Tuesday November 5, 2024
The chipping program returns again this year. From November 18-22 our contractor will be picking up your yard waste, chipping it up and taking it away. The whole purpose of this initiative is to remove the fuel load from the island, so chips will not be available to homeowners, as this would defeat the whole purpose. Yard waste must be out at the road by the 18th. Please don’t block the road and, where possible, pile it on your property close to the road. It is to be stacked with the cut ends facing the road for ease of loading. The material must be less than 6”(15cm) in diameter and less than 10’ (3m) in length. There must be no painted or pressure treated wood, no rocks, no stumps, no piles of leaves, and no invasive species. This is also not a property clearing exercise. If piles are excessive, or do not meet conditions, the contractor has the option to refuse to collect the materials. The chips will be taken to one of our local farms for composting. These restrictions must be put in place to qualify for funding.
Please follow burning guidelines as posted below and make sure the venting index is fair or good.
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Category 3 fires still require registration with forestry and must follow the required steps in the bylaws. This includes 2 days of a “good” ventilation index, proper fire break, tools and water at fire site, constant supervision, and prior inspection by a fire department chief officer. Registration number is 1-888-797-1717.
With new vehicles not coming with ashtrays anymore, cigarette butts continue to be a problem. Please dispose of them properly rather than throwing them out windows or dumping them on the ground. This is becoming a problem especially along road sides and at mailboxes.
The new “Get Notified” campaign is underway for Denman and Hornby residents. Go to the CVRD website and sign up for emergency notifications specific to our islands.
Interested in joining the fire department? Come talk to us or send us an email at denmanfire911@gmail.com. Our next intake is coming up and we’re looking for front line firefighters. You’ll be joining an incredible group of individuals who are committed to this community and its safety.
We are also looking for Auxiliary members to fill our ranks. Interested? Shoot us an email and we’ll be happy to discuss it with you. denmanfire911@gmail.com
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*Thank you to Mark Prior for the new photo.