This summer we will have the opportunity to question the CSRD on it’s role and the services it provides to the North Shuswap. Our feedback will be compiled by an outside consultant and presented to the CSRD board in October or November. In preparation for this information gathering, a graphic outlining the various responsibilities of the different level of government may be helpful. Keep an eye out for the opportunities to provide your feedback or respond to a survey. The…
Every year, we pay taxes. It’s a bit frustrating, and even after all these years of paying them, it still feels like I’m not getting what I’m paying for. We’ve just gone through the painful process of the CSRD budget, and, well, looks like property taxes are going up again. Our properties are more valuable, although with interest rates where they are, it seems property sales are slowing and a price correction may be in store. And the value of…
Work is beginning in Anglemont this week to reduce wildfire risk in the Crown forests above the community. Kk’atsin Resources LLP will have crews on the western end of Anglemont, working eastward towards Evelyn falls. I’m not sure how long the planned work will continue but it’s great to see that we do have some work actually progressing, and we’re looking forward to more in Anglemont later this year.
Here’s a note from AIM road maintenance regarding a change in their contact information. Please be advised, effective March 1, 2023, the email aimroads.ca@acciona.com will be discontinued. Please remove this contact from your records and replace it with aimcommunications.ca@acciona.com. If you need to contact AIM Roads to report a road condition or event, you can do so in three different ways. Call us 24/7 at 1-866-222-4204, email us at aimcommunications.ca@acciona.com or complete a service request form on our website at…
Posted by the CSRD November 8, 2022 With winter storms or weather changes, often concerns with winter driving conditions start to crop up and the CSRD office begins to receive calls asking for service. This is a reminder to citizens that the CSRD does not have jurisdiction over roads within its boundaries. This includes any road issues such as: snowplowing, potholes, snowbanks, icy conditions or any other winter road-related concern. If you have a concern or comment, please contact the…
Bylaws and laws are in place to protect us from excesses and idiots. Some of the bylaws that are in place in the CSRD seem a bit too much ‘big-brother’, at least to me, but likely there was a relatively large issue at the time that indicated there should be some control over that particular problem. It seems to be much easier to get a bylaw or law in place than to remove it, something about government creep. Anyway, bylaws…
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…
(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…