Councillor McKenzie thanked Staff for the opportunity to attend virtually. He is in Peace River where wildfires have already started, and he warned the Lake Country community to be careful and be prepared. Councillor McKenzie enjoyed meeting with fellow Councillors and organizations at the Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA) convention last week.
Councillor Irvine echoed comments regarding SILGA where she was able to engage in a lot of learning.
Councillor Brett echoed comments regarding SILGA, and thanked the Community for the opportunity to attend. She learned a lot from seminars and conversations with other communities. She reminded Lake Country residents about the Community Centre Feasibility Study and how important their input is.
Councillor Patel thanked the community for the opportunity to attend SILGA. He was able to speak with BC Hydro regarding power outages and learned about future projects to place powerlines underground. He wished Lake Country and Mayor Ireland a happy belated birthday. Councillor Patel attended the Lake Country Bike Park grand opening, and gave kudos to the staff that put it together.
Councillor Reed announced the successful grant application for road safety signage along Carrs Landing Road in collaboration with the District, and looks forward to road safety awareness week at the beginning of June. She thanked staff for the early line painting on roads, and those who contributed to this year’s successful Financial audit. She announced the Carr's Landing Community hopes to organize a meeting in June with Paul Gipps, CAO to discuss the Carr's Landing Water Strategy. Councillor Reed acknowledged the influential people who have paved the way for Lake Country since 1995. She paid respects to several powerful women of Lake Country who have inspired her.
Councillor Lewis echoed comments about SILGA, noting it is a very worthwhile convention. He reminded the community FireSmart bins are out and ready to be used. Councillor Lewis attended the Lake Country Bike Park grand opening last weekend and recognized what an amazing asset it is to the Lake Country community.
Mayor Ireland enjoyed the conversations and learning at SILGA, it is a great opportunity to improve what is being done in Lake Country, and to see what other communities are doing. He recognized how great Oliver is doing in their community with inclusiveness. Mayor Ireland discussed the economic value the Lake Country Bike Park brings to Lake Country. At SILGA he met people from Kamloops and Penticton who have already visited Lake Country to ride. Lastly, Mayor Ireland reemphasized the importance of Red Dress Day, May 5, 2025.