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Village office open by appointment only
Posted on December 20, 2021

Village office open by appointment only

Please note: The Village Office will be open by appointment only from Monday, December 20 to Thursday, December 23, 2021. To make an appointment, contact the relevant department listed below and a team…

Request for Expressions of Interest - 2022 Summer Street Food Pilot Program
Posted on December 16, 2021

Request for Expressions of Interest - 2022 Summer Street Food Pilot Program

The Village of Pemberton is inviting interested and qualified proponents to submit expressions of interest to manage and operate mobile food carts at four specified locations within the Village as part…

Media Release | Village of Pemberton announces resignation of Chief Administrative Officer
Posted on December 10, 2021

Media Release | Village of Pemberton announces resignation of Chief Administrative Officer

CAO Gilmore to say goodbye to the Village after 22 years of service FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PEMBERTON, BC – The Village of Pemberton has today announced Chief Administrative Officer Nikki Gilmore will…

Disposal of Sandbags Used for Flood Protection
Posted on December 03, 2021

Disposal of Sandbags Used for Flood Protection

As water levels are subsiding, the risk to properties has been decreased. Please evaluate your property and whether the risk has decreased enough for flood protection measures to be removed. In most instances,…

High Streamflow Advisory (Downgraded) for Sea to Sky
Posted on December 02, 2021

High Streamflow Advisory (Downgraded) for Sea to Sky

As of 3:30pm, Thursday, December 2, 2021, the River Forecast Centre is Downgrading to a High Streamflow Advisory for the South Coast including: Sea-to-Sky including areas around Squamish, Whistler and…

Flood Watch Update | Dike Patrols and Preparedness
Posted on November 27, 2021

Flood Watch Update | Dike Patrols and Preparedness

A Flood Watch is currently in effect for the Sea-to-Sky including areas around Squamish, Whistler and Pemberton. The Village has received notification that the Canadian Armed Forces may be in the Pemberton…

Flood Watch | Sea to Sky - November 25, 2021
Posted on November 25, 2021

Flood Watch | Sea to Sky - November 25, 2021

As of 12:30pm, Thursday, November 25, the River Forecast Centre is upgrading to a Flood Watch for the Sea-to-Sky including areas around Squamish, Whistler and Pemberton. The public is advised stay clear…

Special weather statement issued for Sea to Sky Region
Posted on November 24, 2021

Special weather statement issued for Sea to Sky Region

A Special Weather Statement has been issued for the Sea to Sky Region effective Wednesday, November 25, 2021. The Weather Statement predicts moderate to heavy rain beginning overnight Wednesday. It is…

High Streamflow Advisory for the Sea-to-Sky
Posted on November 23, 2021

High Streamflow Advisory for the Sea-to-Sky

As of 2:30pm, Tuesday, November 23, the River Forecast Centre is issuing a High Streamflow Advisory for the South Coast including: Sea-to-Sky including areas around Squamish, Whistler and Pemberton The…

Community Advisory: Flooding at One Mile Lake Park and Industrial Way
Posted on November 15, 2021

Community Advisory: Flooding at One Mile Lake Park and Industrial Way

Flooding has occurred at One Mile Lake Park and at Industrial Way in Pemberton. The One Mile Lake Park Boardwalk is now closed. The public is advised to avoid flooded areas and stay clear of areas where…

Upgraded | Flood Watch - Sea To Sky
Posted on November 15, 2021

Upgraded | Flood Watch - Sea To Sky

As of 8:30am, Monday, November 15, the River Forecast Centre is upgrading to a Flood Watch for the Sea to Sky. The public is advised stay clear of fast-flowing rivers and potentially unstable riverbanks…

Community Advisory | Heavy Rainfall Leading to Localized Flooding, Sandbag Station Available
Posted on November 14, 2021

Community Advisory | Heavy Rainfall Leading to Localized Flooding, Sandbag Station Available

A significant amount of rainfall is leading to localized flooding in low-lying areas. Rivers and creeks are expected to rise rapidly throughout Sunday with forecasts showing heavy rainfall into Monday.…

Community Advisory: flooding expected - One Mile Lake trails and boardwalk
Posted on November 04, 2021

Community Advisory: flooding expected - One Mile Lake trails and boardwalk

Heavy rainfall is resulting in Pemberton Creek rising rapidly. The trails and boardwalk around One Mile Lake are expected to be under water by this evening. PLEASE AVOID areas where flooding may occur.

New plan to reduce food waste endorsed by the Village
Posted on November 01, 2021

New plan to reduce food waste endorsed by the Village

A new Sea to Sky Food Recovery Strategy and Action Plan, with a goal of maximizing the recovery and distribution of food in the Sea to Sky corridor, while minimizing food waste, was presented to the Village…

Mayor Richman Declares October 24, 2021 as World Polio Day
Posted on October 24, 2021

Mayor Richman Declares October 24, 2021 as World Polio Day

World Polio Day Proclamation"World Polio Day" - October 24, 2021 WHEREAS, in 1985 Rotary International launched Polio Plus and spearheaded the Global Polio Eradication Initiative with the World Health…

Community Advisory | Flu Vaccine Clinics
Posted on October 21, 2021

Community Advisory | Flu Vaccine Clinics

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) will be holding Flu Clinics in Pemberton throughout Fall by appointment only. Clients of all ages will be accepted at the flu clinics but priority is for families with young…

Public Notice | One Mile Lake Park and Trail Closed
Posted on October 17, 2021

Public Notice | One Mile Lake Park and Trail Closed

Please be advised that the One Mile Lake Park Boardwalk, Trail and Dog Beach are closed due to high water.  Village Staff are monitoring and will reopen the Park when the water recedes.

High Streamflow Advisory for Lillooet River Near Pemberton
Posted on October 15, 2021

High Streamflow Advisory for Lillooet River Near Pemberton

The BC River Forecast Centre has issued a High Streamflow Advisory for Lillooet River near Pemberton (and tributaries).   A moderate atmospheric river event has arrived on the southern coast of British…

Watermain Flushing
Posted on October 07, 2021

Watermain Flushing

Watermain flushing will be taking place Tuesday, October 12 to Monday, October 25, 2021 throughout the Village of Pemberton. Some discoulouration of water may result. Residents are advised to run water…

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Posted on September 30, 2021

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Today marks the inaugural National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This federal statutory holiday is a chance for us to commemorate the history and ongoing trauma caused by residential schools in Canada.…