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Have Your Say on a North Shuswap Community Multi-Use Building The North Shuswap Chamber of Commerce and the BC Rural Centre have launched a survey to help explore the potential for a North Shuswap Community Multi-Use Building. The concept could include space for food processing and a commercial food hub, museum or cultural uses, meeting rooms, skills training, community events, and small-business activities. There are three surveys available: Whether you might use the facility yourself or simply have thoughts about…

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We’re inviting the community today to come to the Celista Hall to discuss what is needed in a community building. We’ve had one meeting with local non-profits to discuss their needs, but we’d like to get public input to figure out if we’re missing anything. The Multi-Use Building (MUB) is envisioned as a local community building, built on the old firehall lot, that would house a few of the social services that our growing community is beginning to need. For…

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What Does an Electoral Area Director Do? A plain-language overview for residents and people considering running for office Purpose This overview is intended to explain what the Electoral Area Director role actually involves in practice. It is especially useful for residents who may be thinking about running for Director in the October election, or for anyone who wants a clearer understanding of the workload behind the position. The role is formally part-time, but the practical workload can be substantial and…

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The CSRD is preparing a new Parks and Recreation Plan, and this is an important opportunity for North Shuswap residents to speak up. This plan will help guide future decisions and investment in parks, trails, recreation facilities, access, partnerships, and long-term priorities across the region, including Electoral Area F. If we want future parks and recreation planning to reflect what matters in our communities, we need local voices at the table. Please take a few minutes to complete the online…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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….

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