THE ISLAND 22 EQUESTRIAN PARK

News and Updates

OFF-LEASH NEW S RELEASEOff-leash rules are changing

The Times

Friday, May 01, 2009

The Fraser Valley Regional District will not be permitting dogs to be off leash while in the equestrian area of Island 22 Regional Park, as of June 1.

The area in question is on the south side of the dike. Staff will construct a fenced off-leash area on the north side in what used to be the campground. The FVRD is also suggesting alternate dog walking locations along the Fraser River, such as Peg Leg, Jespersons or Gill Road.

The FVRD says they have recorded more than 400 dog violations at the park over the last 24 months. These have included dogs attacking other dogs as well as park visitors and equestrian riders.

The on-leash area will remain in effect through the summer, though the park will continue to be monitored. Offenders face prohibition from this area of the park.

© Chilliwack Times 2009Happy New Year Everyone!

I hope everyone weathered the snow safely and that you are all looking forward to a new year of recreation fun.

For those of you who event I would like to remind you about our "Cost of Eventing Getting You Down" volunteer program.
The sheet is attached to this email for you to review and hopefully print out and join us.

We are holding FOUR Work Bee Days this Spring. Help us out using our "Cost of Eventing Getting You Down " program and you can earn up to $40 off of your Island 22 September Labour Day Event.

We will hold at least one or two more work bees in August giving you even more chances to cut down your costs.
And if your family members or friends who don't ride help us out we can use their credits towards your event entry!!

So come on down and help keep this park beautiful.

Work Bee Dates:

Saturday Feb 28 and Sunday March 1

and

March 21 and March 22
These are major winter clean up days.
You will need to bring gloves, possible rain gear, decent foot wear, and lunch.
If you have some tools a small pruning saw and or pruning clippers would be very helpful.
If you have a chain saw and are a competent, safe user of this equipment please let us know as we could use that help as well.

Please email us to let us know if you can come and DONT FORGET YOUR CREDIT SHEET for signing by a Society member.

I hope to see a lot of you down there!! Live Band fundraiser!!MARCH 7^th, 2009, 7:00PMCome on down to Chilliwack and join the Island 22 Equestrian Park Society in a Live Band Fundraiser.
Where: Dukes Pub - one kilometer off of Yale Road Exit South.

Price: ONLY $10 per ticket!!

Contact person: Janice go_event@dowco.com    She has the tickets but most of the Island 22 Society members also have tickets.

         Dinner - roast beef, salad, roll, etc.          Drinks are extra
         Live Band starts at 9pm.Dance the night away with all your eventing friends.
Lets start this New Eventing Season off with a BANG!