Water Quality Advisory issued for Eagle Bay and Saratoga Water Systems CSRD News Posted on June 12, 2026 Users of both the Eagle Bay and Saratoga Water Systems are advised that a WATER QUALITY ADVISORY has been placed on the system effective June 12, 2026. The advisory has been issued in consultation with Interior Health due to elevated turbidity in the water from the Ross Creek debris flow, recent rain and increased stream flow. Currently the turbidity in both…
Copy from the CSRD websiteCSRD invites residents to shape the future of parks and recreation CSRD News Posted on May 28, 2026 The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) is inviting residents to help shape the future of parks, trails, and recreation services through the preparation of a Parks and Recreation Plan. The plan will guide long-term planning, decision-making, and investment in parks and recreation services across Electoral Areas A, C, D, E, F, and G. While Electoral Area B is…
Diesel spill at Co-op gas Scotch Creek Private Well Users Precaution May 7, 2026 Interior Health (IH) is advising Scotch Creek private well users to take precautions following a large diesel spill that occurred at about 7:30 p.m. May 5 at a local gas station. IH is recommending individuals who rely on private wells for drinking water to monitor their water for possible impacts. Diesel fuel has a very distinct odour and can be detected at very low concentrations in…
Farmers & Food Folks — We Need Your Input. If you’re farming, producing, or care about food in the Shuswap, we’re not coming to talk at you — we’re coming to listen. What’s working? What’s not? Where are the pressure points? Could working together through a co-op actually make a difference? Let’s have a coffee and a snack and have that conversation. Saturday, February 21 | 9:00 amShuswap Lake Estates Meeting Room2405 Centennial Drive, Blind Bay Coffee & breakfast snacks….
If you step up… Over the years, there’s been a lot of discussion about community growth, economic development, and how decisions affecting the North Shuswap get made only by the CSRD. I’ve made some progress trying to change that but… Here’s the blunt truth: none of this moves forward unless people are willing to participate. One practical option on the table is the creation of a Local Community Commission (LCC) — a structure that allows residents to help set priorities,…
Last year, volunteers from outside the North Shuswap participated in a “First Impressions” exchange program, evaluating the community’s strengths and areas for improvement. Their insightful feedback offers valuable suggestions for growth. A plain-language summary is available, with a link to the full report on www.NorthShuswap.Info.
All the best from my family to yours this holiday season. Have fun, be safe and look forward to an excellent 2026!
On September 14th, voters in CSRD Electoral Area G (Sorrento, Blind Bay, Notch Hill) were asked a simple question: Should we establish a local service to help fund community halls through a small annual tax? The answer was a clear yes—with 68% voting in favour. This new Community Halls Service will now allow CSRD to collect about $11 ($16 maximum) per property per year, which will go toward helping local non-profit community spaces cover essentials like insurance, hydro, basic maintenance,…
Time to Go Our Own Way? Here’s something frustrating: even though Electoral Area F is included in the CSRD’s Economic Development and Tourism Service, for the second year in a row, the committee responsible for directing those funds—supported by the CSRD Board—has voted not to fund any actual Economic Development work. THIS IS NOT NEW MONEY. We’ve been paying into CSRD Economic Development and Tourism service for years. It has provided tourism promotion and studies about what is needed, but…
Kicker, October 1, 2025Speed Dating with Provincial MinistriesSeven meetings, fifteen minutes each, and plenty of asks for the North Shuswap I’m writing this column from Victoria, where the weather is spectacular and the city is showing off its best side. You might think I’m here on holiday, soaking up the sights — but no such luck. This is the annual Union of BC Municipalities conference (UBCM), where nearly 2,000 elected officials and provincial staff, including ministers, gather to learn, share…