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Highlights of the Council meeting held on Monday, July 15, 2024 can be reviewed here.

The next Council meeting will take place on Monday, August 19, 2024 at 4:30pm in Council Chambers, 702 4th Street, Keremeos.  

The next meeting of Council will take place on Monday, July 15, 2024 at 4:30pm, in Council Chambers, 702 4th Street, Keremeos.  To review a copy of the agenda package, click here.

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  The campfire prohibition will remain in effect until noon on Oct, 11, 2024 or until the orders are rescinded.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.  

Highlights of the July 2, 2024 Council meeting can be reviewed here.

The next Council meeting will take place on Monday, July 15, 2024 at 4:30 pm.

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!

The next meeting of Council will take place on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 6:00pm, in Council Chambers, 702 4th Street, Keremeos.  To review a copy of the agenda package, click here.  

The Village Office will be closed on Monday, July 1st, 2024 for Canada Day.

The office will re-open on Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024 at 8:30 am.

Have a safe and happy weekend!

Invasive weeds, when allowed to grow and accumulate, spread their seeds, are unsightly and can ruin a beautiful lawn, but there are more severe impacts:

• Can negatively impact biodiversity
• Can cause species extirpation and even extinction
• Can cause soil degradation, and erosion
• Can alter fire cycles
• Can cause human or animal suffering
• Can reduce land and water recreational opportunities
• Control and management costs can be significant
• Can reduce productivity in forestry, agricultural, and fishing sectors
• Can cause export and import trade restrictions
• Can reduce property values

The Village of Keremeos Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 810 requires property owners to maintain their properties and surrounding boulevards from overgrown and dead vegetation.

Please be a good neighbour and remove weeds promptly, before they grow and go to seed.

For more information on types of weeds and proper removal, please visit OASISS (Okanagan and Similkameen Invasive Species Society).    

The Village office at 702 4^th Street also has printed information available, provided by OASISS.  Visit us Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm. 

Highlights of the Council meeting held on Monday, June 17th, 2024 can be reviewed here.

The next Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 6:00pm in Council Chambers, 702-4th Street, Keremeos.

The next meeting of Council will take place on Monday, June 17th, 2024 at 4:30pm, in Council Chambers, 702 4th Street, Keremeos.  To review a copy of the agenda package, click here.