Author: Tom Kadla

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…

Sections 98 and 99 of the Community Charter require that an Annual Report be prepared, made available to the public and a specified meeting be held for Council to receive questions and comments prior to June 30 of each year. The Annual Report includes the 2021 Audited Financial Statements and Permissive Property Tax Exemptions for 2021. The Draft 2021 Annual Report was be made available for public inspection and comment starting Monday June 6, 2022 at the Municipal Office and available on the Village’s website.  Newspaper advertisements will be published in accordance with the Community Charter notifying the…

UPDATE: July 19, 2022: Council adopted Bylaw No. 844, 2022 at its Regular Meeting Monday July 18, 2022. To view the staff report and the results from the AAP click here. NOTICE TO ELECTORS OF AN ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS The Corporation of the Village of Lumby Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrades Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 844, 2020. Electors within the “Village of Lumby”, are advised of the Village of Lumby (Village) intention to adopt the Village of Lumby Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrades Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 844, 2020. The Village Council will have the authority to adopt Bylaw No.…

The 2022 pool schedule is now available. Visit the Village of Lumby's Outdoor Pools Facebook page

The recent rain has caused the water levels in our creeks to rise. Be prepared and know your hazards. On June 2, 2022 the River Forecast Centre is issuing a High Streamflow Advisory for: Nicola River and tributaries including the Coldwater River, Spius Creek and surrounding tributariesSimilkameen River including the Tulameen River and surrounding tributariesOkanagan including tributaries around Osoyoos, Penticton, Kelowna, Vernon and surrounding areasSalmon River near Salmon ArmBoundary Region including the Kettle River, Granby River and surrounding tributaries Be prepared and know your hazards. Emergency preparedness is the responsibility of the property owner. For information from the…

The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP are investigating after a large quantity of hazardous materials were left in front of a business in Lumby yesterday. Shortly before 9 a.m., on Monday, April 4th, 2022, the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP received a report that a large number of containers filled with unknown chemicals were left in front of a business in the 1800-block of Miller Street in Lumby. A few of the containers were labelled hexane, ethanol, isopropyl, and formic acid, while others had no markings. The area was cordoned off and a hazardous materials team from the Ministry of…

Invitation to Tender click here. UPDATE: Refer to BC Bid ADDENDUM 5 Owner:     Village of Lumby Project:     Council Chamber Addition Ref #:        LUM2022-001 1.0 Geo-technical Investigation Clarification: Any significant modifications required as a result of the geotechnical investigation, will be addressed through change order. 2.0 Tender Closing Date: Close Date & Time:    2022/04/28      14:00 hrs CHANGE TO Close Date & Time:    2022/05/05      14:00 hrs

At the Tuesday February 22, 2022 Regular Meeting, Council gave 1st and 2nd Reading to the Village of Lumby Financial Plan Bylaw No. 864, 2022. We asked for public consultation and participation on the budget. Council considered public comments and gave 3rd reading at its Regular Meeting dated Monday March 21st, 2022. To view the public presentation on the 2022 Financial Plan from the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) click here. The public is strongly encouraged to view the budget and if you have comments or questions please contact the Chief Financial Officer Ms. Rose Liu by email: rosel@lumby.ca…

The Village of Lumby has 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. The Village is seeking input from the community to build a Plan that reflects how we move around in our community today and how we want to move in the future. Community Engagement Survey An online survey is open from February 14 to March 6, 2022…