North Shuswap Kicker December 2021

287th Edition

December 2021

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North Shuswap Santa Parade

By Debbie Seymour, Santa’s Float will be the only one in Executive Director/North Shuswap Chamber the Scotch Creek Market lot as the North

HoHoHo! We are super excited to be Shuswap Lions will be helping Santa moving forward with the Santa Parade make a safe journey to a place built espethis year on December 10! cially for him to greet the children. We do Trudy Bennett will once again take ask the children wear a mask when they the lead as the Parade Marshall and exvisit with Santa and he will be wearing a pects over 20 floats will be participating. mask as well for their safety.

The parade floats will begin lining While you are there visiting Santa, up in the lowhot dogs and er parking lot drinks will be at The Hub at available by 5:00 pm. Parade donation to the will leave North Shuswap there at 5:30 Christmas pm and travel Hamper along Squilax Program. The Anglemont to North Shuswap past the Scotch Elementary Creek Market, School Choir make a left will also be North Shuswap Community Association December 2019 turn at the Scotch joining us to sing Creek/Lee Creek Fire Hall and loop some of their favourite Christmas carols. around to park at the PharmaChoice Please note Squilax Anglemont Road Parking Lot for display. It’s always great will be closed from the corner of Ashe to see the floats close up and recognize Road to Kenwood Gate from 5:30 pm to the efforts of each group involved.

6:30 pm on Friday Dec 10, 2021.

We ask the public does not park in Many thanks to the collaborative the PharmaChoice parking lot after 5:00 efforts of Trudy Bennett & team, Ted pm. Please use the parking lots at south Danyluk & the North Shuswap Lions, the side of Scotch Creek Market, Home Scotch Creek/Lee Creek Fire Department Hardware, Century 21, the Fire Hall and Volunteers, Scotch Creek Market, North the Hub. (continued on page 3 )

ROAD CLOSURE 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm on FRIDAY DECEMBER 10 Squilax-Anglemont Road will be closed from the corner of Ashe Road to Kenwood Gate for the parade.

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Shuswap Chamber, all of the participating groups with floats and of course Santa for working together to put together a very special Santa parade for 2021.

Be safe and Merry Christmas!

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North Shuswap Food Bank Christmas Hampers

By Alison Elmes The Christmas Hampers will be distributed on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 between 1pm and 2pm at the North Shuswap Community Hall, 5456 Squilax/Anglemont Road, Celista.

If you or someone you know is in need of a hamper, please call Janice at 250-955 2393 FMI by Tuesday December 7.

Due to Covid restrictions pick up of hampers will be “Drive Through” only.

Donations of non-perishable food, pet food, and/or gifts can continue to be dropped off at Scotch Creek Market and Ross Creek Market until December 11.

Cheques made payable to the North Shuswap Food Bank can be mailed to North Shuswap Food Scotch Creek Bottle Depot presented Janice Fisher a Bank, 7465 Squilax/Anglemont donation for the North Shuswap Food Bank hampers.

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With rising prices, the food bank is spending more to fill Non tax-deductible receipts will be the hampers this year. Bottom Kya Scott and Doug Kilback, Top Nikki Stevenson, Janice, and Reegan Penner. issued.

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Pandemic, heat dome, forest fires and now atmospheric rivers. The province went into its third state of emergency for the year on November 17. At the beginning of 2021, we were still in a state of emergency for the pandemic, then on July 21 for forest fires and this time for mudslides, washed out highways, and mass evacuations in the Fraser Valley, Merritt and Princeton.

The state of emergency was declared to mitigate impacts on transportation networks and movement of essential goods and supplies, and to support the provincewide response and recovery from the widespread damage caused by severe flooding and landslides.

B.C. government officials say goods and services are once again moving in the province after supply chains were severed due to extreme flooding, but as the Kicker was going to press, there were concerns about more heavy rain affecting already damaged areas.

500 Canadian Armed Forces have arrived to assist with flood recovery and many volunteers stepped up to rescue people and animals.

The TransCanada is closed to the Interior and restoration of the Coquihalla could take many months with 20 sites, or 130 kilometres, damaged, including some collapsed bridges.

Transport trucks are taking a long route along highway 3 to get from the coast to the interior. The CPR has reopened its railway between Kamloops and Vancouver.

Businesses on the North Shuswap were affected by supply chains, some scrambling to get products from other sources, but for the most part, we escaped damage from this latest act of nature.

During a disaster, phone, gas and essential services may be disrupted.

Stores and gas stations could be closed

and roads blocked. You might have to manage on your own for several days or weeks. The province has guides for household preparedness on its website www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/ to help complete your emergency plan, build a household emergency kit and prepare grab-and-go-bags in case you have to leave.

Severe weather like thunderstorms, hail, blizzards, high winds or heavy rain can happen without warning and in any season. Severe weather often causes a loss of power.

To prepare for severe weather: • Develop an emergency plan, put together your emergency kit and connect with your neighbours.

• Have a battery-operated radio. This allows you to listen to your local station for warnings, advice and instructions.

• Stow flashlights with extra batteries • Winterize your home. Insulate walls and attics. Weather-strip doors and windows. Clear rain gutters. Remove tree branches that could fall during strong winds. Inspect your chimney or flue. This helps prevent structural fires and ensures smoke, carbon monoxide and other potentially harmful gases are properly vented • Make sure you have an adequate supply of food and water • Fireplaces or wood stoves indoors and barbecues and camp stoves outdoors can be used for emergency cooking.

We hope that we never need to use our emergency kits but it seems we do need to be prepared for almost anything these days.

The Kicker management and staff wish all the best to our readers for a merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous 2022.

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Kickin’ it up with Jay a t N or thS husw a p. I nf o

Jay Simpson- Director, Electoral Area ‘F’ (North Shuswap & Seymour Arm ) Columbia Shuswap Regional District Em ail: JSim pson@c srd.bc .c a

Well, it’s been an interesting month so far. At the last board meeting there was some positive movement on a couple of developments in Scotch Creek. One at the end of Wharf Road is just getting ducks in a row for a possible liquid waste system, actual subdividing of lots etc. is still down the road a ways.

The other is for the field behind the Hub where the owner was asking to locate 108 seasonal RV lots. This is the first time I’ve not approved a development proposal. The thing about this is that a ‘seasonal’ designation allows for just 182 days of occupation during the year (at any time, even over the winter). We know from other ‘seasonal’ resorts that some owners stay longer than that and enforcing that number is virtually impossible, even if we wanted to. And really, the North Shuswap needs more year-round residents for our local businesses. I’ve asked the owner to come back with something that includes year-round housing and our initial conversation seemed positive on this. Our preliminary understanding of the recent Housing Study (yet to be released) suggests that we need more affordable rental and purchase options, and Scotch Creek is the right place for that.

The other thing happening this month (November) is the beginning of budget season at the CSRD. We delve into what the various departments have planned for the next few years in our area to determine priorities and how much can we afford to spend on them. We work on this from now until

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March when the final budget must be approved. A lot of staff and directors’ time goes into this to make sure we’re doing what needs to be done, then what is important to get started for future projects, followed by what might be done to consider future quality of life and infrastructure enhancements for our communities.

The main conversation so far has been with the Community Services group led by Ryan Nitchie and his staff. This includes parks and recreation sites. Things that are happening in 2022 include • Finishing up the Bristow Road boat launch – some work this year is still possible but it must be done

by April 2022 to fit in our window of approvals from DFO etc.

• North Shuswap Parallel Trails – these are proposed walking/cycling pathways alongside Squilax-Anglemont road. The ultimate goal is a path from Squilax to St. Ives but if you think about it, there are some pretty hairy sections along there. The Pathways Committee has identified 3 areas of priority from their surveys – more pathways in/around Scotch Creek, and two sections covering the distance from Bristow Road in Celista to Lakeview Park in Anglemont. The engineering plans are just being finalized right now and estimated prices run from around $500,000 to over $3 million. There ain’t no way we can do (continued on page 6)

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this ourselves, but the plans are in place and we’ll be looking for Active Transportation grants to get things started. This is one of those long-term projects that we need to just get a start on.

• Rose Clifford Park in Scotch Creek – planning and beginning of implementation. Right now there is an online survey that we want everyone in the North Shuswap to respond to (LOL). But truly, any feedback is good feedback. Search for ‘Rose Clifford’ on the CSRD website (csrd.bc.ca) or go to my website at NorthShuswap.Info or visit • https://csrd.civilspace.io/en/ projects/rose-clifford-community-park-planning-and-design-project • In 2022 we will finalize the design and likely rebuild the vault toilets. Further work on the courts is planned for 2023.

• Lakeview Park in Anglemont is experiencing some erosion and I’ve asked the CSRD to prioritize this as I know that erosion left untouched just gets worse.

We will get engineering plans for rock walls, stairs and better access done next year with work planned for 2023.

• A swim dock will be placed in front of Wharf Road park in Scotch Creek for 2022. This will allow the North & South Shuswap Community Resources group to hold advanced swimming lessons there next summer. As well, anyone can just go and jump off it!!

• Future plans for 2023 through to 2025 include work at the Magna Bay boat launch, a review of the North Shuswap Parks Master Plan, Lee Creek Bluffs trail, and a trails strategy.

Upcoming meetings with other CSRD departments will flesh out the rest of our strategies for the next few years along with costs, benefits and priorities. As usual, if you have comments or questions you can find me.

Jay Simpson – Jsimpson@csrd. bc.ca 250-517-9578 Web & FB: NorthShuswap.Info

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Shannon White Investigation

By Cst. Crystal Evelyn supposed to be at her job on Police are seeking the Notre Dame Drive for 8:30 public’s assistance to be on a.m., but she never arrived. the lookout afThe next day, ter new inforNov. 2, her mation convehicle was firmed Shannon located parked White’s vehicle on Nicola also travelled Street near 3rd northbound on Avenue. the Yellowhead On Friday Highway the Nov. 12, same day she was Kamloops reported missing.

RCMP joined Kamloops together with RCMP is now Kamloops looking both Search and north and west Rescue (KSAR) of the city for to look for Ms. Shannon White any clues that White and any • 32 years old could help locate clues into her • 5’5 the 32-year-old disappearance, • 180 lbs woman, last heard after learn• blonde hair from on Monday ing her vehicle • green eyes Nov. 1, 2021. left town for a • fair skin Ms. White is 45-minute pebelieved to have riod the mornleft her home in Lower Sahali ing of Nov. 1. Her vehicle around 8 a.m. on Monday (continued on page 8) morning, Nov. 1. She was

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Shannon White Investigation continued (continued from page 7) information as these search areas are was observed travelling west on the large and winter is fast approaching. The Trans Canada Highway, shortly after more people out looking for Shannon in Ms. White was supposed to have arrived these areas the better.” at work.

Anyone who lives in or is famil“Over the course of the weekend, iar with the rural areas north of town is investigators asked to please be learned that on the lookout for on Monday anything related to Nov. 1, at the investigation, approximateincluding any game ly 5:30 p.m. camera footage that Shannon’s may have captured Jeep also video which could travelled be helpful. Those north on the with information are Yellowhead asked to please conHighway, tact the Kamloops past RCMP at 250-828If you remember seeing Shannon’s jeep any time on November 3000 and referRayleigh, before return- 1 or have any information of her where abouts, please contact ence file number Kamloops RCMP. RCMP photo ing south, 2021-38368. passing by A GoFundMe Rayleigh approximately 45 minutes page for Shannon has been set later,” said Corporal Dave Marshall, up. If you would like to doKamloops RCMP Serious Crime Unit. nate go to www.gofundme.com/f/ “We are updating the public with this help-bring-shannon-white-home ®

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RCMP News

By Sgt. Barry Kennedy Stranger Assault – New Details In the October Media Release, Chase RCMP reported a stranger assault that occurred on October 14, on the trails near the Chase Skate Park. The victim was a young female. Police believe an adult male was waiting in the bushes near the trail and tripped her as she passed. He attempted to physically restrain her, but she fought back and got away.

The male was described as tall and thin; dressed all in black with a black hoody. He wore a black ball cap, and his face was covered by a black mask with a white skull on it.

Since the previous media release, a new detail has emerged regarding the male’s physical appearance – he is believed to have tattoos on his hand(s) which resemble Roman numerals.

Chase RCMP ask that anyone who may have information about this incident, please phone the Chase Detachment at 250-679-3221.

Check Well-Being On November 3, 2021, at 5:52 pm, Chase RCMP were advised of a male walking along Squilax Anglemont Road near Anglemont. The complainant was concerned for the male’s well-being.

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– a 46-year-old, with no fixed address.

The male had no money, lodging or reasonable plan to care for himself. It became evident as the conversation continued that he was suffering from significant mental health issues. For example, he told Police that he was -4.5 seconds old and about to be born. The male was apprehended under the Mental Health Act, and then transported directly to hospital where he was admitted for treatment.

The male was later identified (via video surveillance) as a suspect in a break and enter of a seasonal residence.

The male did not damage any property. Upon learning of the person’s mental health issues, the complainant did not wish to pursue charges.

Suspicious Female/Missing Person On November 4 at approximately 3:50 pm, Chase RCMP received a report of a suspicious person. The complainant reported that an unknown female was sitting in her vehicle, which was parked near the Chase Post Office. When confronted, the female walked away. Police located the female hiding behind the liquor store. She initially tried to trick Police by providing a fake name. After a lengthy conversation, Police were able to (continued on page 9)

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identify the female and establish that she had been reported missing from Williams Lake.

She was transported to hospital for assessment. She will be facing charges related to this incident.

On November 13th, the same female was reported missing again; after walking away from the hospital against medical advice. She was located on November 18, when she returned to the hospital of her own accord. Significant police resources were expended in these missing person investigations.

Impaired Driver – Spotted

by Police On November 7 at 9:41 pm, during routine patrols in Celista, Chase RCMP observed a Dodge pickup which was unable to maintain a lane. The truck crossed the centre line, nearly striking an oncoming vehicle. Police conducted a traffic stop. The driver initially rolled down the back window; realizing his mistake, he laughed, and rolled down the

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proper window. When asked for his driver’s license, he fumbled in a wallet and eventually produced a photo ID that matched the (much younger) passenger. Both driver and passenger found this hilarious.

Eventually, the two were able to locate the correct wallet and ID. The driver admitted to having had a few drinks. Breath samples were obtained from the driver, which resulted in a ‘Fail’ reading. The driver, a 57-year-old male from Celista, was prohibited from driving for 90 days and his vehicle impounded for 30 days. Driver and passenger were transported safely home by police.

Impaired Driver – Spotted

By Public On November 11 at 4:56 pm, Chase RCMP were advised of a possible impaired driver on the Trans-Canada Highway near Chase. The complainant reported a white Cadillac with a BC license plate, crossed the centre line multiple times and almost hit another car. The complainant was convinced the Cadillac

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By Jan Penner in Scotch Creek, it is Mike This month our focus Hoemans. Both are very perbusiness is PharmaChoice, sonable, knowledgeable and with local locations in Chase easy to talk to. They are aland Scotch Creek. Owner ways happy to share their exBill Long has been a pharpertise and patiently answer macist since 1998. Originally any questions a customer under the People’s Drug may have regarding medicaMart umbrella, the switch to tions and the best products PharmaChoice was made in for one’s needs. Normally, 2017 when People’s exited Bill no longer dispenses but B.C. Mike was recently one of the Bill Long and his wife unlucky travelers stranded Ina have had a summer place in the horrendous flooding in the North in Southern Shuswap for B.C. and 35 years and Bill was able Proud Supporter of the Community have been full to step in 825 Shuswap Ave, Chase BC time residents to help out Scotch Creek 250-955-0601 for 20. They until Mike Grocery 250-679-3553 & Skincare  Cosmetics have 2 sons and Chase could return.

Chase Pharmacy 250-679-8611  Pharmacy 3 grandchilBill  Fresh Meat & Produce dren. They enLong is very  Dairy Goods joy spending time with their proud of his staff. Together family and with 2 grandchil- with the excellent pharmadren in Kamloops and 1 in cy staff, the general staff Lake Country, they are able also works very diligently to build quality relationships to provide friendly, profesthrough frequent visits. The sional service to all customLongs also love to travel ers. They have gone the extra and try to fit in 1 or 2 “sun mile through COVID and holidays” each year, such other provincial emergenas the trip to Mexico they cies that we have seen in the Management & Staff were embarking on when we last few years. When asked Wish Everyone a spoke. Bill is a passionate to double vaccinate for their Merry Christmas & safety of cusocean fisherman and treks safety and the Allatthe Best in 2022 to the coast for salmon tomers, only 2 chose to resign least once a year and tries to instead, so all employees book for marlin fishing when you will encounter in these in Mexico. Ina is a masPharmaChoice locations are ter stitcher and is a member double vaccinated, as well as of the Needlework Guild in following provincial COVID Sunnybrae as wellChase as Pharmacy a North protocols.

250-679-8611 Scotch CreekScotch Creek Shuswap group. The Longs Chase Grocery Chase and Mon to Sat 250-679-3553 250-955-0601 and PharmaChoice 9am in Scotch PharmaChoice - 6pm 7 days a week Mon to Sat stores offer Sun & Holidays - 8pm - 5:30pm pharmaCreek and Chase have long 8am not only9am standard 10am-4pm Closed Sundays been proud supporters of the cy products, but also some community, through donafoodstuffs, most notably tions and by offering supPresident’s Choice and No port for various fundraising Name brands. Including events. groceries came about when Over the years, Bill Bill had plans to build a new Long has co-owned a numstore in Chase. The owner ber of pharmacies in B.C. of the building People’s was Currently, he is the sole own- located in approached Bill er of PharmaChoice in Scotch about buying the building he Creek and Chase. Between was already in, which includthe two locations, there are ed a groceteria. Bill agreed approximately 30 employees. and branched out his product In Chase the dispensing phar- availability! Both locations macist is Ellen Boviar and (continued on page 11)

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customers who shop local and support not only this business are also great spots for purbut other small businesses in chasing souvenirs, gifts and the area. even some articles of clothing The Kicker would like and foot ware. to thank Bill Long and Bill Long would like to PharmaChoice in Chase thank his wonderful staff for and Scotch Creek, for their the terrific job they do. He would also like to thank all the continued support through advertising.

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would cause a collision.

Police responded immediately.

As Police were attempting to catch up to the suspect vehicle, a different driver made a driving error that nearly resulted in a high-speed collision with the Police vehicle.

Nonetheless, Police caught up to the suspect vehicle just West of Chase and conducted a traffic stop.

The driver was polite and cooperative, at first. Based on his driving, Police suspected his ability to drive was impaired. Breath samples were obtained and resulted in ‘Fail’ readings. When the driver realized he would be prohibited from driving for 90 days, he punched his own vehicle, then nearly stumbled backwards into passing highway traffic.

He was placed in the Police vehicle for his own safety. In the Police vehicle, and later in the drunk tank, he screamed, yelled, and swore—blaming Police for ruining his life.

Stolen Dog Found On November 13 at 1:08 pm, Chase RCMP received an unusual call from a complainant in Prince George.

The complainant explained that approximately one month ago, her beloved 10-yearold Dachshund was stolen from her residence in Prince George. She suspected a neighbour who had moved away around that time; but the neighbour denied having any involvement. Since then, she has been frantically searching for the dog and posted photos widely on social media.

She was contacted by a person from Chase who had information on the possible

location of the dog. Police attended the residence that was described and located the former neighbour and the missing dog. The former neighbour denied stealing the dog. She said that the dog was all alone and jumped in her vehicle.

Police seized the dog and facilitated his safe return to his owner. Luckily for the thief, the dog owner did not want charges – she only wanted her dog back.

Spike Belt Deployed – Two Arrested On November 13 at 6:00 pm, Chase RCMP were advised of a possible impaired driver at the Sorrento Petro Can. The complainant reported a white Dodge Ram with no taillights was swerving all over the road and driving at excessive speeds. The complainant provided a BC license plate number that matched a vehicle which previously nearly struck a Police officer and a member of the public. Chase RCMP and BC Highway Patrol were unable to locate the vehicle at that time.

Later that evening, members of Highway Patrol located the vehicle in the Lee Creek area.

Highway Patrol attempted to conduct a traffic stop.

However, the driver failed to stop for police when the emergency lights were activated. A spike belt was later successfully deployed, and the vehicle safely stopped. Highway Patrol arrested the driver and passenger on outstanding warrants. The driver will be facing new charges as well. Both driver and passenger were held for court.

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December 24 8 am-5 pm December 25 Closed December 26 10 am-6 pm December 31 8 am-8 pm January 1 Closed

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By Jo Anne Malpass With the assistance of legal counsel, and after staff consultation with CUPE National, local CUPE president and other local governments, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) Board voted unanimously, at its November 18 meeting, to implement a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for the organization.

The new policy, effective Jan. 3, 2022, will require proof of full vaccination for all elected officials, CSRD employees, paid on-call firefighters, contractors working in indoor spaces and emergency management volunteers. If additional doses become required, CSRD personnel will be expected to comply with those additional measures.

Accommodations for legitimate medical reasons, as well as protected grounds under the BC Human Rights Code, are recognized in the policy. The policy also states requests for accommodations under these grounds will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Area D Director Rene Talbot brought up concerns from fire departments about losing members. Area F Director Jay Simpson said he has also had correspondence from North Shuswap fire departments. They will lose some of their fire fighters due to this policy, he said, but they will certainly lose people who are vaccinated if there are people in the trucks who are not. “I think that is potentially a worse scenario.”

In other business at the meeting: Election of Chair/Vice Chair - Kevin Flynn will remain as chair of the CSRD Board for the next year, after defeating Director Simpson.

Director Simpson was voted

in as vice-chair, defeating Area E Director Rona Martin for the position. He said this is an opportunity to help the chair engage with neighbours and work together with first nations, to be a better organization for our areas.

BC Dock Owners Coalition – A letter from the Coalition said “We write to seek a meeting with you in relation to the difficult issue of “upland Owners” located along the proposed Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail. This letter is written on behalf of those across the Shuswap/Okanagan who will be negatively impacted by decisions taken by the Columbia Shuswap Regional District in relation to dock ownership, enjoyment and use by upland owners – and the deeply negative impact of these decisions on our communities and region.”

The letter expressed deep concern of orders and pending orders to remove docks and buoys within CSRD jurisdiction. “This action has sharply divided sentiment towards what should be a celebrated regional project: the Rail Trail.”

Directors voted to refer the correspondence to the North Okanagan Rail Trail Governance Advisory Committee as the CSRD is a co-owner in the Rail Trail with the Regional District of North Okanagan and Splatsin te Secwepemc.

COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant Allocation – Approval of the allocations of the remaining $358,576 grant was postponed to the December meeting after some Shuswap Area Directors expressed concern about allocations, saying funds would be better spent assisting Area community groups. Directors said more consultation should have been done. (continued on page 13

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Sole Source Contract Awards – The Board entered into an agreement with Destination Think for assistance in developing and implementing Shuswap Tourism’s 2022 Salmon Run Marketing Campaign in the amount of $52,500 plus applicable taxes. Kyle Dearing, Acting Manager, Shuswap Tourism said this will be done in collaboration with Little Shuswap Lake Band, DFO, BC Parks and Destination BC. The Board also entered into an agreement with the Shuswap Trail Alliance for the Secwepemc Landmarks Project in the amount of $170,000.

WildSafeBC Presentation - Julia Helland, Columbia Shuswap WildSafe Coordinator gave a summary of activities in Areas C and E during the season. Activities included door to door outreach to 300 residents, three presentations for WildSafe Ranger program, seven bear spray workshops, booths at community events, Bare campsite program, and forming Columbia Shuswap Wildlife Working program to collaborate with community organizations. A garbage tagging program saw 79% of bins tagged in the first survey did not need to be tagged in the second survey.

Although the program is not in Area F, Helland said there were 40 reports of black bears in Area F, with one pet reported killed by a black bear.

Old Growth Deferrals – Chair Kevin Flynn said he had participated in a conference call with the Ministers of Forests and Municipal Affairs and mayors and regional district chairs about the old growth deferral project. He said he and other local governments were extremely frustrated with the

lack of process and consultation, although they agreed on the benefit from sustainable forest practices and protecting old growth. The Board will write a letter to the Union of BC Municipalities asking them to be a voice for local governments and lack of consultation. It will try to arrange a meeting with the board, forestry industry and forest ministry representatives.

Grant – in Aids - Area F. $500 Shuswap Amateur Radio Club (repairs and maintenance on repeater hub), $1,500 Seymour Arm Snowmobile Club (trail maintenance) Development Variance Permit - 7246 Squilax-Anglemont Road, Anglemont. A DVP was granted for an existing accessory building to accommodate a proposed renovation for a home office and storage, to vary maximum height of the accessory building from 6 m to 7.3 m and maximum floor area of the accessory building from 55 m2 to 171.25 m2.

Scotch Creek/Lee Creek Zoning Amendment - 1343 Deodar Road, Scotch Creek. The Board gave first reading and will refer to applicable agencies, First Nations, and stakeholders.

A public hearing will be waived. The property owners are proposing to build a new 190 m2 accessory building with a secondary dwelling unit on the upper floor. The R1 – Residential zoning currently permits one single family dwelling and maximum floor area for an accessory building of 75 m2. It is proposed to add a site-specific regulation to the R1 zone in Bylaw No. 825 to permit a 53.6 m2 dwelling unit on the upper floor of the accessory building. Director Simpson said he was in favour of approving this amendment for a long-term rental.

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Scotch Creek Sockeye Run

By Jo Anne Malpass Sockeye passing through the Scotch Creek counting fence this spawning season totalled 14,276, according to the Pacific Salmon Commission, over three times as many as the 4,190 in 2017, the last similar run in the four-year cycle.

Four years earlier, in 2013, then fisheries manager of Little Shuswap Lake Band Aaron Arnouse told the Kicker there were 27,500. Four years before that, about 1,800 sockeye returned.

The enumeration fence has been operated on the lower Scotch Creek by the LSLB since 1994 to count and assess the sockeye population; the timing, abundance and health. Sockeye returns to Scotch Creek are an annual indicator of early summer run-timing sockeye that return through the Frasier River.

Numbers for the Adams River late summer run are not available, but the Pacific Salmon Commission reports 601,200 late run sockeye through the Fraser River for a total of 2,554,300 sockeye during the spawning season. This is higher than the predicted number before the season started, at 1,331,000 and slightly higher than the 2,553,000 forecast, adopted after the peak of the run had passed through marine test fishery areas in Juan de Fuca and Johnstone straits.

The next dominant sockeye run takes place next year in 2022, with millions of sockeye expected in the Adams River from late September to late October.

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This year’s theme is Candy Canes The parade will wind around Chase, approximately 11.5 kms, with RCMP leading the parade and the fire department following at the end.

Parade lineup will commence at the Art Holding Arena at 4:45pm. Judging to take place at 5:15pm.

Parade starts at 5:30 sharp.

The Chase Country Christmas Committee is excited to again host the Christmas Craft Fair this year as part of the Chase Country Christmas!

The event will be held at the Chase Community Hall on Saturday December 4 from 10am to 3pm. All 28 available vendor spots have been filled. COVID-19 health passports mandatory for both vendors and attendees.

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Chamber News Angela Lagore, President - angelalagore@gmail.com northshuswapbc.com - 250-320-2012

By Debbie Seymour We are very pleased to announce the North Shuswap Chamber Board of Directors elected during the October Annual General Meeting. We are fortunate to have a strong experienced board moving into 2021-2022 consisting of 11 members including 3 Executive members and 8 Directors. With 8 remaining on the board for another term we feel this will enable us to continue with the projects and initiatives we have started. We are super excited to have three new Directors join us and welcome their enthusiasm and desire to help build a stronger community to live and do business.

Thanks so much to Charlotte Smith and Mark Lagore who have resigned from our Board of Directors. Your contributions over the years are very appreciated.

Angela Lagore-President Angela is re-elected for her third term as President.

She is a local business woman who was born and raised in the North Shuswap with family roots that go deep in the community. She and her husband

Mark are raising two daughters 19 and 14. Her career path has taken her from 15 years in the healthcare industry as a care aid and practical nurse to developing and operating a care home. In the last 5 years she has developed along with her team several businesses into successful ventures including a vacation rental home, a restaurant, an ice cream shop, and a fitness facility. Her drive, passion and love for entrepreneurial ventures keeps her doing what she loves best. She has been actively involved with the North Shuswap Chamber for over 6 years, currently entering her fourth year as President. She loves volunteering in various activities, bringing people together and continues to be actively involved in the North Shuswap, a place she calls home.

Adam Oruclar-Vice President Adam is our newly elected Vice President. Adam has 20+ years of experience in multiple industries with a focus on sales and business development driving corporate growth. Having sold to Fortune 500 companies and served on several boards, Adam has led

organizations to expand into new markets while minimizing risk and maximizing returns. Adam has attended Mount Royal University as well as Osgood Law School, and was recently appointed to the CSRD Economic Development Society Board of Directors. Although Adam was born and raised in Calgary, he has had his second home in the North Shuswap for 20+ years.

Jeff Tarry-Treasurer Jeff is entering his second term of being our Treasurer and has been with the Chamber since 2002 when he moved to Scotch Creek. Jeff became a Realtor in Jan 2002. He is the alternate CSRD Director for Jay Simpson and has extensive board knowledge and community experience. Jeff has been on the Community Futures board for 8.5 years, is the Chairperson of Scotch Creek Incorporation group, was on the advisory group for Scotch Creek Neighborhood Official Community Plan Bylaw 830 and the branding committee for Shuswap Tourism (continued on page 17)

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Sharon Toews-Director Sharon joins us for her third term with the Chamber.

She was raised here in the North Shuswap and purchased Shuswap Infusions Tea in 2010.

She has great business sense and continues to come up with innovative ideas. The first Be TEAsed Food Truck was purchased in 2014 and their first restaurant in Kamloops was opened in 2016. In 2018 they purchased a second food truck and became co-owners of the Hub. They also do film catering for some big names in the film industry and have won an award for Best Caterer.

Michelle Cyr-Director Michelle joins us for her third term with the Chamber.

She is the owner & creative visionary behind Mighty Mouse Landscaping & Design. Michelle has been serving clients in the North Shuswap and surrounding areas for the past 15 years.

Michelle loves living in the Shuswap and is happy and proud to call it Home.

She is an active woman, wife and mother of two, and when she is not gardening, she volunteers for the Chamber of Commerce.

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Josef Berger-Director Josef is in his second term with the Chamber.

He has been involved in small business for most of his adult years which has given him both the appreciation and determination needed for success. He is the owner of Newscapes Landscaping and looks forward to creating beautiful outdoor spaces for his clients. It’s important to Josef to be involved with the community and he is thrilled to be part of the Chamber of Commerce.

Rob Pawluk-Director Rob is joining us for his second term with the Chamber.

Rob’s parents bought a home in Celista in the early 70’s where he spent every spare moment he had. Along with his wife Lorna they moved out here permanently in 2015. You will find Rob working in his Scotch Creek shop in his business-Celista Cabinetry.

Amanda Chypiska-Director Amanda is entering her second term with the Chamber.

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team. She is a local contractor who looks after the Scotch Creek Community Hall for CSRD. You will often see Amanda helping out at the Hub or Celista Estate Winery ensuring sure all patrons are enjoying their visits.

Angela Cudmore-Director We welcome Angela to her first term with the Chamber. Angela and her husband Kris are the new owners of Anglemont Marina. Similar to many, Angela and Kris owned a home in the Shuswap where they spent their vacation time and decided to move permanently to the area. Although the marina is a new business for Angela, she brings a wealth of experience to the board with her having owned a business previously in Alberta.

Karla Bragg-Director We welcome Karla to her first term with the Chamber. Karla used to spend summers in the North Shuswap with her grandfather and has always loved the area. In the past year Karla and her husband Ryan have moved to our area with a willingness to volunteer in our community. They have opened their own business-North Shuswap Automotive operating out of L& S Garage in Celista.

Jesse Kon-Director We also welcome Jesse to his first term with the Chamber. Jesse was introduced to the Shuswap only a few years ago and it was love at first sight.

He owns a property here as well as in Calgary where he works in IT for the University of Calgary and spends as much time in the North Shuswap as possible. He is an avid runner who you can usually catch risking his life on Squilax jogging!

Our Mission Statement is: To provide a safe and nurturing community for families and individuals to live, work and play in the North Shuswap. Where businesses can thrive and support one another for positive change and sustainability. Where a quality of life is all of our responsibility.

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Rose Clifford Park Improvements

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Kicker Colouring Contest The entries are in for the Kicker’s 24th Christmas Kid’s Colouring Contest.

Judging will be done in the next few days and the winners will be notified by phone. At that time, they will be given a time to come to the North Shuswap Community Hall on Sunday, December 12, between 11:00 and 11:30 am.

The siblings of winners who also entered the contest will be able to choose their gifts between 11:30 and noon. Other children who have entered the contest will be divided by last names, noon to 12:30 pm for those with last names starting with A to H, 12:30 to 1:00 pm for I to P and 1:00 to 1:30 pm for Q to Z. COVID regulations will be

followed with children asked to line up outside, using social distancing, with a limited number of children allowed into the hall at a time. Please dress warmly to be prepared to stand outside. We will try to move things along as quickly as possible. Masks are required and hand sanitizer will be available. The entrance will be through the front door and the exit through the back door.

This popular, free community event wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of volunteers and donors. The Kicker is asking anyone wishing to donate to the colouring contest to call or text 250515-2830. Or email kicker@kicker.ca Any surplus funds/gifts will be donated to the North Shuswap Food Bank.

By Jo Anne Malpass Public input is being invited for a conceptual design for improvements at Rose Clifford Park in Scotch Creek.

The on-line survey closes December 10.

The survey focuses on how it can be improved for residents and visitors, and how to make best use of the current space. Survey participants will be able to rank their preferences for potential new amenities and help select their desired locations on a digital map.

The 4.5 acre park currently has a children’s playground, baseball diamond and ball field, all-purpose court (tennis, pickle ball, basketball, ball hockey), swings and a picnic area.

Some of the improvements being considered are doubling the sports court from the current one tennis or four pickleball courts, a cover over the playground to protect children from foul balls and heat or rain, a water or spray park area, bathroom and storage building, a covered picnic area and making the playground area more age 1 to 5 friendly.

Columbia Shuswap Regional District Parks and Jason Jones of Larch Landscape Architecture met with a group of local park users at the park in early November.

Jones explained the park is community orientated, so the project relies on local input. With the information provided by the community, a conceptual design will be done and presented to the community for feedback.

The design, along with cost estimates should be ready by February. CSRD Parks Team Leader Ryan Nitchie said after that, he can start looking for federal and provincial grant money.

Grants would have to be leveraged by funding from the CSRD budget, which would be brought to the September 2022 budget discussions.

Improvements would probably take a phased approach.

The survey and a project hub page are available at CSRD Connect at https://csrd.civilspace.io/en

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Fire News

Celista Fire Department

By Celista Fire Chief, Roy Phillips It looks like winter is starting to settle in here on the North Shuswap, and with it the increased risk of house fires due to heating systems.

Chimney fires are a serious issue, your chimneys should be cleaned out and inspected for build-up and damage. It is also important to keep your driveways cleared of snow so that the fire department is able to respond to a call at your residence. Likewise, it is important to keep any fire hydrants cleared of snow, the time it would take for the fire fighters to shovel the snow away would be much better spent actively fighting the fire.

The Anglemont fire department will be conducting their annual food bank drive on Tuesday December 7 around their fire district in Anglemont, Magna Bay and St Ives. They will start at 5:30 pm. Please leave food packages at the end of your driveway for pickup, and of course cash or cheques are also accepted.

The Scotch Creek Fire Department will be set up at the Scotch Creek Market on December 11 from 10 am – 4pm to collect for the food bank as well, please support this important cause!

Fall training is going well at all three halls. In addition to regular weekly practices, many of our firefighters have attended regional training courses becoming proficient in areas such as pump operation, ventilation, strategies and tactics, live fire and RIT-rapid intervention team training. Many of our newer members are now qualified exterior firefighters and interior qualified firefighters. Thank you to all our firefighters for their dedication to the fire department and community.

New recruits are always welcome, contact the fire chief in your area for information. Phone numbers in the Kicker clubs and organizations page.

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Two Developments Proposed for Scotch Creek

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By Jo Anne Malpass Infrastructure for one proposed development in Scotch Creek was approved but issuance of a permit was withheld until staff receive more documents and another application was deferred indefinitely by the Columbia Shuswap Regional District Board at their November meeting.

A permit for a community sewer system to service a proposed subdivision of 81 residential lots at Osprey Landing on Wharf Road was approved by the Board but issuance was withheld.

CSRD staff recommended this until they receive and approve the building plans and landscaping plans for compliance with the Form and Character conditions and receive a stamped technical memo prepared by a qualified professional, confirming noise and odour mitigation best practices have been incorporated in the design of the proposed community sewer system.

Area F Director Jay Simpson said “It’s marvelous to see this particular development is moving ahead, it’s been a long time coming.”

A community sewer system, and community water system are required to service this subdivision. Along with a Commercial Public Utility (CPU) Development Permit for the sewer system, a Hazardous Lands (Flooding and Debris Flow Potential) Development

Permit is also Development - Osprey (Scotch Creek) - CSRD map required.

Approving the system (Development Area 3).

DP but withholding The development site is surroundissuance allows the applicant to continue with planning and design for the subdivi- ed by parks on three sides; north of sion and community sewer system with- Shuswap Lake Provincial Park, south of Rose Clifford Park, and west of Imai out the DP expiring in two years if the planning and design is delayed, said the Ball Park. The properties were historically used as a campground (Frank’s CSRD staff report.

Amendments to the Area F Official Campground) and supporting businesses.

Community Plan and Scotch Creek/Lee Currently it includes the Hub, a single family dwelling, car wash and vacant Creek Zoning Bylaw for the development were approved in 2011. A condition land.

Director Simpson said this developof the bylaw amendment was the registration of a restrictive covenant prohibit- ment is not in the best long-term interest ing future construction until a communi- of Scotch Creek. “I am significantly opposed to the development as it sits. I am ty water system was constructed. not in favour of anything that is remoteThe second application, deferred indefinitely, was by the owner of 4105, ly seasonal going into Scotch Creek.” It would remove residential options, which 4109, 4113, 4119, 4127, and 4137 he is sure the present housing needs Squilax-Anglemont Rd to amend the study will show is required. He asked the Electoral Area F Official Community other directors to vote against this bylaw, Plan Bylaw No. 830 and the Scotch Creek/Lee Creek Zoning Bylaw No. 825 hoping the developer will look seriously to permit a recreational vehicle (RV) and at other options and not spend any more park model subdivision of up to 108 lots. money working on the current plan.

After a discussion about the cost and Amendments to Bylaw No. 825 inthe six months delay to the developer to clude creating a new comprehensive development zone to permit up to 108 lots reapply if first reading was denied, the for recreational vehicles (RVs) and park Board voted unanimously to defer this models (Development Area 1), recognize to a reasonable date and confer to the developer that this board wants full time the existing commercial businesses on the properties (Development Area 2) and residential options. set aside an area for a community sewer

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SWC Third Intake to Water Quality Grant Program SWC Release The Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC) is inviting another round of applications to its Water Quality Grant Program.

“One of the SWC’s primary objectives is to protect and maintain the water quality in Shuswap and Mara Lakes,” explains Erin Vieira, program manager for the SWC. “In particular, we’re focussed on reducing nutrient inputs to rivers and lakes.”

Excessive amounts of nutrients, especially phosphorus, can contribute to algal blooms which reduce the quality of water for drinking and recreation, and can become toxic for people, pets, and livestock.

“The goal of our grant program is to help farmers and landowners keep nutrients on the land and in the soil, being used by crops and vegetation - not washing off into nearby creeks and rivers through rain, snowmelt, or flooding,” Vieira says.

Up to $60,000 is available in the current intake.

Farmers, agri-businesses, hobby farmers, and landowners within the Shuswap watershed are invited to apply for funding to go toward projects or land management practices that reduce, capture, or divert nutrients away from surface waters. Funding will be distributed to successful applicants in early 2022.

To-date, the SWC has provided funding to six farms in the Shuswap and to the BC Cattlemen’s Association in partnership with Splatsin First Nation for projects that improve nutrient retention and management, including riparian restoration, livestock fencing, flood protection, manure and effluent storage, and cover crop trials. Prospective applicants can learn more from a short video the SWC produced last Fall, available on their YouTube channel.

“After the positive outcomes last year, we’re very pleased to be inviting another round of applications to our grant program,” says Paul Demenok, Chair of the SWC. “We look forward to creating new partnerships in the Shuswap to protect our water quality, and help farms and other land holdings reduce their phosphorus footprint.”

More information about the grant program and how to apply is available at www.shuswapwater.ca. The application period closes on January 31, 2022.

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Government’s response to climate disasters

By Greg Kyllo, MLA for Shuswap British Columbians are still reeling from the horrific devastation the atmospheric river and resulting floods have wreaked on communities in the Interior and southern B.C. As British Columbians try to repair the damage and come to terms with the devastating losses many have experienced, they are raising some very concerning questions about why this NDP government has so badly mishandled three separate climate disasters our province has faced in the past six months alone.

The NDP claim that there was no possible warning of the dangers to come, despite explicit warnings from meteorologists for days leading up to the atmospheric rivers. Municipalities like the City of Abbotsford issued a report a year ago warning of the danger that could come from an overflow of the Nooksack River in Washington State. And all of this has been preceded by years of reports from climate scientists warning that these extreme weather events will become far more common.

British Columbians were left scrambling to escape the ravages of the floods and fires with little notice or warning from government. Since 2019, B.C. has been the only province

not to use the Ready Alert system, including during the 2021 heat dome, the 2021 wildfire season, or even when the recent floods swept out roads, flooded the Sumas Prairie, and forced the entire town of Merritt to evacuate.

B.C. needs a fundamental review of how this government responds to crises, and what steps we need to take to give our communities the supports and information they need to keep themselves protected and aid in any recovery efforts that need to be made.

I also recognize that many people here in the Shuswap have gone above and beyond the call of duty to help those affected by the floods, including donating food, clothes and supplies, or opening their homes, schools and community centres to displaced families. The herculean efforts of local food producers like D Dutchmen Dairy in Sicamous and Farm Crest Foods in Salmon Arm, who stepped up production to help put milk and poultry onto the shelves of grocery stores across the province, cannot be understated and deserve an incredible debt of gratitude. It is this spirit of selflessness, generosity, and heroism in times of crisis that makes me so proud to call the Shuswap home.

December 2021

Local Governments Get More Tools to Increase Housing BC Govt. Release People in B.C. communities will benefit from legislative amendments that give local governments more powers to simplify and speed up their development approvals processes, helping to get the homes people need built faster.

“We are working with local governments, the development sector and housing advocates to streamline local development processes to help get more homes built faster for people,” said Josie Osborne, Minister of Municipal Affairs. “By updating public hearing and certain permit requirements, we are giving local governments more tools to deliver the housing that communities need throughout B.C. This is one important step in the work all orders of government must do to meet housing needs for people in our communities.”

Increasing housing supply is a priority for the Province and these amendments are an important step in that ongoing effort. The amendments will update the Local Government Act to remove the default requirement for local governments to hold public hearings for zoning bylaw amendments that are consistent with the official community plan; and enable local governments to delegate decisions on minor development variance permits to staff.

These changes will support local governments to move forward more efficiently on developments, bypassing barriers and speeding up housing approvals. They were identified during consultation with local governments, housing providers and builders, and other stakeholders as part of the Province’s Development Approvals Process Review.

These changes will also build on the work of the Local Government Development Approvals Program that is providing $15 million to help local governments create more efficient approvals processes.

“B.C. local governments have been seeking improvements to streamline development approval processes,” said Laurey-Anne Roodenburg, president, Union of BC Municipalities. “These amendments to the current legislation provide new options that align with recommendations in UBCM’s housing strategy, maintain local government flexibility, and will be welcomed by many UBCM members. We will continue to work with the government to seek further improvements to the development approval process.”

To ensure transparency, the proposed amendment for public hearings requires local governments to provide public notice of the rezoning bylaw before the bylaw is considered at first reading by a municipal council or regional district board.

The proposed legislation also makes amendments to streamline the Islands Trust development approvals processes by enabling local trust committees to adopt and amend Development Approval Information bylaws.

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Prevention is Possible and Essential

By Mel Arnold, MP North Okanagan-Shuswap Nearly 300 years ago, Benjamin Franklin extolled the need for fire prevention to residents of Philadelphia when he famously wrote that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”

Despite the centuries that have passed, this statement still rings true.

Flooding and landslides we have recently witnessed in British Columbia have wreaked havoc on the lives of many and affected communities across our province and beyond. It has been heartening to see Canadians stepping up to help each other and I hope we can continue to support those who have lost so much.

While governments and communities approach the challenges of restoring infrastructure we need for our daily lives, infrastructure must be built back better than before. Likewise, Canadians and the communities we call home require improved infrastructure to protect their homes and lives.

Over the past month, I have been connecting with Indigenous and local governments from across the North Okanagan-Shuswap to receive their input on the needs and priorities of the communities we represent, and infrastructure is a priority theme that has been consistently shared. Across our region, communities continue to need support to improve roads, upgrade water and wastewater treatment systems and establish overdue mitigations for natural disasters like wildfires, floods and landslides.

These priority needs are not new; in fact, I have been advocating for many of them since first being elected in 2016 as I have consistently provided the federal government with an annual submission of priorities for our

communities ahead of federal budgets.

Over those years and in those budgets, some $188 billion in federal infrastructure spending has been announced, but local governments and communities from coast to coast to coast continue to identify that more resources need to reach the ground.

Urgent needs are known, and resources have been announced, so why are results not being achieved?

In March, Canada’s Auditor General (AG), Karen Hogan, released her report on the Trudeau government’s Investing in Canada Plan launched in 2016 to deliver infrastructure funds through multiple streams including the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund.

In her report, the AG determined that funds have not been spent according to prescribed timelines and federal departments were unable to account for the plan’s overall progress towards its expected results. The report also warned that the full benefits of the plan’s intended investments may never make it to communities.

Canadians need the federal government to get serious about delivering infrastructure results that will help prevent and mitigate the damage and chaos that we have recently seen in British Columbia. Needs and priorities have been identified, resources have been announced and results are overdue.

Both as a Canadian and as your Member of Parliament, I continue to work with my colleagues to demand sound management of infrastructure resources to deliver the essential results we need to better secure our lives and communities from disasters that we must prevent.

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Gail McNeil-Oliver, NSHC Executive Director Philanthropy www.NSHealthCentre.ca takes on different faces… from buying a ‘12 Days of Christmas raffle ticket’ to making monthly donations. These acts show the desire to help and to promote the welfare of others through supporting a community cause.

Over the last few Kicker articles, we have been trying to thank various people for their acts of philanthropy this year. And there continue to be more to thank for supporting the North Shuswap Health Centre and our new North Shuswap Seniors & Community Resource Centre.

We would like to thank these amazing philanthropists: Lewis Gravel, Jeff Bruce, Lee Creek Golfers, Warner Rentals, Scotch Creek Home Hardware, Scotch Creek Market, PharmaChoice, Ross Creek Country Store, Sunnyside Supermarket, Dwayne & Charlotte Heppner, Darrel & Tracy Horton, North Shuswap Christian Fellowship, North Shuswap Kicker, Salmon Arm Observer, Anonymous Donors & Donors making contributions in “memory of loved ones”.

Whether you have provided and spread a load of gravel, an entrance ramp, chairs & tables, fridge & stove, equipment, building supplies, coupon book sales, selling & promoting our raffle tickets, and or your time and money, you have truly helped us to provide services to our community. We thank you all, sincerely!

Our very own Society members are philanthropists too! They donate much of their time, energy & resources to ensure that health & social services exist for our community.

2022 NSHC Society Board of Directors: • Lorna Joy Pawluk – Chair/ Community Centre Coordinator • Barb Benoit - Secretary • Ellen Hammer – Treasurer • Kim Pfau – Director/Events Coordinator • Ron Wilkinson - Director (continued to page 29)

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• Ron Buffel - Director • Sandra Morrison - Director • Simona Bene Watts - Director • Margaret Mayer - Director • Wayne Heppner – Director This past year has been busy for the health centre! Dr. Bucarelli has now been in clinic for over a year, and we have been able to see more people in the clinic with good vaccination rates in our community. Our clinic team has grown this year too with Bev Schwab joining us as our new Medical Office Assistant. Donna Peters, our MOA Team Lead has been an integral part with assisting to develop new office processes for data & case management. And the addition of a phone system has improved our call management and call capacity as we continue with physician phone appointments.

Our jobs are busier than ever and as a small team, having efficient clinic processes in place is really, really, important.

Looking at our patient wait list, 2022 will also be a busy year! Funding will continue to be a concern because although the North Shuswap Community Petition to the CSRD to support health care funding, was successfully accepted, the bylaw will not be passed till fall of 2022 for the 2023 tax year. So, we will continue to fundraise and apply for available grants to ensure the North Shuswap will have community health care services.

Your donations play a huge role in our continued success and ability to provide health care to our rural community. The North Shuswap Health Centre Society is a registered Canadian Charity that can issue tax receipts for donations of $20.00 or more.

Donations can be dropped off at the health centre, mailed to #2, 3874 Squilax Anglemont Road, Scotch Creek V0E 1M5 or completed online at https://www.nshealthcentre.ca and click on the ‘donate now’ button.

On behalf of the clinic team and the health society board of directors, we wish you all a healthy & happy holiday season! Your philanthropic efforts go a long way in assisting the Health Centre Society with their two big community health initiatives, the health centre, and the new seniors & community resource centre.

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By Jim Cooperman Thanks to the work of a forest campaigner, Eddie Petrashen, from the Kootenay environmental group Wildsight, we are now aware of the plans to log the remaining stands of giant, ancient red cedars in the Upper Seymour River watershed that provide critically important early winter habitat for mountain caribou. While this area is not a nearly pristine valley like the contentious Fairy Creek, it does contain the Shuswap region’s most at risk old growth forest that needs to be protected.

Land use planning from two decades ago resulted in the creation of the 11,000-hectare Upper Seymour Provincial Park, along with a caribou management plan that resulted in the protection of an additional 10,000 hectares, yet most of these protected areas are in high elevation spruce and balsam forests. Caribou are at extreme risk from logging and roadbuilding, which opens the country for moose, that are followed by wolves who prey on the caribou.

Except for the park, most of the Seymour river watershed is filled with roads and managed forests growing in the blocks that were logged from 1980 to early 2000s. With these openings now growing in, the moose and the wolves have been moving out. These planned blocks would not only destroy important early winter habitat, but also bring back the wolves.

One might think that the recent announcement of old growth forest deferrals would protect these stands of increasingly rare ecosystems that have seen little disturbance in thousands of years. Unfortunately, the ecologists who identified the 2.6-million hectares of old growth in the province that are now under consideration for deferral, had insufficient inventory data to use and thus only one of the blocks out of the proposed 621 hectares of clearcut logging is slated for deferral. Note that an additional 8 or 9 blocks do overlap proposed deferral areas.

Here in the Shuswap, over 77,000 hectares are recommended for deferral, but many of these areas cover forest stands that are already protected in parks and old growth (continued to page 30)

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Old Growth Forest 2 from Eddie Petrashen taken of proposed LP (Louisiana-Pacific) blocks inside ancient cedar rainforests and prime mountain caribou habitat

management zones. The public is being led to believe that this initiative will save the best of the last big trees, but instead it misses the ancient forests most at risk.

The forest industry is pushing hard with its message that saving the last few ancient trees will destroy livelihoods and close mills, yet for the past 20 years the industry has shed 50,000 jobs and closed dozens of sawmills and pulp mills, as it relentlessly clearcut unsustainable amounts of timber, upgraded by automating and laying off workers, and consolidated operations.

Meanwhile, most large forest companies have invested their profits south of the border, where they purchased mills attached to fast-growing tree plantations. The forest sector is quick to lay blame for job loss on the need to protect environmental values, yet they never mention how thousands of jobs are lost every year due to massive whole log exports.

Salmon Arm lost a large sawmill some years ago, and the community hardly noticed the transition, as workers changed jobs or retired.

Currently, there is a shortage of tradespeople, which is slowing down construction. Any worker that could potentially be laid off due to protecting old growth forests, could with re-training easily find a new job.

While over one thousand

forest land defenders have been arrested trying to stop the logging in Fairy Creek, it is unlikely any activist will venture north to protest logging in the Seymour Valley, as it a six-hour drive from Salmon Arm, mostly on logging roads. However, since July, a group of Revelstoke activists called Old Growth Revylution has been maintaining a blockade 150 kilometres north of the city to halt logging in similar stands of old growth forest that is also caribou habitat.

Their demand to protect the Argonaut drainage is supported by both the Splatsin and the Ktunaxa Nations.

It has been over 20 years since the public or user groups have had an opportunity to provide input on planning, but there is now a process for the First Nations.

Hopefully, local Secwepemc communities agree to using the old growth referral opportunity to protect Shuswap’s last giant cedars that are home to the endangered mountain caribou, instead of being used to save trees that are already protected.

Saving these last few stands of globally unique ancient rainforest will not only help the caribou survive but will also mean these trees will not end up in the atmosphere as C02, but rather will keep sequestering more carbon, thus helping to mitigate climate change.

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New Team Leader Joins Shuswap Tourism Media Release The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) and Shuswap Tourism are pleased to welcome Morgen Matheson to the role of Team Leader, Tourism and Film beginning in December.

Matheson was the Marketing Coordinator for the Salmon Arm Economic Development Society (SAEDS) and brings more than 12-years experience in project management and marketing to the role. In addition to her role with SAEDS, Matheson has an entrepreneurial background, operating her own marketing company with a diverse client base.

Having moved to the Shuswap from the Lower Mainland approximately three years ago, Matheson has since been able to build positive relationships with many key tourism agencies in the area including local Chambers of Commerce, the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) and Destination BC. “Immediately on arrival, the Shuswap felt like home. I’m thrilled to be taking this next step of my career in helping Shuswap Tourism show the best of what my chosen home has to offer,” says Matheson.

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“I know that with hard work and collaboration, we can be very successful,” she adds.

Shuswap Tourism is a community-based organization which assists in tourism development, marketing and promotional services for tourism businesses and operators within the geographic boundaries of Chase, Enderby, Armstrong, Salmon Arm, Sicamous, and CSRD Electoral Areas C, D, E, and F. Matheson will take charge of developing and implementing plans to promote and enhance tourism in these specified areas. She will also oversee and coordinate the activities of the Columbia Shuswap Film Commission in attracting and supporting film crews to shoot on location in the region.

Matheson stepped into the role on December 1, 2021.

DEAR SANTA: I already have everything I could wish for. Got my family, good friends and much Love.

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CP ‘Holiday Train at Home’ Concert Media Release ​Canadian Music Hall-of-Famer Steven Page and The Strumbellas will lead an all-star cast of performers aboard the CP Holiday Train for the 2021 “Holiday Train at Home” concert. The concert will be streamed on Facebook, YouTube and www.cpr.ca/ holidaytrain on Saturday, Dec. 18, at 5:00 p.m. PT. “With the ‘Holiday Train at Home’ concert, CP hopes to inspire support for food banks across North America,” said CP President and CEO Keith Creel. “Though we are disappointed we again cannot bring an in-person show to communities along our rail lines, it fills us with joy to bring together such outstanding musicians for a performance that will help feed Canadians and Americans in need. The CP family looks forward to bringing the Holiday Train back on tour as soon as it’s safe.”

The virtual concert will also feature performances by Keb’ Mo’, The Trews, Tanika Charles, Odds, Aysanabee and Sierra Noble. Full

biographies for all performers are available at www.cpr.ca/holidaytrain.

CP will donate $1.24 million this year to 198 food banks in communities that ordinarily host CP Holiday Train events. In a normal year, CP calls on attendees at local shows to make a cash or non-perishable food donation. Viewers seeking to donate will be directed to Food Banks Canada and Feeding America, the national organizations that support community food banks in their respective countries. Viewers are also encouraged to give to their local food bank.

“I’m delighted to be a part of the 23rd year of the Holiday Train program, shedding a light on hunger issues across North America and raising funds for those in need,” said Page. “Tune in to the concert on Dec. 18, and give back to those in need in your community if you are able.”

CP’s 2021 corporate donation will bring the total amount of money raised at CP Holiday Train stops to $20.64 million since the train’s inception in 1999. Food banks have also collected 4.9 million pounds of food donations at local Holiday Train events.

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Disciplines include Junior and Senior Piano, Strings and Vocal as well as School Bands. In adherence with provincial health protocols, choirs and ensembles are not allowed. Youth residing in the area from Chase in the east to Revelstoke in the west and from the North Shuswap to Vernon and its environs are eligible to enter.

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United Church, Salmon Arm, and all participants 12 and older must be double vaccinated. As the date draws near, the latest Covid-19 protocols and their impact on the Festival will be posted on the website.

The annual Festival celebrates the success of amateur musicians of all ages. It provides an opportunity to learn from acclaimed professional musicians who coach and inspire excellence. The success of the Festival depends on the active support of many volunteers.

To learn more and to become involved, visit www.ShuswapFestival. com. Follow us on FaceBook.

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Whatever the reason, the prospect of changing your email address can be a daunting one because you may have used it for a long time and know that it’s the email id known to many of your friends and family as well as several online accounts, banks, utility companies and so on. Changing your email is a big project but hopefully these tips will help to make the process an easier and less stressful one.

First and foremost would be to choose a new email account. It is wise to choose one that is not linked to your Internet provider and from a reputable email company. Gmail from Google and Outlook.com from Microsoft are the most popular and secure email providers currently available. I would also recommend that you get yourself two accounts. One as your new primary email id and one throwaway account for playing around online. You should always avoid using your primary email account online to reduce the amount of spam you will undoubtedly get.

Next step is to transfer your contact list to your new email account. There are several ways to do this depending on how you are currently accessing your

email account. For example, if you use an email program such as Outlook or, you access your email account from your phone, then your contacts will be stored there and accessible from your new email account as well.

However, if you only access your email directly on the Web, then you may or may not be able to export your contacts to use in your new email account. In that case, you may need to manually transfer your contacts which could be a massive task depending on how many you have.

Now it’s time to start informing everyone of your new email address. Send a brief email to those in your contact list that you decide should have your new email informing them of the change. Also login to your online accounts and make the change in your account profiles. It’s important to stay organized and keep track of who got the change notification and who didn’t as you go.

Finally, continue to monitor your old email id for a period until you are satisfied that the change is complete. While you are waiting you should also spend some time going through your old emails to determine if you need to keep any and either print them out or email them to your new email ID. Hopefully this helps should you ever find yourself in this unenviable situation. Merry Christmas everyone and here’s hoping 2022 is a better year.

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First Responders

911 . . . What Is Your Emergency?

Submitted by Karen Boulter If ever a day arises when you need to call 911for a medical emergency, you will reach BC Ambulance Services. They will first dispatch the ambulance and then call our North Shuswap First Responders, who will be dispatched to your location, as well. NSFR follows BC Ambulance protocol to help ensure you are provided care in a timely manner and help to prepare you for transport to the hospital once BC Ambulance is able to arrive on scene. Our Responders are trained as Emergency Medical Assistants – First Responders (EMA-FR).

If, for some reason, NSFR have not arrived at your location within fifteen minutes, please dial 911 again, and ask BC Ambulance to check that North Shuswap First Responders have also been dispatched.

When we arrive, we will assess the scene, looking for ways to ensure the safety of all persons involved. We will then follow a primary assessment, checking on the patient’s level of consciousness, as well as determining adequate airway, breathing and circulation. A rapid body survey is conducted to ascertain any life-threatening injuries which will be attended to immediately. Oxygen will be provided when necessary and a secondary assessment is conducted to continue gathering information. We will record signs and symptoms of the injury or illness, list allergies, medications, past and pertinent medical history, last oral intake, and events leading up to the emergency situation. Checking vital

signs such as pulse, respirations, skin temperature and colour, as well as assessing pain levels, is information that will be passed on to the EMA’s who arrive in the ambulance. Attending to wounds and fractures, applying a cervical collar when necessary, and helping with lifting and loading of the patient, all help speed up the process of getting you to the hospital a little more quickly.

Let’s work together to make our world a safer place. ‘Together We Make a Difference.’

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If you would like to find out more about becoming a First Responder, please contact Kath at 250-318-0317 for more information.

If you would like to borrow home care medical supplies such as crutches, walkers, walking casts, shower chairs, etc, free of charge, from the First Responders Society, please contact Don Devine at donedevine@gmail.com or call 250-955-2101 to make arrangements and find out more about what we have available.

CONNECTING PEOPLE WHO CARE WITH CAUSES THAT MATTER A donation of securities or mutual fund shares is the most efficient way to give charitably. With a donation of securities or mutual funds, capital gains tax does not apply, allowing you to give more and avoid paying capital gains taxes. Talk to your financial advisor. www.shuswapfoundation.ca 250.832.5428 info@shuswapfoundation.ca

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Unfortunately, the Financial Industry itself is sometimes the root cause of investor confusion. The Financial Industry is to a large degree predicated upon Marketing, Packaging and Pricing. There are only so many investments in the world and those are generally, cash, stocks, bonds, real estate, other hard assets (gold and other commodities) and perhaps the new kid - crypto. There are different iterations of each category, but basically, that’s it. But all these assets can be packaged, priced and marketed to investors in the form of Mutual Funds, Segregated Funds, ETFs, Managed Accounts, REITs and many other “black boxes”.

The industry takes the “widgets” and packages them into these various products, prices them and the markets them to the public. Of course, we all understand that nothing is free.

Furthermore, if it is free, sometimes you get what you paid for.

In the marketing of Financial Products, often the emphasis is placed upon price only. How many people have seen the commercials “retire 30% wealthier”, “you’re not still investing with dad’s guy”, “it’s not a game, it’s

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There are so many moving parts with Investing and Financial Planning.

Investing is behavioural – an Advisor will often save you from your own bias and behaviour. There are tax implications to consider. There are thousands of investments options. There are different “investment vehicles” and products that come with different features and benefits. There are activities such as Tax Planning, Education Planning, Retirement Planning, Debt Management and so much more for which a good Advisor will be able provide advice.

This can all be overwhelming to people.

One of my favourite sayings is “you don’t know what you didn’t know until you find out you didn’t know it”.

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By Larissa Lutjen Lakeview Centre in Anglemont was brimming with Christmas spirit on November 20 with about 20 vendors, a concession, raffles and a silent auction.

The vendors came from the North Shuswap, Blind Bay and even Gardom Lake, selling items like handmade knitted hats, soap, bread boards and Christmas

decor, plus some non-handmade items, such as leggings.

In total $983.85 was raised for the Community Centre, which was double last year’s total. Customers were asked to show proof of Covid vaccination at the entrance. Kelly Van Ruyskensvelde and Marianne Brama organized the event with the help of many much-appreciated volunteers.

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Thrift Store at St. David’s Church, Celista

By Kathleen Lucas, Coordinator Our thrift store closed for the season on October 29, and even though we were limited by covid restrictions, the community welcomed us back with open arms.

It was so good to see old friends and make new ones this year. Wearing masks made the volunteers look into the eyes of everyone. People use their eyes to express so many emotions. What a new skill we used to engage with our clients.

Our two new volunteers, Jane Sinclair and Pilinka Wiseman were such a welcome addition. Their eagerness and new ideas brought new inspiration to our seasoned volunteers, Kath Rowbotham, Ann Chow, Darlene Vogt, Lorraine Wilby and myself.

Our mandate is to offer support to our North Shore community first, and then our neighbouring community. We were asked to donate items to two Lytton families who had lost their homes in the devastating fire in June.

We enjoyed selecting only the newest and best items to enable them to restart their

lives. We were also able to donate kitchen items to the North Shuswap Senior and Community Resource Centre in Scotch Creek.

With your generous support we were able to make sizable donations to the following organizations: Better At Home for the North Shuswap, Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge - in memory of two past volunteers Mildred Dalin & Maggie Bolton, Chase Hamper Food Bank, North Shuswap Food Bank, North Shuswap Elementary School Lunch Program, L.I.F.E. Leading Indigenous Female Entrepreneurs, Kicker Colouring Contest, Victims Services Chase, Women’s Emergency Shelter Salmon Arm. And also our remaining stock was donated to the Second Chance Thrift Store – Animal Rescue, Kamloops.

Plans are underway for next year’s opening. Mark April 20, 2022 on your new calendar and begin making those donation piles. All usable clothing, housewares, books, and nick-nacks are welcome. Please remember that we do not accept furniture, microwaves or TV’s.

May your heart and home be filled with all of the joys the season brings.

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Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year!

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Lions Club

By Ted Danyluk Looking forward to seeing a big turnout of spectators for the annual Santa Claus Parade happening on Friday, December 10.

Still time to make a float, but if not, it would be easy to decorate your ATV, Side by Side or electric bicycle with Christmas lights and join in the fun. Contact Trudy at 250-515-1700 to make sure you are registered. It is rumoured that the jolly old elf himself, Santa Claus will be riding on the Lions float in the parade.

After the parade starting at the Hub, Santa will be available for pictures with kids young and old in the photo hut located in the Scotch Creek Market parking lot. As well, barbequed hot dogs will also be served up from the parking lot area. Shaping up to be a great evening, so don’t miss out.

The Saturday weekly Meat & 50/50 Draw is like a Willie Nelson song.

This ever popular event will be doing one more weekend on December 11 at The Hub, then the following weekend it will be “On The Road Again” up the lake to Celista. On Saturday December 18 the Meat & 50/50 Draw will be held at the North Shuswap Community Association Hall in Celista. The Hall will be open to the public from 2:00-7:00 pm. In addition to a fine array of liquid

refreshments, the kitchen will be serving up “pub’ style food. The Meat Draw will be featuring turkeys and hams as well as several raffle draws for Christmas gift baskets during our regular hours of 3:00 -5:00 p.m.

The Meat & 50/50 Draws will continue at the Hall in Celista every Saturday in January and into February starting January 8.

In the past three months, the North Shuswap Lions have distributed $525 in Esso Gas Cards to local families helping them get their kids to activities outside of the area. If you have kids who are taking part in school based extra curricular activities or in arts, athletic or cultural activities outside of school, our Club might be able to help pay transportation costs with an Esso Gas Card. For all the details go to our website at https://eclubhouse.org/sites/northshuswap/ and open the link titled Lions Community Youth Fund Financial Assistance.

With the pandemic still upon us, our fund-raising capabilities have taken a bit of a hit so the need to meet twice a month is not necessary. For December, the Club will only have one meeting date on Thursday, December 18. The meeting will start at 2:00 p.m. as no one wants to drive in the dark.

North Shuswap Lions Club Wishes Everyone in the North Shuswap a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year A sincere Thank You to everybody who has supported our events this past year, including the weekly Meat & 50/50 Draw, performance by the Sycamore Quartet and the Colossal 50/50 Online Lottery

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LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY CENTRE SOCIETY

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I don’t care how old I get, if I’m in a store and I see a toy with “Try Me” on it, I’m pushing those buttons!

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By Denise Meier On November 16, at our Annual General Meeting the following members were re-elected to the Board of Directors: Tony Hudson, President; Darla Dingledein, Treasurer; Denise Meier, Secretary; Bob Ewart, Membership; Gary Meier, Bar Manager; Jim Leduc, Maintenance and Jim Dingledein, Past President.

Joining the 2022 Board is Bud Hackett. We are still looking for a Vice President to take over when Tony Hudson’s term is up at the end of 2022.

There are plenty of mentors on the Board to help new board members take on a leadership role. The new board starts in January.

We had about 50 people attend our outdoor Remembrance Day event.

Marg Meyer and Jim Dingeldein were very capable organizers.

We have improved the air circulation system for the Centre, featuring ultraviolet filtration, to make the air cleaner and safer for all.

Also coming is an electronic sign, so we can keep members up to date on Centre events and activities.

We’re going to take a break in December, so there will not be a Breakfast on the second Saturday. The clubs will still be operating, and the building will be open for members.

December is a good time to renew your membership. Also it is a good time to make a charitable contribution. You can find our membership form on our webpage at https://www. lakeviewcommunitycentresociety.com/. Financial contributions can also be made and tax receipts can be issued. We prefer payments are made online via (continued to page 41)

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e-transfer to the Lakeview e-mail address: lakeviewcommunitycentre@gmail.com .

Any other inquiries should be directed to Tony Hudson at 778-765-1506. If you have ideas for new activities, clubs or events, or would like us to do something that we used to do, please let us know.

Thanks for keeping us afloat, and stay in touch.

Lakeview Centre Membership fees: $20/yr (per person) 7703 Squilax Anglemont Rd Anglemont, BC V0E 1M8 Hall Bookings/Games Room:Tony 778-765-1506 Email: lakeviewcommunitycentre@gmail.com Web: www.lakviewcommunitycentresociety.com

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It was a good turnout of 60 to 70 people at the November breakfast at Lakeview Centre, hosted by the North Shuswap Kicker.

Kicker CEO Jan Wojciechowski reports it was a great day, thanks to all the volunteers who helped out. There was a lot of food, with ham being a big hit along with the bacon.

Things went smoothly for volunteers Jan, Jason, Anja, Barb, Darla, Garry,

Denise, Dave, Ian, Jim, Gerry and Nelson, thanks to Darla’s good organization skills.

The monthly Lakeview breakfasts help with expenses at the Lakeview Centre.

To support the Centre, financial contributions can be made online to lakeviewcommunitycentre@gmail. com There will be no breakfast in December but they will start again in January.

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North Shuswap Community Association The North Shuswap Community Association Board continues to meet each month. Gord Fisher continues to look after maintenance very well.

As Covid continues to hamper the activities in the hall we continue to do our best to keep the hall running. Bingo has been going every Monday and will continue until December 13 when we will have a break for Christmas. A big Thank You to all the volunteers who help to keep this event running. We will start Bingo again in January pending getting the gaming license, as applied for. Notice will be placed on Facebook.

So far, I believe the hall will be used for the Kicker’s Children gifts as well as the Food Bank. They will be closely following Covid rules – as various rules will be in place.

The N.S. Board wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas and let’s hope a great 2022.

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By Secretary Helen Dalin Last month was a little slower than October for the club. The Big Fall 50/50 Draw came to an end on October 30 and the winners, Christine and Jack Cail from Chase, received a cheque for $4600 presented to them by Ralph Bischoff. Congratulations to the winners and a big thank you to all the people in the community who supported our club by buying tickets. This was a successful fundraiser and will probably become an annual event.

It doesn’t look likely our banquet will be happening anytime soon.

Another big thank you goes out to gravel pit operator Bradley Prokopc of Turtle Valley Rock Products. He has donated gravel to the club on two occasions. CDFGC owes him a big thank you for his very needed, and generous donation. This gravel has been well used around the shooting venues to reduce the mud.

President Ralph Bischoff offered a big thank you to all the volunteers who came out to help with the Friends and Family Archery Fun Day. The weather was perfect, and the day was a great success. Approximately 75 people attended, and the event had several families wanting new club memberships for January. The kids really loved the experience. A big thanks to Marc Britton who came out from the Kamloops Archery Club to volunteer his expertise with the younger archers.

The club would like to do this type of event again, earlier in the year.

First pistol club practice went well thanks to Rob and Jody Keizer for stepping up to do this. There was a mix of new shooters with experienced shooters. Rules were explained clearly and well followed and supervised for the beginning shooters. Experienced shooters must follow the same rules laid out by the range officer in charge.

Practices take place on the third Saturday of the month.

After discussion for the last 2 meetings about our fees and doing some research into other club’s fees

of similar size in the province, it was decided that CDFGC needs to raise its fees to stay viable. We have some of the lowest fees in the province. Our club has aging infrastructure that is starting to require repairs. Repairs require money, upkeep requires money.

A large percentage of our membership fees coming in goes back out to the BCWF for club membership dues, so only a portion of fees collected can be used by CDFGC. The membership fees will be raised $25 across all membership categories for 2022 with the stipulation that if a member volunteers 4 hours of their time to CDFGC AND attends a minimum of one meeting a year, they will receive a $25 credit on to their membership fees for the following year 2023. Volunteer hours and meeting attendance will be tracked. We are hoping that this will also help get more members out and involved in the club activities.

A reminder that new memberships will be due soon and that the locks will be changed on December 31, 2021, and your old key will no longer work.

You can get a membership form on our website at cdfgc.ca.

(MAIL ONLY) Please print info clearly and mail it to: Chase and District Fish and Game Club, 4831 Meadow Creek Road Celista, BC V0E 1M6 along with a cheque.

(ONLINE) Email vicbischoff@ gmail.com your completed, fillable, PDF renewal form off the website (cdfgc.ca) Memberships will not be processed unless a renewal form is received by email. Only send your form to this email address. Step 2. Send your membership fees Etransfer to chasedistrictfishandgame@gmail.com.

Only send your money to this email address.

(IN PERSON) Go to Village U-Brew at 722 1st Ave. Chase B.C. and fill out a form there or drop off a form with Membership fee money.

Next CDFGC meeting is December 13th at 7 pm at Creekside Senior Center.

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Welcome to December

By Rachelle Horvath Welcome to December the month we have designated as the Christmas Holidays.

A celebration of which comes from the roots of Saturnalia, the ancient holiday celebrating the Winter Solstice.

The time of Yule tidings celebrated from 17th to 24th of December marking mid-winter, a time of worship and celebrating gathering with those closest by, breaking bread and exchanging gifts. Exchanging of gifts is done to bring forward fortune of a bountiful harvest the following season.

Often trees leading to the residences were decorated with figures of the God and Saturn. Traditionally mistletoe and holly would be hung from the rafters and doorways.

Mistletoe symbolised peace and joy and considered a sacred plant. Cease fire began when enemies who met underneath a woodland mistletoe would drop their weapons as a truce until the next day. Eventually bows and trees were brought into the home. Candles and fruit were placed on the tree for the God Odin.

Santa Claus – St Nicholas the Parton Saint of children, the poor and prostitutes, the Bishop who helped the people of lower society, visits the homes leaving gifts for the children. It is said the children would leave their boots outside the door with straw and carrots in them for Sleipnir, St Nicholas’s eight legged horse. Small groups would gather in the streets practicing what was called wassailing meaning “good health”, blessings and wishing good health to those around them, warming themselves with a drink of mulled ale, curded cream, egg and spices. These traditional practices we have been celebrating long before the birth of Jesus Christ.

Seems we begin celebrating or perhaps I should say we begin preparing and purchasing earlier each year. In present times there will be very few homes not be adorning a Christmas tree, all decorated in lights, bulbs, garlands and tinsels. Christmas has become a $876 Billion business.

When I was 8 years old, I got to experience mistletoe for the first time or it’s possible it was the first time it made an impact on me. Kissing under the mistletoe has become one of the traditions that seem to be fading through the decades.

13th century, St. Francis took inspiration from these happy wassailing choirs and started the tradition, Christian version of Christmas carolling. This is something you can still find in some rural communities, with the group ending the tour at one of their residences or the community gathering space. When I think of the parade at Christmas time, it feels perhaps like our communities version of Wassailing.

Beloved Santa Claus is a combination of Odin, St. Nicholas and 1930’s Coke Version of our bearded jolly fellow. A product provider has been able to shift history and shaped an iconic figure. Coca Cola modeled its version after a salesman, creating a more civilized version of the gift giving man. History’s version of a bearded man in Norse huntsman’s animal skin and bishop’s cap was unsettling to the consuming public. The postal system will tell you Haddon Sundblom version is very popular, receiving upward of 7 million letters a year.

Hope you enjoyed this small blip in our experience as human beings and our practices of life styles. No matter the differences, being kind to one another is what makes this experience more enjoyable and peaceful. In Tradition of Yule Tidings we wish you Blessings and good health in the upcoming season to you and yours.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Horvath’s Herbs and Friendship Garden, Paul, Rachelle and Aadaya.

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is pleased to welcome the fully vaccinated community back to in-person worship services.

St. David’s will be holding bi-monthly in-person services with the Rev. Alfred Maier, Priest in Charge

December 12, 2021 – 11:00 a.m.

Service of the Word

December 24, 2021 – 4:00 p.m.

A special Christmas Eve Candle Light service

December 26, 2021 – 11:00 a.m.

Christmas Day Communion (transposed from December 25)

January 9, 2022 – 11:00 a.m.

Epiphany Service of the Word (transposed from January 6)

January 23, 2022 – 11:00 a.m.

Service with Holy Communion

Please note that all Covid Protocols will be in effect

We are looking forward to worshiping in-person again and hope you will join us 250-955-6467 or www.stdavidschurch.info for more information and details.

All because God’s love came down and filled the earth all around So we celebrate at Christmas time Our Savior and Lord, holy, devine.

By Jan Penner Mr. Power has started a choir at North Shuswap! Practices happen at lunch and as many as 25 students have been attending. The first performance was a song recorded for the virtual Remembrance Day assembly. They have plans for a couple of “road trips” this winter – caroling style! Great job everyone!

The mixed volleyball team has played a number of games against boys’ teams from other schools, since the season started. They have been victors in most of the games. Mr. Schmidt is proud of the commitment and dedication the students have displayed. Go Cougars!

North Shuswap Elementary has received much appreciated donations to support the breakfast and lunch programs. A big thanks to the Koski-Bragg family and the Thrift Store at St. David’s for their generous donations of $500 each. Community donations collected at Hampel’s Sunnyside Market have also helped support these programs.

Our wonderful PAC continues to organize and support the Hot Lunch

Christmas Bird Count

By Claudette Carlsen Our annual Christmas Bird Count will be held as usual. The date has been set for WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15 and Jack and I will be doing our usual route – Magna Bay to Celista.

We are again asking anyone who has a feeder to count for us or let us know and we will come to your house and do the counting for you. Our area is a seven-mile radius with the center being the Shuswap Lake Provincial Park. This means that it goes across the lake to White Lake, to the Trans Canada highway on the west and North to above Line 17.

Thrift Shop Closed for the Season

Thanks to all

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program, which provides a free lunch to all students each Wednesday.

Thankfully, parent volunteers are once again able to help with the delivery and distribution of food to the classrooms.

Your time and commitment is greatly appreciated! This program and the breakfast program could not exist without the support and generosity of Scotch Creek Market, Hampel’s Sunnyside Store and the community as a whole. Thank-you, everyone.

PAC organized two fundraisers which will help support the Winter Rec program, classroom supports and end of the year field trips. A big thank-you to everyone who supported their efforts by purchasing Purdy’s Chocolates and/ or Poinsettias. Again, a big thanks to the North Shuswap Parent Advisory Council for your time and energy!

Last day of classes before Winter Break is December 17th. Have a wonderful holiday everyone and stay safe!

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It is quite a large area so we have five teams who go out on the day to count as many birds as they can and this includes the lake birds and, yes, the crows. All birds are counted. At the end of the day, we get together and do a complete count of this area and the total will be sent to the Canadian Bird Count Center so it will be included in the North American Audubon Society Count.

If anyone would like to be included in going out on this count (plan on all day), please call me and I will try to set you up with someone going from your area. Phone 250-679-8148 or email clodcarl@telus.net

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Adams River Salmon Society.. info@salmonsociety.com Anglemont Estates Waterworks After Hours emergency 1-877-996-3344 Regular hours 250-832-8194 Anglemont Ladies Golf.. Bev Shea 250-955-0365 Anglemont Men’s Golf Club.. Gerry Shea 250 955-0365 Artistic Community.. Lynn Erin 250-955-6234 Arts Council for the South Shuswap.. Karen Brown 250-515-3276 AWE Society.. awesociety7@gmail.com Baseball Club.. Melissa Bischoff, mellybischoff@yahoo.ca Blind Bay Garden Club.. Susan 250-835-2351 Camp Grafton.. Judy MacPherson 250-374-5115 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE North Shuswap.. Angela Lagore 250-320-2012 South Shuswap.. Karen Brown 250-515-0002 Chase.. 250-679-8432 Chase Fish & Game Club.. Helen 250-679-8019 COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS Lakeview Community Centre Hall Bookings.. Tony Hudson 778-765-1506 NS Community Association.. Pat Bauer 250-955-6463 Seymour Arm Comm. Assoc.. Bob Reimer 250-833-7610 Sorrento & Area Community Association (SACA)..

Barry Stokes 250-675-3306 Country Kids Play School.. Alanna Stearns 250-679-3005 Country Gardens Garden Club.. Chris Trueman 250-955-6467 CRIMESTOPPERS 1-800-222-8477 Crowfoot Snowmobile Club.. 250-682-3350 CSRD - Area F Director.. Jay Simpson 250-517-9578 Emergency Support Services..Cathy Semchuk and Tom Hansen 250-833-5927 sep@csrd.bc.ca FIRE DEPARTMENTS Anglemont.. Graham Lucas 250-318-7157 Celista.. Roy Philips 250-804-3349 Scotch Creek/Lee Creek.. Ben Pellet ScotchCreekVFD@csrd.bc.ca Skwlax.. Paul Gamble 250-679-4472 Fire Services Coordinator.. Sean Coubrough 250-833-5955 FIRST RESPONDERS North Shuswap.. Kath Rowbotham 250-318-0317 South Shuswap.. Debbie Edwards, backacher@telus.net NS First Responder Society.. Don Devine, 250-955-2101, donedevine@gmail.com Girl Guides.. 1-800-565-8111 Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon..

Cynthia Bentley 250-955-2222 HEALTH SERVICES NS Health Centre Society.. Lorna Joy Pawluk 780-721-2293 North Shuswap Health Clinic.. 250-955-0660 Chase Medical Clinic.. 250-679-1420 Chase Health Centre.. 250-679-1400 SS Health Services Society.. Sue McCrae 250-675-3562

Sorrento Health Centre.. 250-675-2167 Sorrento Health Centre Society.. Eldene Lindberg 250-675-4168 Historical Society.. Loretta Greenough 250-955-6431 Imai Ball Park Foundation.. Brian MacDuff 250-955-0981 Lions Club.. Tom Price 250-574-6104 Needle Bugs Club.. Gerry Kendall 250-955-6279 Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness.. Cathy Semchuk and Tom Hansen 250-833-5927 sep@csrd.bc.ca Notch Hill Cemetery Society.. Louise 250-253-5776 NS Art Group.. Alison Elmes 250-955-2588 NS Cemetery.. Doug Prigmore 250-955-6454 or Loretta Greenough 250-955-6431 NS Christian Fellowship.. 250-955-2545 NS Craft & Needlework Club.. Gerry 250-517-7111 NS Elementary School.. Paul Rosman 250-955-2214 Okanagan Regional Library North Shuswap.. Lee Carreiro 250-9555-8198 South Shuswap.. Leigh Schaffer.. 250-675-4818 Parents Advisory Committee.. Sabrina Beyerly 250-955-2214 Parks Commission Contact.. CSRD 1-888-248-2773 RATEPAYERS ASSOCIATION Magna Bay.. Alan Nunn 250-679-2565 or 604-522-3346 Scotch Creek.. Mary Stewart 250-955-2967 St. Ives.. Miki Andrejevic 780-405-5571 Salmon Arm Toastmasters - www.salmonarmtm.com salmonarmtm@gmail.com School District # 83 Trustee.. Marty Gibbons, mgibbons@sd83.bc.ca Seymour Arm Snowmobile Club.. Markus Schrott 250-307-4360, seymoursledding@gmail.com Shuswap Community Foundation.. 250-832-5428 www.shuswapfoundation.ca Shuswap Emergency Program.. Cathy Semchuk and Tom Hansen 250-833-5927 sep@csrd.bc.ca Shuswap Environmental Action Society..

Jim Cooperman 250-679-3693 Shuswap Hospice Society.. 250-832-7099 Shuswap Lake Aero Modelers.. 250-515-2731, www.slams.ca Shuswap Needle Arts Guild.. Gerry 250-517-7111 or Sharon 250-832-4588 Shuswap Theatre Society.. http://shuswaptheatre.com, https://www.facebook.com/Shuswaptheatre/ Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue.. Luke Gubbles 250-803-1095, www.shuswapvsar.org Shuswap Waterfront Owners Association (SWOA).. info@SWOA.ca, www.SWOA.ca Skmana Ski club.. skiskmana@gmail.com, www.ski-skmana.com South Shuswap Canada Day Committee..

Tammy Packer 250-463-2495, www.shuswapcanadaday.ca Taoist Tai Chi.. Judy 250-679-5425 Victim Services.. Guy Ramsay 250-679-8638 Whittlers Club.. Marian Zackery 250-955-0359

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS NORTH SHUSWAP

and February starting Jan. 8.

Call for Candidates - SASCU is seeking diverse, community-minded individuals to participate in the 2022 Spring election for the SASCU Board of Directors. Submission Deadline Santa Parade - Friday, Dec. 10. January 7. Find out more, see ad Leaving the Hub in Scotch Creek on page 26. at 5:30 pm, turning at the Fire Kicker Christmas Colouring ConHall to back to the Pharmatest Gifts - North Shuswap chilChoice parking lot. Lions float will stop at Scotch Creek Market dren who entered the colouring contest will be able to choose where Santa will meet with their gifts on Sunday Dec. 12 at children. Hot dogs and drinks by donation to North Shuswap North Shuswap Community Hall.

Winners will be notified and Christmas Hamper Program. given a time to select their gifts.

North Shuswap Elementary To follow provincial health rules School Choir will be singing Christmas carols. Please Note: and avoid long waits outside, ROAD CLOSURE 5:30 pm to 6:30 other entrants please come from Noon to 12:30 pm for pm - Squilax-Anglemont Road from the corner of Ashe Road to children with last names starting Kenwood Gate for the parade. with A to H, 12:30 to 1:00 pm for I to P and 1:00 to 1:30 pm for See ad on page 5.

Q to Z. NS Health Society’s 12 Days of Christmas Raffle - December 10 Bingo at NS Community Hall to 21. Ticket drawn at noon each - every Monday except stat holidays. Dec. 13 is the last one day at NS Health Centre. Last day of ticket sales is Dec. 20. For of the year. Doors open at 6:00 pm and Bingo starts at 7:00 pm. more information, see ad on People must wear masks and page 7. show proof of vaccinations. See ad on page 44.

NS Christmas Hampers - Donations of non perishable food and gifts can be put in collection Christmas Hampers - distributed in a drive through format boxes at Scotch Creek Market on Wed, Dec. 15 between 1pm and Ross Creek Country Store until Dec. 11. If you wish to add and 2pm at the North Shuswap Community Hall. a name to receive a Hamper, please call Janice at 250-955Christmas Art & Craft On-line 2393 before December 7.

Fair - until December 25th. Join Anglemont FD Food Drive - 5:30 Facebook group - “Shuswap ART to 9pm Dec. 7 in Anglemont Fire MART View-Show-Sell” to view Protection District from Magna beautiful Artworks and buy from local artists, artisans and craftBay to St. Ives. Please leave donations for the NS Christmas ers. Post & Sell your Artwork on Food Hampers on your doorstep our page. or at the end of your driveway. Christmas Bird Count – Wed. Anglemont firefighters will drive Dec. 15. Seven-mile radius around the area to pick up food, around Shuswap Lake Provincial gifts and financial donations.

Park. If interested in taking part, 250-679-8148 or clodcarl@ Food Bank Collection - Scotch telus.net Creek Fire Department will be at Scotch Creek Market Dec. 11 Hiking group for women – from 10 am – 4pm to collect for Monthly free organized outdoor the food bank, please support experiences. Welcome to The this important cause.

Lady Alliance - Shuswap Chapter.

Lions Meat & 50/50 Draw - De- FMI www.shuswapadventurecember 11 at The Hub 3-5pm. girl.ca or https://theladyalliance. com Dec. 18 at North Shuswap Community Hall, open to the Doctors/ Labs in the Clinic public from 2 to 7pm. Draws To book for lab work and for from 3 to 5pm. Liquid refresh- doctor appointments, call NS ments and pub style food. Tur- Health Centre at 250-955-0660 keys, hams and Christmas gift or check nshealthcentre.ca for baskets on Dec. 18. Draws at clinic services and availability of the community hall in January doctors. See ad on page 28.

Open House Celista Estate Winery - Dec. 4 and 5, 11am to 3pm. Mulled wine, wine tasting and enter to win a holiday gift basket. See ad on page 9.

CHASE

Chase Country Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 3 starting at 5:30 winding around 11.5 km of roads in Chase, starting at Art Holding Arena. Craft Fair at the Chase Community Hall on Sat. Dec. 4 from 10am to 3pm.

Chase Secondary School Craft Fair - Dec. 11 from 10 am to 2 pm at Chase Secondary, 420 Cottonwood Street, to support the Chase Secondary School Band.

SOUTH SHUSWAP

Christmas Basket Fundraiser - Cedar Heights is awarding 3 baskets ($300 value) to find out how you can participate, volunteer or buy tickets call 604-7293035, or Vicki at 250-675-2141.

Draw date is Dec. 3 Bethlehem Bazaar - River of Life Community Church Christmas vendor market Dec. 4, 10am 2pm. Shuswap Lake Estates.

Cod Gone Wild - Dec. 10, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm at Sorrento Memorial Hall. to purchase tickets go to https://codgonewild.com/ shows Shuswap Twinkle Trail - a map to homes and businesses lit up for Christmas. Send your name and home address to Rebecca@ unrefined.ca to add your home.

Map at www.zeemaps.com/ Shuswap_Holiday_Twinkle_Trail South Shuswap Library - Fireside Knitters Exciting times as we start a slow reintroduction of groups into our library space.

10:00 am 1st & 3rd Fridays of every month. Registration required. Contact Susan at goodisusan@yahoo.ca Blind Bay Garden Club. Second Tuesday of the month. Please email Susan at susankerr4026@gmail.com to secure a spot. Become a Friend of the Library. Help change lives, open doors to opportunity and become a hub for your community. Sign up at the branch, membership for the year is $5.00. Need Help? Contact Us! Visit us at your nearest library branch. www.orl.bc.ca/hours-locations or email us at help@orl. bc.ca Call the toll-free eBook Help Line: 1-844-649-8127

SALMON ARM & AREA

Zestmas – Outdoor market Fri, Dec. 3, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the Zest Commercial Food Hub 1140 4TH Ave. SW Salmon Arm. One-of-a-kind food and beverage holiday market.

Meet local food vendors. Tour the new facility established to support new food producers in the region. FMI e-mail info@ zestfoodhub.ca.

Sandy Cameron’s Merry Kriz Jazz performance Dec. 16, 7 pm to 9 pm at the Nexxus at First. Admission by donation.

FMI check out shuswapculture.ca David & Ken’s Comedy With Music - Jan. 6 & 7, 8 pm at Shuswap Theatre. Real stories character-driven improv scenes and hilarious spontaneous songs with world-class guitar playing.

FMI shuswapculture.ca Salmon Arm Toastmasters meet every Thursday 7 - 9pm at the Okanagan College in Salmon Arm. Members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills. www. salmonarmtm.com. FMI salmonarmtm@gmail.com Shuswap Music Festival - returns as a live, in-person event April 11-30, 2022. Register online at www.ShuswapFestival. com from December 1/21 to January 31/22.

ONLINE / WEBINARS etc.

Holiday Train at Home concert streamed on Facebook, YouTube and www.cpr.ca/holidaytrain on Saturday, Dec. 18, at 5:00 p.m.

Tsuts’weye Lunchtime Connections - 2nd & th Tues. from 12:00 - 1:00 pm. On-line workshops to help you with your business. Register: info@ tsustweye.ca. FMI go to https:// tsutsweye.ca/ CSRD Board Meeting - Thursday, December 9, 10:00 am.

Pre-register at www.csrd.bc.ca.

Agenda available approximately one week in advance of the meeting.

Playingforchange.com - Dec. 15 at 6pm on the YouTube channel, a global event for the environment will premiere. 200+ artists from 35+ countries will connect through music for a better planet. Uniting the world, taking action to advance progress toward sustainable development goals.

The universal language of music, art of story telling and wisdom of culture will be shared to help us all stand up tall and walk the walk of life on earth.

ONLINE Guided MEDITATION Classes - Tues. & Wed. 7 - 8:15 pm / Topics vary. Register at: www.kmcfv.ca

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SERVICES North Shuswap Junk Removal and HAULING. Bryan Wagar 250-517-8172

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FOR SALE For sale, EF-IV I Envirofire pellet stove, comes with exhaust piping/vent attachments, manual, optional 4 day hopper and features automatic igniter. Asking 800.00 phone# 250-308-5464 Don

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OBITUARIES

Marcel Joseph Thomas Gagnon October 11, 1934 – October 5, 2021 We announce the peaceful passing of Marcel Gagnon at 86 from lung cancer.

Marcel was born outside Montreal in Tetreauville. He became a “chef with papers” and worked in camps up north, a resort in Palm Springs and restaurants in AB and BC including the North Shore Pub and FINZ retiring in 2002.

Marcel was a terrific jokester and a mean cribbage player. He also played piano until his arthritis got bad.

Many of the ladies at Mayfair in Kamloops sought his friendship and joined him on his daily ‘run’.

Marcel was predeceased by his wife of 32 years, Iris, and stepson Bruce. He is survived by his stepson Nick (Marlene) Robinson, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

His antics and daily chats will be greatly missed by his friends Gary, Michele and Heather Osborne who had been his caregivers since 2014.

In accordance with Marcel’s wishes, his ashes will be spread on Shuswap Lake next summer off of St Ives.

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Delivery January 7th It is with great sadness that the family of Jack

(Jay), Chad, Kassie (Chris), Brock (Kirsten), Blake (Delanie) Denton (Adana) and Jake Alivia, and Mason.

Jack was born on September 12, 1931, in Ashcroft and lived in Vancouver for a short He attended Chase Superior School, leaving school at sixteen to work for his grandfather, Merv Reid. Jack was a long-time resident of Chase.

He had deep roots in Chase and loved the area.

After working for M.J. Reid Co Ltd in the operations ended and, Jack went to work for B.J. Carney in Enderby. He worked with B.J. spoke fondly of the many people he met stories with his family.

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TRANSFER STATION Scotch Creek Seymour Arm Fri - Tues 8am - 2pm

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