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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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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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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AAP Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 910

NOTICE TO ELECTORS of an Alternative Approval Process The Corporation of the Village of Lumby South Industrial Park and Public Works Building Loan Authorization Loan Bylaw 910, 2025 Electors within the “Village of Lumby”, are advised of the Village of Lumby (Village) intention to adopt the Village of Lumby South Industrial Park and Public Works Building Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 910, 2025. The Village Council will have the authority to adopt Bylaw No. 910 unless at least 10% (percent) of the electors in the Village of Lumby sign and submit an Elector Response Form (ERF) opposing the adoption…

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Utility Bills Due November 7th!

A reminder to all residents that 2025 Q3 Utility bills will not be mailed out due to the Canada Post strike. An additional week was added before late penalties are charged in an effort to accommodate residents with this issue. Utility bills can be paid in person at the Village office, online through our website or online/in-person at your chosen bank.

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Avian Influenza Detections & How to Stay Safe

Avian influenza (Bird Flu) detections are increased at this time in wild and domestic birds with periodic cases in wild animals. There have been outbreaks of avian influenza in commercial and non-commercial poultry in BC. Overall, the current strain of avian influenza A(H5N1) circulating in birds in North America poses low risk to the public.  People who come into contact with sick birds or other animals have a higher risk of infection and should take precautions. This includes people who work or spend time near infected commercial and domestic poultry as well as other sick birds or mammals. Avian…

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Village of Lumby – Hillside Neighbourhood Plan Resident Survey

The Village of Lumby is excited to discuss a New Vision for the Hillside Neighbourhood. The Village is seeking feedback on the desired growth and development for this area to identify what housing options and densities the community would like to see.The project will provide an exciting opportunity to create a neighbourhood plan that brings additional housing, community spaces/trails and connections to existing neighbourhoods. Fill out the survey online www.rdno.ca/lumbyplan orReturn to the village office byOctober 31, 2025

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Category 1 Campfires permitted throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre

Category 1 Campfires permitted throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre KAMLOOPS – Effective at 12:00 noon Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) on Sept. 29, Category 1 campfires will be permitted throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre. Category 2 and Category 3 open fires remain prohibited throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre. As the campfire prohibition is being lifted, we ask the public to remain vigilant and follow all regulations when enjoying campfires. To learn more about open fire and safer burning, check out our webpage here. A map of the affected area is available here. A campfire is defined as: Any fire…

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Category 1 Campfire Prohibition planned for the Kamloops Fire Centre

Consistent with the Kamloops Fire Centre Prohibition, as of noon on August 28, Category 1 campfires will be prohibited in the Village of Lumby, along with open burning (all), fireworks, sky lanterns, binary exploding targets, burn barrels/burn cages, air curtain burners, chimineas, and tiki and similar kinds of torches. For further information, please click here.

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Category 2 Open Fire Prohibition planned for the Kamloops Fire Centre

  For Immediate ReleaseJune 11, 2025 Ministry of Forests BC Wildfire Service Category 2 Open Fire Prohibition planned for the Kamloops Fire Centre   KAMLOOPS – In addition to the already prohibited Category 3 open fires, Category 2 open fires, as well as other equipment and activities will be prohibited throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre effective at 12:00 noon Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) on June 13, 2025 to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety. This open fire prohibition will remain in effect until the earlier of 12:00 noon Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) on October 17, 2025…

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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 2024 Audited Financial Statements and Permissive Property Tax Exemptions for 2024. The Draft 2024 Annual Report was made available for public inspection and comment starting Tuesday June 3, 2025 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 wherein…

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Category 3 Open Fire Prohibition planned for the Kamloops Fire Centre

Category 3 Open Fire Prohibition planned for the Kamloops Fire Centre KAMLOOPS – Effective at 12:00 (PDT) noon, on May 16 2025, Category 3 open fire will be prohibited throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety. This open fire prohibition will remain in effect until 12:00 (PDT) noon on October 17, 2025 or until the orders are rescinded. Anyone conducting Category 3 open fires within the Kamloops Fire Centre’s jurisdiction must extinguish those fires by the 12:00 noon May 16 deadline.   A map of the affected area is available HERE…

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