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Managing Scotch Thistle on OKIB Lands Date: Friday, March 14th 2025 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Location: Head of the Lake Hall Light lunch and snack provided Presenter: Grahame Gielens, MSc, Pag, Environmental Roadside Manager, Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure Jay Louis tips on how\when to cut thistle How to mange invasive weeds such as scotch Thistle on OKIB

March 18th, 10:00am to 3:00pm at the Social Development Boardroom (76 Head of the Lake Road downstairs) Open to all Members! Please bring your own laptop if you have access to one. Learn how to: -Write resumes and cover letters – Practice interview skills -Make a positive first impression For more information contact: 250-558-3706 ext. 3008 or pespnorth@okanagan.org

April 7th through May 16th 8:30am to 4:30pm Application: Fire Brigade Safety training application -Forestry training -Safety training -Industry standard safety training -Construction safety training Questions? Contact Randi Robins email: pespvernon@okanagan.org Phone: 250-241-2874

June 20th, 1953 – March 6th 2025 Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Friend. Wake and Funeral details to follow shortly

Way’ Members, the Wellness Hub will be offering Counselling on Mondays, no referral needed book by calling/texting: 250-241-5998 or email MHWC2@okanagan.org

Contact 250-241-4741 or email mhwhotline@okanagan.org

March 8th 10:00 am – 4:00pm @ Head of the Lake Hall We heard your request for more information on services available to you. Join us for an open house at the Head of the Lake Hall and Public Safety Office to learn more about services and resources available to you! Presentations will be made throughout the day and the

Way’ Members, Unfortunately the event organizer has given notice that the current Ribbon Skirt workshop for March 11th has been cancelled, with hopes to reschedule another ribbon skirt workshop with the facilitator for a future date. Please keep an eye out for future dates of Ribbon Skirt workshops.

Way’ Members, The March Edition of Senklip is now available online. Read the March Edition here: 2025_March_Senk’lip Digital.pdf

Noxious Weeds Information Session Managing Scotch Thistle on OKIB Lands Date: Friday, March 14th 2025 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Location: Head of the Lake Hall Light lunch and snack providedPresenter: Grahame Gielens, MSc, Pag, Environmental Roadside Manager, Ministry of Transportation and InfrastructureJay Louis tips on how\when to cut thistleHow to mange invasive weeds such as scotch Thistle on