Township of Spallumcheen

PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTIONS AND GRANTS-IN-AID

In accordance with the Township of Spallumcheen’s Tax Exemption Policy and Grants-In-Aid Policy, applications for permissive tax exemptions and/or grants-in-aid from not-for-profit organizations for the 2027 taxation year must be received by July 31st, 2026.

Copies of the policies and application parameters, including reporting requirements, are available on the Township’s website. E-mail inquiries can be directed to [email protected].

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With summer here, now's a good time to make sure you're set up for the unexpected. Two simple things you can do today:

📱 Set up your BC Services Card app. If you're ever evacuated, this is what lets you register as an evacuee and access supports, including e-transfer for eligible costs. You can still self-register without it, but supports may be more limited and won't come by e-transfer. Setup takes about five minutes.

🚨 Download Alertable. It's a free app that sends real-time emergency notifications for our area — wildfire, flood, severe weather, evacuation alerts. The faster you know, the more time you have to act.

Both can be set up in about ten minutes total. Worth doing today while you're thinking about it.

🔗 BC Services Card app: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/government-id/bc-services-card/log-in-with-card/mobile-card

🔗 Alertable: https://alertable.ca

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The boil water advisory in place since June 12th for the South Local Area Service has been rescinded.

Interior Health put the boil water advisory in place in an abundance of caution as crews responded to a watermain break in the South Local Area Service (LAS). The South LAS includes the Eagle Rock and Larkin water systems.

Please refer to the Township website for more information on water quality.

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To all the dads, grandpas, stepdads, foster dads, and father-figures across Spallumcheen, happy Father's Day weekend from your Township.

Whether you're spending Sunday in the shop, out on the tractor, getting hauled into a fishing trip, or being treated to a slower morning on the porch, we hope it's a good one. 💛

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On behalf of Mayor and Council and the entire municipality, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to the PVSS graduating Class of 2026.

This milestone marks not only the culmination of years of hard work and dedication, but also the beginning of new opportunities and responsibilities. As you move forward, we encourage you to stay connected to your community, pursue your goals with determination, and contribute your talents toward building a strong and vibrant future.

We wish you continued success in all that lies ahead.

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[Spallumcheen, BC, June 12, 2026] The Township of Spallumcheen is notifying residents that Township staff are responding to an unexpected watermain break within the South Local Area Service located along Otter Lake Cross Rd.

Upon the advice of Interior Health, and in an abundance of caution, due to the watermain break and watermain shutdown, a boil water advisory has been issued for all residents within the South Local Area Service which encompasses both the Larkin Water System and Eagle Rock Water System.

More information is available on the Township website.

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Congratulations to Seth Taber, Jade Mills, and Dominic Klaila on being named the 2026 recipients of the Township of Spallumcheen Chris Pieper Bursary!

We’re excited to see all they accomplish in the years ahead. 🎓✨

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The Okanagan Basin Water Board's "Make Water Work, Plant FireSmart™" campaign is back for 2026, and Spallumcheen residents are encouraged to take part.

The campaign focuses on three things that matter for our valley: protecting what matters, being water smart, and staying FireSmart.

A few ways to get involved:

💧 Visit makewaterwork.ca for water-saving tips

🌱 Browse the Plant Collection (now with deer-resistant options!)

✍️ Take the pledge to be entered to win $1,000 toward a water-saving outdoor space

This year, two winners each take home a $500 gift card to a local Make Water Work partner of their choice, plus a $500 VISA gift card.

Osoyoos is in the lead on the pledge page, let's give them a run for their money. 💪

🔗 Take the pledge: https://www.makewaterwork.ca/pledge/

🔗 Plant Collection: https://www.makewaterwork.ca/plants/

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🚨 Stage 2 Water Restrictions in Effect 🚨

Stage 2 Water Restrictions are now in effect for the South Local Area Service. The North Local Area Service has already been under Stage 2 restrictions since June 4, 2026.

💧 These restrictions apply to properties located in the following water service areas:
• Eagle Rock
• Hankey
• Highland Park
• Lansdowne
• Larkin
• Pleasant Valley
• Round Prairie
• Silver Star
• Stardel

These measures are in place under Bylaw No. 2086, 2022 due to current regional drought conditions and will remain until conditions improve.

Visit our website to learn what Stage 2 Water Restrictions mean for you and how you can help conserve water.

✅ Every drop counts—thank you for doing your part!

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The Township of Spallumcheen would like to ensure the public is aware that BC Timber Sales is inviting public review and comment on the 2026 Rose Swanson Public Referral for FSP #771.
The full referral covers proposed road construction, cut block development, and road deactivation within the BC Timber Sales Okanagan-Columbia Forest Development Units.

How to take part:
📄 Review the referral package online (Enter this search in to google: BCTS FSP 771)
✍️ Submit written comments by Wednesday, September 24, 2026 directly to BC Timber Sales in one of the following ways:
📬 Mail: BC Timber Sales Okanagan-Columbia Business Area, 2501 14th Avenue, Vernon BC, V1T 8Z1
📞 250-558-1700
📠 Fax: 250-549-5485

For questions about the referral package, contact Grace Chomitz from BC Timber Sales at [email protected] before the end of the comment period.

A link to the referral information is available on the Township website.

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