMBERSHIP:  Jackie Bear

MEMBERS AT LARGE:  Ian Crichton. Barbara Morin, Grant Billeck, Susan Ames

HONORARY LIFE MEMBER: (Non-voting) Walley Lightbody

Our Life Members

Shirley Clarke

Marietta Lightbody

Walley Lightbody

Valerie Hallford

Anne Laurie

BECOME A MEMBER

For only $10 per year per household, you can become a member of FRAHCAS. We would love to have you join us!

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Board meetings are held every 2 months with an Annual General Meeting for the general membership held in the Fall of each year. Let us know if you would like to participate.

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Frahcas Annual General Meeting Minutes

View the minutes from our 2023 AGM

View the minutes from our 2022 AGM