North Shuswap & Wildfires
Currently the majority of the North Shuswap is in no danger of wildfires. But even so, it’s best to stay informed and stay prepared. Lots of information is available.
Emergency Alert App for CSRD
In times of crisis, it is important residents have access to trusted, timely and accurate information to ensure their own safety and that of their family and loved ones. In response to this need, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, which operates the Shuswap Emergency Program, has chosen Alertable as an emergency notification program. This program will serve the Columbia Shuswap Regional District’s Emergency Programs including: Shuswap Emergency Program (SEP) CSRD Electoral Areas C, D, E and F, the City of Salmon Arm, the District of…
UPDATE – Seymour Arm Evacuation Alert
Friday, July 16, 2021 12:00 Hours The BC Wildfire Service is working with other agencies and private industry on planning and placement of a machine-built fire guard to assist in the protection of the community of Seymour Arm. BC Wildfire is also closely monitoring the fire situation and is updating the Shuswap Emergency Program regularly. The community of Seymour Arm remains on Evacuation Alert. This will continue until further notice. Residents and any remaining visitors need to be prepared for…
Wildfire Update
The CSRD Shuswap Emergency Program (SEP) is in regular contact with BC Wildfire to determine the extent of wildfires and their potential impact to the communities in our area. Here is the latest info from SEP/BC Wildfire for our Seymour Arm fire as well as other fires in the Shuswap/CSRD area. Hunakwa Lake Fire K41676 – Seymour Arm Evacuation Alert: An aerial survey was conducted today to more accurately map the fire, which is an estimated 1,100 hectares and is…
Covid Vaccination Drop-ins
I’m getting early notice of mobile drop-in vaccination clinics in Chase and Sorrento. At this time tentative dates are June 18 in Sorrento at the clinic (above the pharmacy), and June 19th in Chase at the Chase Clinic. These clinics are drop-in, no appointment necessary. IH Communications will provide more details closer to the time. In the meantime to keep up-to-date with the mobile immunization clinics schedules please regularly check at the Mobile Immunization Clinic Schedule and Locations. I’ll update…
The Future of Schooling
Where should the next Shuswap High School go? SD83 is making decisions for us now, that will affect us for a generation.
Economic Development Society hires Executive Director
Thursday, May 13, 2021 The Board of Directors of the newly formed Shuswap Economic Development Society (SEDS) are pleased to announce the hiring of John Reed as the Society’s Executive Director. John brings over 20 years of economic development and project management expertise to the society. John has been involved in many start-up and business development projects including the design and implementation Trail’s Junior Dragons Den, a highly successful provincial youth business competition, to the development and launch of Western…
FireSmart Online Community Forum
Join Len Youden, the CSRD’s FireSmart Coordinator, for a free Zoom presentation and Q&A session to find out how you can reduce the risks of wildfire to your home and property.
Covid-19 Grants for Community Groups
The CSRD is providing up to $5000 grant for non-profits affected by Covid-19.
SC Bridge Maintenance
Scotch Creek bridge maintenance will require closures between 9pm and 4am for about 3 weeks starting April 19th.