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round 80 Chase residents braved the weather and attended the All Candidates Meeting at the Chase Community Hall January 8th, hosted by the Chase & District Chamber of Commerce.

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vacant Councillor position were present and ready to introduce themselves and present their visions for Chase, as well as answer questions submitted by the audience. Voting will take place January 20th at the Chase Community Hall, 8am - 8pm.

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Chase

Community Events Bulletin

Chase Curling Club PANCAKE BREAKFAST @ Chase Curling Rink Sunday January 14th, 2024 8 am to 10 am. PLEASE NOTE AN INCREASE IN THE COST. $12 for 12years and older, $6 for children 6 to 12years, Children under 6 years free. Pancakes, sausage, eggs, coffee, juice January Food Bank Days Monday January 15th 4 - 7 pm InClusive Cafe - Wednesday January 17th 11-130pm Free community lunch - basement of the Chase Community Hall. If you or someone you know is needing some extra help please call to register for a food hamper.

250-682-6155.

Unlocking the Future: 10 Steps to Successful Estate Planning Seminar - In a collaborative effort to demystify the often-overlooked realm of estate planning, three

industry professionals — Hisako Takahashi, Barrister & Solicitor at Cates Ford Soll & Epp, Jackie Van Vliet, Investment Advisor at CIBC Wood Gundy and Wenda Noonan, Executive Director at BC Interior Community Foundation have joined forces to present a free and informative seminar, “10 Steps to Successful Estate Planning.

The event is scheduled for Saturday, January 27th, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Art Holding Memorial Arena Mezzanine at 221 Shepherd Road, Chase.

Attendees will be treated to a light lunch, and RSVPs are kindly requested.

Citizen of the Year: Forms can be picked up at the Visitor Centre Tuesday -Thursday 10am-2pm, or by requesting a form by calling 250-679-8432 or by emailing admin@chasechamber.com

OFFICE: 838 Shuswap Avenue, Chase BC Hours: 10 am - 4 pm Monday - Thursday PHONE:

(250) 320-3050

EMAIL: info@chasesunflower.ca WEB: www.chasesunflower.ca ** Alternate drop-off The Chase Sunflower location at invites stories, recipes, comments, photos, jokes and any other information that would be of interest to readers. We Willows Natural Foods ** reserve the right to accept or refuse submissions and edit MAIL: for content and length. We also reserve the right to refuse advertising that in our opinion does not reflect the concept Box 524, Chase BC, of the newspaper. The opinions expressed in Letters V0E 1M0 and Columns do not necessarily reflect the views of this newspaper. Due care and attention for accuracy is used in checking advertising copy, but no warranty is implied by the publisher.

The Chase Sunflower is copyrighted and may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the written consent of the publisher.

The Chase Sunflower is independently owned and operated by Shuswap Prairie Publishing. 1500 copies are printed weekly and distributed around the Chase, BC area.

The Sunflower is available FREE for readers because it is advertiser supported. Please support the local businesses that advertise in the Sunflower; shopping locally enriches our community.

Publisher/Editor: Kelsey Snelgrove With respect, I acknowledge that I live and work on the unceded traditional lands of the Secwepemc First Nation.

Email community Events to info@chasesunflower.ca Royal Canadian Legion Branch 107 515 Shuswap Ave, Chase * For info / hours phone 250-679-3536 *

Chase Rotary Box 73

Pres: Willy Moore 1-250-320-4346

Meetings @ 5:30 pm on 1st & 3rd Thurs of each month at Railside Restaurant. New members welcome!

Sun. Jan 14 - open 2-6pm, Coffee House 2-5pm Mon. Jan 15 - open 6-9pm, darts @ 7:30pm Tues. Jan 16 - open 2-6:30pm, free meat draw, pool & darts Wed. Jan 17 - CLOSED Thurs. Jan 18 - open 6-9pm, 7pm crib, 7:30pm darts Fri. Jan 19 - open 1-6pm, 1pm Ladies darts.

Sat. Jan 20 – General Meeting 11:30am in the lounge Bar open 1-6pm, meat draw, 50/50, fun darts Robbie Burns Dinner at the Chase Legion on Friday, February 2, 2024. Happy Hour 4:30pm (downstairs). Event starts at 5:30pm followed by a roast beef dinner, 50/50 and door prizes.

Dinner tickets $30 each available at the Legion.

Turtle Valley Band will be playing 7-11pm in the lounge. Tickets are not required for the lounge entertainment.

Chase Lions Club

PO Box 12, Chase, B.C. V0E 1M0 chaselions67@gmail.com Facebook Chase & District Lions Club President – Karen Bassett 250-318-4527 Please call for Lion projects incl pull-tab donations

Meeting at 7 pm on the 4th Thursday of each month, downstairs of community hall. Everyone welcome.

Lions RV Park Reservations 250-679-8470 For Medical equipment contact Sandra Welton 778-245-3808.

400 Club Winner

January 3 - Geoff & Kary Pittendreigh $100 January 10 - Kelly Tembett $100

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Chase Chase Evangelical FreeEvangelical Church Chase Service at 10 -am Free Church 295 Sunday Shuswap Ave Physical Gathering at More Information Suspended in response ChaseChurch.com to Provincial Health 250 679Gatherings 3626 Order, Online Accessible Tyler@ at www.ChaseChurch.com ChaseChurch.com

250 679 1676 or Tyler@ChaseChurch.com

At the Blessed The LightParish of Lifewe Sacrament invite you all to Mass Native Fellowship everyPastor Sunday at 8:00 am Joseph

#1.250.457-3845 Tuesdays Find@ 1:00 pm. - Holy Hour with "Joseph Shuswap Rosary and Divine Mercy Kim"chaplet. on Youtube

John 3:16 "For God so loved For inquiries callHis 250the world that He gave only begotten Son, 679-3025 or 250-372-2581 that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life."

Shuswap Shuswap Community Church Community Outdoor Services Church 10am, Sunday @ Join us Sunday Memorial Park

morning at 10am Visit 641 Shuswap Ave. www.aplacetobelong.ca (778) 824-0383 for more info.

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Tow Truck Incident submitted by Barry Kennedy, Chase RCMP

On January 3, 2024, at 0500 hrs, Chase RCMP were advised of a theft of a tow truck and the pick up truck which was still on the truck from a previous towing incident earlier in the night. The 2 suspects were unable to remove the pick up truck from the tow truck, so they decided to steal the tow truck with the pick up still on it. The suspect drove the tow truck through the locked metal gate, destroying the gate. This alerted a neighbour, who then jumped into their personal vehicle and began following the stolen tow truck. When the tow truck attempted to smash in to the witnesses’ vehicle, the witness stopped following and alerted police to the last known location of the tow truck.

Police were able to track the tow truck by following the tire marks left in the freshly fallen snow as they travelled through Turtle Valley, but lost the tracks once they hit wet pavement on Squilax Anglemont Rd. Police conducted patrols in the area and were provided information that the tow truck was seen driving up the 670 Forest Service Rd near Scotch Creek. After conducting more patrols, police received further information that the tow truck had turned on to the 690 Forest Service Rd, which was not plowed and had received a lot of recent snow fall.

Police were able to follow the tire impressions in the snow for approximately 30 kms when they located the stolen tow truck stopped on the road. Police

approached the vehicle and attempted to apprehend the occupants, but they fled in the tow truck. Police followed the tow truck until they reached the Seymour Arm Forest Service Rd, where the tow truck turned west and started to head back toward Anglemont. During this trek, the tow truck attempted, on two occasions, to reverse into the police vehicle to disable it but police were able to avoid a collision.

Police continued to follow the tow truck while officers set up a position to deploy a spike belt near Scotch Creek. Police followed the tow truck for approximately 45 kms, back to Scotch Creek, and attempted to stop the tow truck by activating their emergency equipment but the tow truck refused to stop. The spike belt was successful deployed near Talana Bay on Squilax Anglemont Rd, deflating all 6 of the tow truck tires. The tow truck slowed to a stop and drove into the ditch, where 2 males fled from the tow truck. Police were able to contain the suspects in a gravel pit area and one male was taken into custody while the second male managed to flee.

44 yr old William Davis COPPING of Chase has been charged with Theft Over $5000, Possession of Stolen Property Over $5000 and Evading Police. Further charges are expected. COPPING was released from Custody following a Bail Hearing, with numerous conditions and is to appear in court in Kamloops on January 8, 2024.

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Come on down to Art Holding Memorial Arena this weekend and catch some U11 hockey! There will be a raffle table with great prizes, 50/50 draws and the concession will be open. Our Chargers and Rangers take on teams from Langley, 3bed/2ba close to schools, shopping. Large flat lot , fully fenced, with garden. New furnace and HWT-2 years.

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Hamper Society: Holiday Season Wrap Up submitted by Brenda Patterson, Chase Hamper Society

Thank you to all the people, businesses, done, including the last minute add-ons organizations, and the many, volunteers and emergencies. Approximately 55 went in Chase and area who pulled together to families of 3 or more, with the rest to and helped make Christmas merry, for couples and singles. In addition to food so many of their friends and neighbours items there were many little extras to who would have done with a lot share amongst the less, if not for all of you special boxes. Christmas people! treats that have When the Holiday Train pulled been donated, into town on Dec. 16, there were books handpicked hundreds of people there to greet and chosen by the it! This event is a big fundraiser Chase Literacy for the many Food Banks along group for each their route. We are fortunate recipient, and of to live next to the Railroad, and course special gifts be able to benefit from their for Seniors (approx appearance as they tour across 75), which were Canada! The Food Bank received donated to the over 700 pounds of donated food Seniors Christmas from those attending, and $7700 Performer Kiesza got off the Tree, then wrapped in donations, including $5500 CP Holiday Train to take and tucked in to from CP Rail! the Hampers. On photos with local kids Meanwhile back at the Hamper Dec 20, The RCMP Room, the boxes were being set were on hand early up to be filled and ready for delivery in the morning, as they have for many before Christmas! There were about years, to pick up and deliver all of the 155 Christmas hampers when it was all hampers that people were not able to pick

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up themselves! Over 100 people started arriving just before 9AM to pick up their Christmas hampers! There was a lot of extra last minute produce and foodstuffs to choose from also, and everyone went home with smiles on their faces and an extra bag or two under their arm!

The elves weren't all done just yet though! There were still some Senior Gifts left after the Christmas hampers had been delivered, and a Drop off had been made to Parkside, so off we went in search of those who might be on their own at Christmas or not able to visit with their families. By 6:15PM on Christmas Eve, all 250 Senior Gifts (yes, there were 250!) which had been donated to the Senior Tree, were in the hands, or nestled under the tree of, a Senior who would open it on Christmas!

We are thankful for all the generous people who step up to help others where they can, donating their time, energy and resources with no thought of getting anything in return, other than the satisfaction of knowing they made a difference!

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WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR OUR SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY Please continue to donate!

Donations, in Memory of Donations, and Estate planning Bequethments. This is our only form of funding for the purchase of Medical Equipment (Space Lab, portable Ultrasound, most recently “Lucas” Chest compressions and 2 specialized

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Chairs for the Adult Day Services.

Health Services Foundation

Mail donations to Box 1099, Chase BC, V0E 1M0 or check out our website at www.cdhsf.ca to donate online.

Tax deductible donations and receipts provided upon request.

Fill in the blank squares so that each row, each column and each 3-by-3 block contain all of the digits 1 thru 9.

If you use logic you can solve the puzzle without guesswork.

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Obituary Delores Agnes Christy June 22, 1934 -December 21, 2023

Our loving mother, wife, grandmother, great grandmother, auntie and friend, passed away peacefully December 21st in hospice with her family by her side.

Delores was born to Jack and Joan Pringle June 22, 1934, in Victoria British Columbia. The family moved to Kamloops, as younger sister Kathleen had asthma, it was too damp at the coast. Delores remained in North Vancouver with her very English grandmother, Renee Pringle, for a duration, then joined her family in Kamloops. The family resided in Kamloops until Delores, at the age of 13 years, moved to Chase, BC. Here she met Tom Christy in her late teens marrying October 21, 1951.

Tom and Delores were so fortunate to have had four children: Patrick (predeceased), daughter Jean (Allan); daughter Janet (Tom); and son Mitchell (Deanna). These marriages were blessed with eight grandchildren: Reeve (Dayna), Justin (Marlyse), Suzanne, Lisa (Jory), Jillian, Kyla, Brianna (Matt) and Brandon.

Delores also leaves to cherish and honour her life with nine great grandchildren. Izabel, Aliza, Gwen, Liv, Sawyer, Daya, Maya, Macy, Maverick and Millie.

Delores was a very busy mother, with four children. She loved being a mother, sewing clothes for all the children for special occasions. Delores was a very caring, kind, compassionate mother teaching all of us children the secret to life. Delores attended every special function each and everyone of the children had growing up, with such pride and love.

Delores, as the children became independent and left home, had time for further passions.

Delores with her love of dogs always have a pair of puppies to nurture. Delores and Tom moved to 38 acres at Lee Creek with their empty nest, tending to beautiful flower gardens, vegetable gardens and cows for dad. Delores was extremely busy out at their new property and continued to work at the Chase post office.

Delores curled at the chase curling club, a very huge passion of hers. Delores always helping in the kitchen at the curling rink, hoping to ensure the enjoyment of all.

Delores and Tom moved back to Chase as the farm became quite a challenge as they were ageing, moving to a large property down by the river. Of course, along came the puppies and all their talent to beautify this new home, beautiful flower gardens, vegetable gardens and fruit trees. The golf course was nearby and mom quickly became

a very active golfer, driving to Kamloops weekly to golf with daughter Jean.

Delores always brought along her sister Kathleen, for this golfing event and lunch weekly. Those two sisters annually holidayed at a Mexican destination, routinely getting in the real trouble. They always enjoyed the entertainment around the pool, Kathleen loving her margaritas, and Delores participating in all the activities including singing up on stage.

Delores’s love of music led her to guitar lessons and singing, which she shared her talent at the senior center weekly. Delores loved the town of Chase, with all her friends and entertainment for all.

Delores and Tom moved to Kamloops as ageing and being close to children seemed like a good decision. And yes, along came puppies and a flower garden and vegetable garden to their small new residence. Recently on October 21, 2023 Delores and Tom celebrated their 71st anniversary, of course with mom’s baby shorky puppy.

Delores was always so grateful, appreciative, and compassionate in life as her mobility became difficult with her amyloid heart disease. She had the blessed insight to enjoy every single day.

At the age of 89, mom quietly, peacefully passed away. What a joyful life you lived Mom. You loved and were loved, you had a life fulfilled. Mom you will live on forever through all of your family. Mom we will honour your life always showing kindness and compassion.

Special thanks to Dr. Dickenson, always showing kindness and compassion to Mom. Thank you also to hospice for looking after Mom and all the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kamloops Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Condolences may be expressed at https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/ kamloops-bc/delores-christy-11597246

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Chase Fire Rescue talks Wildfires and Protection 2023 was the most dangerous wildfire season on record. This past year’s temperatures were the hottest recorded globally, and resulted in the worst forest fires in Canadian history. What will 2024 bring?

As Chase Fire Rescue Fire Chief Brian Lauzon reports, “The disastrous outcome of the Adams East complex wildfire that swept the Shuswap area could have impacted our community and been even worse for our community. If the winds had turned west, rather than east, Chase and its surrounding area could have sustained the devastation which occurred in the Adams & North Shuswap area.”

In British Columbia, drought conditions and warmer-thanusual temperatures helped fuel a long and unrelenting wildfire season that burned just under three million hectares (28,000 square kilometers or 10,810.9 square miles) – approximately the size of Belgium – and representing a 700% increase over the 10-year average. More than 400 structures and homes were lost, with over half the losses in the Shuswap region.

Sadly, six firefighters lost their lives and tens of thousands of residents were forced to flee in BC. There were enormous threats to safety, and the fires’ flames were notably visible to the public.

Recent data had prompted the federal and provincial governments to predict the worst wildfire season in 100 years— and they were correct. Officials are concerned about longterm drought conditions, with potential impacts being forecast for the 2024 wildfire season.

2023 brought with it 2,245 wildfires to British Columbia, with an average size 84% larger than in 2018.

In addition,

BC’s drought bulletin shows 18 of the province’s 34 water basins are at drought Level 4, threatening harm to ecosystems and communities alike.

A further four water basins are at the highest drought Level of 5, resulting in measures needed to conserve water.

During these winter months, it’s important to take action, preparing and educating ourselves for the next wildfire season, which will soon arrive.

It’s important to Fire Smart our homes and properties. Officials are now examining the prospect of drought-driven conditions during 2024, setting the stage for a similarly disastrous fire season unless there is “significant precipitation” this winter. The road ahead is long, complex and challenging.

What we do and learn is important. Reducing risk to homes and properties is essential.

It’s not about being perfect—it’s about being ready. Fire Smart can educate and prepare us for what’s undoubtedly to come.

The Fire Smart BC Education Program provides a clear understanding of its concepts, including how to establish resilience to wildfires within communities and areas. Enter ‘Fire Smart’ for an online search of information on fireproofing your home and property.

If your residence is not 100% fire resistant, sprinklers on and around your property are an option. Further assistance can be accessed through the Chase Fire Department at 250.679.8655 and the Village of Chase municipal office at 826 Okanagan Avenue where Fire Smart pamphlets are available.

You’re not alone in your efforts.

We are a community—helping each other may be needed and will be welcomed.

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Council Meeting Highlights - January 9, 2024 Regular Meeting

Wills & Estates Family Law Conveyancing CHASE OFFICE:

Open Thursdays 10 am - 4:30 pm #4-834 Shuswap Avenue

Phone: 250-679-3180 Web: www.cfselaw.ca

submitted by Village of Chase

The Regular Meeting of Council was held on January 9, 2024 at the Village office and via Zoom. 19 people attended in-person and 7 people attended virtually.

Public Hearing – 607 3rd Avenue.

Council held a public hearing regarding Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 933-2023 for 607 3rd Avenue, which would amend Zoning Bylaw No. 683-2006 by adding the zoning designation of R-1, Low Density Residential. Comments from members of the public included concerns about riparian areas, setbacks, and the existing density of houses in the area.

students walking past the store and the proximity to the Community Hall, the Legion, and the Creekside Seniors Centre.

Rogers Communications. Chad Marlatt of Rogers Communications addressed Council regarding potential telecommunications installations in the community and provided an overview of ongoing efforts to install a tower in the area and the difficulties of securing access to suitable locations. Council expressed its interest in continuing discussions and its willingness to support the installation of a tower to improve cellular coverage in the area.

Public Input On Agenda Items.

Members of the public expressed their thoughts on agenda items, including highway noise and a proposed cannabis retail store. Highway noise was cited as an issue for residents who requested that the Village seek potential barriers to mitigate disturbances. Residents also expressed concerns about the proposed cannabis retail store, including issues relating to

Tom Mataseje – Mountain View Mobile Home Park. Tom Mataseje of Mountain View Mobile Home Park addressed Council regarding highway noise and expressed concerns with the high levels of noise from highway traffic that he characterized as significantly diminishing the quality of life for residents and damaging the property values of nearby homes. ....Continued on page 10...

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING When?

Thompson-Nicola Regional District

Thursday, January 18th, 2024, at 1:30PM

The Board of Directors of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District gives notice that it will hold a Public Hearing in the TNRD Boardroom, 4th Floor - 465 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC, to consider proposed Bylaw 2834.

What is Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2834, 2023?

It would rezone 2037 Martin Prairie Road, Pritchard, BC (PID: 005-790361), from RL-1: Rural zone to SH-1: Small Holding zone, as shown outlined on the adjacent map, to facilitate a subdivision of one proposed and one remainder parcel.

All persons who believe that their interest in property may be affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to provide input at the Public Hearing.

Anyone who wishes to present at the Hearing virtually (via Zoom) must contact Legislative services prior to noon on January 16th, 2024, to arrange virtual access. Anyone may also make written submissions on the matter of Bylaw 2834 (via the options below), which must be received at our office prior to noon on January 16th, 2024. The entire content of all submissions will be made public and form part of the public record for this matter.

How do I get more information?

Copies of the proposed Bylaw and all supporting information can be inspected from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday (except statutory holidays) at our office, from December 22nd, 2023, until 1:30 p.m. on the day of the Hearing; or please contact us via any of the options below.

For info & submissions Mail #300-465 Victoria St Kamloops, BC V2C 2A9

Phone

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No representation will be received by the Board of Directors after the Public Hearing has been concluded.

A. Krause, General Manager of Development Services

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Council Meeting Highlights

Mr. Mataseje described previous efforts to contact provincial authorities to advocate for lowered speed limits and the construction of a noise-reduction barrier and asked Council for support in seeking a solution.

Barriere Budz Cannabis located at 560 Shuswap Avenue. The proposed licence location is zoned C-2, Downtown Commercial and cannabis retail is a permitted use in this zone. Councillor Connett voted against the resolution.

Sandeep Mahal, Barriere Budz Cannabis – Cannabis Retail Store.

Sandeep Mahal, of Barriere Budz Cannabis, addressed Council regarding a proposed cannabis retail store to be located at 560 Shuswap Avenue and asked for a positive recommendation in his application to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCCRB), which is required to proceed. Mr. Mahal highlighted the discrete nature of the business, the requirements to cover the windows of the store, and the benefits of a product supply that is provincially regulated and discourages illegal sales.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 9332023 (607 3rd Avenue). Council passed third reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 933-2023, which would facilitate the sale of the Village-owned property with the proceeds from the sale earmarked to pay for the acquisition of lands needed to complete the Shepherd Road thoroughfare.

Cannabis Retail Store. Council passed a resolution in support of an application for a provincial primary licence for

Development Variance Permit – 515 Pine Street.

Council issued Development Variance #4-2023, which allows the owner of the property at 515 Pine Street to vary the front parcel line setback for an accessory building by one metre. The variance results in a five-metre setback rather than a six-metre setback.

Development Variance Permit – 607 3rd Avenue. Council issued Development Variance #5-2023, which allows a principal building to be built closer to the front parcel line than Zoning Bylaw No. 683-2006 permits. Due to the irregular configuration of the Village-owned property, a relaxation of the front parcel line setback is necessary to optimize the building envelope.

Idling Stinks!!!

No one likes to breathe in exhaust fumes, so turn your vehicle off.

Brought to you by the CHASE Climate Action Committee

Building Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 929-2024. Council passed the first three readings of Building Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 929-2024, which would amend Building Regulations Bylaw No. 803-2014 to allow builders the option of using a prescriptive alternative in meeting Step 3 of the provincially mandated Energy Conservation Step Code. Amendments also include various text changes to the bylaw and its appendices that

reflect current processes and practices while others ease administration and streamline enforcement of the permitting and construction process.

Shuswap Trail Alliance – Financial Support – Working Group/Annual Roundtable.

Council committed contributions to the Shuswap Trail Alliance (STA) of $1605 per year towards operations for a period of four years and $500 per year towards the organization’s Roundtable initiative for three years. One of the STA’s main projects in 2024 is the Chase Creek Falls Trail Upgrade which will include a trail from the old rest area on the south side of Highway 1 and address drainage issues.

SILGA – Call for Nominat ions/Res olut ions.

Council recognized the call for nominations for the Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA) executive and acknowledged the upcoming deadline for submissions of resolutions on February 29, 2024.

Mill Park Boat Launch Preliminary Design. Council reviewed preliminary designs and conceptual renderings for the Mill Park Boat Launch.

2024 to 2025 Strategic Plan. Council noted that its 2024-2025 Strategic Plan has been adopted and is hereby released to the public.

With no further business, the Council meeting concluded at 5:31 p.m.

For more information regarding Council’s meetings, please go to the Village’s website at https://chasebc.ca/ council/minutes-agendas/ The next Regular Meeting of Council is scheduled to start at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at the Village office (826 Okanagan Avenue) and via Zoom.

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