At this time of year many calls I receive are about the state of the roads. The reality is that the CSRD has no control over what happens with the roads, it’s up to Ministry of Transport and their budget. But, I can make requests and give suggestions as well as get information. So here is what I know… Graders will be out re-shaping local gravel roads starting this week. New gravel will not be going on until the fall….
I recently heard that the Shuswap Lake RV Resort in Celista just bought another 3 acres that will provide them with another entrance area and room for more RV sites. Currently the plan on their website shows up to 122 RV lots, along with the needed services (water, septic, roads, etc.). The new property will likely allow them to add more. This is somewhat aggravating to the neighbours, and many are asking how can they put that many units in…
During the election I ran on a platform of reasonable growth and communicating with the people of the North Shuswap. Almost 6 months in now (wow, that’s gone fast), and I’m still working on both. And I think they’re both getting better. Growth possibilities are happening with new job opportunities being built and in planning stages, and I’m getting better at this Facebook thing. Also, monthly Kicker articles let you know what’s coming up. Communication in the North Shuswap is…
I got around to tabulating some results today. So far I have received 45 survey responses, most from the meeting, but a few from the website (www.NorthShuswap.Info). It’s wonderful to see the interest out there. The top categories of interest are: Emergencies – Preparing for them Housing and Health and Tourism. The top individual vote getter was Roadside Parallel Trails followed closely by Health Care & Services. The great thing is that every topic has at least a few people…
First Town Hall meeting was a great success!I was really happy to see about 60 North Shu residents come out to discuss community topics. We had some great conversations on a variety of topics like Fire proofing your lot to independent housing for seniors. Of the 60 people there, we got back over 30 questionnaires listing their areas of interest or concern and over 20 are willing to discuss it with me further. From my point of view that is…
Yes, the first town hall of 2019 will be held Saturday March 9th at 1pm at the Celista Hall. I’m looking forward to getting feedback from the community on a variety of topics. My plan is to begin with wider area concerns, kinda the bigger picture items, and then narrow down to more specific areas of concern. For instance, we’ll begin by chatting about our Forests and Logging as one of the main employers in the North Shuswap. We’ll then…
So, awesome sunrises and sun sets are one of the many great things about the NS. There is, unfortunately, a balance in life. My week has been taken up with Budget discussions! 🙁 Actually, it’s not all bad. More an education in the ways of local government and their taxing/spending powers. So, I know, you’re waiting for me to tell you that taxes are going down. Well, have they ever gone down? Not in my memory. The only time that might…
One of our neighbours in Magna Bay was inquiring about the possibility of Natural Gas coming out to the North Shuswap. Here’s a reply from Peter Hill of Fortis… “…given the distribution system would need to be extended from either Chase or Sorrento and cross the water twice, Its unlikely the costing would be of interest to you and your neighbors. Cheers, Peter”. No surprise there!?
An interesting meeting at Celista Hall today re: the Garland Road cannabis production facility. About 300 residents came out to hear the company discuss the facility, job opportunities and have questions answered. The meeting lasted a full two hours and there were some concerned community members asking some pointed questions of the company reps. Not all went away feeling great, but we have to recognise that there will always be some drawbacks to any change. Those that came looking for…
Ok, I’m officially indoctrinated! Just spent two days at the CSRD offices. Day 1: Get new phone number and email… 250-517-9578 and JSimpson@csrd.bc.ca. The rest of the day we listened to a very good lawyer discuss how we might get ourselves in trouble. Things like Conflict of Interest, how to run a public hearing so everything counts, not discussing a situation after a public hearing as it’s not fair to the public that don’t have access to that information, etc,…