Showing posts with label COVID-19. Show all posts
Showing posts with label COVID-19. Show all posts

Friday, September 24, 2021

2021 LAC LE JEUNE CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION AGM


Lac Le Jeune Conservation Association

Annual General Meeting

September 26, 2021

Agenda

 

  1. Adoption of minutes from the 2019 AGM
  2. Treasurer's report – Cynthia Swain
  3. TNRD area J representative – Ronaye Elliot
  4. Jennifer Young – Senior Wildfire Officer Prevention, Kamloops Fire Centre
  5. Jon Collavini/Justin Waito – FireSmart
  6. Clay Govett - Fire Mitigation
  7. Lake Monitoring – Hugh Burton and Foster Wynne
  8. Clean Drain Dry update
  9. RCMP update
  10. Wilderness Resort neighbourhood opportunities
  11. Other Business
  12. Draw


COVID Safety: Lac Le Jeune Conservation Association AGM

The AGM is considered an inside event. Entry is first-come, first-served up to a maximum of 50 people. 

While we are not checking for proof of vaccination because of the event size, please do not attend unless you have received two vaccinations. We are working to keep this gathering as safe as possible. We take good notes and post them publicly should you wish to rely on that instead of attending in person. 

All participants must sign in. Bring your own pen to use. Contact information (name and phone number) of all attendees will be retained for at least 30 days. 

Practice social distancing by keeping two meters (six feet) away from one another. Do not gather to socialise inside the venue. 

Wear a mask.

Seating is at picnic tables and will be limited. Bring a chair if you prefer not to stand. Once inside the venue remain in place unless you are invited to speak at the front table. 

There will be limited photocopies of the agenda, and minutes from the 2019 meeting, as well as educational materials. We make every effort to publish all items distributed at the AGM on the Lac Le Jeune website.

There is no running water at the site. Hand sanitizer will be available at the check in table and where beverages are served.

Do not attend the meeting if you:
  • Have travelled outside Canada within the last 14 days
  • Have been identified by Public Health as a close contact of someone with COVID-19
  • Have been told to isolate by Public Health
  • Are displaying any of the following symptoms
    • Fever or chills
    • Cough
    • Loss of sense of smell or taste
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Sore throat
    • Loss of appetite
    • Extreme fatigue or tiredness
    • Headache
    • Body aches
    • Nausea or vomiting
    • Diarrhea

References

Sunday, May 17, 2020

Saturday, April 11, 2020

Reminder: Sugarloaf trails are closed!

Lac Le Jeune residents are grateful to Sugarloaf Ranch for allowing access to their trail system. Due the COVID-19 health and safety concerns, these trails are closed, just as all other recreational trails. Unfortunately, the signs are being ignored and we all risk losing this trail privilege.

These photos were shared by Will Ciancone, Ranch Manager. Local cycling groups, Kamloops Performance Cycling Centre and Kamloops Bike Riders Association, were quick to get the word out to members that this behaviour is unacceptable.

Please, do not put others at risk or jeopardize the future use of these incredible cycling opportunities in our area.

Thank you Sugarloaf Ranch for your generosity and local cycling organizations for establishing this valuable partnership and staying vigilant!




~ Sylvia Currie, with thanks to Chris Wynne for helping to get the word out.

Thursday, April 9, 2020

News Release: BC Parks Closed Until Further Notice

BC Parks Response to COVID-19 

Full BC Parks System Closure

Lac Le Jeune Park
Photo by Jacquie Brugger
BC Parks is immediately closing the entire BC Parks system, including all parks, protected areas, conservancies, recreation areas, and ecological reserves. All camping (front and backcountry) is now banned until May 31st, 2020. This action is being taken in response to the call for increased action to address the COVID-19 pandemic.

With the desire of the public to get outdoors, many parks have already experienced peak season levels of use that have resulted in overwhelmed parking lots, trails and trailheads, making physical distancing difficult, if not impossible in some locations. It has also resulted in damage to our facilities and the environment.
This closure is also necessary to ensure the continued health and safety of our visitors, employees, park operators and their staff, volunteers, and park contractors. By taking this action, we align with federal and provincial directives for people to stay home to reduce COVID-19 transmission risk.
This temporary measure means public and vehicle access is prohibited until further notice. All trails, roads, day-use areas, beaches, lakes, boat launches, and backcountry areas are closed to the public. Park closures will be enforced through regular monitoring and patrols and anyone found in a closed park will be evicted and could face a $115 fine.
In addition to the full system closure, the campground closure has been extended to May 31st, 2020. Full refunds will continue to be provided to those with existing reservations during this time. The Discover Camping reservation system has been suspended for all new reservations. A public notice will be issued once facilities are reopened and the system is able to accept new reservations.
BC Parks continues to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic closely and is following the recommendations set out by the Provincial Health Officer and the Minister of Health for decisions related to closure and reopening of parks and facilities.
Please continue to check the BC Parks website for updates.
BC Parks COVID-19 Questions and Answers: bcparks.ca/covid-19/questions-answers/
For more COVID-19 information, visit the BC Centre for Disease Control: BCCDC: http://covid-19.bccdc.ca/
Provincial Health Officer and Ministry of Health News: https://news.gov.bc.ca/ministries/health

Sunday, March 29, 2020

Community Spirit during COVID-19

A heart posted on the Lac Le Jeune bulletin board 

To all residents of Lac Le Jeune:

It is an anxious time for us all. Let’s join other communities in saying THANK YOU to those who are on the front lines including medical staff, grocery and food industry staff, gas attendants, truckers, and all those who continue to work with the public in various capacities!

Here are some suggestions:

  • Hang hearts in your windows.
  • Keep outside lights on for a few hours at night.
  • Step out your door and make some noise at 7:00 pm each night; call out, sing, use pots and spoons, whatever (Kids like doing it, make it their responsibility!) We truly are all in this together and some of us are dealing with other issues in our lives besides COVID-19. We can let them know we are thinking of them as well!

~Jacquie Brugger on behalf of the Lac Le Jeune Conservation Society~