Many people in the North Shuswap have been frustrated with our system of governance (CSRD) for many years. I remember shortly after I moved out here in 2004, chatting with community leaders about the Regional District and its challenges. Over the years there have been various attempts to bring the North Shu population together and demand a look at how we’re governed and what other choices there may be. This culminated in 2017 with a formal, private study, done on…
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…
Oct 11, 23 A week ago I requested an update regarding crown forest above our communities. Brent Lipinski responded today with an update of how things are going and what’s coming up. Here is his response. I am pleased to provide information regarding existing Wildfire Risk Reduction (WRR) projects that the Okanagan Shuswap Natural Resource Districts’ WRR team has in the North Shuswap Electoral Area-F. Preamble Just a couple things I wanted to note. Firstly, we always want communities to…
Time is getting short before the weather takes a significant cold swing. We are now finalizing our lists for those who are needing assistance due to the wildfire. Hopefully this week we will have a list of those in need and the type of need. This will allow us to direct resources to the right people. If you have lost or significantly damaged your home and you need help with accommodation, rebuilding, food or other needs you should be registered…
Sept 29, 23 Had a zoom meeting this morning with CSRD staff, Colliers Project Leaders (the project consultants that will help us with the recovery), CSRD Chair Kevin Flynn and myself, to bring us up to speed on where they’re at, what their thinking is and where we’ll go with this recovery project. Some brief notes: The EOC (Emergency Operations Centre) will be winding down operations which will let CSRD staff get back to their regular jobs. They’re finding that…
SC Bridge Meeting – Sept 28, 2023 Meeting was recorded by the Kicker. My AD (Alternate Director) Charlotte Hall went through the recording and made these notes. (She’s awesome!) Budget $830,000 Timeline 3 weeks COMMunity: 7pm-6am is a long time. Very inconvenient for mothers trying to get their children home from after school sports programs. Also inconvenient for our working-class citizens who are trying to get home after a long day. MOTI: For the first 3 days (or so) they…
Hi, this is a final note to remind those interested in the meeting tonight, Thursday Sept 28 at 6:30pm at Celista Hall. This meeting will be to field inquiries and comments regarding the proposed bridge closure for repairs from 7pm through 6am on October 16th through November 10th. Anyone who has a comment can either come to the meeting or contact Chad Marsh at 778-943-0107. Representatives from MoTI and AIM Roads, who will be handling the maintenance, will be in…
What do you want our new library to look like? Respond to the librarys’ survey to let them know.
***ATTENTION – BRIDGE WORK & TOWNHALL NOTIFICATION*** Please be advised there will be work commencing on the Scotch Creek Bridge starting October 16-Nov 10, 2023. This work will be occurring in a night shift from 7PM – 6AM. The bridge will be closed to vehicle traffic overnight for the duration of the project, foot traffic will be allowed to cross. Emergency response plans are in place for emergency crews and will allow crossing for emergency vehicles only. We have scheduled…
September 14th and October 11th. I have reserved the Celista Hall for a community meeting – Thursday September 14 at 6:30. Two days from now. I think it’s important to get together and share some of our trauma. I want to hear your concerns, but mainly I want to chat about recovery. We have a number of groups coming into the community to help those who’ve lost homes. Samaritans Purse for one, they’ll come and safely sift your homes ashes…