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BOIL WATER NOTICE
OYAMA LAKE SOURCE
 
The District of Lake Country in conjunction with Interior Health has issued a BOIL WATER NOTICE for customers on the OYAMA LAKE SOURCE due to an emergency repair required as a result of a water main break, Saturday July 24, 2021.
The District of Lake Country and Interior Health recommend ALL customers in the affected area drink boiled water or a safe alternative. 
Until further notice , water...
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Public Service Announcement
Barbecues of any kind will not be allowed in District of Lake Country parks and public spaces effective immediately due to high to extreme fire danger.
Continuing high temperatures and dry conditions have resulted in a High to Extreme Fire Danger rating in Lake Country, prompting the prohibition of open flames or barbecues, either briquette or propane, in District Parks. Smoking, vaping or fires of any kind are not allowed at any time...
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Public Comment:
Nick Kozub spoke in support for implementing a wildlife and vector program in Lake Country and supports the notice of motion brought forward by Councillor Kozub.
Liquor Licence Application:
Council gave support for a referral received from the BC Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch regarding the application from Lake Country Brew Pub for a liquor licence. The pub will be located at 4-10058 Highway 97 North and has applied to have the option...
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Dredging of the channel between Wood Lake and Kalamalka Lake – what’s the hold up?
Since the June 18 th You Asked! - community members have been asking for a status update on their request that the District apply to the Province for authorization to dredge the channel that connects Wood Lake and Kalamalka Lake. Council has heard that some boaters want the channel dredged, allowing for larger boats to pass through.
Council is aware that local citizens have...
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July 16, 2021:  Interior Health has lifted the beach advisory for Wood Lake after no signs of an algae bloom are visible and two consecutive weekly samples have not contained toxins. 
Please visit Interior's Health's Public Beaches website for information on Cyanobacteria (Blue-Green Algae).
 
July 9, 2021:  Interior Health continues to monitor the algae bloom in Wood Lake. Samples taken on Monday, July 5 showed no signs of toxins. While...
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