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Special Public Avalanche Warning for BC and Western Alberta Backcountry

Special Public Avalanche Warning for BC and Western Alberta Backcountry - EXTENDED until March 7 Mar 5, 2024. The Special Public Avalanche Warning issued last week and that was supposed to expire today, has been extended until Mar 7. Feb 29, 2024, Revelstoke BC: Avalanche Canada, in partnership with Parks Canada, Kananaskis Country, and the Province of BC is issuing a Special Public Avalanche Warning for recreational backcountry users across most of BC’s and Alberta’s forecast regions. This special warning is in effect immediately and will apply through the end of Monday, March 4. Recent storms have deposited…

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March 2, 2024
Housing / Media Release

$3.2 Million Announced for New Affordable Homes for Seniors in Lumby.

On January 29, 2024 the BC Government announced approximately $3.2 million through the Building BC: Community Housing Fund for the construction of a new affordable seniors housing complex to be called Cottonwood Place.  Expected to be completed in 2025, Cottonwood Place will be located at 1761 Glencaird Street, adjacent to Lumby’s Old Age Pension Hall.  For seniors who want to live independently, this new option will provide 20 much-needed affordable single-bedroom units, including three wheelchair accessible suites, a common area, and vehicle and enclosed scooter parking. Recognizing the significant impact of extreme temperature events on seniors, Cottonwood Place…

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January 30, 2024
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
ALL / Applications / Fire

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