BRVCA Annual Report 2025

2025 BRVCA Annual Report

Content
Who We Are 3
Contact 3
Purpose 2
Accountability & Transparency 2
What We Offer 3
Benefits & Services 3
Accomplishments 2025 4
Provided 4
Technology & Websites 2
Grant Writing 2
Emergency Response and Recovery Assistance 3
Cemetery 4
Tourism 5
Bralorne Church 7
Events 8
Winterfest 8
Canada Day 8
Fire Weave Arts Festival 8
Mining for Gold Writers Retreat 2
Committee Accomplishments 2025 2
Training Committee 2
Economic Development Committee 2
Heritage Committee 3
Bralorne Community Advisory Committee (BCAC) 6
Bralorne Recreation Area 7
Gun Lake Boat Launch Committee 7
Marshall Valley Community Association 8
LaJoie Lake Residents Association 9
Bear Working Group 10
Trails Committee 10
Natural Resources and Land Use Committee 11

Who We Are
Directors 2024-2025
Allan Moritz - President
Debbie Demare – Vice President
Michelle Nortje – Treasurer / Secretary
Angie Brennan
Benno Chapman
Pat Dahle
Norris Girling
Tennille Riddolls
Jessica Shoubridge
Kenneth Walker
Staff
Jenny James –Administrative Assistant &
Editor-Mountain Telegraph
Emilie Larsen – Administrative Assistant
Cara DeMare – Financial Administrator
Janis Irvine – Museum Assistant
Jessica Johnson - Heritage Assistant -
Haylmore
Laurie Reimer - Grant Writer
Gannon Ward - Community Assets
Groundskeeper
Darrell Paget – Maintenance Support
Andrew DiCamillo – Economic Development
Coordinator
Contractors
Susan Medville – Heritage Consultant
Committees
Bear working Group - Chair: Michelle Nortje
Bralorne Community Advisory Committee - Chair:
Benno Chapman
Bralorne Recreation Area - Chair: Mike Prichett
Economic Development Committee - Chair: Vacant
Gold Bridge Community Group - Chair: Jane Roberts
Gun Lake Boat Launch - Chair: David Carchesio
Heritage Committee - Chair: Debbie Demare
Lajoie Lake Resident Association - Chair: Norm
Gladstone
Natural Resources & Land Use Committee - Chair:
Rotating
Marshall Valley Community Association - Chair:
Rotating
Trails Committee - Chair: Geoff Playfair
Training Committee - Chair: Tennille Riddolls
Contact
Bridge River Valley Community Association
104 Haylmore Ave, Gold Bridge, BC V0K 1P0
250-238-2534
bridgerivervalley@gmail.com
www.brvca.ca (organization)
www.brvca.ca
www.liveplay.ca
www.isurvivedthehurley.com
Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
www.bridgerivervalley.ca (area based)

Purpose
BRVCA is an umbrella organization, driven by the interests of the community that encourages semi
autonomous group development and promotes the economic wellbeing of the Bridge River Valley.
We are:
● Giving voice to the unique people of the Bridge River Valley
● Balancing growth to ensure a viable future
● Protecting the natural beauty and resources of the Bridge River Valley
● Keeping the history of the valley alive
● Building a Sustainable Community in the Wilderness
Accountability & Transparency
The Bridge River Valley Community Association acts as an “umbrella” to other groups and committees in
our area, which means we offer advertising, shared insurance, one-stop-shop administration, year-round
visitor services, funding access and much more.
Due to this decentralized and grassroots system, designed by the community for the community needs in
2010, accountability and transparency are critical values to the Bridge River Valley Community
Association and its committees and events.
Some of the steps the BRVCA takes to ensure a very high level of accountability and transparency include:
● Posting all committee minutes and important reports on the website
● Ensuring each committee or event has a term of reference or key policy document posted on the
website
● Using the President's Report and the Annual Accomplishments report to provide detailed
information, including high level financial information, to the community via email, website and
social media
● Posting constitution, bylaws and operating policies on the website
● Ensuring there is a full range of up-to-date operating policies that reflect the Society Act and our
bylaws including Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interest, Privacy and Video Policies
● By maintaining and operationalizing a detailed and in-depth financial policy which includes:
o Committee Invoice or other expenditure approval procedure
o Financial Reports including a Profit and Loss for each committee after every reconciliation, a
Profit and Loss All Dates report, a transaction report every two months which must be
acknowledged and approved
o Budgeting requirements
o Variance to Budgeting 3 times per year

What We Offer
● Support for committees, societies, and other groups as semi-autonomous enterprises.
● Pooled resources to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness so that more resources (time and
money) can be spent on tangible accomplishments.
● Consolidation of legal and financial responsibilities and delegation of these responsibilities to the
BRVCA board.
● Protection from liability with group insurance.
● Improved communication through a single point of contact and central repository for information
in the Bridge River Valley.
● Facilitated access to resources with a “one shop stop” community services hub.
● Strong advocate on community issues.
Benefits & Services
● Financial Management – pooled bookkeeping services
● Funding Support – facilitated access to funding through grant-writing support
● Insurance Coverage – group coverage at group rates
● Visitor Services – year-round promotion of local resources
● Research and Development – support to explore, develop, and implement new ideas
● Legal Structure – non-profit status and structure without the hassles
● Training Support – access to training and other resources
● Heritage Management – support for heritage-related initiatives
● Community Marketing
● Administration Support – shared office and operational costs
● Communication Resources - Shared toll-free teleconferencing and free on-line ZOOM meetings

Accomplishments 2025
Under the Umbrella
Continued strategic direction to develop the “umbrella” structure of BRVCA using the model of the
Hornby Island Residents & Ratepayers Association www.hirra.ca.
Maintained
There were 11 different part time staff/contractors throughout the year.
Board Governance
There were 10 board members for the 2024-2025 term.
Provided
Local newsletter - BRVCA has been publishing the Mountain Telegraph since March 2016. The paper is
published monthly with a regular paid subscription base and a growing number of digital subscriptions
as well. It is delivered at no charge into 135 local mailboxes monthly. Residents rely on the monthly
publication for information on upcoming events and important community notices.
Ongoing staff and volunteer support for the Bralorne Community Advisory Committee, the Heritage
Committee, the Trails Committee, the Training Committee, the Economic Development Committee, the
Resource Management/Land Use Committee, Gun Lake Boat Launch Committee, Marshall Valley
Community Association, the Gold Bridge Community Group, LaJoie Lake Residents Association, Bralorne
TV Committee and the Bear Working Group.
Delivered the systematic outdoor Community Maintenance Program: Gold Bridge sign, Cemetery,
Community Resource Office, Bralorne Community Hall, Bralorne (Boultbee) Memorial Church, Bralorne
Ball Diamond, Haylmore Heritage Site and Gateway Entry Kiosks.
Business Services: phone, fax, Internet, photocopying, printing, flyer development etc.
Affordable teleconferencing for community organizations and shared free Zoom meeting account
Equipment service including high quality LCD projector and screen
Office space/other services to Minto Communications

Technology & Websites
Maintained a very active social media presence with 5 Facebook pages, a Twitter Account and 4
Instagram accounts.
Maintained an extensive internal community website www.brvca.ca & continued Community Advisory
emails to residents and regular visitors updated in accordance with the Canadian anti-spam legislation.
Continued to refine our ability to supply financial reports to each committee, event, and group.
Maintained the website www.bridgerivervalley.ca . This site had 46,108 visits in total.
Maintained the website www.liveplay.ca with 17,648 visits during the year.
Maintained the website www.isurvivedthehurley.com with 47,707 visits in total.
Grant Writing
The Grant Writer position is a shared service with SLRD Electoral Area A and Electoral Area B, with
employment and supervision for the position provided through the Bridge River Valley Community
Association.
The Grant Writer provides funding research, grant development, project support, and capacity building to
non-profit societies, community groups, and committees within the Bridge River Valley Electoral Area A
and Electoral Area B.
Year-to-Date Summary Reporting
49 Submissions from January 1 to October 15, 2025
19 – Electoral Area A
30 – Electoral Area B
37 Approved
16 – Electoral Area A
21 – Electoral Area B
4 Declined
1 – Electoral Area A
3 – Electoral Area B
8 Pending
2 – Electoral Area A
6 – Electoral Area B
$321,208 in funding applied for
$137,139 in funding awarded

24 Community Groups Assisted
11 – Electoral Area A
13 – Electoral Area B
686 hours and 50 minutes in Grant Writing Hours completed
295:45 – Electoral Area A
391:05 – Electoral Area B
Emergency Response and Recovery Assistance
The Bridge River Valley was in an unprecedented emergency as a result of the Downton Lake Fire in
2023. Not only was it a devastating situation then, but it will be long into the future before we are fully
recovered. The impacts of this fire will be felt in every part of the area and in every community sector for
years to come.
Recovery Working Group Formed
In 2024/2025, the need to respond to recovery and resiliency issues from the Downton Lake Wildfire
continued unabated and placed considerable pressure and time constraints on community volunteers to
be present at and provide input to a number of different recovery processes and meetings underway. A
small recovery working group was formed from the neighborhoods and organizations affected by the
Downton Lake Wildfire and a small contract ($5,000) from the BRV Preservation and Conservation fund
funding was used to hire a consultant to primarily attend all the various meetings as well as work directly
on seeking information regarding planting initiatives, salvage logging, community forest systems, seeding
initiatives, other concerns of fire loss property owners. This carried on well into 2025 , the consultant
has now ended their work with this working group and the overall activity level has decreased
considerably.
Debris Removal
From Nov. 1/24 to October 31/24 five properties were assisted for a total of $25,921.87 with debris
removal. Several properties in the uninsured/underinsured category which have had complicating
factors(death of owners, estate issues, etc) remain to have debris cleared. Funding assistance is set at 30-
35% of the total debris removal billed by contractor and reimbursed to owner. Funding for this aspect
originated with community donations to the BRV Preservation Fund as well as funding provided by the
SLRD Area A Select Funds.
Seeding
From September 1, 2024 to October 31/25, 36 bags of a certified mix of grass seed were distributed to
fire loss property owners at Gun Lake and Gun Creek Road areas.

Seeding is considered a stop gap measure to get some, non-invasive organic matter growing on fire
destroyed property.
Thank you to our partner Gun Lake Ratepayer's Association in the project, the community donations to
the BRV Preservation Fund and further support from the SLRD Area A Select Funds. Total outlay to date
is $15,976.
Gun Lake Watershed Stewardship Funding
Following the Downton Lake Wildfire in 2023 it was
observed that recovery efforts particularly on land based
aspects were not informed by any documentation
regarding the Gun Lake watershed, its health and its
overall importance to the land, wildlife and people in its
watershed. Recovery planning at times seemed to be
occurring in silos and with different jurisdictions taking
the lead, in a manner that does not holistically take into
account the watershed. It was considered that a long
term watershed security plan, collaboratively developed
would provide a real direction for future watershed
security including recovery situations such as the area was in following the Downton Lake Wildfire.
An application was made to the Watershed Stewardship Fund. The Watershed Stewardship Fund, by
investing in projects that prioritize reconciliation, ecosystem restoration, climate resilience and
sustainable economies, wish to ensure that watersheds remain healthy and vibrant for generations to
come. The Real Estate Foundation of BC and the First Nations Water Caucus – with the First Nations
Fisheries Council – are honoured to collaborate as partners in this inspiring, impactful, and healing work.
Funding has been granted over a 3 year period, with $50,000 eventually totally granted, to undertake to
develop a collaborative draft plan to guide long-term Gun Lake watershed stewardship, establish a
partnership framework with neighboring Indigenous communities, the Gun Lake Ratepayers Assoc. and
members and local stakeholders to formalize collaboration, and coordinate land-based activities. To
achieve these objectives, a consultant or contractor will be hired to coordinate and oversee all project
activities, including engagement, consultation, and planning meetings focused on both immediate and
long-term watershed needs.
Cemetery
The Bridge River Valley Cemetery had two interments in the past year.
The Remembrance Day ceremony was held on November 11, 2024 with approximately 40 people
attending.
$516.00 in poppy and wreath donations were donated to the Lillooet Legion.

This year the Cemetery hosted a virtual 50/50 raffle which netted $436.47, undertook a fundraising
drive to straighten bent and broken crosses which brought in $713 and received the SLRD Tax
Requisition of $2111 for a total revenue of $3260.47. Expenses added up to $3371, which include the
special cross straightening project, yearly maintenance, maintenance of the digital plot mapping and
insurance.
28 crosses that were bent or broken were straightened in a solid manner and should survive the snow
for years.
Thank you to our contractors for their special effort here.
Tourism
Participated in an inaugural circle tour digital marketing program with Pemberton and Lillooet called
Range beyond Range. Designed and geared towards off-grid enthusiasts.
Maintained the externally focused website: www.bridgerivervalley.ca
Highly successful website on Hurley FSR conditions: www.isurvivedthehurley.com
Actively maintained Social Media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Continued participation in the Sea to Sky Biking Consortium led by Mountain Biking BC:
www.mountainbikingbc.ca
Continued membership in Mountain Biking BC — https://www.mountainbikingbc.ca/project/caribouchilcotin/
4gateway/entry kiosks throughout the Bridge River Valley which provide key directional,
tourism, and hospitality information

Maintained gold panning at the Haylmore Heritage Site.
Haylmore Heritage Site - Tourism
The Haylmore Heritage Site operates as our Tourism Information Booth, a Heritage Site, a location for
local artisans to sell their products and a community venue.
During the 2025 season:
● Total Sales from May 18 to September 30 were $12,960.00
● Of the total sales, $4541.23 went to local artisans
● Total Visitors 1204
● 58 Bear Sprays were sold, along with bear spray training and information
● 97 people (adults and kids) took part in trough panning
● Two social media channels were maintained with a mix of visual and informational content
Another very successful season at the Haylmore Heritage Site wraps up for the year. It seems that there
are more families visiting than ever before, and some are making site visits a regular thing. Hurrah!
Special events this year included the very successful season opener, the special National Indigenous Day
event and Community Market and Rhubarb Bake Off.
We wouldn't have had such a successful season without our artisans, volunteers, and staff who make
things happen, and of course our visitors, without whom all would be for naught. The statistics and
record keeping by our Haylmore staff as well as bookkeeping is exceptional, so, thank you one and all for
the part you play!

Haylmore visitors by origin:
● Visitors (not attached to BRV) 1051
● Visitors (attached to BRV) 153
Of the Visitors not attached to BRV, this is the origin of those visitors (when we can identify):
● Lower Mainland 38%
● Interior BC 17%
● Regional (Sea to Sky/Lillooet) 39%
● Vancouver Island 4%
● Other Canada 2%
● Europe/British Isles 2%
● Australia .07%
● US 2%
The eye-popping figure was the Sea to Sky/Lillooet visitors that were essentially twice the year before.
There were a few decreases and a few increases. For all the publicity about increased US traffic, we did
not see it.
Bralorne Church
This year the Bralorne Community Church hosted 5 events including 2 church services.
The Church served as the perfect venue for the Open Mic & Gallery Show for the collaboration between
the Fire Weave Festival and the Mining for Gold Writers Retreat.
This year, the Bralorne Reunion decided to move their lunch to the Bralorne Community Church and
along with the Museum Day hosted a very active and engaged 30 people.
The church also served as a training venue and hosted a variety of other meetings.
Thanks to Dir. Sal Demare and the SLRD, funding from the Local
Government Climate Action Program was used to remove the Church's oil furnace and oil tank and
replace it with a heat pump.
The Church continues to operate on minimal revenues, thus far in 2024/2025 fiscal total revenues $580,

while expenses are currently $888. Donations continue to be needed
and welcome, find a donation link at www.bralornechurch.ca.
Events
Winterfest
The weather shaped up nicely in early February and ice conditions on
Little Gun Lake were perfect for Winterfest 2025. It was great to see
such a good turn out for Winterfest and there was a lot to enjoy -
hockey, curling, multiple skating rinks, 50/50, and wicked good raffle
prizes. Everyone was well fed with wonderful food prepared by Alaia
Fayad and her team from Tyax Lodge plus delicious poutine from the
BRV Snowmobile club.
Canada Day
A great turn-out for Canada Day 2025 with an estimated 150 attendees. Tyax Resort cooked and served a
delicious Canada Day fair. And there was a delicious cake and cupcakes. All the kids enjoyed the bouncy
castles and games too.
Fire Weave Arts Festival
On July 25-27, the FireWeave Festival- Arts and Research Festival brought community together to
celebrate post wildfire community resilience.
Several events took place throughout the festival including:
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Paint & Sip - Located at a lookout over the burn zone, local artist Regan Dixon facilitated
participants painted responses to the changing natural environment.

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Guided Hike & Art Walk – Gillian Der and Michelle Nortje, mapped out hiking route and lead a
guided hike through several different ire affected landscapes including a salvage logging pile, a
regrowing fireguard, an unburnt area, and a severely burnt area.
Pine Needle Basketry - Jess Johnson shared her traditional knowledge of pine needle basket
weaving with ten participants. Many participants shared their experiences of the fire while
weaving both from an evacuee and non-evacuee perspective.
Community BBQ, Research talk back, and Wildfire film screening w/ director Q&A was hosted at
the Gold Bridge Community Club. The Gun Lake Fire Protection Society joined to table and
showcase their new wildland fire truck. Episode 4 of the Knowledge Network’s Wildfire which
profiled the fire and clean up operations of the Downton Lake Fire was shown and showrunner
and director Kevin Eastwood was present for a Q&A with the community. Gillian presented her
ethnographic research findings showing how the landscapes of the BRV pre and post wildfire.
Gallery Show & Open Mic - This event was co-produced between the Mining for Gold Writers
Retreat and the FireWeave Festival. Artwork made from the events earlier in the weekend along
with Gillian’s own pieces as a part of the thesis was displayed.
A big thank you to Gillian Der and Robert Blount for leading the event and to all the workshop hosts for
sharing their knowledge and to everyone who came out to participate.
Mining for Gold Writers Retreat
It was an action packed four days from the July 24 th “meet and greet” at the Gold Bridge Community
School to the open mic sharing evening on the 27 th at the Church in Bralorne. Writers from Gold Bridge,
Bralorne, Gun Lake, the Lower Mainland and as far away as Thunder Bay, all enjoyed the beauty of the
area and the creativity that comes from a collective retreat in nature.
A big thank you to Anna, Liz and Carmen for putting together the event and to everyone who came out to
participate.

Committee Accomplishments 2025
Training Committee
The Valley Wide Training Committee is a partnership with the Gold Bridge Fire Protection Society, Gun
Lake Fire Protection Society, Bralorne Fire Department Society, Tyaughton Lake Ratepayer Assoc., the
Trails Committee, Marshall Valley Community Committee, and the Bralorne Recreation Area Committee.
In 2025 the Valley Wide Training Committee put on a total of 8 courses with a total of 1,216 hours of
training provided in the areas of fire suppression, chain saw safety, food safety and first aid.
Thank you to the course instructors and to the community members who contributed to creating the
training plan for the year and to everyone who participated in the training this summer.
The Training Committee would also like to give a big thank you to this year’s training sponsors – BC
Hydro, Talisker Resources and the SLRD northern PILT fund whose continued support, and contributions
make this training possible.
Economic Development Committee
Economic Development Committee Highlights – 2024/2025
● Community Economic Development Plan input phase
completed and first draft created and reviewed
● Community Economic Development Plan review and
update process continued and Final Draft completed on
June 30
● Hurley Junction clean up and sign renovation. A clean up
and garbage removal was executed this June and new
refreshed signs from local businesses were installed
● Western Mountain Bike Tourism Association relationship
has been maintained, advice and information was shared
to better represent our community in the mountain bike
tourism sector
● Range Beyond Range, an infographic map was revitalized
and shared to better showcase and highlight our
community

● Adventure World Racing event was facilitated and consulted by the BRVCA to help properly
convey the concerns and needs of our community while showcasing our community on a global
scale
● Car counters were installed along the Hurley and road 40 to better understand tourism traffic
patterns
● Visitor Survey circulated through the May – October period (analysis to follow)
● Purchasing Pattern Survey circulated in the May to October period (analysis to follow)
● Economic Impact of Tourism 2025 study initiated
● Check in and follow ups were conducted with Caribou Chilcotin Coast Tourism to make sure the
Bridge River valley was properly represented in their tourism marketing
Heritage Committee
Bralorne Pioneer Museum - Management Agreement
Visitors to the Museum are up from last year, we had a total of 466 signatures and a lot of the time people
do not sign or a group will sign only for some. So this figure could be upward.
Gifts to the Museum increased to 7. They are the following
● Stan Savage 1930 era pictures of Mining and Family 30 pictures.
● Mike Cleven 76 pictures and zip files some of Terzaghi Dam Construction.
● Don Bell, Mine Rescue Sweater and Curling Pin.
● Norm Gladstone Mine Rescue Spine Board and 60-year-old Gestetner.
● Cindy & Jacqueline, extremely large collection of Charlie Cunningham items from Granddaughters.
● Patricia Thomson Pioneer Stock Certificate (Member of Pioneer Syndicate) sent by
Granddaughter.
● Don Robinson – Movie Projector.
Past Perfect Collection Changes
● 4660 Photographs
● 2091 Objects Archived
● 917 Archived items
● 549 items added to the library
● There will be further changes to these figures as the Cunningham File and Don Robinson Item are
processed.
● Number of Boxes in total 58.
Donations and Sales
● Donations through Square are well over $1,200.00.
● Donations through Canada Helps and other (cheques) and not through Canada Helps - $4,315.00
● Books sold through Square over $1,175.00 plus retailer in Lillooet - $524

● Next month I will start on a new campaign through Canada Helps.
● Repeat visitors tell me they always learn something different when they come back and say I did
not know that. Ask if I am a history teacher
Accomplishments
● Maintained Facebook and Instagram as they are now interconnected.
● Helping individuals find their lost relatives
● Learning more about historical mining operations now delving into 77 vein just finished the
Elizabeth Claim with thousands of pictures.
● Learned about the history of Anderson Caufield Andersons and the sea going tragedy of 1852 and
how this intrepid explorer was looking for another route to the Pacific in 1847 and the route he
took.
● Bus Tour
● There is an increase of interest in the Museum and the history of GOLD, and who does not like
GOLD.
● Always encourage all visitors and locals to the Museum to submit any stories and information,
pictures and artifacts to the Museum.
Bralorne Pioneer Mines Ltd. Office
The Bralorne Pioneer Mines Ltd. Office (BPMO), built in 1938-1939 by Bralorne Mines Ltd. is a key
structure that contributes to Bralorne’s heritage character. From 1939-1971 the building served as the
center of administration for the Bralorne and Pioneer Mines as well as the organizational operations of
the community. In the fall of 2021, the SLRD included the building on its Heritage Register, recognizing
the heritage value of the structure locally and regionally.
The BRVCA purchased the building in 2017 after a feasibility study which also included community input,
with the goals to move the Bralorne Pioneer Museum into the space for its permanent home and to
ensure that the building would stand and be usable for generations to come. After much planning work
and effort in securing grants on the local, provincial and federal levels work began on the building in the
summer of 2022. The end goal of the work being done is housing the museum at the BPMO the building,
creating a flexible space that will be used for meetings and gatherings, space to display local art, a small

theater room, a renovated caretakers suite, studio apartment, office space, an accessible washroom, an
upgrade of the public laundry facility, and improvements to the back courtyard.
The progression of work on the building has suffered a few setbacks in 2023, 2024 and 2025 including
● major wildfires in the area resulting in almost all of a building season lost,
● changes and challenges of general contractors
● an unauthorized occupancy in the building,
● severe illness in one of the professionals on the project resulting in time being needed to obtain a
new professional
● other staffing issues including non-performance concerns
● Late in 2023, we also ran up against budget (completed by professionals originally) and funding
issues. Much time was spent in 2024 assessing the current status of the renovation and planning
around completion. It is estimated that the renovation is 85% complete overall and the
Museum/Apartments are closer than that.
At the end of 2024 and 2025 the following was additionally completed:
● Form work and pour concrete for front entry
● Fire suppression and sprinkler system complete installation
● Sprinkler and fire alarm system activated.
In 2024/2025 a minimal amount and totally funded was expensed to this project with a total of $8000
which covered the completion of the wi-thermostat installation and the completion of the form work and
concrete for the front entry.
The Bridge River Valley Community Association is currently recosting areas of the project yet to be
finished as well as preparing a major project application which will be enough to complete the project.
The elements that require funding are:
● Install railings on front steps
● Complete electrical installation of all fixtures
inclusive of lights and baseboard heaters. Plumbing
installs - all fixtures.
● Finish windows.
● Complete drywall work and paint.
● Installation of the remainder of the marmoleum
flooring.
● Completion/reinstall of outside siding along with
repainting
Additionally, funding is currently in place to complete the exhaust and heating component along with
various other elements of the project. Some of these funds are used to leverage other major funding
sources.

The Bralorne Pioneer Mines Office is an ideal place for bringing together diverse cultures, abilities, and
generations of residents, visitors, and tourists for learning, teaching, as well as community and economic
growth. The project is viewed as an opportunity to solidify the community's past as a route to strengthen
its future.
Bralorne Community Advisory Committee (BCAC)
We managed to hold one meeting with another coming up shortly (Sept. 21). Congratulations to Benno for another
year as Chair. We formed the Bralorne social club with the intent of having them trial run the church (nothing has
come of this so far) and long term opening the hall back up for community events. We successfully held Bralorne
day (thank you Aysha) and have a few of the bralorne day shirts for sale at the haylmore site. Once this closes we
will discuss other options for selling (museum, store, etc).
Bralorne Ball Diamond
This year we successfully hosted the 43rd ball tournament by hiring a contractor to run it. They did a fair
job with paying the rental fee on time, running the games on time, keeping the next teams playing
updated and in general keeping things running smoothly. There were a few hiccups though. Ex: doing the
draws during game play, not yet paying the required donation fee, etc. We are still in contact about the
donation fee and hopefully soon will have it or an answer. This year we were also able to get most of the
porta potties emptied right after the tournament weekend ended. We did have to keep on Lillooet
disposal to empty two that were very full and not with the others (near the old museum and by first
base). The field was a little crunchy due to dry grass but not to bad. Despite our request for control of the
watering leading up to the tournament, we were unable to get the water flowing correctly. The infield
was decent and only had a few rocks needing removal during the games. We are still wanting to redo the
whole diamond with the proper material and are waiting for measurements before going after any
grants.
To offset some of our deficit we also applied for and received a small grant from the SLRD. The main
purpose of the grant was to pay for a professional cleaning of the cookshack (complete), cleaning of the
dugouts (complete) and fixing the service windows on the cookshack (not complete yet). Huge thank you
to the SLRD for the funding for this.
This year the ball diamond was also used to host Bralorne days. This was a great success in getting the
population out for a fun time. The kids’ zone was very popular, the tug-o-war has a hit, and the chainsaw
toss was widely liked. The axe throwing went off well with the backstop being used to prevent any
overthrown axes. Overall, the field was left in the same shape it was found except for the grass being
greener due to water from some of the games and the kid’s zone.
We (BCAC) also rented two of the porta potties to the Bralorne adventure lodge when they had an event.

Bralorne Recreation Area
In 2025 the Bralorne Recreation Area Advisory Committee (BRAAC) continued to maintain recreation
opportunities for locals and visitors on Sunshine Mountain.
The BRA held two official trail work days this season. Volunteers gathered to clear deadfall, rake, and
maintain trails on Sunshine Mountain. Each workday was intended to be followed by a social ride, but the
weather was uncooperative. The BRA supplied food for the volunteers that attended.
Throughout the summer and fall months, BC Wildfire Crews generously assisted with collecting
firewood, glading the ski runs and removing some of the danger trees in the trail corridors.
Future goals include installing informational kiosks within the Sunshine Tenure and increasing
engagement with our members by hosting more frequent social rides.
Promotion of the rec area has led to increased use from visitors and accelerated wear and tear on our
recreation assets. Continued promotion and increased use may create maintenance requirements that
exceed the capacity of our small group of local volunteers. In the next year we hope to discuss ways to
manage this, including less promotion of the trails and additional trails to better distribute the wear and
tear from increased use. If volunteers can not provide enough labor to keep the trails in good shape, we
will look for ways to create a paid position for trail maintenance.
Thank you to all the volunteers who made 2025 a great year!
Gun Lake Boat Launch Committee
In order to keep vehicles from blocking the turnaround we have asked them to park on the main road. We
received a complaint that large trucks and logging trucks found it a bit tight at that section, so MOT was
approached requesting that the shoulder be widened to allow more parking space and clearance.
After several photos and drawings that were supplied they could see clearly how simple this work would
be, and they agreed. The application form was completed under the BRVCA and a permit has been
acquired so we have a green light to proceed. A contractor has been secured and has volunteered to do
the job as time permits.
Once this section is widened and with more space for vehicles and trailers to safely park, we can place the
no parking signs from MOT. A new dock is in place from an anonymous donor and is “use at your own
risk” as the dock is not covered by the BRVCA.
Fisheries have continued their research regarding the health of our fishery. Committee Chair David
Carchesio volunteered to do some investigation work on walker creek with the full support of the
landowners involved who have been very cooperative. The fisheries technician has agreed that the
culverts should be repaired and have sent and this request has been sent to MOT.

Marshall Valley Community Association
MVCA 2025 Community Accomplishments
1. Strengthened Emergency Preparedness
● On going work with SLRD to create the "Marshall Lake Community Emergency Plan" This
document will summarize and document how our community could respond to a potential
disaster situation.
2. FireSmart Leadership & Fire Protection
● Renewed the Neighbourhood Recognition Program and submitted for $750 funding.
● Community education and property assessments supported through FireSmart BC and area
representative Jason Murphy.
3. Fire Suppression and First Aid Initiatives
● Sourced quotes for community fire suppression equipment and reviewed First Aid needs
and maintained AED.
● Received various safety items from the community including blankets, straps, tourniquets.
4. Fuel Mitigation and Forest Management
● Worked with the Ministry of Forestry on fall fuel reduction operations and monitored
flagged zones for future mitigation work.
● MVCA initiated a joint community effort to object when it was discovered that Aspen
Planers was planning to log in the Jim Creek watershed (FOM 2224) . This watershed
provides domestic water to most residents on Marshall Lake and any logging activity would
have been a serious threat to the water supply. Aspen Planers eventually withdrew their
plan to log the area.
5. Water Quality & Environmental Stewardship
● Completed BC Lake Stewardship Society (BCLSS) Level 1 training; began routine testing for
clarity and oxygen levels.
● Added thermometer and water-testing metrics toward a long-term baseline for Marshall
Lake’s health.
6. Emergency Communication Systems
● Two emergency radios programmed with multi-channel capability and designated
emergency channels under discussion. Radios provide an essential backup where cellular
service is unreliable.

7. Helicopter Landing Zones for Emergencies
● MVCA has been working with BC Ambulance Service (BCEHS) to identify and establish
helicopter landing zones in the valley for emergency medical evacuations. A BCEHS
Landing Zone training session is being offered to property owners in the valley on
November 18. Result; 3 helipads approved and to be maintained (East, West, and Vern’s)
year-round.
8. Infrastructure & Safety Upgrades
● Installed speed-limit signs and coordinated grading of Marshall Lake Road to improve
safety and access.
9. Community Map & Cabin Directory Project
● Began compiling cabin numbers, ownership details, and GPS data in ArcGIS to produce a
Marshall Lake Community Map Booklet—valuable for visitors and emergency services.
10. Community Spirit and Engagement
● Hosted successful Annual BBQ/ Summer Picnic, FireSmart demo, and siren test.
● Organized a community work party on the May long weekend to do fire mitigation work
along Marshall Lake Road. The SLRD funded and MVCA coordinated the delivery and
placement of debris bins in May and October for fire mitigation work done by property
owners on the lake. The bins were full by the end of each weekend!
● Celebrated local achievements—like Phil Rogers’ plowing competition win and new
community arrivals
LaJoie Lake Residents Association
Since its formation in 2017, the Lajoie Lake Residents Association has endeavoured to improve the
ecological health of Little Gun Lake, the local name for Lajoie Lake. With the appropriate BC government
permits in place, the first aeration of the lake commenced in the spring of 2024 for a brief period, utilizing
two 7.5 hp air compressors, approximately 350 metres of submerged industrial hose, and an aluminum
aerator. Based on a small sample size, the early results were encouraging, showing improved water
clarity, a rise in bottom temperature and an increase in dissolved oxygen. Those results were replicated
in 2025.
The first aeration of 2025 occurred in April and lasted 10 days. It was anticipated that the spring
aeration would run for approximately eight weeks, but a particularly heavy runoff from Penrose Creek
complemented the air compressors. As a result, the lake turned over to such an extent that the top and

bottom temperatures, as well as dissolved oxygen levels, reached acceptable levels, so mechanical
aeration was no longer required.
It is anticipated that fall aeration will commence in the latter part of October 2025 and will continue for
eight weeks or until ice-up.
Scientific studies concluded that Lajoie Lake is under biological stress due to a lack of dissolved oxygen,
prompting the plan to aerate it. Dr. Ken Ashley, a renowned limnologist and former chair of the Rivers
Institute at BCIT (now retired), supervises this project.
The LLRA is grateful to grant writer Laurie Reimer and to SLRD Area A representative Sal DeMare for
their support in funding.
Bear Working Group
The Bear Awareness Committee was very active creating a "resident's
only" sighting group to assist residents in understanding bear sightings
as well as protecting those bears from public posts that might attract
poachers.
In late August, the committee hosted the Bear Aversion Grizzly
coexistence and safety meeting for Gun Lake residents who had been
dealing with a grizzly mother and two cubs in close proximity to Gun
Lake all summer.
In early Sept the bear awareness committee hired a gleaning coordinator
to assist with the removal of unwanted fruit throughout the valley. To
date 750lbs of apples have been gleaned off trees in Gold Bridge and Bralorne
Trails Committee
The past year has been a slow one for the trails committee.
The private land Trail Access Agreement, which was started in 2024, has not yet been finalized, but
should be completed later this year or early in the next. The Section 57 applications for Stelly’s Trail,
Lower Lick Creek Trail and Taylor Creek Trail, which were submitted in 2024, are still in process. While
submitted to Recreation Sites and Trails BC (RSTBC) in 2024, RSTBC was only able to begin the process in
2025.
Committee members have met with both RSTBC and with the various St’at’imc communities on the topic.
There is still need for further discussion, with hope to resolve the application process in later 2025 or
early 2026.

Natural Resources and Land Use Committee
Due to the extensive nature of recovery activities including salvage logging, tree planting and other
aspects in the Gun Lake watershed, the Natural Resources/Land Use Committee did not meet in
2024/2025. They will however recommence this fall having regular meetings.