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District of Hope @districtofhope.bsky.social · 3d

It’s Halloween weekend in Hope! Watch for trick-or-treaters 🧙 & remember: fireworks are not allowed without a permit. 🎆
🎃 Sat, Nov 1: Pumpkin Smash 2025 at Coquihalla River Park—races & derby from 11am! $15 admission.
⏰ Don’t forget to set your clocks back!

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District of Hope @districtofhope.bsky.social · 4d

🚨 Vandalism alert: Some new multi-path lights were damaged in an apparent copper theft attempt. Crews are on it and extra monitoring’s underway.

💡See anything suspicious? Contact Hope RCMP. Let’s keep our community bright & safe!

District of Hope @districtofhope.bsky.social · 5d

🎃👻 Join Hope Fire Department at Firehall #3 (Kawkawa Lake) for a spooktacular Halloween night!

🔥 Free hot dogs & cocoa
🍬 Trick-or-treating & fire truck tours
🕒 Oct 31, 5–9 PM

Come in costume & enjoy a boo-tiful night with our firefighters! 🚒✨

District of Hope @districtofhope.bsky.social · 6d

🚧 Noise Notice: Lagoon de-sludging at the Pollution Control Centre is underway Oct 27–Nov 14 (9 p.m.–7 a.m.). A temporary noise exemption has been approved by Council. Thanks for your patience while we complete this essential maintenance.

District of Hope @districtofhope.bsky.social · 6d

⏰ Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour before bed on Saturday night. Daylight Saving Time ends at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2025, returning us to Pacific Standard Time.

That means an extra hour of sleep, earlier sunrises, and darker evenings ahead. ☀️🌙

District of Hope @districtofhope.bsky.social · 7d

Fireworks aren’t permitted within District limits unless part of an approved public display run by licensed professionals. 🚫 Let’s keep Halloween safe and fire-free for everyone - kids, neighbours & pets included! 🏡✨

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District of Hope @districtofhope.bsky.social · 10d

🌄 Photo Submission Friday 🌲

Captured by Kristine Pérez de León, this gorgeous view from the Hope Lookout captures the wild beauty of where the mountains meet the sky.

Want to share your own perspective of Hope?
Send your photos to [email protected]

📸: Kristine Pérez de León

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District of Hope @districtofhope.bsky.social · 11d

❄️🚜 We’re hiring Winter Truck Drivers!

🕔 Hours: Evenings & overnights (as needed)
💰 Wage: $34.94/hr + shift premium
📅 Apply by Nov 7, 2025
📧 [email protected]

Visit hope.ca/p/career-opp... for more information.

Join our team and help keep Hope moving this winter! 🌨️

District of Hope @districtofhope.bsky.social · 12d

💜 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Purple lights across Hope remind us to stand together for safety & healing.

If you or someone you know needs support, call VictimLink BC at 1-800-563-0808. You’re not alone. 💜

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District of Hope @districtofhope.bsky.social · 12d

🌧️ High Streamflow Advisory: Heavy rain (50–130mm) expected Wed–Fri across the South Coast & Fraser Valley.

⚠️ Stay clear of rivers & flooded roads.

💧 Get real-time alerts on the Alertable app or at alertable.ca

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District of Hope @districtofhope.bsky.social · 12d

🎉 38 Years Strong! 🙌
Congrats to Linda Goglin, celebrating 38 years with the District of Hope! From Clerk to Deputy Director of Finance, she’s our Finance Oracle, Office Historian & all-around legend. Cheers to you, Linda - and to your amazing legacy! 🥳💜

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District of Hope @districtofhope.bsky.social · 13d

🏡 Hope’s Good Neighbour Bylaw = clean, quiet, kind.
🐾 Leash & clean up after dogs.
🔇 Quiet hours: 9PM–7AM.
🏠 Keep yards tidy.

Let’s keep Hope neighbourly!

📘 Bylaw No. 1240: hope.ca/Home/DownloadDocument?docId=27a63f1f-3da3-4176-bfc9-5f0afa0dc3b1

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District of Hope @districtofhope.bsky.social · 13d

🌎 Who handles what?
🏘️ District: roads, water, garbage, fire.
🌲 FVRD: waste, 911, air, parks.
🏞️ Province: health, schools, highways.
🍁 Federal: taxes, immigration, banking.
💡 Tip: When in doubt, start local - hope.ca

District of Hope @districtofhope.bsky.social · 14d

♻️ Waste less, live better in Hope! 🚛 Use the Curbside Companion App for pickup reminders, recycle right (paper, plastics, metals, glass - no lids!), & skip books or scrap metal. 💡 Rinse before you recycle. 🚯 Illegal dumping = fines. 📍Hope Transfer Station: 22970 Ross Rd.

District of Hope @districtofhope.bsky.social · 17d

🏆 Proud moment! The District of Hope has been awarded BCMSA’s Organizational Safety Excellence Award - recognizing our team’s strong commitment to workplace health and safety.

Big congrats also to Mark Howard (our Occupational Health & Safety Adviser) for being named OHS Employee of the Year! 👏

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District of Hope @districtofhope.bsky.social · 17d

Two fog-perfect shots by Stephanie Devereaux, capturing the quiet magic of Hope’s canyon season.

Love the moody weather? Hope's annual Fog Fest is returning soon...

Want to be featured? Send your photos to [email protected]

📸: Stephanie Devereaux

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District of Hope @districtofhope.bsky.social · 18d

🎃 Fireworks are prohibited in the District of Hope unless part of a licensed, approved public event. Fireworks cause preventable injuries, fires & damage—help keep our community safe and fire-free this Halloween! 🔥 Questions? Call 604-869-5671.

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District of Hope @districtofhope.bsky.social · 18d

🚧 Sewer Main Flushing – Today & Tomorrow! 🚧

Cat’s for attention 🐈‍⬛ but the reminder’s serious - our Ops team is flushing mains Oct 16–17 across Hope.

💧 Close toilet lids & cover them to prevent back pressure.

Keeps everything flowing smoothly! 604-869-2333 ext 404

District of Hope @districtofhope.bsky.social · 18d

🌎 Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill - October 16 at 10:16 AM

Today, Wednesday, October 16 at 10:16 AM, millions of people worldwide will practice how to “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” during the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill.

Learn more and get prepared at www.shakeoutbc.ca

District of Hope @districtofhope.bsky.social · 19d

🚒 Huge thanks to Cascades Lower Canyon Community Forest for donating $5,000 toward a dedicated FireSmart crew vehicle!

This helps our team travel across Hope to support homeowners & protect community infrastructure. 🌲

Full release: tinyurl.com/2ux7rnap

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District of Hope @districtofhope.bsky.social · 24d

🌿 Photo Submission Friday! 🌿

Thacker Marsh was absolutely showing off in this photo submitted by Councillor Bonny Graham - proving that even nature loves a little spotlight moment. 💚

Have a photo that captures your perspective of Hope?
📸 Send it to [email protected] for your chance to be featured!

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District of Hope @districtofhope.bsky.social · 24d

🚧 Sewer Main Flushing – Oct 16 & 17 🚧

District crews will be flushing sanitary sewer mains across town. Please close toilet lids & cover to prevent back pressure.

💧 Info: 604-869-2333 ext. 404
🔗 hope.ca

District of Hope @districtofhope.bsky.social · 25d

🍂 Thanksgiving Closure Notice 🍁

District of Hope offices will be closed Monday, October 13 for Thanksgiving. We’ll reopen Tuesday, October 14 with regular hours.

Wishing everyone a warm and relaxing long weekend! 💙

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District of Hope @districtofhope.bsky.social · 26d

🌳 Honouring a Legacy of Leadership 🌳

A new legacy bench celebrates former Mayor Bud Gardner’s decades of service to Hope. 💙

Thanks to carver Hannu Yliruusi & Mayor Victor Smith for volunteering their time to install it — a true reflection of Hope’s community spirit.

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District of Hope @districtofhope.bsky.social · 26d

🚻 As the weather cools down, some public washrooms are switching to winter hours or closing for the season:

🧊 Closed Oct 15–Mar 31:
• Kawkawa Lake
• Skatepark

🕒 Winter Hours (8AM–2:30PM):
• Memorial Park (Oct 16–Mar 31)

Thanks for your patience while we prep for winter maintenance + safety!