October 2018 Update

Staff and Council reports / discussion included: Received thanks from a business person regarding installation of the tourist signs at the entrance to the Sunnyside business area (Murray Point road). Public Works has completed the majority of the tree removal related...

September 2018 Update

We’ll begin the update with some great news.  Approximately 4 years ago, the District applied for a grant under the Small Communities Fund for an upgrade to the lagoon area located near the Emma Lake Landfill.  On September 11, the announcement was made that 46...

August 2018 Update

August 2018 update: In addition to the usual summer workload, the Public Works staff have been kept extra busy removing trees, branches and storm debris with approximately 150 loads hauled to the burn pile by District staff alone.  Due to ongoing ratepayer and...

July 2018 Update

The July Council meeting was immediately following the storm which came through portions of the District, Great Blue Heron Provincial Park (primarily Murray Point campground), and the RM of Paddockwood. Thanks is to the Lakeland & District Fire Department and...

June 2018 Update

There are still concerns about bears and wildlife in the residential areas, so the message included in the May update is repeated … as residents and visitors to this natural area that we enjoy, we also need to be aware of how our actions impact the animals who share...

May 2018 Update

A significant number of calls have been received regarding bears throughout the District. As residents and visitors to this natural area that we enjoy, we also need to be aware of how our actions impact the animals who share this space. Things we can do to minimize...