Many people in the North Shuswap have been frustrated with our system of governance (CSRD) for many years. I remember shortly after I moved out here in 2004, chatting with community leaders about the Regional District and its challenges. Over the years there have been various attempts to bring the North Shu population together and demand a look at how we’re governed and what other choices there may be. This culminated in 2017 with a formal, private study, done on…
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…
Oct 11, 23 A week ago I requested an update regarding crown forest above our communities. Brent Lipinski responded today with an update of how things are going and what’s coming up. Here is his response. I am pleased to provide information regarding existing Wildfire Risk Reduction (WRR) projects that the Okanagan Shuswap Natural Resource Districts’ WRR team has in the North Shuswap Electoral Area-F. Preamble Just a couple things I wanted to note. Firstly, we always want communities to…
Sept 29, 23 Had a zoom meeting this morning with CSRD staff, Colliers Project Leaders (the project consultants that will help us with the recovery), CSRD Chair Kevin Flynn and myself, to bring us up to speed on where they’re at, what their thinking is and where we’ll go with this recovery project. Some brief notes: The EOC (Emergency Operations Centre) will be winding down operations which will let CSRD staff get back to their regular jobs. They’re finding that…
Hi, this is a final note to remind those interested in the meeting tonight, Thursday Sept 28 at 6:30pm at Celista Hall. This meeting will be to field inquiries and comments regarding the proposed bridge closure for repairs from 7pm through 6am on October 16th through November 10th. Anyone who has a comment can either come to the meeting or contact Chad Marsh at 778-943-0107. Representatives from MoTI and AIM Roads, who will be handling the maintenance, will be in…
September 14th and October 11th. I have reserved the Celista Hall for a community meeting – Thursday September 14 at 6:30. Two days from now. I think it’s important to get together and share some of our trauma. I want to hear your concerns, but mainly I want to chat about recovery. We have a number of groups coming into the community to help those who’ve lost homes. Samaritans Purse for one, they’ll come and safely sift your homes ashes…
FUND RAISING FOR OUR WILDFIRE AFFECTED COMMUNITIES The Shuswap Community Foundation has set up an account for donations for Wildfire Relief. You can e-transfer or donate locally at SASCU branches. Recipient: info@shuswapfoundation.ca with memo/message “SCF Emergency Response Fund for the North Shuswap”. Please put the message “SCF Emergency Response Fund for the North Shuswap” in the message box of your e-transfer to make sure it goes to the North Shuswap area. Receipts for taxation purposes can be provided by taking…
I had a question from a local resident regarding the Shuswap Watershed Council. I thought it was a good question so I’ve provided that question and my response here. Hello Jay. We are talking about the the Shuswap Watershed Council. It being a nonregulatory body I was asked “Of what value is it?”Could that funding be better spent on the prevention of invasive species? Like more inspection stations? I recall when there was discussion about this subject at one of…
With the CSRD I mean… Now’s the time to let us know your pains, concerns, wants, desires and maybe even things we’re doing well!You’ve heard me talk about North Shuswap 2040. Now is the time to cast your imagination ahead about 15 years and decide what your community should look like, feel like, be like. We need input from all segments of the community. Working folks, single moms, retired people, pickleballers, sledders, gardeners and farmers. I especially want to encourage…
This summer we will have the opportunity to question the CSRD on it’s role and the services it provides to the North Shuswap. Our feedback will be compiled by an outside consultant and presented to the CSRD board in October or November. In preparation for this information gathering, a graphic outlining the various responsibilities of the different level of government may be helpful. Keep an eye out for the opportunities to provide your feedback or respond to a survey. The…