News

Lake Country, BC – Council and staff are pleased to announce that earlier this month the District of Lake Country and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) local 338, which represents sixty-six permanent employees, ratified a new five-year collective agreement. The agreement retroactively goes into effect January 1, 2020.
“Both the District and the union worked extremely hard over four days of negotiations to achieve the goal of a fair and equitable agreement...
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Lake Country Pickleball Association
Bob Hodgins, President of LCPA gave Council an update on the association.
Public Comment
One community member expressed concern regarding parking congestion near Benchland courts specifically when LCPA is playing. 
Development Variance Permit - 16228 Carr’s Landing Road    
Council approved the DVP that allows for the applicant to construct an additional garage with a side yard setback...
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Interested in attending District of Lake Country Council meetings? Do you want to speak to Council during Public Comment or maybe voice your opinion on an application? Did you know you can participate from the comfort of your couch? It’s simple – go to the meeting link just before 7:00 pm the day of the meeting ( Council calendar ) and you will be able to watch and listen to the Council meeting. To speak to Council call 236-583-2002 and you will be put in the queue...
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A public Line-of-Duty Death procession and private celebration of life honouring Lake Country paid-on-call firefighter Karl Featherstone was held on Sunday, November 8, 2020.
Featherstone passed away at home Sunday, October 11, 2020 after actively participating in emergency response activities Saturday, October 10.  He joined the Lake Country Fire Department in 2009 as a paid-on-call firefighter and was known for his calm, diligent participation and exemplary attendance...
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Heritage & Cultural Society:
Lynn Fanelli, Executive Director of Lake Country Heritage & Cultural Society presented to Council the strategic plan.
Development Permit with Variance – Granite Road :
Council approved the development permit with variance to construct a single-family home with a garage. The variance application was required as the zoning in the area allows for a 2.5 storey home (excluding below grade basement) and the applicant is proposing...
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