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In effect until May 31st -DOWN containing carfentanil, fentanyl and fentanyl analog -Multiple samples of drugs sold as DOWN contain medetomidine If you have a drug that looks like this, call or text 778 212-8611 to get it tested before using. Drug checking is available in Vernon from 9 to 5 everyday at the Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy.

May 29-30, 2025, Zone A \ JUNE 4-5, 2025, Zone B ZONE A: May 29-30, 2025 – Area A Clean Up Day north of Pro Hardware, Irish Creek, Head of the Lake, Round Lake, and Salmon River. ZONE B: June 4-5, 2025 – Area B Clean Up Day south of Pro Hardware: Bradley Creek, Six mile, Nashwhito (Siwash) Creek, and

June 6-8th at the Komasket Arbour Admission is Free! Grand Entry times: Friday June 6th – 7pm Saturday June 7th – 1pm & 7pm Sunday June 8th – 1pm For registration or sponsorship information please contact Grant Louis: komasketpowwow@gmail.com or call 250-306-7179 Also attached are the posters for the dance specials as well.

June 6-8th @Komasket Park Registration: 12pm – 4pm Fee: $125 per Team (2-5 Players/Team – Double KO) 3pm – Opening/Welcoming & Traditional Games 5pm – Feast Break at Powwow Grounds 6pm – Tournament Start 1ST PLACE: RAIN JACKETS | 2ND PLACE: HOODIES 3RD PLACE: LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRTS | 4TH PLACE: ENTRANCE FEES Will Follow Standard Stick Game Rules & Format

Komasket Park – 110505 Westside Road June 13th, 6:00pm – 8:00pm Ages 7 to 11 June 14th 10:00am – 12:00pm Ages 12 to 16 Way’ Members, ISPARC (Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Activity Council) and the OKIB Youth Activities team are coming together to present this upcoming Softball camp! Camp will feature softball skill development and dryland training.Equipment will be

Way’ Members, Starting at noon on Friday, May 16, the Kamloops Fire Centre is issuing a ban on Category 3 open fires. That covers any fires that are burns of material in three or more piles of material up to two metres high and three, in a single pile larger than two metres high or three metres wide, windrow burns

June 16th – July 18th 9:00am to 4:00pm Monday to Friday at the New Horizons building Earn Your Building Service Worker Training Certificate In partnership with Okanagan Band, Pre employment supports, IAFNYES (Income Assistance First Nations Youth Employment Strategy), and Okanagan College. Our Building Service Worker Training program provides hand on training in sanitation, workplace safety, and industry best practices.

July 2nd-25th 9:00am to 3:00pm at the New Horizons building OKIBGC and the UA Piping Industry College of BC are offering a Trades Awareness Program in July to learn about different trades in the construction industry: Week 1: Essential Skills Week 2: Carpentry Week 3: Electrical Week 4: Pipefitting Program Supports Include: CSA Work boots, Meal and Transportation Allowance. For

Way’ Members, with measles cases reappearing in the general population it’s more important than ever to make sure your vaccinated for measles. While measles is contagious, it is also preventable by vaccination. To book an appointment or have your vaccination records checked please contact OKIB’s Community Health Nurse Mika at: Office: (250) 542-5094 ext. 3002

May 22nd 9:30am to 11:30am at Head of the Lake Hall Join us for an important community update on UXOs, stories, insights and snacks included. This meeting is for Band Members only.