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Highlights of the Council meeting held on Monday, September 11, 2023 can be reviewed here.
The next Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 6:00 pm in Council Chambers, 702-4th Street, Keremeos.
Highlights of the Council meeting held on Monday, August 28, 2023 can be reviewed here.
The next Council meeting will take place on Monday, September 11, 2023 at 6:00pm in Council Chambers, 702 - 4th Street, Keremeos.
Many good-hearted people are arriving at regional emergency reception centres trying to donate items and volunteer their time. Unfortunately, the reception centres don't have the capacity to accept items or organize volunteers, so the RDOS has put together a list of agencies that would be pleased to accept items and assistance.
Read the information release here.
An important message from Mayor Jason Wiebe to Keremeos and area residents:
"Due to the ongoing challenges in our province, a provincial state of emergency has been declared by Premier Eby. Please keep aware of alerts and notices, and follow the recommendations regarding orders and travel restrictions to aid in emergency planning and crew safety."
The importance of residents restricting travel to only necessary trips is twofold. Firstly, many emergency vehicles and personnel are travelling to provide aid to areas in need and additional traffic slows their travel. Secondly, travel comes with risk of accidents. Accidents divert emergency responders from where they are urgently needed in fire zones.
Keremeos Mayor and Councillors thank you for your cooperation during this difficult time. For the full news release on the provincial state of emergency, click here.
Tips for staying safe and healthy:
In response to the Province moving the drought status for the Similkameen to LEVEL 4, the Board of Trustees of the Keremeos Irrigation District have implemented STAGE TWO WATER RESTRICTIONS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY.
In addition to Stage One, customers are permitted to water ONLY between the hours of 7 AM until 10 AM & 7 PM until 10 PM on their designated odd/even day.
Customers who have automatic underground systems are permitted to water ONLY between the hours of 12 AM until 6 AM on their designated odd/even day.
For further details on the Water Conservation Program, please go to the home page at https://keremeosirrigation.ca/
On behalf of the Keremeos Irrigation District
Highlights of the Council meeting held on Monday, July 17, 2023 can be reviewed here.
The next Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 6:00PM in Council Chambers, 702 4th Street, Keremeos.
Due to an unforeseen operational issue, the Keremeos Transfer Station is closed until further notice.
Customers are asked to avoid the site at this time to allow crews to conduct operations.
More information will be provided on www.rdos.bc.ca website as soon as the situation is resolved.
The RDOS thanks you for your patience.
At 9:00 am on Monday, July 17, 2023, the Keremeos Every Child Matters crosswalk will be unveiled between the Memorial Park playground and the Keremeos municipal hall. Keremeos Mayor and Council have been honoured to work with the Lower Similkameen Indian Band on this important reconciliation initiative.
To help convey the deep meaning of the event, the following list of terms and their meanings has been prepared by the Lower Similkameen Indian Band, and may be reviewed here.
Highlights of the Council meeting held on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 can be reviewed here.
The next Council meeting will take place on Monday, July 17, 2023 at 4:30 PM in Council Chambers, 702-4th Street, Keremeos.
Catch up on Keremeos resident news...the summer newsletter is now available!
Highlights of the Council meeting held Monday, June 19, 2023 may be reviewed here
The next Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at 6:00 pm in Council Chambers, 702-4th Street, Keremeos.
Highlights of the the Council meeting held on Monday, June 5th, 2023 can be reviewed here.
The next Council meeting will take place on Monday, June 19th, 2023 at 4:30PM in Council Chambers, 702 4th Street, Keremeos.
The Village of Keremeos 2023 property tax notices have now been mailed to property owners. If your notice has not been received by June 2, 2023, please call the Village Office at 250-499-2711.
There are several payment options for property taxes:
The deadline for property tax payment without penalty is Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at 4 pm.
Please contact the Village Office if you have any questions about your property tax notice
Highlights of the Council Meeting held on Monday, May 15th, 2023 can be reviewed here.
The next Council Meeting will take place on Monday, June 5, 2023 at 6:00PM in Council Chambers, 702 - 4th Street, Keremeos.
The Village of Keremeos 2022 Annual Report is available for viewing by clicking here.
Highlights of the Council Meeting held on Monday, May 1, 2023 can be viewed here.
The next Council meeting will take place on Monday, May 15, 2023 at 4:30PM in Council Chambers, 702 4th Street, Keremeos.
Road repairs will be taking place in Keremeos this Thursday and Friday, April 27-28. The work will be taking place at the following locations:
Please contact the Village Office at 250-499-2711 if you have any questions about the work.
Highlights of the Council meeting held on Monday, April 17, 2023 can be reviewed here.
The next Council meeting will take place on Monday, May 1st, 2023 at 6:00PM in Council Chambers, 702-4th Street, Keremeos.
The Village of Keremeos is currently accepting Requests for Proposal for 2023 Roadworks. Review details here. Closing date and time is Friday April 28, 2023 at 2:00 pm.
Highlights of the Council meeting held on Monday, April 3, 2023 can be reviewed here.
The next Council meeting will take place on Monday, April 17, 2023 at 4:30 PM in Council Chambers, 702-4th Street, Keremeos.
The Inclusive Community Garden group is offering walking tours this weekend:
Meet at the 7th Avenue Community Gardens sign under the tree (near 8th Street). The tours will end at the greenhouse on Veterans Avenue.
The tours will describe the garden’s history, current plans and future vision in Keremeos.
The group is also looking for volunteers to help with raised bed filling on April 15 and 16…ask about volunteering during the walking tour or contact Albert at betomex99@yahoo.com
Welcome to spring!
The Village of Keremeos' 2023 spring newsletter is now available for your review.
Please feel free to contact the office at 250-499-2711 or email info@keremeos.ca if you have any questions or comments about articles in the newsletter.
Highlights of the Council meeting held on Monday, March 6, 2023 can be reviewed here.
The next Council meeting will take place on Monday, March 20th, 2023 at 4:30pm in Council Chambers, 702-4th Street, Keremeos.
Highlights of the Council meeting held on Monday, February 6, 2023 can be reviewed here.
The next Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 4:30pm in Council Chambers, 702 - 4th Street, Keremeos.
The Village has a vacancy for a temporary clerk with administrative experience in a government office setting. This is a CUPE 608 position, with a 35-hour week at a 2023 rate of $27.10 per hour. The term of this temporary position is unknown at this time.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume to cao@keremeos.ca by 4:00 pm on February 17, 2023.
The advertisement and job description can be reviewed at this link.
The Village of Keremeos is now accepting applications for Business Facade Improvement grants. To view the information package and application form, click here.
The Village is seeking individuals with a strong interest in the community, and some knowledge of planning and development, to sit on the Board of Variance for a term of three (3) years.
Established by Bylaw, the Board of Variance will review requests for variances to certain municipal development requirements for reasons of hardship. Such issues may include siting, dimensions or size of a building or structure, the prohibition of a structural alteration (in the case of mobile homes outside of mobile home parks) and other development issues.
The Board of Variance will be provided with administrative support. Members of the Board do not receive compensation for their services as members, but will be reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred that arise out of the performance of their duties.
Interested parties are encouraged to provide a letter and/or resume stating their knowledge, experience and why you wish to serve on the Board. Submissions can be made in person at the Village office, by mail to 702 – 4th Street, PO Box 160, Keremeos BC V0X 1N0, by fax to 250-499-5477 or by email to coordinator@keremeos.ca. Applications will be accepted until all three (3) positions are filled.
For more information please contact the Village Office at 250-499-2711.
There are two upcoming opportunities for informal discussions with Mayor Wiebe and Councillors:
All subjects are welcome for discussion.
For those who cannot attend a meeting with Council, please feel free to email your questions or comments to mayorandcouncil@keremeos.ca Council wants to hear from you!
Highlights of the Council meeting held on Monday, January 16, 2023 can be reviewed here.
The next Council meeting will take place on Monday, February 6, 2023 at 6:00 pm in Council Chambers, 702-4th Street, Keremeos.
The next meeting of Council will take place on Monday, January 16, 2023 at 4:30 pm in Council Chambers, 702-4th Street, Keremeos.
The agenda package is available for review here.
The municipal office will be closed for the holidays between December 23 at 4:00 pm and Tuesday, January 3 at 8:30 am.
For urgent issues during that time, call 250-499-2711 and leave a message or email cao@keremeos.ca Public Works staff will be on call.
Happy holidays!
The next Regular Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 6:00 pm in Council Chambers, 702-4th Street, Keremeos. Review the agenda package here.
Council meetings are open to the public...please join us!
The December 2022 Village of Keremeos newsletter is now available at this link.
Mayor, Council and Staff wish residents a safe, health and happy holiday season!
The highlights of the Council meeting held on Monday, December 19, 2022 can be reviewed here.
The next Regular Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 6:00 pm in Council Chambers, 702-4th Street, Keremeos.
Keremeos Council's next meeting will take place on Monday, December 19, 2022 at 4:30 pm in Council Chambers, 702-4th Street, Keremeos. Review the agenda package here.
Happy holidays!
Keremeos Mayor, Jason Wiebe, is inviting residents to join him for an informal discussion about community issues at the municipal office (702-4th Street) on Friday, December 16, 2022, 9:00 to 11:00. Coffee and pastries will be served.
Other members of Council, as well as representatives from Keremeos' BC Emergency Health Services ambulance service will be dropping in to the coffee as well. All topics are open for discussion and everyone is welcome!
If you're unable to attend, the next Coffee with the Mayor will take place on Friday, January 27, 2022, 9:00-11:00 am.
Highlights of the Council meeting held December 5, 2022 can be reviewed here.
The next Regular meeting of Council is Monday, December 19, 2022 at 4:30 pm in Council Chambers, 702-4th Street, Keremeos.
The next Regular Council meeting will take place on Monday, December 5, 2022 at 6:00 pm in the Council Chambers, 702-4th Street, Keremeos. Review the agenda package here
Keremeos' new mayor, Jason Wiebe, is looking forward to having an informal coffee and chat with residents and business owners at the municipal office (702-4th Street) on Friday, November 25, 2022, 9:00 to 11:00. Coffee and pastries will be served.
Other members of Council, as well as local Regional District Area Directors will be dropping in to the coffee as well. All topics are open for discussion and everyone is welcome!
If you're unable to attend, the next Coffee with the Mayor will take place on Friday, December 16, 2022, 9:00-11:00 am.
The highlights of the Regular Council meeting held on November 21, 2022 at 4:30 pm can be reviewed here.
The next Regular meeting of Council takes place on December 5, 2022 in Council Chambers, 702-4th Street, Keremeos.
The next Regular meeting of Council will take place on Monday, November 21, 2022 at 4:30 pm in Council Chambers, 702-4th Street, Keremeos. Review the agenda package here.
The first Coffee with the Mayor session of this term will be held on Friday, November 25, 2022 at 9:00-11:00 am in Council Chambers. Mayor Wiebe will be joined by several Councillors and local RDOS Area Directors. Drop in for a coffee and to chat about any issues that are on your mind.
Keremeos Mayor and Councillors have taken their Oaths of Office and commenced the 2022-2026 term! Your Council is made up of:
The Council wishes to continue hearing from residents and business owners with ideas and issues of concern. There are several ways to reach them:
For more information and schedules for all meetings, visit the Keremeos website page on how to contact the Mayor and Councillors.