Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc

Notice is hereby given to the electors of the Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc that an election will be held for the purpose of electing one (1) Chief and seven (7) Councillors.

Regular Voting: November 9, 2024 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Advanced Voting: November 2, 2024 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

LOCATION: Moccasin Square Garden (357-345 Chief Alex Thomas Way)

A copy of the List of Candidates is posted in the Band Administration Building and online at tkemlups.ca/elections where the Custom Election Regulations and further details may be found. Ballots will be counted and results declared immediately following the close of polls on November 9, 2024.

Electronic Voting: Any eligible voter may vote electronically for this ratification vote. Prior registration must take place at www.evoter.ca. Online voting will begin on November 3rd at 8:00 AM (PST) and close on November 8th at 8:00 PM (PST). See Electronic Voting Instructions for details.

Mail-in Ballot packages will be sent to all eligible electors ordinarily residing off reserve, to their last known address of record with the Nation. It is your responsibility to ensure your address is up to date. You may contact the Electoral Officer to update your address. Any Resident Elector may request a Mail-in Ballot package from the Electoral Officer.

Any elector that received a mail-in ballot package may vote in person at the Advance Poll or on Election Day if they have not submitted an electronic vote and (i) return the Mail-in Ballot to the Electoral Officer at the polling station, or (ii) swear a written declaration before the Electoral Officer, a justice of the peace, notary public or duly appointed commissioner for taking oaths that the Mail-in Ballot is lost or destroyed.

Please contact the electoral officer anytime for assistance with anything about the election process:

Electoral Officer: Ron Laufer
604-715-4777 Email
ronlauferelections@gmail.com

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🚒 Kamloops Fire Rescue Smoke Alarm Installations 🚒

KFR will be returning to the missed TteS neighborhoods starting next week, Tuesday, September 16th, between 1pm and 4pm to install a remaining 100 smoke alarms. Smoke alarm installations will continue through Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons between 1pm and 4pm until all 100 smoke alarms are installed.

KFR crews hope to visit the following neighborhoods in the following order until they run of smoke alarms:

• East Shuswap Rd  (Tues / Wed)
• G & M / Kamloopa Rd / Mohawk Rd (Wed / Thurs)
• Kootenay Rd / Lane / Place (Thurs / Fri)
• Shuswap Rd W / Salish Rd (Fri / other)

Please note the installation schedule is subject to change due to fire call outs and KFR may NOT reach all homes due to the limited number of smoke alarms remaining. If you do not receive a visit from KFR, don’t worry – TteS Housing plans to visit the remaining homes to complete installations.

If your home was missed or you’d like to schedule an installation appointment at a more convenient time, please call TteS Housing at: 250-828-9719.

IMPORTANT:  KFR smoke alarm installation times may be interrupted by a fire response/call out.

For more information contact:
Leah Saiki
FireSmart Coordinator, Wildfire Emergency Management
leah.saiki@ttes.ca
(250) 299-3894

Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc Chief and Council are concerned about the rising number of complaints from residents and local businesses regarding speeding on the Reserve. We urge you to remind your employees, contractors, and guests to adhere to the posted speed limits and obey all Stop (Estil) signs.

The speed limits in our business and residential neighbourhoods are posted:

• 30km/h
• 50 km/h

With the school year beginning after the September long weekend, we must remind you to take extra caution; be aware of the increased foot traffic of students who will be boarding or exiting school buses, as well as other pedestrians. A reminder that it is mandatory to stop when school buses have their red lights flashing and the stop arm is extended.

Community safety is a priority and we thank you in advance for your attention and cooperation with this important matter. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our offices directly.

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Statement from Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc Chief and Council

In consideration of events that have recently taken place, this is a reminder to guests of TteS, that by entering onto our lands, you agree to refrain from disrespecting staff, community members and visitors, with verbal or physical harassment, abusive language, cursing, or threats. We do not condone any videos/pictures/audio being taken of anyone without their consent.

Violators of our protocol will be escorted out.

Anyone who intends on being guests on our lands, are required to uphold our cultural protocols.

Trespassing on our lands is strictly prohibited. Violators will be removed and/or prosecuted.

Please also note that any non Tḱemlúpsemc ceremonial requests must be approved by Chief and Council.

Kukwstép-kucw for your understanding.

Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc
Chief and Council

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Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc offices will close for the holidays at 12:00 PM on Friday, December 22, 2017 and will re-open at 8:00 AM on Monday, January 8, 2018. Reminder to pick-up any expected cheques by NOON on Friday, December 22, 2017 from the Accounts Payable office. TteS Contacts – Membership Emergency – December 2017.

CALL OUT TO OUR MEMBERSHIP – We need your updated contact information in order to send your Christmas Bonus. If you or someone you know are on the following list, please contact Monica Parker, Communications Coordinator monica.parker@kib.ca or 250.828.9736.
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