I’ve had a couple of questions lately about what’s going on with the parks that were burned. So I posed the question to my BC Parks contact and he responded with some info that they had ready to go. I’ve summarized the main information here and will provide a link to the full document just below. Tsutswecew Provincial Park – December 19th, 2023 BC Parks Tsutswecw Park information page With regards to the Scotch Creek-Hlina Trail above Scotch Creek, the…
Construction starts on Scotch Creek Water System expansion Construction of the first phase of the Scotch Creek Water System upgrade will take place starting Monday, November 6. Phase 1 of the project includes the addition of distribution system piping in 2023, while phase 2 will involve the development of the lake intake and pump/treatment building in 2024. See the map of the water service area which will be covered by the upgrade. Residents will be notified directly of any disruptions…
Here we go again! We’re back in the mosquito breeding business. Little Shuswap Lake Band has decided, in their council meeting last week, that they will withdraw their approval for mosquito control on band lands in Scotch Creek. In their letter of cancellation, they identify that the new Chief and council “are opposed to any further larvicidal spraying within the Scotch Creek Indian Reserve.” They go on to say that “The position of council is that background research information is…
Mandatory conservation notice Thursday, November 12, 2020 A major upgrade to the water treatment system will require that all users of the Saratoga Water Treatment system restrict their water use for two days. On Monday, November 16 and Tuesday, November 17, 2020, there will be no water entering the water treatment system. All water users will need to conserve water as much as possible during these days. Refrain from using high water-use major appliances or significant uses of water during this time including: bath tubs,…
Scotch Creek will not enjoy mosquito control this year due to decisions by the Little Shuswap Lake Band and BC Parks.