Yearly Archives: 2022

Council adopted the Strategic Priority Setting Session Memo dated November 2022. To view the Memo click here. Council annually holds strategic planning sessions. Strategic planning is essentially the process of determining a municipality's long-term vision and goals and developing the action plan for achieving those goals. This is a valuable method for Council and senior management to communicate strategic priorities to staff and citizens, thereby providing direction for internal operating departments to align their service delivery with these priorities. To view previous years strategic planning sessions click here.

The Monashee Community Forest (MCF) plans to burn approximately 700 piles of wood debris at the top of the hill immediately west of the village of Lumby. The burn is scheduled to begin toward the end of November and will be ongoing until the project is complete. Smoke, and potentially flames, will be visible from Lumby and the surrounding area. Burning will only occur if weather conditions are suitable to allow smoke to dissipate. The piles being burnt are associated with a wildfire risk reduction project implemented by the MCF in 2021. The primary goal of the project…

The Village of Lumby received a grant from the province’s Active Transportation Grant Program to explore the current active transportation network in Lumby and to develop an Active Transportation Network Plan (ATNP). The ATNP will guide the future development and implementation of walking, rolling and cycling facilities for the entire community. Earlier this year, the Village asked community members for input on active transportation issues, opportunities and priorities. Feedback received during this phase helped inform the development of the draft ATNP, which is now complete. Community Engagement Feedback Survey An online survey is open until November 21, 2022…

The Village of Lumby currently has an employment opportunity for an Arena Operator 1 position. To learn more click here. Qualified applicants are encouraged to forward a resume to the Village of Lumby Attn: Arena Operator 1, via email to info@lumby.ca Thank you for your interest in this opportunity, however, only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.                                                             

Click here to view the election results. The Inaugural Council Meeting is set for Monday November 7, 2022 at 6:00 pm at the Village of Lumby Municipal Office located at 1775 Glencaird Street, Lumby, BC.

For current wildfire activity click here. UPDATE: September 9, 2022 The campfire ban has been lifted. UPDATE September 2, 2022 The Campfire Ban will remain in place for the Village of Lumby until further notice. To view the Media Release click here. For information on the Kamloops Fire Centre bans and restrictions click here. August 2, 2022 KAMLOOPS – Effective at 12 p.m. (noon) on Thursday, August 4, 2022, campfires, will be prohibited throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety. This campfire prohibition will remain in effect until noon on Oct.…

General local elections in B.C. are held every four years on the third Saturday in October. The next general local elections will be held on October 15, 2022 where eligible voters will vote for one (1) Mayor and four (4) Councillors. 2022 Local Election Candidates Advance Voting October 5th from 8:00 am - 8:00 pm at the Lumby Museum Meeting room Voting Day October 15th from 8:00 am - 8:00 pm at the White Valley Community Centre. For information about the Village of Lumby 2022 General Local Elections please click here NOMINATION PACKAGES are available at the Village of…

Water levels in the creeks that flow through the Village of Lumby municipal boundaries have receded. As such, the Village of Lumby EOC (Emergency Operations Centre) has been deactivated. The Village of Lumby continues to monitor creek water levels daily. Previous EOC Situation Reports and Photos Summary's can be viewed below. Daily Lumby EOC Situation Reports: June 29, 2022 Situation Report and Photo Summary June 28, 2022 Situation Report and Photo Summary June 27, 2022 Situation Report and Photo Summary June 24, 2022 Situation Report and Photo Summary June 23, 2022 Situation Report and Photo Summary June 22,…

For flood updates click here. June 14, 2022 The Village of Lumby has activated its Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) to Level 1 for the purposes of preparation, response, and public communications related to localized flooding. Attached is a Media Release. The EOC is monitoring flood conditions and encourages residents who may live in flood-prone areas to take measures to protect their property. A Localized Flooding Alert is issued for the following areas: Quesnel Road – 2176 to 2264Glencaird Street – Saddle Mountain PlaceMaple Street – 1620 to 1801 (Shields Ave. to Quesnel Road)Shuswap Ave – 1351 to 1580…