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Issue for the week of Friday, May 27th, 2022 • Volume 27 - Issue 20
Quaaout Lodge Fire; “we will rebuild”
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he whole Little Shuswap Lake community is saddened by the loss of the guest wing at Quaaout Lodge to fire in the early morning of May 22, 2022. “This has been a traumatic incident for everyone involved, from our guests to our employees and especially our community members,” said James Tomma, Kukpi7 (Chief) of the Little Shuswap Lake Band (LSLB). “Thankfully, and most importantly, there were no fatalities or serious injuries. “I want to personally thank our Skwlax volunteer firefighters and the Chase Fire Department for their heroic efforts in responding to the fire, and also the staff at Quaaout Lodge who, without a second thought, ensured they got everyone safely
out of harm’s way when the fire started.” An investigation of the fire’s causes and the extent of the damage is now underway. The LSLB won’t speculate on the cause of the incident until the proper authorities have completed their investigation. “Our focus right now is on the safety of our community, and doing what we can to support our guests and our employees,” said Kukpi7 Tomma. “But I can tell you we will rebuild. Quaaout Lodge is an important part of our community. It’s an engine of economic development, but also the cultural heart of the community.” “Quaaout means ‘when the sun’s rays first touch the water,’ and there will be a new dawn for the lodge and for our community.”
Mountain Bike Program Wraps Up
by Chase and Area Young Learners Society
The spring session of the CAYLS iRide mountain bike program is almost at its conclusion. It is so inspiring to see the kids work hard and feel proud when they have learned new skills to use on the trail!
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