Notice of Upcoming Pile Burning Program in Sayward Valley

Dear Residents,

We would like to inform you that La-kwa sa muqw Forestry LP will be initiating a pile burning program in the Sayward Valley starting Tuesday, October 15th. This program is expected to last for approximately one month, depending on weather conditions and venting.

The purpose of this activity is to expand our tree planting area and reduce fire fuel hazards in logged regions. We are required by regulation to manage fuel hazards near the Sayward Fire Protection District.

Please note that the Open Burning Smoke Control Regulation outlines specific conditions for this pile burning, taking into account factors such as venting, wind direction, wood moisture content, and the age of the piles. Our goal is to minimize any noticeable impact on air quality for the residents of Sayward during this program.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me.

Best regards,

Shawn Crawford
Silviculture Planner
crawford@lakwasamuqw.com
250-287-5037

Travel Advisory – Catch Basin Cleaning from Cook Creek to Port McNeil

Dates: Monday to Friday | October 7 – November 30, 2024
Time: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Mainroad North Island Contracting will be conducting their annual catch basin cleaning along all major routes between Cook Creek and Port McNeil. Traffic control personnel will be present on-site to ensure safety.

Please slow down and show respect for roadside crews.
For current road conditions and updates, visit DriveBC.ca.

Rut Ready – Photo By Dene Rossouw

A bull elk walks toward the herd in British Columbia.

Dene Rossouw

Dene Rossouw

About Dene

Dene spends weekends photographing wildlife with a Nikon Z9, D850 and Nikkor 400mm f/2.8G ED VR, plus portrait, micro and landscape lenses.

Many of Dene’s photographs are available for purchase on his website.

 

Contact Dene

Phone

778.386.5167

Email

Dene@FotoMoods.com

Web

Fotomoods.com

An Herbal Pharmacy In Your Backyard – October 10th At 7pm

Healing herbs are all around us; in our gardens, underfoot, and in the forest. Many garden plants, both ornamental and edible, have evolved from wild ancestors and still carry the medicinal properties that make these wild herbs unique. Familiar plants like roses and calendula are widely recognized and used across the globe.

But there are many other well-known plants with medicinal benefits. For instance, peony root can help with inflammation and pain, particularly in pelvic organs, while hops can alleviate anxiety, insomnia, and help regulate estrogen levels. Hydrangea root bark, stinging nettle root, and goldenrod tops are effective remedies for prostate enlargement. Even common weeds can be beneficial. Plantain can soothe coughs and insect stings, and dandelion root is great for stimulating the liver and bowel.

Join medical herbalist and gardener Chanchal Cabrera to explore the healing pharmacy in your own backyard.

Thursday, October 10th at the Heritage Hall. Starts at 7pm.