Monthly Archives: November 2022

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Wildfire Risk Reduction Works – Pile Burning Notification

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…

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November 25, 2022
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Communities across the North Okanagan Join Alertable

North Okanagan communities have joined together through the use of the same emergency notification system, Alertable, to share time-sensitive and emergency-related information. The City of Armstrong, District of Coldstream, City of Enderby, Village of Lumby, Township of Spallumcheen, Okanagan Indian Band and the RDNO’s five electoral areas (B,C,D,E, and F) have signed on to use of the notification app to provide more streamlined communication around emergencies. The City of Vernon joined Alertable earlier this year, so the additional communities signing on with the same system helps create consistency throughout the region. Alertable will be used to share time-sensitive…

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November 15, 2022
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The Village of Lumby Active Transportation Network Plan (ATNP)

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…

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November 9, 2022