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The Online Rental Waitlist has been updated with those who have submitted their updated New Social Housing Applications. Priority for Applicants who have the same rank will be determined by the credibility of their references. If you do not see your waitlist code, this means that you have not submitted your updated application. Click here to view the updated waitlist.

Way’ Members, the Language and Culture team will be hosting another Huckleberry picking session, tomorrow, August 30th. Please make sure that you arrive at Silverstar main parking lot by 9:45am and be prepared to ride share to the picking location. Please bring: -A packed lunch -Appropriate clothing for weather and harvesting -Lawn chairs -Baskets or buckets -Water -Sunscreen -Bug spray

Beach water quality summary – No exceedances FNHA has been requested to test the non sampled areas of Spider beach and we will update with results if we recieve them.

August 26, 2024 KAMLOOPS – As a result of decreased temperatures, increased precipitation, higher relative humidity and good recoveries overnight, Category 1 campfires will be permitted throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre, effective at 12 p.m. (noon) on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. This rescind includes the use of chimineas and tiki and similar kinds of torches. Category 2 and Category 3

September 14th, 10-3pm @ Vernon Rec Center Auditorium Free event! All are welcome. -Open to all Dancers, Two-Spirit or not. -Regalia not required -Vendors welcome Prizes: Two-Spirit Special: 1st: $200 2nd: $150 3rd: $100 All Gender Special: 1st: $200 2nd: $150 3rd: $100 Tiny Tot Special: Prizes TBD

Three different ways to give feedback: In-Person Focus Group September 12, 2020 Location: New Horizons Building #8 Bonneau Rd, Vernon, B.C. Caregivers 9:00am – 10:30am Elders 10:45am – 12:15pm Young Families 1:45pm – 3:15pm Youth 3:30pm – 5:00pm To participate in a focus group, please contact Maia Schor by email at maia.schor@mnp.ca. Community Engagement & Lunch September 13, 2024 10:00am

Did you know? Pharmacists can now prescribe contraception and many other minor ailments including the ones below. With easier access and less time waiting, you can feel better quicker. Pharmacists work alongside doctors to ensure seamless care, passing information along if it’s outside our scope. Walk in days have now changed from Tuesday and Thursday to Tuesday and Friday Questions?

*Two Upcoming Group Sessions being offered – one in person and one online* In Person Sept 17 to Oct 22, 2024 Tuesdays – 6:30pm-8:30pm **ONLINE Group** Nov 5 to Dec 10, 2024 Tuesdays – 6:30pm-8:30pm About the Group: Conflict and anger are normal parts of family relationships at times. This free program provides information, skills, and practice for parents wanting

Way’ Members, The Food share program will be happening again! This time it’s at the Bluebird building, August 29th from 3pm – 6pm or until supplies last. Please bring your own bags! All food is grown from the food security initiative at Sun Valley Ranch.

Oct 3 to Nov 28, 2024 Thursdays from 5:30pm-8:00pm Group includes dinner About the Group: Conflict between parents and teenagers is normal because the parental desire to guide and protect bumps up against the teens instinctual and normal drive to take control of their own lives. The intensity of this conflict depends upon personality types, family dynamic sand how communication