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Let’s talk about ticks

Let’s talk about ticks

(Darn, should have called this Tick Talk)Spring is here and the warmer weather means more people will be out hiking in tall grass or wooded areas which can also mean an increased chance of getting tick bites. Ticks are small bugs that bite and feed on the blood of humans and animals and can sometimes transmit disease. Fortunately, there are precautions people can take to prevent illnesses that may be transmitted from tick bites. “There are easy things you can…

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Attn: Anglemont – 10am meeting tomorrow.

Attn: Anglemont – 10am meeting tomorrow.

A presentation on the upcoming Wildfire Fuel Reduction program is happening at the Lakeview Community Centre at 10am tomorrow (Saturday March 26, 10am). People from the Ministry and CSRD will be on hand to give you the where, when, how of the project which will commence this fall in areas above and to the east of the Anglemont subdivision. Come out and get the news.

Town Hall Meeting

Town Hall Meeting

Saturday March 26, 2pm – Celista Hall It’s been a couple of years since we all got together and I’m really looking forward to this. I have some speakers coming to discuss things of relevance to the North Shuswap and there will be time for an AMA with me (Ask Me Anything). Right now, the provincial Covid Rules state that No limits to capacity (I wish that were a concern) No masks required – but you’re certainly welcome to wear…

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Scotch Creek Mosquitos

Scotch Creek Mosquitos

Here we go again! We’re back in the mosquito breeding business. Little Shuswap Lake Band has decided, in their council meeting last week, that they will withdraw their approval for mosquito control on band lands in Scotch Creek. In their letter of cancellation, they identify that the new Chief and council “are opposed to any further larvicidal spraying within the Scotch Creek Indian Reserve.” They go on to say that “The position of council is that background research information is…

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October Town Hall Cancelled

October Town Hall Cancelled

Unfortunately, due to Covid restrictions that are currently in place, we will call off the planned Town Hall meeting this Saturday October 23rd. When I booked it back in the summer, I anticipated/hoped that the restrictions would have been significantly reduced by this time. As it is, we could welcome a limited number of residents, fully masked. Also, some of the anticipated guests have declined to join us at this time. I will set another date, probably in March, to…

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