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At its Regular meeting dated October 18, Council adopted it strategic plan. To view the plan click here.

To report a wildfire call 1 800 663-5555 or *5555 on a cell For all the latest information on the current wildfire activity in BC, click here.

Following the report of a possible chemical exposure at the Lumby Spray Park and Pool, a hazmat team from the City of Vernon’s fire department responded to investigate. The hazmat team has concluded their response and found that there was an individual exposure to an accidental mixing of chemicals, and there is no risk to the public. The hazmat team has disposed of the mixture. As a result, the Oval Park at 1815 Glencaird Street, the White Valley Community Centre at 2250 Shields in Lumby, BC, have reopened after a precautionary closure was implemented at 9 am on…

The Oval Park, including Lumby Spray Park and Pool located at 1815 Glencaird Street, and the White Valley Community Centre and Lumby Branch of the Okanagan Regional Library located at 2250 Shields in Lumby, BC, are closed until further notice due to a potential chemical exposure. While opening the park for the day and performing their routine maintenance operations, a Lumby staff member reported feeling unwell while handling chemicals, and is on route to the hospital for further observation. The Lumby and District Fire Department is on scene investigating. “The area has been secured with no public access…

The North Okanagan RCMP are conducting an in-depth investigation into a series of suspicious wildfires set in the Lumby area.  For additional details, please see the release below. https://bc-cb.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ViewPage.action?siteNodeId=2087&languageId=1&contentId=70254

2020 Annual Report 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 2020 Annual Report includes the 2020 Audited Financial Statements and Permissive Property Tax Exemptions for 2020. The Draft 2020 Annual Report was made available for public inspection and comment starting Monday June 21, 2021 at the Municipal Office and available on the Village’s website.  Newspaper advertisements were published in accordance with the Community Charter notifying the public of the date and location of…

At a Special Council meeting dated June 10th council considered the presentation from BDO Canada LLP representatives on the 2020 financial statements. Council accepted and adopted the audited financial statements. To view the statements click here.

Council has approved a design concept for 1910 Faulkner Avenue which includes the following amenities: Bike Park, Pump Track & Skill TrackBike Park expansion (future)Pond & fountainDog Park (off leash)Dog Agility Park (future)Salmon Trail expansionPole Barn Multi-use Area (future)Agriculture Options within the ALR portion (future)Future wetlands development along the riparian and flood prone areas of the lands located at the south eastern portion of the property Currently active farming is taking place on the majority of the property. The Village currently has a lease with a local farmer. Council has also approved a design concept for the Pond…

The Lumby & District Senior Citizens Housing Society and the Village of Lumby are excited to be partnering with the Province of BC to build 20 affordable seniors rental housing units. These 20 units will assist Lumby in addressing the affordable housing need for seniors in the community. To view the media release click here.

The Village of Lumby has initiated a process to adopt a Trail Network map into the Official Community Plan.Lumby citizens of all ages with an interest in walking, jogging, cycling and other non-motorized means of getting around town are encouraged to review the proposed Trail Network Plan and to provide comments to the Village of Lumby. To view OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 833, 2019 click here.The Village of Lumby is looking for feedbackWhere would you like to see new trails, connections or improvements?