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Area F (the North Shuswap) asked for more local decision-making. The CSRD has proposed an advisory council — is that enough? 🗣️ We’ve laid out the options: Local Advisory Council, Select Committee, or Local Community Commission. What gives our community real control? 📲 Read the article now to see what’s at stake and what it could mean for our future. 👉 https://www.northshuswap.info/options-for-community-empowerment/ Then share it, talk about it, and let’s keep this conversation going. #NorthShuswap #HaveYourSay #LocalDecisionMaking #AreaF #CommunityMatters

The annual Christmas Hamper donation time is here. Our SC/LC Volunteer Fire Department will be at the Scotch Creek Market Saturday and Sunday to collect goods or $$ for Christmas Hampers. You can also donate goods at the SC Market, or drop off a cheque or cash in an envelope at the customer service counter. Janice Fisher of Scotch Creek says that it would be nice if you put your name on your donation so they can thank you. Other…

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Amazing what AI graphics will come up with with very little prompting. Tonight at Celista Hall – 6:30pm we’ll be discussing the current and future states of farming in the area. Join us if you eat food! (and have an interest in local food production)

Calling all farmers and food lovers! Let’s get together and chat about the good and the bad of local food production. November 28, 6:30pm at Celista Hall (5456 Squilax Anglemont Rd, Celista, North Shuswap)

Tuesday October 29, 6:30 at Celista Hall Topics Today

What are you doing next Tuesday night? None of our western Canadian hockey teams are playing…I’m hosting a Town Hall meeting at the Celista Hall at 6:30 to 8:30pm. Joining us will be the Chase RCMP detachment to keep you all in line (and they’ll also chat about crime in the North Shuswap). I’ll also update you on Fire Halls, a new Local Advisory Committee we’re setting up, and I’ll answer your questions about other community issues. I look forward…

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Well, it’s been 366 days since we were attacked by the Bush Creek East wildfire, how are we doing so far? What’s the State of the North Shuswap at this time? Here’s what I know regarding building permits from fire damaged properties to date: Challenges in rebuilding – There are, of course, many challenges in rebuilding homes and businesses. Most have to do with rules that have changed over time, and reports that are required, since the home was originally…

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10:11am Wednesday June 26, 2024I just received an alert from the Alertable app suggesting that there is a chance of heavy rain in this afternoons thunderstorms. If you are in a Red or Orange zone it’s important to stay aware of the amount of rain received, and remember it’s not just where you are, but upstream from you. If you see that heavy rain for as little as 15 minutes, there is a heightened chance of a landslide/debris flow. I…

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