I’ve had a couple of questions lately about what’s going on with the parks that were burned. So I posed the question to my BC Parks contact and he responded with some info that they had ready to go. I’ve summarized the main information here and will provide a link to the full document just below. Tsutswecew Provincial Park – December 19th, 2023 BC Parks Tsutswecw Park information page With regards to the Scotch Creek-Hlina Trail above Scotch Creek, the…
Construction starts on Scotch Creek Water System expansion Construction of the first phase of the Scotch Creek Water System upgrade will take place starting Monday, November 6. Phase 1 of the project includes the addition of distribution system piping in 2023, while phase 2 will involve the development of the lake intake and pump/treatment building in 2024. See the map of the water service area which will be covered by the upgrade. Residents will be notified directly of any disruptions…
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…
If you have an interest in what the future might hold for Scotch Creek, this panel discussion might give you some idea.
We’re redesigning Rose Clifford Park and we want your input. Come and fill out a quick survey to let us know what you want.
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…
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…
Where should the next Shuswap High School go? SD83 is making decisions for us now, that will affect us for a generation.
A Housing Needs Study grant has been approved and we hope to get started as early as this summer. Stay tuned…
Let the school district know that we want a high school closer than Salmon Arm. Fill out the survey to let your voice be heard!