From Spallumcheen Council Chambers
General Notices
Property taxes are due by July 4, 2023. Unpaid taxes are subject to a penalty.
Open Burning Reminder: The Open Burning Period is now over. Should the fire department respond to a fire call at your property, and you are found to be in contravention of the Township of Spallumcheen Fire Prevention Bylaw, you may be responsible for the costs associated to the fire call and as well be subject to fines.
Fireworks: Are only permitted between October 24 and November 1 each year and are not permitted outside that time as they cause stress and strain on our agricultural community. Thank you for following our bylaws and respecting our community and your neighbours. To report incidences of fireworks happening outside of this time frame, residents are asked to call 911 and ask for Fire Dispatch. Should the fire department respond to a fireworks call at your property, and you are found to be in contravention, you may be responsible for the costs associated with the fire call and also be subject to fines.
For up-to-date information on Emergency Situations join Alertable. This platform will share time-sensitive information related to local emergencies such as wildfires, floods, or other hazards. Sign up to receive emergency-related alerts in Spallumcheen. You can get information to your cell phone, via email, through the app or even called directly to a home phone.
Inter-Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee - The Regional District of North Okanagan along with the Township of Spallumcheen are inviting individuals to apply for the new Inter-municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee as part of the Accessible British Columbia Act. To learn more and access the application form, please visit www.rdno.ca/accessibility or visit the RDNO office in-person at 9848 Aberdeen Road during office hours. The application deadline is July 31, 2023.
Upcoming Meetings and Events
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
- Coffee with the Mayor at 10:30 am
You may attend in person or virtually using the link you can find here: Electronic Council Meetings - Current Meeting Links
Monday, July 17, 2023
- Committee of the Whole Meeting at 9:00 am
- Regular Council Meeting at 5:30 pm
You may attend in person or virtually using the link you can find here: Electronic Council Meetings - Current Meeting Links
Emergency Preparedness
Wildfire Preparedness – Get prepared for the 2023 wildfire season: Organize your 72-hour emergency supply kit and plan for family, pet, and farm animal relocations in the event of an evacuation order. Refer to the Township’s website for more information on wildfire preparedness.
In the event of an emergency where an Evacuation Order has been issued, Farming Business Operations may qualify for a Temporary Access Permit in the event of an evacuation. To help prepare your farm, you may choose to complete the application form in advance of an emergency to help with your pre-emergency planning.
Spallumcheen Website at
www.spallumcheentwp.bc.ca – In the event of an emergency the Township of Spallumcheen will post the most current information to our website and send notifications out via the Alertable program as soon as possible
Finance Department
Don't forget to claim Homeowner Grant online or via phone 1-888-355-2700. Homeowner grants not claimed by July 4, 2023 are subject to penalty.
Property taxes are due by July 4, 2023. Unpaid taxes are subject to a penalty.
Property Tax Prepayment Plan Renewal form must be completed and returned to the Township by July 31, 2023.
If you have paid your 2023 property taxes in full and would like to make prepayments for 2024 taxes, please fill out the Property Tax Prepayment Plan form that was included with your 2023 property taxes.
2023 Dog Tags are available - have you purchased yours yet?
2023 Business Licences are past due.
Public Works Department
Roadside Mowing is ongoing throughout the Township.
Patching will be ongoing throughout the Township. Please drive with due care and attention and be respectful of signage, flaggers and crews working.
Watermain Flushing will be ongoing on Local Areas of Service operated by the Township.
Planning and Development Services
BC Building Code changes took effect May 1, 2023 – these changes require most new construction to be 20% more energy efficient in accordance with the Energy Step Code.
Did you know? You can schedule a meeting with planning staff by emailing
planner@spallumcheentwp.bc.ca before submitting your application to get all your questions answered! This is also the best way to ask questions about existing applications or get general planning information.
- Scotch Thistle and Hoary Cress are invasive species. Know your noxious weeds and mow it before it seeds!