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Flood risk rising

Flood risk rising

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Yes, there is the potential of flooding of the lake this year. Between a very late spring and significant rainfall, it might be very high water. Keep an eye on the lake level https://www.salmonarm.ca/DocumentCenter/View/240/Shuswap-Lake-Level-History CSRD – Tuesday, June 14, 2022 The Shuswap Emergency Program (SEP) is advising residents of the increasing risk of flooding in Shuswap-area lakes and rivers in the coming days. The BC River Forecast Centre has upgraded to Flood Watch status for the Shuswap Region, including the…

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Let’s talk about ticks

Let’s talk about ticks

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(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.

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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.

Scotch Creek Mosquitos

Scotch Creek Mosquitos

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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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UPDATE – Seymour Arm Evacuation Alert

UPDATE – Seymour Arm Evacuation Alert

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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…

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Wildfire Update

Wildfire Update

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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…

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