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Party in the Park' gets community involved in Parks & Rec Master Plan

Posted on Sunday, August 30, 2015 09:00 PM

A Party in the Park' scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2015 is the kick-off event for public engagement on a new Parks and Recreation Master Plan for the community.

"Rather than your typical Open House to get public input, we'd like to invite the community to Come Play! and have some fun in one of the destination parks in Lake Country," said Director of Infrastructure Services, Greg Buchholz. "Come Play! is the theme for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan so we'd like there to be some fun and...

What can be done about Webworms? (Not Tent Caterpillars)

Posted on Sunday, August 23, 2015 09:00 PM

It happens every year. Your garden is looking great and then you see big ugly webs in your trees and shrubs. Inside the webs are colonies of caterpillars (Webworms) munching the leaves off your trees. Before panicking, the first thing you should know is that these webworms don't typically cause a lot of damage to trees and shrubs. They look far worse than they are. So the most organic approach is to simply let them be. Even if they defoliate your tree, it's usually late enough in the season that...

Collaborative Public Art Mural inspires discussion

Posted on Saturday, August 15, 2015 09:00 PM

Did you know that studies have shown that the number one reason people will choose to visit and move to a community is the availability of arts and cultural amenities? Lake Country is continuing to become an interesting and engaging community with a rich assortment of public artworks.

"Adding public art to a community adds to its distinctiveness, its appeal, and its interest," says Sharon McCoubrey, Chair of the Public Art Advisory Commission. "Citizens and visitors are drawn to communities that...

Boil Water Notice Lifted

Posted on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 09:00 PM

The District of Lake Country in conjunction with Interior Health has DOWNGRADED the recent Boil Water Notice back to aWATER QUALITY ADVISORY effective immediately.

Recent testing and monitoring has shown water quality has improved and disinfection (chlorine) levels have recovered.

Interior Health recommends that children, the elderly, people with weakened immune systems and anyone seeking additional protection drink boiled water or a safe alternative until further notice. For these at-risk populations,...

Boil Water Notice Lifted

Posted on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 09:00 PM

The District of Lake Country in conjunction with Interior Health has DOWNGRADED the recent Boil Water Notice back to a�WATER QUALITY ADVISORY effective immediately.Recent testing and monitoring has shown water quality has improved and disinfection (chlorine) levels have recovered.Interior Health recommends that children, the elderly, people with weakened immune systems and anyone seeking additional protection drink boiled water or a safe alternative until further notice. For these at-risk populations,...