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Way’ Members, the Food Bank will be at at the Bluebird building today, at 2:30pm. There will be yogurt and eggs available. First come first served, please bring your own bag or box to carry your food! Limlemt

February 20th, 2026 Read the PDF version here. Way’ Members, TSD is pleased to announce the continued implementation of the fuel reduction project on Bonneau Road. This project is crucial for enhancing land resiliency and wildfire safety also protecting our community and natural resources. Fuel reduction, also known as wildfire mitigation, involves strategically removing vegetation and other flammable materials to

OKIB Youth Activities is excited to announce a Snowboard Clinic for OKIB youth ages 14–18 on February 28th from 1:00–3:00 PM at SilverStar Mountain Resort! Spots are limited – Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/UTeaewjDHT Come out for an afternoon of skill-building, confidence, and fun on the mountain. Whether you’re looking to improve your turns, build park skills, or just ride with friends, this clinic

Feb 16th 7pm-8pm @ Territorial Stewardship Division Compound (12 Bonneau Rd) OKIB is offering an information session for an upcoming wildfire training opportunity. • Nationally and provincially recognized certifications (S-series, ICS, First Aid, WHMIS, TDG).• Hands-on equipment training, including pumps, saws, radios, and heavy equipment awareness.• Resources Road Safety Training• Off road vehicle safety training• Chainsaw level 1 & 2

February 26th 5:00pm – 6:30pm @Education Language and Culture Boardroom (Old immersion school portables,16 Bonneau Rd) Register here: https://forms.gle/2frwB6GGk1HtQtaE9 Please come to our digitization information night for OKIB community. We will discuss the benefits of digitization, items that can and should be digitized.  If you have photos, cassette tapes, floppy discs, VHS, reels, and any other items to inquire about

Check out this month’s OKIB Education Blast. These are the updates we would be providing at our Parent Forum which will start up again next month. If you have any questions, just send us a message! View the PDF copy here Contact UsLacey Gregoire – lacey.gregoire@okanagan.orgKevin Smeltzer – school@okanagan.org

A five week series of gatherings bringing together first-language speakers from across the Okanagan. Register here: https://forms.gle/TVanqZ9vbnqYjtuC7 February 23rd – Keremeos 11am to 2pm March 2nd – Oliver 11 am to 2pm March 9th – Spaxmn 11 am to 2pm March 16th – Vernon 11 am to 2pm March 23rd – Vernon 11 am to 2pm

March 6-8th, starting at 4:30pm Friday at 1790 Davidson Rd, Lake Country For youth ages 13 to 18 Fill out the Expression of Interest here

Tuesdays and Thursdays starting February 17th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm on Microsoft teams Register herehttps://forms.gle/PQc1XqUJmZZBuSJQ8

Questions? Contact: Candace – 250-309-0137 or Sharmaine – 250-241-4934