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Show Local Support & Celebrate Small Business Week in Lake Country
Did you know that October 18-24 is Small Business Week throughout Canada? “Each October Small Business Week pays tribute to the many entrepreneurs who contribute to our communities. They provide well paying, local jobs within our towns and cities, they bring energy, vibrancy, and uniqueness to our streets, and they form the backbone of our provincial economy,” says Small Business BC,...
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Lake Country, BC – The administration and members of the Lake Country Fire Department (LCFD) are deeply saddened to share with the community that Firefighter Karl Featherstone passed away at home on Sunday, October 11, 2020.
Featherstone 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 at practices and call outs. In 2018 he received the Station 71 Firefighter of...
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Delegation:
Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot was presented to Council. Presentation was given by Ward Mercer - Regional Coordinator.
Rezoning – Gray Monk Winery :
Council approved the zoning amendment for Andrew Peller Ltd. to use the residential home at Gray Monk Winery as Agri-Tourism Accommodation.
Public Comment:
Joel Whitesel submitted a petition requesting that Mayor and Council preserve the Oyama waterfront.
Development Permit...
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Earlier this week letters were mailed to homes that receive water from Okanagan Lake. The primary pumphouse that delivers Okanagan Lake water to over 2,000 homes will be undergoing an upgrade. Pumphouse improvements include - electrical upgrades, increase pumping capacity, addition of a new ultraviolet treatment system and replacement of the existing chlorine disinfection system.
Beginning October 14th water delivered through the District distribution system to these properties...
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Lake Country, BC – Citizens that volunteer their time, experience, and specific knowledge on advisory committees are often the unsung heroes behind successful communities. While elected officials have the decision-making authority for a municipality; and professionally trained staff have the responsibility for implementation and delivery of services; another key role that provides benefit to the community is advisory committees made up of committed citizens.
Recently...
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