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Community Notice: Reception services unavailable Friday
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Community Notice: Reception services unavailable Friday
Read more: Community Notice: Reception services unavailable FridayPlease be advised that reception services at the OKIB Health Department will be unavailable on Friday, October 9, 2026, due to staffing shortages. The Health Department will remain open, and scheduled health services and appointments will continue as usual. General telephone inquiries and walk-in reception assistance will be limited during this time. Phone messages may…
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Sun Valley Ranch Food Share
Read more: Sun Valley Ranch Food ShareFree produce available for pickup for OKIB Members. When: Tuesdays after 12pm. Tuesday Food Shares will happen until the end of harvest season in mid to late October. Where: The patio of the Bluebird patio, while supplies last All produce is grown and picked by the Food Security team at the Sun Valley Ranch. Please…
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Sage Trainers – Wellness and Work Readiness Program
Read more: Sage Trainers – Wellness and Work Readiness ProgramSeptember 28th to December 4th9am to 4pm, Location TBD Contact Kayla to register: 250-241-5776
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Community Update: Child and Family Services Wildfire Recovery Payments
Read more: Community Update: Child and Family Services Wildfire Recovery PaymentsOKIB Child and Family Services is providing recovery payments to families with children under 19 living on IR 1 who were impacted by the Bradley Creek Wildfire. These payments are specific to Child and Family Services and are not a general wildfire recovery payment for all Members. The payments are intended to help eligible families…
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***Drug Alert – Penticton – Sep 11, 2026***
Read more: ***Drug Alert – Penticton – Sep 11, 2026***Interior Heath has issued a DRUG ALERT for Penticton and surrounding area. Multiple samples of ‘down’ with varying colors contain high amounts of fluorofentanyl, medetomidine and benzodiazepine. There is an increase in ‘down’ samples containing both medetomidine and benzodiazepines. Samples show extreme hotspots. Medetomidine can slow both breathing and heart rate, making overdoses more complex…
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Salmon Distribution
Read more: Salmon DistributionSeptember 5th at Komasket Kitchen – Estimated time for pick up starting at 2pm Fish cleaning will be offered for Elders by request and to Members on the basis of teaching how to clean a salmon. Questions? Contact Rayne: 250 241-0234
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September Community Shuttle
Read more: September Community ShuttleSeptember 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th To register or for more information please call Rayne at 250-241-0234 or email tworker@okanagan.org Pick up begins at 10am from the Bluebird building, Fire hall, Whiteman’s Creek and Round Lake. Shuttle will stop for 1 hour at these locations:– Walmart -Superstore– Village Green Mall Riders must register, seating is…






