July, 2024 Archives

Open Fire Restrictions

Jul 9 2024
By: Keremeos Admin
Categories: News

As of 12:00pm (noon), Friday, July 12, 2024, Category 1 campfires will be prohibited throughout the Kamloops Fire Center (which includes Keremeos) to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety.  The campfire prohibition will remain in effect until noon on Oct, 11, 2024 or until the orders are rescinded.  The campfire ban is in addition to Category 2 and Category 3 open fires as defined in the Wildfire Regulations.

For information on fire bans and restrictions and wildfire activity in the province, please visit  BC Wildfire Service.  

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Do it yourself air purifier demonstration

Jul 2 2024
By: Keremeos Admin
Categories: News

The Village of Keremeos, in conjunction with Interior Health, is offering a session on "do it yourself" (DIY) air purifiers as an affordable option to purchasing a commercial air purifier. Keremeos Council has contributed the cost of the materials for the first ten participants.

  • Saturday, July 6, 2024, between noon and 2 pm
  • Victory Hall, 427-7th Avenue, Keremeos

Residents who are affected by poor air quality but unable to afford an air purifier may wish to consider this DIY option!

 

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