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Saratoga Water System Upgrade

Saratoga Water System Upgrade

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Mandatory conservation notice Thursday, November 12, 2020 A major upgrade to the water treatment system will require that all users of the Saratoga Water Treatment system restrict their water use for two days. On Monday, November 16 and Tuesday, November 17, 2020, there will be no water entering the water treatment system. All water users will need to conserve water as much as possible during these days. Refrain from using high water-use major appliances or significant uses of water during this time including: bath tubs,…

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Anglemont water service replacement

Anglemont water service replacement

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Tuesday, September 8, 2020 A six week project to replace water services in Angelmont is beginning Tuesday, September 8, 2020.  As a result, there will need to be temporary water shutdowns to residences in the affected area. Be aware that there may also be some traffic disruptions due to excavations.  In general, the water shuts downs are in effect from 7 AM to 5 PM, however, these may start later in the morning or be off longer in the evening, if…

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Bylaw Disconnect

Bylaw Disconnect

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I recently heard that the Shuswap Lake RV Resort in Celista just bought another 3 acres that will provide them with another entrance area and room for more RV sites. Currently the plan on their website shows up to 122 RV lots, along with the needed services (water, septic, roads, etc.). The new property will likely allow them to add more. This is somewhat aggravating to the neighbours, and many are asking how can they put that many units in…

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Cannabis… anyone?

Cannabis… anyone?

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So, let’s add another interesting few days to my list. We’re running into some headwinds regarding the medical cannabis production facility in Celista. There is some opposition to the project from a couple of directions but that doesn’t give me the picture from a community perspective.   The down side is that the organic medical cannabis facility is covering just over 2 acres of Celista bench farmland with cement in order to create a bio-secure facility (required to make medical…

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Cannabis facility meeting

Cannabis facility meeting

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An interesting meeting at Celista Hall today re: the Garland Road cannabis production facility. About 300 residents came out to hear the company discuss the facility, job opportunities and have questions answered. The meeting lasted a full two hours and there were some concerned community members asking some pointed questions of the company reps. Not all went away feeling great, but we have to recognise that there will always be some drawbacks to any change. Those that came looking for…

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