On March 13 the Village of Canal Flats council met for a short regular council meeting. First up, council received a letter from the Columbia Basin Trust confirming grant funding for a new housing project. More information on this project will...
More infoFireSmart committee hosts first meeting
In recent years, wildfires have impacted many communities around the province and, with climate change, are burning hotter and longer. When the towns of Lytton and Monte Lake were significantly impacted in 2021 it was a stark reminder we need...
More infoReflecting on International Women’s Day
Across the province of B.C., around 35 per cent of councillors in local governments are women. While parity has yet to be realized in many communities, in the Village of Canal Flats women hold 60 per cent of elected seats representing village...
More infoFebruary 27 Council Update
On February 27 the Village of Canal Flats council met for a regular council meeting. They received two letters, the first was from the Ombudsperson for the Province of B.C. welcoming council to their new roles and informing them about...
More infoCouncil presents strategic plan
On February 23 the Village of Canal Flats council hosted a public information session at the Civic Centre, thank you to everyone who attended to learn more and ask questions about the village’s strategic plan. For those unable to attend, please...
More infoSeeking feedback on timing of council meetings
During the February 13 regular council meeting, council discussed updating the scheduled times for regular council meetings and committee of the whole meetings. Currently, meetings are held every two weeks on Mondays, starting with the...
More infoVillage supports community through grants in aid
During the Feb. 13 regular council meeting, council reviewed applications for 2023 Grants in Aid. Applications for the grant open each year and allow the village to provide financial support to groups that benefit the community. This year...
More infoFebruary 13 council update
Many resolutions were before council at this weeks Feb. 13 regular council meeting. Council started out hearing a request from the Canal Days Committee for the civic centre, arena, downtown park and Tilley Memorial Park to be available for...
More infoCouncil adopts strategic plan, public information session to follow
At the Feb. 13 regular council meeting the Village of Canal Flats council unanimously adopted a strategic plan. The plan, which outlines three key priorities and goals and tasks within them, was developed to outline specific steps being taken...
More infoCanal Flats Fire Rescue delights daycare
Last month Canal Flats Fire Rescue took the time to stop by the newly opened daycare to support their Fire Safety Week. Children took part in a fire drill to practice their evacuation procedures and then got to visit with firefighters. ...
More infoJanuary 9 Council Update
On January 9 the Village of Canal Flats’ council met for a regular council meeting. Council first received a report from staff regarding a community group’s suggestion for the creation of an outdoor rink near the existing arena. Council...
More infoMessage from the Mayor – January 2023
On behalf of the Village of Canal Flats’ council and staff, happy new year! It has been a whirlwind few months since being elected mayor in 2022 and there is much more to come. I chose to run for mayor at the encouragement of friends and family...
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