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Join us for the grand opening of OKIB’s Gravel Pit with a tour, & barbeque! July 11 4:00pm – 6:30pm 9531 BC-97, Vernon, BC Please RSVP! web: RSVP email: info@okibgc.ca phone: 250-545-3424 To receive information about the GOC: info@okibgc.ca | Web: OKIBGC | Tel: 250-545-3424 Read more about the opening below:

See design concepts, meet potential partners, ask questions, share your ideas and feedback… and of course there will be door prizes too! We know the community is looking forward to the Vernon Active Living Centre Engagement on July 16 and we want to support this opportunity for all to attend; therefore we have cancelled that evening’s event at New Horizons.

Way’ Members, If any Elders are interested in taking in a evening play or a matinee on Sundays please call Candace Wilkinson at 250 309-0137 to sign up and your ticket will be waiting at the gate for you.

Way’ Members, First Nations Health Authority has resumed biweekly beach water sampling as of June 19th. The July 3rd water sampling report should be coming soon. -All E. coli results were below the guideline of less than 200 cfu/100 ml.-Algae on Komasket Beach has significantly dissipated since last reported. A recent report from a local resident confirms the situation has

Way’ Members, The Elders coordinators reached out out to let us know that on Thursday July 11th the elders lunch will be a drop in and a take away lunch that day. Also they will be cancelling the July 31st crafting day as there will be no workers to facilitate that day. Limlemt

🎉 Join Us for the Active Living Centre Community Event! 🎉 The Active Living Centre project team is thrilled to invite you to a special community gathering to discuss the development of the New Active Living Centre in Vernon. This is a unique opportunity to come together and share your input. 🗓️ Date: July 16 🕔Time:5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Way’ Summer day camp families, Due to this week’s Heat Warning we regretfully need to cancel both Summer Day Camp programs for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of the coming week (July 8-10). With temperatures exceeding our limit of 37 degrees, we cannot guarantee a safe and fun experience on those days. We are expecting to be back at it Thursday

BY CONSENSUS OF COUNCIL Given past practice, the Membership Forum being held on July 29, 2024 will be cancelled because there is a scheduled General Band Meeting taking place on July 27, 2024.

Way’ Members, The Food Security Initiative program will be running a food share program over the coming weeks to distribute produce grow from the Komasket garden and Sun Valley Ranch! Please bring your own bags and boxes to bring food home as the program will not be supplying them. Food will be First Come First served at the following locations:

Way’ Members, Just a heads up that the Mobile Mammogram clinic which is coming to OKIB has changed dates from the previously booked August 20th date to August 6th. The Health team will be contacting those who previously booked to let them know about the date change. To register or for additional info please contact the OKIB Health reception desk