Sep 24
September 12, 2024
Penticton Indian Band Holds Chief Nomination Meeting
The Penticton Indian Band and community members and hopeful nominees gathered on Wednesday September 11, 2024 at the Penticton Indian Band Community Hall to nominate members for the position of, “Chief”…Click here to read the full release
Sep 24
Penticton Indian Band Affirms its Rejection for Aggregate Mine Proposed at 27410 Garnet Valley Road
MEDIA RELEASE
snpink’tn (Penticton, BC)
The Penticton Indian Band, syilx Nation — a Title and Rights holder responsible for the decision-making of all lands, waters and resources within the unceded territory of the syilx Nation and the Penticton Indian Band Area of Responsibility, has reaffirmed its rejection for the proposed aggregate mine at 27410 Garnet Valley Road. Click here to read more
Apr 24
2024 PIB COMMUNITY CLEAN UP
FROM April 22- May 31, 2024
Click here to fill out the form “PIB COMMUNITY PICK UP FORM”
Regular Garbage and Recycling pick up days are still Tuesdays
Apr 24
The PIB Housing Department is seeking PIB members to be part of a new snpintktn Housing Advisory Committee (HAC). Please see the HAC Invitation Letter and Committee Terms of Reference (click on links). For any questions please call or email Housing Manager – Cheryl Kruger (250) 493-0048 ext: 216 or ckruger@pib.ca. Deadline is May 3, 2024 – Please drop off your submissions at the Housing Department or by email to ckruger@pib.ca
Feb 24
Workshop is about getting more out of every dollar – courtesy of the Penticton Herald – Feb 9, 2024
Footprints Centre is inviting anyone operating on a tight budget to take steps towards better money management.
It’s free and there are several ways to connect.
Lessons about money — borrowing, budgeting and banking — that many people wish were taught in public schools.
To read the full article, please CLICK HERE
Jan 24
In response to the extremely cold weather coming into the South Okanagan tonight, PIB has decided to open the PIB Community Hall for our most vulnerable members, starting tonight Wednesday January 10, 2024 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 10 – 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
THURSDAY JANUARY 11 – 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
FRIDAY JANUARY 12- 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
SATURDAY JANUARY 13 – 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
There will be toques, gloves, socks available for those that need it, while the supplies last. We will also be accepting donations of new warm clothing
There will be beverages and snacks available.
If you have any questions or would like to donate then please call (250) 462-2514
Dec 23
December 8, 2023 – Come to the PIB Community Hall 10:00am – 2:00pm
There will be Hand Crafted Arts & Crafts, Baked Goods, Beverages and Frybread!
There will also be 50/50 Tickets sold
Oct 23
For more information – please come and attend and receive information regarding the Fortis MBA. The vote will be held Nov. 10, 2023. Electronic Voting opens October 26, 2023 12:00am. If you need more information regarding the vote please contact Deputy Ratification Officer – Cheryl Kruger – deputyro@pib.ca or call 250-493-0048
Aug 23
PIB COMMUNITY & FAMILIES Have available the following: RV and CAMPING FOR ANY WILDFIRE EVACUEES IN NEED
if you are on evacuation order or alert from any neighbouring communities and need space the PIB Ball Field is available **You must park outside the ball park. There is no water or power hookups available**
HIGH ROCK RV Park – (5 sites – first come first serve), 3675 AIRPORT ROAD – CALL TAMMY KRUGER (250) 462-5619
We want to remind you to make sure that you have PROPERLY registered with your HOME COMMUNITY Evacuation centre before or let other family members know to ensure they know where you are. Click Here to view the Notice
PIB WILL BE CREATING A LIST OF ALL EVACUEES we receive, so we can ensure people/ families are accounted for. So Please Call or Text Lesley Gabriel at (250) 809-1895 to add your name to the list or fill out the below form:
If any PIB Member(s) are hosting any Wildfire Evacuee(s) from any of the affected communities, Please Fill out the PIB Host Evacuation Form (Click Here) or Fill out the Online Form Here. Thank you!
Aug 23
Please be advised that extreme heat is forecast for Penticton and surrounding areas. Daytime temperatures are expected to climb within the range of 35 to 39 degrees Celsius, accompanied by overnight lows approximately near 18 degrees Celsius. Extreme heat affects everyone.
The risks are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses and people working or exercising outdoors.
Watch for the effects of heat illness: swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and the worsening of some health conditions. Heat warnings are issued when very high temperature or humidity conditions are expected to pose an elevated risk of heat illnesses, such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion.
– Avoid unnecessary travel or exposure outdoors.
– Watch for signs of heatstroke.
– Stay hydrated.
– PIB will distribute notices on Social Media, PIB Website and the PIB App on how to keep yourself safe during the extreme heat forecast.
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