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Staying local just got easier

Making plans to explore Lake Country this summer? Is family coming to visit and you need inspiration to plan out the day? Friends looking for accommodation recommendations - maybe a short term vacation rental or a campground? It doesn’t matter if you’re local or a tourist the newly launched website visitlakecountry.ca will help you plan out the summer; and who knows, maybe you’ll find some local hidden gems you didn’t already know about. Check out the Farm Gate Trail, Scenic Sip Wine Trail...

Lake Country Pop-up Recycling Depots

The Regional District Waste Reduction Office is hosting a series of new recycling events that will allow residents in the Central Okanagan to drop off depot only recyclables such as Styrofoam, glass and soft plastics in their own communities.

Four pop-up recycling depots will take place in Lake Country on Saturdays- June 18, July 16, August 20, and September 17. The pop-ups will run from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the parking lot at the corner of Main Street and Hill Road (3165 Hill Road, across from...

LCFD Legacy Leadership Grant Program announced for Lake Country Firefighters

Lake Country, BC – The Lake Country Fire Department announced a new LCFD Legacy Leadership grant program to its members on Saturday. The grant program is a unique new support for career advancement in fire service leadership specifically for active LCFD members.

 

“As a legacy for the vision of the LCFD fire chiefs over the years, $100,000 has been donated through the inspiration of an LCFD supporter in our community, towards the establishment of an LCFD Legacy Leadership Grant endowment fund...

Fire Hall Open House May 28 2022

Check out the new Fire Hall, meet Lake Country firefighters, enjoy some fun family activities around emergency preparedness, grab a hot dog, and learn some FireSmart tips to protect your home -- all at one free, family event.

 

Join us at the Lake Country Fire Department Open House

Saturday, May 28, 2022 from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m.

at Station 71 located at 11063 Okanagan Centre Road East.

 

Free family activities include:

• Fire Hall tours
• Children’s obstacle course and Fire Safe House
• Fire extinguisher...

Regular Council Meeting Highlights - May 17, 2022

Delegation:

Patrick Vance, Chair of the Okanagan IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s gave Council an update on the planned event taking place on May 29th in Vernon. Mr. Vance asked that Council support the walk by either attending or pledging their support on-line.  

Temporary Use Permit:

Council approved a temporary use permit for an autobody repair and paint shop located at 15151 Oyama Road. The permit allows the business to operate at that location until February 5, 2025.