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possibly… This note is direct from the CSRD June 14, 2024 Rainfall increases landslide risk in wildfire-affected areas Due to the increased risk of landslides in the areas affected by the Bush Creek East Wildfire, the Shuswap Emergency Program wants to alert residents and visitors to the area of the possibility of severe rainstorms over the weekend. Intense rain in these affected areas can trigger debris flows and debris floods that could threaten public safety and property.  The Environment Canada forecast…

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This information is direct from the CSRD webpage with a couple of my comments at the bottom. Unfortunately there is a lot of territory that shows as being in some kind of risk, far more than is not at risk. The upcoming meetings will provide more information on what we might expect and CSRD efforts to make us aware of potential dangerous situations. I recommend joining one or the other. Posted on: June 7, 2024 UPDATE: Post Wildfire Landslide Risk…

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We’re just getting some information on the results of this report and anticipate more information later today. This will be the first post in series to make you aware of these meetings, and to update you when more information is available. The CSRD Protective Services is taking this very seriously and wants to get the meetings message out to all people in areas affected by the Fire. Basically, any intense rainfall event may trigger a debris flow/landslide condition in areas…

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I’ve had some questions about the Wharf Road Park and how the water system will be impacting it’s use this summer. The response I’ve had from Tim Perepolkin, Manager of Utility Services at the CSRD is as follows: We just had a meeting this morning and they are just wrapping  up a few final tests on the intake pipes that were drilled into the lake before they can start the building construction. The current schedule will see the piping under…

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It’s that time of year again, Mosquito Time! My understanding is that the permit is at BC Parks awaiting their signoff. I’ve asked for this as soon as possible. Fingers crossed! Update June 6, 2024. I just heard from CSRD staff: “just a quick note to advise that the Province has issued the permit to allow for the monitoring and treatment of mosquitos in the Shuswap Lake Park for the 2024 season.  Our contractor has been informed and will be…

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The CSRD staff came out to the North and South Shuswap in early March to gather feedback from the community in terms of how their emergency services, and other events that the CSRD had control over, were handled. The report is now available. From the discussion that will come to the CSRD board on Thursday this week, a number of recommendations have been identified. I think that all these recommendations are valuable and I hope that many/most/all are implemented. What’s…

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I’ve been contacted by a few people this week telling me about water running in places where it hasn’t been before. We have to expect this unfortunately. I think it would be a good idea to document where these locations are so that we can inform Ministry of Transportation/AIM to be on the lookout for floods and culvert blockages below these locations. Please remember that culverts under your driveway are your responsibility, culverts across roads are theirs. To advise of…

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Hi All, I’m writing today to let you know that upon a lot of reflection,  I’ve decided not to continue this path towards the BC United MLA position.  I originally considered this opportunity as I felt it would be interesting to be an MLA, work with a different group of co-workers, and push the North Shuswap and broader Shuswap agenda at the provincial level. My concern was that I knew I might be leaving a community just starting to heal from the fire…

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