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  • Newsletter November 2023

    November 1, 2023

    Hello Texada!  Here are a few notes from our last regular board meeting, held Oct 18th.

    WATER: Water use is back to pre-summer levels, so Water Restrictions have been lifted.

    September’s water treatment was usually between 67 to 79 thousand US gallons per day. This is about ...

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  • Regular Board Meeting Wed Oct 18

    October 15, 2023

    Next Regular Board meeting is on Wednesday Oct 18, 1.30, upstairs at the Firehall.

    All are welcome!

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  • Newsletter October 2023

    October 1, 2023

    Hello Texada!  Here are a few notes from our last regular board meeting, held Sep 13th.

    WATER: Due to serious concern about the possibility of low lake levels affecting the water intake pump, we installed the identical backup pump on a float 150 ft from shore. This is working perfectly, ...

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  • Van Anda burning ban still in effect

    September 27, 2023

    Although the open fire prohibitions have been lifted in the Coastal Fire Centre, the annual fire ban for Van Anda Improvement District will remain in place until Oct 15.

    Visit our Fire Restrictions page for more info.

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  • Newsletter September 2023

    September 1, 2023

    Hello Texada!  We welcome new employees Joseph Scott (Administrative Assistant) and Marianne Segers (Water Operator). Both bring a range of skills to the team. Here are a few notes from our last regular board meeting, held Aug 16th.

    WATER: The increased summer water use has been a challenge in keeping ...

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  • Regular Board Meeting Wed Aug 16

    August 9, 2023

    Next Regular Board meeting is on Wednesday Aug 16, 1.30, upstairs at the Firehall. All are welcome.

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  • Newsletter August 2023

    August 1, 2023

    Hello Texada!  Here are a few notes from our last Van Anda Improvement District (VAID) regular board meeting held Jul 12th.

    WATER: Stage 3 Water Restrictions were implemented at the beginning of July. This year’s summer usage is more than expected and the increase since spring is more than in ...

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  • Water Operator needed

    July 18, 2023

    Notice of Employment Opportunity

    Water Operator

    (Part-Time, Permanent Position)

    The Van Anda Improvement District (VAID) has an employment opportunity for a Water Treatment Operator. Reporting to the VAID Trustees, the operator will be responsible, in conjunction with a ...

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  • STAGE 3 WATER RESTRICTIONS ARE NOW IN EFFECT

    July 2, 2023

    VAN ANDA IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT WATER CONSERVATION BYLAW

    Water hoses must be equipped with a handheld automatic shut-off nozzle.

    STAGE 3 Restrictions:

    • NO LAWN WATERING
    • OTHER WATERING – hand watering and sprinklers for trees, shrubs, flowers, & vegetables – max ...
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  • Newsletter July 2023

    July 1, 2023

    Hello Texada!  Here are a few notes from our last Van Anda Improvement District (VAID) regular board meeting held June 14th.

    WATER: Water gain from a day of rain: approximately 2 centimetres (.75 inch) measured at Priest Lake.

    Daily water loss from evaporation with no rain: approximately ...

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  • Employment Opportunity: Administrative Assistant

    June 20, 2023

    VAID has an opening for an Administrative Assistant.

    Notice of Job Opportunity – Administrative Assistant

    Part-Time, Permanent Position

    The Van Anda Improvement District (VAID) has an opening for an Administrative Assistant for the office and operations of VAID in its water treatment and distribution ...

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  • Regular Board Meeting Wed June 14

    June 6, 2023

    Next Regular Board meeting is on Wednesday June 14, 1.30, upstairs at the Firehall.

    Everyone welcome!

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  • June 2023

    June 1, 2023

    Thank you to everyone who attended the AGM on April 22. Concerns expressed by residents have been reviewed and discussed by the Trustees, who welcome your input and encourage everyone to attend the regular monthly meetings. Next meeting is June 14, 1.30 upstairs at the Firehall.

    Welcome new Trustees Jennifer ...

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  • Regular Board Meeting Wed May 17

    May 12, 2023

    Next Regular Board meeting is on Wednesday May 17, 1.30, upstairs at the Firehall.

    Everyone welcome!

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  • Annual open burning ban starts May 12

    May 10, 2023

    Van Anda’s annual open burning ban is starting a few days early, on Friday May 12 2023, and remains in effect until October 15. Date may change depending on weather conditions.

    Burning barrels included.

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