Girl Guides Begins October 2nd

The 2024/2025 Season of Girl Guides begins on Oct 2nd and registration is now open.

The following programs are offered:

  • Sparks (ages 5-6)
  • Embers (ages 7-8)
  • Guides (ages 9-11)
  • Pathfinders (ages 12+)

Each unit has individual leaders, challenges and activities. All units meet together weekly at 4:30pm on Tuesdays.

Register at https://www.girlguides.ca/register.

Ligwildax History With Dr. Deidre Cullon

Ligwildax History With Dr. Deidre Cullon


The Village of Sayward is hosting a talk on the history of First Nations from the region. 

Dr. Deidre Cullon will be presenting on May 9th from 6pm to 730pm at the Kelsey Centre, 652 H’Kusam Way.

Emergency Preparedness Week

Emergency Preparedness Week

Emergency Preparedness Week is here!

PreparedBC is hosting a webinar on May 9, 2024 at 5:30pm (PDT).

Topics

How to prepare for emergencies 

Preparedness tech tips 

Exciting new resources 

All participants will be entered to win a 4-person emergency kit!

There will be an opportunity for viewers to ask questions.

Register here: https://ow.ly/zhW450RvgCY

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Preparing for Wildfires Community Sessions on Wednesday May 8th

Preparing for Wildfires Community Sessions on Wednesday May 8th


Join the Strathcona Regional District for ‘Preparing for Wildfires’ Community Sessions on Wednesday May 8th for Emergency Preparedness Week

Session #1 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm in the gymnasium at the Kelsey Centre

Or Session #2 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm at the Heritage Hall

Topics for Discussion

* How to reduce the damage of wildfires to your home and property

* Emergency notifications

* Evacuation Alerts and Evacuation Orders

* Emergency Support Services

* Community Resiliency Plan

No need to register in advance.

For more info, please contact Wildfire Risk Reduction Coordinator Bonnie Logan at wrr@srd.ca or 250-914-9234.

Vergenoeg Ranch Tiny Tots Program on March 5th, 12th, 26th

Vergenoeg Ranch Tiny Tots Program on March 5th, 12th, 26th

The Tiny Tots program at Vergenoeg Ranch is a great way to expose children under 6 to horses and other animals.

This program will run on March 5th, 12th and 26th from 10am to 2pm each day.

The price is $40 per child and includes snacks.

Registration details are in the picture above.