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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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Alternative Approval Process (AAP)

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.…

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May 27, 2022
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New Residential Waste Collection Program Starts April 15

Council has approved a new residential waste collection program as a way to reduce the amount of waste being sent to the landfill.  To view the brochure click here. The new program includes the following: weekly containerized food waste collection (residents will be provided a specific 57 litre container for food waste)bi-weekly containerized garbage collection (residents will be provided a specific 240 litre container for garbage)bi-weekly recycling collection will continue through the current contractor  The decision to divert food waste is based on the RDNO's Solid Waste Management Plan recommendations, where approximately 30% of the waste stream is made up of…

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February 25, 2021
ALL / Taxes & Finances

Draft Capital Plan

On November 20 2023, Mayor and Council adopted the Draft Capital Budget presented by the Village's finance department. The presentation provided information about upcoming projects to seek direction before the Financial Budgeting process begins. The draft includes capital projects which can be funded in a variety of ways including grants, taxation, savings, and borrowing. Capital Projects may be subject to change.  The capital budget includes much needed new and updated infrastructure, as well as additions to our community amenities that will add value to the lives of our residents and visitors. The projects, with their funding source, included in…

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December 5, 2023
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Council Adopts 2024 Strategic Plan

On October 24th and 25th, Council and senior staff met to reflect on strategic priority progress in 2023 and identify areas for attention in 2023/24 and beyond. The process included a community input session on October 24th which was attended by 60 representatives of organizations within Lumby and area. This session engaged the community and elected officials in discussions around the themes of Economy, Environment, Social, Infrastructure and Governance. Participants discussed what is currently working well and areas that need attention in relation to the Village’s vision and goals contained in the Village of Lumby Strategic Plan. The…

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November 28, 2023
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Wildfire Risk Reduction Works – Pile Burning Notification

The Monashee Community Forest (MCF) plans to burn approximately 200 piles of wood debris northwest of the village of Lumby. The burn is scheduled to begin toward the end of November and will require 2-3 days to 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 is to provide a contiguous zone of modified/reduced forest…

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November 20, 2023
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Lumby Fire Dept. accepting applications

UPDATE: The application intake for 2023 is now completed. Thank you to everyone who took the time and applied. Applications received after November 2023 will be held on file until the next intake. Original Post: The Lumby Fire Dept is now accepting applications for paid on call/volunteer members Requirements: live within the Lumby Fire Protection District present a criminal record check present a driver's abstract must be able to partake in extensive training, in addition to In house training 1 evening per week successful applicants will undergo a screening interview process prior to being accepted. Men and women…

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August 25, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE Business Licence Amendment Bylaw No. 866, 2023

UPDATE: September 11, 2023 Bylaw No. 866, 2023 was considered and adopted by Council at its Regular Council meeting. Council at its Regular Meeting dated August 14, 2023 gave first three readings to Business Licence Amendment Bylaw No. 886, 2023, a bylaw to require a licence for vehicle for hire service in the Village of Lumby. To view the bylaw click here. In accordance with section 59 (2) of the Community Charter the Village of Lumby is giving notice to the public to provide input on Business Licence Amendment Bylaw 886, 2023. Residents or businesses can provide input in person, or…

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August 16, 2023
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Village Water Restrictions

UPDATE: November 1, 2023 Water restrictions have changed from dry to normal conditions. Water Restrictions The stages of sprinkling restrictions are as follows: Normal and Dry stage (year round) odd numbered houses may water on odd days, except that there shall be no watering on the 31st day of any month, even numbered houses on even days between the hours of 7am and 9am and 7pm and 10pm. Underground sprinkler systems on timers may water three non-consecutive days per week between the hours of 12am (midnight) and 5am. Hand watering with a hose with a shutoff device or…

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August 14, 2023
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UPDATE Business Licence Bylaw No. 884, 2023

Update: Council at its Regular Meeting dated July 17, 2023 considered and adopted Bylaw No. 884, 2023. June 19, 2023 Council at its Regular Meeting dated June 19, 2023 gave first three readings to Business Licence Bylaw No. 884, 2023, a bylaw to regulate business in the Village of Lumby. To view the report to council click here. In accordance with section 59 (2) of the Community Charter the Village of Lumby is giving notice to the public to provide input on the Draft Business Licence Bylaw 884, 2023. To view the ad click here. Residents or businesses…

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July 4, 2023
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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 Annual Report includes the 2022 Audited Financial Statements and Permissive Property Tax Exemptions for 2022. The Draft 2022 Annual Report was be made available for public inspection and comment starting Monday June 5, 2023 at the Municipal Office and available on the Village’s website.  Newspaper advertisements will be published in accordance with the Community Charter notifying the public of the date and location of the meeting…

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June 7, 2023
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Kamloops Fire Centre Bans and Restrictions

July 7, 2023 In alignment with the Kamloops Fire Centre and numerous nearby local governments, the Village of Lumby is informing residents and visitors that campfires will be prohibited in all of the Village of Lumby including RDNO Electoral Areas beginning Friday, July 7, 2023, at 12:00 pm. The ban will remain in place until further notice. Prohibited activities include the use of: campfires; open burning (all); fireworks; sky lanterns; burn barrels or burn cages of any size or description; binary exploding targets; air curtain burners; tiki and similar kinds of torches; and, chimineas. This prohibition does not…

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May 18, 2023