Village of Slocan

06/10/2026

NOTICE OF HUME ST WATER CONNECTION
June 10, 2026

Residents on the south side of the Village - mainly south of Fletcher Ave and east of Hume St, may notice some water discoloration this afternoon.

Crews are currently working on the Affordable Housing Project water connection (connection 1 of 2), and will be flushing the lines once completed. The discoloration is caused by disturbed sediments and are not harmful; however, if you notice water discoloration, simply let your tub or shower run for a few minutes until it clears.

Thank you!

05/27/2026

2026 PROPERTY TAX NOTICES

The 2026 Property Tax Notices will be mailed out to Slocan residents and property owners this week.

*** Please be sure to read the back of your tax notice carefully, as it includes details on how to claim your Home Owner Grant, if eligible. The notice also includes information on due date, penalty date, and how to make a payment.

Due Date: 4:00pm on Thursday, July 2nd, 2026

Any questions, please don't hesitate to call!
250-355-2277

05/22/2026

05/15/2026

The Village Office will be closed on Monday,
May 18th for the Victoria Day Statutory holiday.

Regular hours will resume at 9:00am on Tuesday, May 19th.

05/14/2026

Open fire ban in effect - May 21, 2026

Effective at 12:00 noon Pacific Time on Thursday, May 21, 2026, Category 3 open fire will be prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre.

A Category 3 open fire refers to any fire that burns:
- Material concurrently in 3 or more piles, each not exceeding 2 metres in height and 3 metres in width
- Material in one or more piles, each exceeding 2 metres in height or 3 metres in width
- One or more windrows, not exceeding 200 metres in length or 15 metres in width
- Stubble or grass over an area exceeding 0.2 hectares (2,000 square metres)

Also prohibited is the following equipment and activities:
- Air curtain burners
- Carbonizers

For full details, please visit: https://blog.gov.bc.ca/bcwildfire/category-3-open-fire-to-be-prohibited-in-the-southeast-fire-centre-2/

While this prohibition does not include Category 1 campfires or Category 2 open fires, it is important to continue exercising caution when doing burning of any kind. To learn more about open fire and safer burning visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/prevention/fire-bans-and-restrictions/open-burning

05/14/2026

The Village is now accepting applications for the following positions:

- Public Works Labourer (1)
- Seasonal Summer Students (2)

Please visit https://www.slocancity.com/bids-opportunities/ to learn more.

05/14/2026

SVCSS LASAGNA DINNER FUNDRAISER

Slocan’s 125th Birthday 🎉

Join us for a fun-filled evening of delicious food, live music, laughter, and community spirit!

📅 Saturday, July 18th @ 5pm to 7pm
📍 Slocan Legion – 502 Harold Street, Slocan BC

Enjoy a homemade dinner featuring:
🍽️ Lasagna
🥗 Caesar Salad
🧄 Garlic Bread
🍰 Dessert

🎶 Live Music
🚪 Pay at the Door

💲$25 per plate
OR
💛 Become an SVCSS Member and pay only $20 per plate!

Bring your family and friends and help support the programs and services offered by Slocan Valley Community Service Society.

We can’t wait to see you there! 🎪✨

05/09/2026

How time flies! We're onto roofing at k̓m̓qin̓ (or Headwaters) in Slocan. Photo from May 5, 2026.

05/08/2026

Even if the spring feels mild, dead grass from last season is dry and can ignite easily. The Fine Fuel Moisture Code (FFMC) measures how easily fine surface fuels like grass and needles can catch and carry fire, and spring values are often high. The FFMC varies by region and topography, so conditions across B.C. may not be the same.

When it comes to grass fires, wind matters more than temperature. Wind dries fuels quickly and drives how fast a fire can spread. If it's a windy day, it's not a good day to burn.

Before any open burning:
📱Check whether burning is permitted in your area at gov.bc.ca/fireprohibitions
👀Never leave a fire unattended.
💦Have an adequate water supply and a hand tool, like a shovel, within reach at all times.
👉🏼When you're done, make sure your fire is fully extinguished and cold to the touch.
💻Review gov.bc.ca/saferburning to learn more

05/08/2026

Freshet is officially upon us!

SPRINKLING REGULATIONS NOW IN EFFECT: