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Cook's Ferry Members Earn Recognition on Provincial and National Softball Stage
Cook's Ferry Indian Band members were well represented this summer as local athletes competed at both the provincial and national levels of fastball. Provincial Success The Cache Creek Chaos U17 boys' team returned home with the gold medal after winning the BC Provincial Championships in Terrace. The team went undefeated throughout the tournament and secured their place as the top U17 boys' fastball team in British Columbia. Among those celebrating the championship were Cook'
12 hours ago
2 days ago
Notice: Off-Road Vehicle Prohibition
Off-Road Vehicle Prohibition in Effect
Cooks Ferry Indian Band members are advised that, effective immediately (Aug. 10, 2026), the use of off-road vehicles (ORVs) for recreational purposes is prohibited on Crown land throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre.
4 days ago
Highway 8 Traffic Delay Notice
Band members are advised that traffic interruptions will occur on Highway 8 at NVPA Site 10 from 7 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, to 7 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, to support bridge concrete sealing work.
Aug 6
Fishery Notice - July 31, 2026
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Jul 31
Fishery Notice - July 27, 2026
UPDATED FSC FISHERY NOTICE Further to our previous notice, an updated licence has been issued for all Nlaka’pamux communities. Thompson River July 27 at 6 p.m. to July 30 at 6 p.m. Retain: Chinook Salmon Sockeye Salmon Permitted gear: Rod and Reel Dip Net Gillnet Fraser/Thompson confluence to the Bonaparte River Fraser River July 27 at 6 p.m. to July 30 at 6 p.m. Retain: Chinook Salmon only Permitted gear: Rod and Reel Dip Net ❌ Gillnets are not permitted. Sawmill Creek to Wi
Jul 28
Fishery Notice - July 21, 2026
Attention Cook’s Ferry Members: This notice is to temporarily pause the retention of all non-target species to support conservation efforts. Chinook fishing remains open at this time. Fish caught under this licence are for Food, Social and Ceremonial purposes only and may not be sold. Designated fishers must carry their designation card while fishing and transporting fish. Food, Social and Ceremonial (FSC) Chinook fishing is open from: July 24, 2026, at 6 p.m. to July31,
Jul 21
Jul 15
Fishery Notice
Attention Cook’s Ferry Members: This notice is to temporarily pause the retention of all non-target species to support conservation efforts. Chinook fishing remains open at this time. Fish caught under this licence are for Food, Social and Ceremonial purposes only and may not be sold. Designated fishers must carry their designation card while fishing and transporting fish. Food, Social and Ceremonial (FSC) Chinook fishing is open from: July 3, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. to July 5
Jul 3
Public Safety Notice – Shetland Creek Fire Scar
Environment Canada is forecasting thunderstorms and significant rainfall in the Shetland Creek fire area over the next 48 hours. Due to unstable soils within the Shetland Creek wildfire burn scar, there is an elevated risk of debris flows, landslides, and other slope failures during and following heavy rain events.
Cooks Ferry strongly advises all members and land users to avoid the Shetland Creek fire scar area for the next 48 hours and remain alert to changing conditions.
Jun 29
Notice of Referendum Vote
A Referendum Vote on the Custom Election Rules of the Cook's Ferry Indian Band has been called for Saturday, July 11, 2026.
Jun 10
Community Meeting - Presentation Final Proposed Amendments to Election Rules
Go to Governance Page for More Info
Jun 9
New Community Services Centre: Upcoming Engagement
Cook’s Ferry Indian Band is developing a new, fully funded community services centre in Antko, located in Merritt, B.C. This multiplex will serve as a hub for community and Band services in Antko.
May 13
Cook’s Ferry Indian Band announces exciting new community services centre to support members
Cook’s Ferry Indian Band announces exciting new community services centre to support members
Mar 2
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