Appliances for sale

 Kenmore refrigerator 30” wide x 66” tall x 29” deep; excellent condition $150

 Kenmore Microwave (Above Stove Mounted) 

30” long x 16.5 high x 15” deep good condition $50.00

Beaumark Upright Freezer 24” wide x 51” high x 26.5” deep; good condition $50.00

If interested please call or text 604-785-4352

Bears around Lac Le Jeune

Residents have spotted bears in and around Lac Le Jeune in the past couple of weeks. There was a bear grazing along Ridgemont earlier today. With the very dry weather the bears are no doubt coming to lower ground in search of food.

It's not unusual for bears to move through the community in search of food. As long as they continue to eat vegetation, insects, and small rodents and NOT garbage or other human-caused attractants, there will be no conflict.

Please check the WildSafeBC website to learn about black bear habits and behaviour, and how to keep everyone safe.

NEWS RELEASE: Ajax Mine Project - Public Comments Invited

NEWS RELEASE: Ajax Mine Project - Public Comments Invited

OTTAWA, August 8, 2017 /CNW/ - The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (the Agency) is conducting a federal environmental assessment of the proposed Ajax Mine Project, located near the City of Kamloops in British Columbia.

The project is subject to both the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act and British Columbia's Environmental Assessment Act, and is undergoing a cooperative environmental assessment with B.C.'s Environmental Assessment Office (EAO).

The Agency and the EAO invite the public to comment on the joint Federal Comprehensive Study / Provincial Assessment Report for the Ajax Mine Project. The joint Report includes the Agency's and the EAO's conclusions and recommendations regarding the implementation of mitigation measures and whether the project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. A French version of the joint Report will be available on the Agency's website. 

The EAO also invites the public to comment on the potential Conditions, Summary Assessment Report, and Certified Project Description proposed for the provincial Environmental Assessment Certificate.

This is the final opportunity for the public to comment on the proposed project. All comments received will be considered public.

Written comments in either official language must be submitted by October 10, 2017 to either:

Ajax Mine Project	OR	Ajax Mine Project
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency		Environmental Assessment Office
410-701 West Georgia Street		P.O. Box 9426 Stn Prov Govt
Vancouver, British Columbia V7Y 1C6		Victoria, British Columbia V8W 9V1
Telephone: 604-666-2431		Fax: 250-387-0230
Ajax@ceaa-acee.gc.ca		www.eao.gov.bc.ca

As a next step, the federal and provincial governments will each make its environmental assessment decision according to the requirements of its respective legislation.

Associated Links

• Ajax Mine Project (Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency)
• Ajax Mine (Environmental Assessment Office)

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SOURCE Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency  

For further information: Karen Fish, Communications Advisor, Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency, 613-552-1195, Karen.Fish@ceaa-acee.gc.ca

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Declaration of State of Local Emergency

This TNRD declaration of state of local emergency pertains to Electoral Area J. A state of local emergency provides the TNRD with the authority to use necessary resources and to perform emergency work related to wildfires in the area.

Currently there are 14 wildfires larger than 0.01 hectares in Kamloops Fire Centre. This includes 1  fire of note: Elephant Hill (05/08/2017 15:26)

Off-road vehicles restricted in backcountry

While it seems like common sense during an extreme fire status, use of motorized vehicles and equipment in dry grass is extremely risky. Last weekend we witnessed someone riding a motorcycle up and down the Lac Le Jeune ski hill. Thankfully, this type of activity is now officially banned. 

Residents, please do not hesitate to call the RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277 to report any motorized off-road activity.  

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8/4/2017 11:00 AM

KAMLOOPS - Effective at noon (Pacific time) on Friday, Aug. 4, 2017, the operation of any off-road vehicle for recreational purposes on Crown land will be prohibited throughout the Cariboo Fire Centre, Kamloops Fire Centre and Southeast Fire Centre. In addition, all on-highway vehicles must remain on defined road surfaces. This step is being taken to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety. The operation of any off-road vehicles in these regions during the current wildfire situation creates a potential wildfire risk. While jeeps, trucks and other on-highway vehicles are permitted on designated roads, they are not allowed off-road. The prohibition of off-road vehicles and on-highway vehicles does not apply to private lands or national parks. It also does not apply to emergency responders or to agriculture or commercial/ industrial users who operate vehicles for farming, emergency response or business purposes. A map of the affected areas is available online at: http://ow.ly/QTm330e9G5n August is traditionally the most active part of the wildfire season. Given the number of fires currently burning in B.C., the elevated fire danger ratings and the extremely dry conditions in many parts of the province, the BC Wildfire Service is strongly urging British Columbians and visitors to stay out of the backcountry in these regions. The BC Wildfire Service is continually monitoring conditions and this prohibition may be expanded or rescinded as needed. In addition, the public is reminded that almost all provincial parks and all recreation sites and trails within the Cariboo Fire Centre are closed due to wildfire risk. The travelling public should visit "safety tips for B.C. travellers" at: www.bcwildfire.ca Anyone found in contravention of this off-road vehicle prohibition may be issued a violation ticket in the amount of $767. If the contravention causes or contributes to a wildfire, the person responsible may be ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs. To report an off-road violation, call the RAPP line at: 1 877 952-7277. ~ posted by Sylvia Currie ~

Plastic bags are no longer accepted in mixed recycling

News release: PDF

Plastic Bags Will Have to be Separated From Recyclables tnrd.ca For Immediate Release (July 28/17):

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District’s mixed recycling program will be undergoing a small change — starting Sept. 5, the TNRD will no longer be able to accept plastic bags in with mixed recycling.

Because recycling recovery facilities throughout B.C. have changed to meet new standards, these facilities are no longer able to process plastic bags in mixed recycling loads.

Plastic bags can still been taken to any TNRD Eco-Depot or Transfer Station to be recycled separately. Residents should also check to see if their grocery store has a plastic bag “take back” program, or inquire at their local bottle depot for recycling options.

There are also many ways to reuse plastic bags, such as garbage bags in vehicles or smaller garbage cans, or as padding in parcels and packages. They are also handy when cleaning up after pets.

If bags can’t be reused or recycled, they can be disposed of in household garbage.

Agenda: Lac Le Jeune Conservation Association AGM

This agenda is also available for download from our LLJCA Files Section. Here is a direct link to the document.

LAC LE JEUNE

CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

When: Sunday August 13, 2017, 11:00 – 12:00
Where: Lac Le Jeune Provincial Park Day Area Shelter
There will be a BBQ lunch to follow for LLJCA families and guests


UPDATE: Due to the extreme fire danger rating and smoke in the area, we will keep the outdoor meeting short and there will be no BBQ.

AGENDA

1. Adoption of minutes from the 2016 AGM
2. RCMP report – Cpl TBA
3. Treasurer's Report – Leyla Johnson
4. KGHM/AJAX Community Advisory Group – Corinne Schock
5. Water Monitoring Program – Marge Sidney MOE, Hugh Burton 
6. Fisheries Stocking Program – Hugh Burton
7. Invasive Plant Program – Dr. Catherine Tarasoff 
8. Nuisance Mosquito program – TBA
9. Fire Safe Community – Clay Govett
10. TNRD area J representative – Ronaye Elliot 
11. BC Parks – Michelle Weibe
12. Kamloops Bike Riders Association – Paul Berry (tentative) 
13. LLJ Community phone list – Steve Roy
14. Elections
15. Other business