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Posted on October 26, 2017

BC Transit Releases Sea to Sky Transit Study

Over the past two years, the Village of Pemberton has worked with BC Transit and our Sea to Sky Partners to complete a long-term transit strategy. The long-term transit strategies envision what the community’s…

NOTAM Issued for Pemberton Regional Airport | Friday, October 27th
Posted on October 26, 2017

NOTAM Issued for Pemberton Regional Airport | Friday, October 27th

Please be advised that there will be DRONE activity over North Arm Farm, across the Lillooet River from the Airport,  on Friday, October 27th from 9AM until 10AM.  A NOTAM has been filed and the following…

BC Hydro Information Session | NEW Date, October 26th
Posted on October 23, 2017

BC Hydro Information Session | NEW Date, October 26th

Village Council has required BC Hydro to hold a Public Info Meeting in support of their application to rezone their downtown property to allow for an upgrade to their Field Office. As the use is currently…

Public Notice | High Stream Advisory and Snow Fall Warning Rescinded
Posted on October 19, 2017

Public Notice | High Stream Advisory and Snow Fall Warning Rescinded

Please note, The River Forecast Centre has ended a High Streamflow Advisory for the Lillooet River. The Snowfall warning for Pemberton issued by Environment Canada (EC) has also been rescinded. For more…

Community Bulletin | Tonight's BC Hydro Information Session Cancelled
Posted on October 18, 2017

Community Bulletin | Tonight's BC Hydro Information Session Cancelled

Please be advised that the BC Hydro Community Information Session scheduled for this evening is CANCELLED due to inclement weather. This meeting will be rescheduled to a later date and will be posted…

Posted on October 17, 2017

Public Notice | Special Water Statement & High Streamflow Advisory In Effect

A series of storm events are expected to impact coastal British Columbia over the next several days. Heavy rain is expected to continue through the day on Monday and ease into Tuesday, followed by another…

Posted on October 16, 2017

Public Notice | Special Weather Statement for Pemberton

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Pemberton. We will see heavy rains Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Details are below.  The Village will be closely monitoring the weather…

One Mile Lake Park Dog Beach Under Construction, October 12th and October 13th
Posted on October 12, 2017

One Mile Lake Park Dog Beach Under Construction, October 12th and October 13th

Thanks to the generous contribution of the Rotary Club of Pemberton, the dog beach at One Mile Lake Park is getting a facelift!Works to include expansion of the beach area and the addition of seating.…

Public Notice | Pemberton Regional Airport Access Road Construction
Posted on October 03, 2017

Public Notice | Pemberton Regional Airport Access Road Construction

Construction of the new emergency access road between the East Taxiway and Airport Road will begin on Monday, October 2nd. This will include grubbing and initial site preparation. The gravel delivery…

Public Notice | Coastal Fire Centre to Rescind Open Burn Prohibitions
Posted on September 28, 2017

Public Notice | Coastal Fire Centre to Rescind Open Burn Prohibitions

Effective at noon on Friday, Sept. 29, 2017, all open fires will once again be permitted throughout the Coastal Fire Centre's jurisdiction, since recent rainfall and cooler temperatures have reduced wildfire…

Notice of Runway Closure at Pemberton Regional Airport | Saturday, September 23rd
Posted on September 19, 2017

Notice of Runway Closure at Pemberton Regional Airport | Saturday, September 23rd

Please be advised that the Pemberton Regional Airport (CYPS) Runway will be closed on Saturday, September 23rd from Noon until 5PM to accommodate the Porche911 Rally.  This event is a fundraising event…

Project Updates | Friendship Trail Bridge & Outdoor Soccer Field
Posted on September 19, 2017

Project Updates | Friendship Trail Bridge & Outdoor Soccer Field

Friendship Trail Bridge Project Tell me about the Friendship Trail Bridge Project The Friendship Trail Bridge is a key component of the Friendship Trail route, which is part of the Sea to Sky Trail and…

Public Notice | Campfire prohibition rescinded in Coastal Fire Centre
Posted on September 18, 2017

Public Notice | Campfire prohibition rescinded in Coastal Fire Centre

Effective at today at noon, the BC Wildfire Service has rescinded the campfire prohibition that was in effect within the Coastal Fire Centre's jurisdiction. The use of tiki torches (and similar kinds…

Mayor Richman Declares October 10th as World Mental Health Day
Posted on September 18, 2017

Mayor Richman Declares October 10th as World Mental Health Day

World Mental Health Day Proclamation"World Mental Health Day" - October 10, 2017 WHEREAS, over 450 million individuals around the world are living with mental illness that could benefit from early diagnosis…

Village of Pemberton Recognized as Carbon Neutral by UBCM Green Communities Committee
Posted on September 15, 2017

Village of Pemberton Recognized as Carbon Neutral by UBCM Green Communities Committee

As a signatory to the Climate Action Charter, the Village of Pemberton has been recognized for our action on climate change and reducing greenhouse gases in our community and within our corporate operations.…

Short Term Vacations Rentals | Consultation Results
Posted on September 14, 2017

Short Term Vacations Rentals | Consultation Results

The Village of Pemberton is in the midst of updating its Zoning Bylaw and like many communities across Canada, is looking to create zoning regulations pertaining to short term vacation rentals given recent…

Public Notice | Level 2 Water Restrictions Now in Effect Until September 30th
Posted on September 14, 2017

Public Notice | Level 2 Water Restrictions Now in Effect Until September 30th

Please be advised that Level 2 Water Restrictions are now in effect in the Village of Pemberton.   Level 2 Restrictions stipulate: (a) No person shall sprinkle or cause, suffer or allow sprinkling except:…

Posted on August 29, 2017

Media Release | Village of Pemberton Receives Gifted Land from the Den Duyf Family

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 29, 2017 VILLAGE OF PEMBERTON RECEIVES GIFTED LAND FROM THE DEN DUYF FAMILYLands to Be Used for Recreation Amenities PEMBERTON, BC – As of Thursday, June 22, 2017, the Village…

Village Returns to Level III Watering Restrictions
Posted on August 24, 2017

Village Returns to Level III Watering Restrictions

Due to the cooler weather and the community’s collective reduction in water use, the Village has returned to Level 3 Water Restrictions; however restrictions are still in place for car washing. What…

BMX with the Mayor | Thursday, September 7th
Posted on August 22, 2017

BMX with the Mayor | Thursday, September 7th

Join Mayor Richman for a run on the BMX track and some free popsicles! When: Thursday, September 7th @ 6pm-8pmWhen: Pemberton BMX Track (off Cottonwood Street)Everyone welcome!  Come meet Mayor Richman…