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By Jo Anne Malpass The front page of the January 2020 Kicker was a picture of the North Shuswap community hall packed full of children, parents and grandparents at the Lions Club Christmas party and awarding of the gifts for the Kicker’s 22nd colouring contest.

Things were a lot different this Christmas but almost 90 children in the community, including the 12 colouring contest winners, received gifts this year delivered to their homes by local volunteers, Lions Club members and Kicker management and staff.

The North Shuswap Chamber had big plans for Christmas too but when these were restricted by public health orders, they whole heartedly joined up with the Kicker and Lions Club to do something good for the community. To go along with the gifts, the Chamber provided bags with small gifts and sweets.

Following public health orders, which permitted drop-off events as long as physical distancing was maintained, twelve vehicles with individuals or couples, delivered gifts to homes in communities along

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The Chamber, Lions and Kicker started working on a Christmas plan back in October before an increase in Covid-19 cases led to more stringent public health orders. There was a drive-by parade planned and a physically distanced distribution of gifts at the North Shuswap community hall. As rules tightened, the groups kept working to figure out a way to keep the North Shuswap Christmas tradition alive. It was never, “should we,” it was always “how do we” do something for the children in the community.

The Kicker appreciates all the support and generosity from North Shuswap residents. It does take a village. A full list of colouring contest winners, donors and volunteers is on page 39 of this issue of the Kicker.

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By Editor Jo Anne Malpass

Reviewing 2020 2020 started with Snowmaggedon put- given to students receiving the 2021 bursating a stop to a big New Year’s Eve cele- ries. bration planned at the North Shuswap Community Halls - Volunteers took community hall and any other plans for on the job to replace the fir flooring at the the next few days. Areas of the North NS community hall, devoting countless Shuswap were without power hours, with support from a for six days after up to 40 $40,000 CSRD grant and a inches of snow fell, knocking $5000 grant from Shuswap down trees and power lines.

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There were many reports of Without the ability to hold neighbours helping neighfund raising functions, combours dig out and keep warm munity halls struggle to pay during this unprecedented the bills. Lakeview Centre event. held a successful raffle in Families came out Feb. 15 the late summer and NS and 16 to enjoy 13 events Community Hall has a throughout the North Shus50/50 draw running this wap in what was described as month. (Details in the Bullea wildly successful Winter tin) Festival. This event is hosted Schools – Schools closed, by the Chamber of Commerce partially reopened in June but contributed to by many and then fully opened in non profits, businesses and inSeptember with safety dividuals on the North Shusmeasures. Graduation cerewap. Plans for the third annual are now on monies were held virtually or in small hold, pending public health orders. groups with physical distancing. The The March Kicker was full of coming School District is creating a Long Range events but then the pandemic Facilities Plan which looks hit, and events were all canahead 10 years to plan for celled. Community halls, space pressures as enrolment schools, libraries and even increases. One future possisome businesses were forced bility is a high school in Sorto close. The St. Patrick’s rento.

Day celebration at Lakeview Health Centre - The North Centre was one of the last Shuswap Health Centre anevents of the year on the nounced it was struggling fiNorth Shuswap. The communancially but continued to nity expressed gratitude to all work on several approaches the front-line workers in local to keep the doors open. Its stores, calling them super herequest for sustained funding Winter Festival roes, who continued to show Janis Smith Photography was turned down by the up to make sure residents had CSRD board. It did receive a access to what they needed. These people $20,000 grant in aid. In August, the good news came that the clinic has a full-time are still there everyday for us.

Local groups like the Lions Club con- family physician, Dr. Domino Bucarelli.

Triton Docks built, donated and installed a tinued to work for the community, often behind the scenes, donating to local chari- ramp to assist people with mobility issues enter the clinic. ties and providing entertainment when The North Shuswap First Responders possible. Lions held the annual skating announced they would be unable to reparty at Farrell’s Field in February and then organized people to sew non-medical spond to calls because of the pandemic. In masks, offering them for sale and donating November, they did receive the required personal protection equipment and training the proceeds of over $2,000 to the NS Health Centre. Meat and 50/50 draws ran and are again responding to emergency calls. whenever public health orders allowed.

Parks - CSRD Parks completed work Emily Mayer, a past recipient of the Lions Club bursary, made a substantial donation on Don Fink Park in Seymour Arm and St. back to the Lions Club. The club decided Ives Park. It started work at Bristow Road (Continued on page 4) to use the donation to increase the amount

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park in Celista but was unable to complete the boat launch section because of high water. Plans are to complete this project in 2021. BC Parks closed provincial campgrounds but in June, reopened to BC residents with 50% capacity.

Mosquito control was suspended in Scotch Creek but after complaints from tourists and residents, the CSRD is working with BC Parks and Little Shuswap Lake Band to get permissions to restart the control program in 2021 The Department of Fisheries did restoration work in Tsútswecw Provincial park on the Adams River to open channels, clear log jams and stabilize banks to gain back prime salmon spawning and rearing habitat.

In May, the Chamber gathered community members to form a North Shuswap Pathway team to work on connecting North Shuswap communities with a safe alternative for pedestrians and cyclists. The team received 329 responses to a survey, mapped routes and presented findings to partners. The CSRD has agreed to look at putting the cost of an engineering study in the 2021 budget for sections between Celista and Anglemont and within Scotch Creek.

Columbia Shuswap Regional District - CSRD Director Jay Simpson has a recap of 2020 and plans for 2021 in his column this month.

Individual achievement by members of our community included: Petra Simpson took first place in a national writing contest, Julie Lucas was recognized as hometown hero by the BC Snowmobile Federation and Marlene Kergan was named a Melvin Jones Fellow by

Lions Club International in recognition of her commitment to humanitarian service.

Celista Estates Winery won four medals in the All Canadian Wine Championship. In its 11 year history, it has won over 100 medals. Local book authors, Deanna Barnhardt Kawatski and Jake Ootes, launched their new books at an outdoor winery event at Celista Estates Winery.

Anglemont Fire Department was named CSRD fire department of the year.

Witches paddled Indigo Bay in the fall, raising funds for the North Shuswap food bank.

Charlotte Smith (Hall), one of the organizers of the witches paddle, also donated 12” of her hair to Wigs for Kids BC, an organization that provides free custom-fitted wigs for kids who have lost their hair due to serious illness.

Other noteworthy items include Tsuts’weye project was formed to help build skills for all women entrepreneurs of the Shuswap.

Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society reported invasive Asian clams at two beaches in the Salmon Arm branch of the lake.

To date, no invasive mussels have been discovered.

Wet weather in the spring caused some localized flooding. Slope instability prompted an evacuation order and alert on properties at the Gateway Lakeview Resort neighbourhood in Lee Creek. Later, a landslide in Seymour Arm damaged the town’s water system.

Farmers Markets were declared an essential service and ran during the summer, reporting record attendance.

In October, BC held its 42nd general election, with incumbent Liberal MLA Greg Kyllo re-elected for Shuswap.

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Jay Simpson- Director, Electoral Area ‘F’ (North Shuswap & Seymour Arm ) Columbia Shuswap Regional District Email: JSimpson@csrd.bc.ca

As I write this column, just after Christmas (I feel the steely eyes of the Kicker editors looking down on me), I think back on the things we didn’t accomplish in 2020, and look forward to 2021 when things may begin moving forward again. The things on hold are not ‘critical’ for our life in the North Shu, and mostly require community input, which is the biggest challenge we face. The question is how to get meaningful and broad community input on plans that will affect the North Shu for the next 5, 10, or more, years?

In looking ahead at 2021, we have a number of initiatives that we hope to begin work on. Please note that these plans and dates are very flexible, and as an optimist, I’m probably showing best case scenarios. Also, these dates depend on Covid and our ability to bring about community discussions.

Scotch Creek Water – The scaled back version had a granting application submitted in February 2020. I understand we might hear the result by March or so. If it is approved this spring, we will have to have elector approval of those involved (from lake intake along Wharf Road to Express Point Rd). If that’s approved then engineering and design will be done, hopefully by fall/ winter 2021, and potentially shovels in the ground spring 2022.

Active Transportation Plan – Basically, plans for off-roadway paths along Squilax-Anglemont, and within Scotch Creek. A group of North Shu residents has been working very hard on this and I’m totally impressed with their drive and

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Master Parks Plan – Our current MPP was built and approved in 2005. It’s been chugging along for 16 years now and many of the goals have been realized.

Over time, new local priorities come up (Active Transportation…), and new global interests suggest changes may enhance our quality of life and potential tourism activities. In general, these plans should be reviewed every 8 to 10 years. We had planned to start this in 2020.

At this point it’s likely this will get pushed off to 2022 if we can get the Active Transportation Plan into place for 2021.

Governance Study – Back in 2016, a group of local businessmen sponsored a study to try to determine if Scotch Creek proper would be viable as an Incorporated community (the Village of Scotch Creek). That study, released in 2017, showed it was likely possible, based on the small length of roads (about 13km) vs the tax base available. Since that time, we’ve worked with the CSRD to have the provincial ministry in charge of Municipalities grant some money (Continued on page 6)

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for a study that they would recognize as legitimate. We’ve gone back and forth with the Ministry, refining the language that outlines the scope of this study. They’ve never discussed the option of a true ‘incorporation’ study, it’s always been ‘Well, let’s figure out what your current governance situation is, and where that might change to fix the things you’re not happy with”. We were close to having an approval last fall, just when the provincial election was called. It seems we now have to educate a new minister on the benefit of this Governance Study, and we may hear more about this in a couple of months. Best guess, grant approval late spring, early fall. Study to start fall 2021 or early 2022.

Official Community Plan – The last OCP was approved in June 2009, but discussed and finalized in 2008.

The North Shu in 2008 was a very different place than the North Shu of today. The housing and tourism market was overheated and property prices were 20% or more higher than today. Business was booming, though mostly seasonal tourism businesses, but money was flowing well. The OCP of the day reflected that reality and was developed to try to slow things down and reign in, sometimes (Continued on page 7)

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Zoning plans were based on the OCP with some restrictions that have slowed down, or made other plans much more expensive. We live with the result. This is another community plan that should be reviewed every 8 years or so, and at this point we are 3 years overdue for this review. In the meantime, of course, the province makes new plans of their own and they currently require a ‘Housing Strategy’ report be completed before an OCP can be reviewed. CSRD staff have hurriedly applied for a Housing Strategy study grant because the province was cancelling that grant. I can’t figure why they would cancel a grant for a study that is ‘required’ before an OCP can be reviewed. I sure hope we are approved for the Housing Study, which may start up in

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fall 2021, with the OCP review pushed down the road to maybe 2022 or 2023.

So, these are the big things coming up and their possible timelines. Other issues staying on the table…

I’m cautiously optimistic that Mosquito spraying in Scotch Creek will happen this spring I hope that some of our deplorable roads will be resurfaced, or at least wellpatched I continue to encourage the RCMP to deal with some of the crime situations in the area And other items too numerous to mention Let us hope that 2021 brings a reversal of our current state, and that projects put off, can again continue.

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The CSRD is receiving $645,000 from the program, which is designed to address the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and restart plans of local governments. All municipalities and regional districts in BC received funding through this program.

At the December 10, 2020 Regular Board meeting, CSRD Directors approved spending $387,907, while holding back on the remaining $257,093 to determine any additional impacts on the CSRD's finances. The funds do not have to be allocated until December 31, 2021.

Protecting CSRD firefighters was one of the top priorities for the funding. This will allow for the purchase of selfcontained breathing masks for every firefighter. Previously, these masks were shared and cleaned between each use. But the need for increased cleaning and disinfection of these masks was proving problemat-

ic. To ensure the safety of each firefighter, the CSRD Board agreed to spend $130,000 so each firefighter could have their own breathing equipment.

Additionally, the CSRD is using approximately $93,000 to cover the unexpected costs of COVID-19 safety measures including: hand sanitizer, masks, gloves, Plexiglas barriers, enhanced cleaning and signage. This involves upgrades to all CSRD-owned facilities across the region.

New software and computer technology was purchased to support the CSRD's remote work option for employees, and also to provide the public with electronic access to CSRD meetings.

Supporting the Shuswap's tourism economy, which has suffered significant pandemic losses, was also a priority. The Board agreed to allocate $80,000 over two years to Shuswap Tourism to support their restart efforts.

The funding grant will help reduce the impact these unexpected COVID-19 expenses will have on taxation rates to CSRD residents. Other uses for the remaining funds will be explored as part of the CSRD's 2021 budget planning process.

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Focus on Kicker Advertisers and Supporters

By Jan Penner As we begin a new year, we would like to focus on thanking all our advertisers.

I have shared with readers before, the fact that when the Kicker first began, part of our job each month was to pound the pavement, drumming up advertisers to support the publishing of this free, local paper. I can still see one gentleman laughing at the idea of paying for advertising for his business. How things have changed! Our advertisers now come to us, having seen the opportunities the Kicker provides as it reaches out to the community, and beyond.

The Kicker has grown and evolved. There have been many changes over time in size, layout, featured articles, but what has remained the same is the main goal, to share with the community. Jan, Tracy and all of us who have worked on the Kicker over the years, have put a lot of energy and pride into building a fledgling newsletter into a selfsustaining business. A huge reason for this, is that other businesses, both new and old, saw the value in supporting the Kicker.

You, our advertisers, provided the Kicker with the opportunity to give our community a way to connect and share the great things that happen in the North Shuswap and surrounding areas.

Advertisers have allowed us to provide a space for our local non-profit organizations to inform the community about events, plans and fundraising goals.

In turn, we are able to provide a means for those doing business in our area to let people know what your specialties are, a chance for you to build client bases and grow your businesses.

This has been an especially difficult year for all our local businesses. Already faced with surviving in a seasonal, tourism based economy, they have had to deal with extra challenges to keep afloat financially, keep their staff employed and their customers safe. During all this, they have continued to support each other and their community.

We thank you all, both past and present advertisers.

Here’s to a better year for all businesses in this wonderful place that we call home, The North Shuswap!

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By Jo Anne Malpass Emergency Response just got a whole lot better in Seymour Arm with the announcement that the Seymour Arm First Responders (SAFR) will be receiving a Kenwood Cares Community Support Grant to purchase handheld radios, connecting them to all emergency services.

Paula Salamandyk, SAFR Secretary, said “this is a game changer for full and part time residents of Seymour Arm as they all rely on the Seymour Arm First Responders for emergency medical issues in the community.”

These radios will give them access to all emergency services, including BC Ambulance, 911, Shuswap Search and Rescue and the Coast Guard. The first responders have been communicating through sometimes unreliable phone service, at times a knock on their door being the only way to contact them, said

Salamandyk. With the radios, people in Seymour Arm will be able to call 911 and first responders will be dispatched if the situation warrants. Responders will then be able to stay in contact with BC Ambulance during a medical emergency to coordinate response.

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izations provide to their community and, as a manufacturer, we recognize these organizations, their hardships, and award their ongoing community efforts. With limited budgets available to secure vital equipment, for example, radio communications, the KENWOOD CARES initiative will provide much needed tools to these volunteers so they can focus on their day-to-day activity and continued service to their communities.”

Salamandyk said the SAFR have been registered as a society since 2014, have their personal protection equipment and are responding to calls.

The first responders are looking forward to picking up nine radios in early January, from Vella Radio in Salmon Arm, an authorized dealer of Kenwood communications systems. They are very grateful to JVCKenwood for this gift to the community.

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By Jo Anne Malpass familial support and overall Leon Reinbrecht was life circumstances then was granted full parole release the case prior to his incarceron Dec. 22, with special ation.” Contacts with collatconditions not to consume, eral supports confirm purchase, or possess alcohol, “improved demeanour”, and or drugs other than preyou have foregone your prescribed medication taken as vious lifestyle that involved prescribed, and over-the“regular meetings in local counter drugs taken taverns with others as recommended by who maintained the manufacturer. the same pattern of Reinbrecht was socialization”. The sentenced to three support also conyears in federal prisfirmed you remain on in 2016 for Cause focus on rebuildBodily Harm by ing your business Criminal Negligence in the communiCFJC photo and Cause Death by ty.”

Criminal Negli“Overall, the gence. His speed boat pene- Board is satisfied you have trated the interior cabin of a continued to make gains in houseboat, killing its opera- your progress towards your tor Ken Brown, after a July reintegration, and that it is 2010 fireworks display at the Board's assessment that Magna Bay. Several passen- your full parole release will gers were seriously injured not pose an undue risk to the during the crash. His appeal society and that it will also of the decision was discontribute to the protection missed Jan. 30, 2019 and he of society by facilitating started to serve his threeyour reintegration into the year sentence. community as a law-abiding Reinbrecht has been on citizen.” day parole since July 2020.

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Although the chamber did not hold a meeting in December we have been working hard on several items and future projects.

Along with several members of the community we have started our strategic planning items, following the 2-day course we all took on how to create, implement and achieve common goals and visions for the community.

We broke them down into several categories and these are the ones that we will be working on over the next 5 years.

1. Marketing the North Shuswap 2. Develop and expand yearround recreation & social activities 3. Enhance community relationships & communications 4. Begin OCP process 5. Beautify North Shuswap 6. Identify and access funding sources 7. Increase collaboration between non-profits 8. Engage, educate and develop economic opportunities We would like to thank everyone who stepped up and joined the committees to see

them into fruition. So, you will be seeing updates throughout the years on our journey to continue to create a vibrant sustainable North Shuswap.

Our Executive Director Deb Seymour met with Mel Arnold to discuss topics that effect our community such as emergency readiness programs, broadband for rural locations, lack of infrastructure, labour resources, Canada summer job program, as well as funding needs for marketing and advertising.

Mel provided feedback and will continue to communicate with our board and local rep Jay Simpson for a positive, progressive relationship.

Our North Shuswap pathway team has met with CSRD Operations Manager Darcy Mooney and Director Jay Simpson to lay out plans moving forward for the segmented pathways for active transportation throughout the North Shuswap. How it’s going to look? Ho do we keep the integrity of the land and lake? What funding is available and how to access the funds? We were encouraged to be met with optimism and an opportunity to foresee this project into action.

You should have noticed over the holidays that we added more Christmas tree lights to our corner tree.

Thanks to Tom Price for adding more lights this year and Jay Simpson for more funding. It looked very festive and cheery.

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two highway signs along the Trans Canada, which looks much more inviting, and clean. We are waiting on some lighting requirements to complete the project.

Shuswap Tourism will be doing a short video clip and blog on winter tourism in the North Shuswap, so we look forward to that. Anything to help facilitate business in our community is welcomed.

The tourism kiosks, the graphic designer is working on them now, Shuswap tourism is updating their graphic design and may update our panels on other kiosks.

The Regional BC Chamber meeting was held earlier this year with most executives from North Okanagan and Shuswap attending. It was recommended that they send out surveys specific to the area. Data collected would be more beneficial for

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Family Winter Festival, we will be approaching this after Dr. Bonnie Henry’s revised orders Jan 8, 2021.

Then we will decide the scope of the festival, if any.

We were really looking forward to our 3rd season and bringing our community spirit together, but this year just may not be feasible.

The North Shuswap Chamber encourages everyone to shop local and support local businesses. For some, this has been a very trying year, and for others it may have been more prosperous.

Either way we all need to contribute to all local businesses the best way we can.

We need to make sure we keep them alive and thriving, for the betterment of our economy.

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By Jo Anne Malpass A new fee for commercial companies taking yard and garden waste to landfills will take effect on March 1, 2021, after the Columbia Shuswap Regional District Board approved the charge at their December 10 board meeting.

Since 2018, there has been a free yard waste disposal program at CSRD landfills and transfer stations. This program will continue for loads on single axle vehicles or on single axle utility trailers. Team Leader, Environmental Health Services Ben Van Nostrand reported to the board that commercial companies have started to take advantage of it, bringing large dump truck loads, overloading transfer stations with yard and garden waste. Starting March 1, any duel axle equipment will trigger a tipping fee and will no longer be allowed at transfer stations but must take their loads to Golden, Revelstoke, Sicamous or Salmon Arm refuse disposal sites.

The current tipping fee of $160/ tonne for land-clearing waste will be reduced to $80/tonne, the current fee for commercial yard waste. Van Nostrand said it has been difficult for attendants to apply the correct dumping fee. This will simplify the load assessments for landfill workers.

Van Nostrand also told the board about a new car seat recycling program for 2021. He said he didn’t know if it was happening in other parts of the province but “our division, our group likes to be leaders.” “We want to be on that leading edge to push the province.”

They have been working with a company outside of Lumby that is bailing all the materials associated with car seats and hope that through supporting this group, more local markets will start to open up.

Given the changes that the Ministry is requiring of local governments, there will be new works needed for refuse disposal site compliance. “It is going to put us into a financial situation where we may have to look at increasing tipping fees across the board,” said Van Nostrand. A consultant will be brought in to review fees in 2021 and staff will report back to the board in August or

September.

In other business at the meeting, COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant Allocation - The Board endorsed allocating $387,907 from the COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant for the following purposes: $93,907 Operational expenses incurred to date, $20,000 Ongoing operational expenses (technology costs); $130,000 SCBA Facemasks and bags for all fire personnel; $64,000 CityView Workspace Migration (remote application) and $80,000 Shuswap Tourism (financial support for two years).

Staff will continue to review report back with a recommendation on allocation for the remaining $257,093, which must be allocated by December 31, 2021.

Public Health Orders - prohibit in person attendance of board meetings by the public. Those in attendance are elected officials or staff. Staff reported it is expecting to continue live streaming and recording of board meetings and will report at the next meeting.

Road Rescue Report – The Board will send a letter to the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General requesting the finalization and release of the Road Rescue Report commissioned by the Fire Chiefs Association of BC. Area F Director Jay Simpson said the road rescue file has been in process for three or four years, certainly a long time. The provincial government has a report that should shed some light on how to proceed on road rescue decision making within the CSRD. Staff Retirement - Board Chair Kevin Flynn presented a gift to Lynda Shykora, Deputy Manager, Corporate Administration Services, in recognition of her retirement. Directors and the Chief Administrative Officer praised Shykora for her dedication and commitment to public service. Shykora has spent more than 40 years working in local government, starting as a receptionist and working her way into management roles. She has been with the CSRD for seven years as Deputy Manager, Corporate Administration.

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CSRD Assistant Deputy Corporate Officer.

Employee Long Service Awards - The CSRD Board acknowledged the service of these long-serving employees.

5 Years of Service - Scott Bepple, Sean Coubrough, Suzanne Fordyce and Laura Schumi.

10 Years - Gerald Christie, Jodi Pierce, Phaedra Turner, Ben Van Nostrand and Isaac Walker 20 Years - Dona Thiem 35 Years - Hamish Kassa Employees receive a gift valued at $50 at 5 years, increasing in increments of $50 for each 5 years served.

Introduction New Employees – The board welcomed Denise Ackerman, Planner I, Development Services and Karen Riopel, Receptionist, Corporate Administration.

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Board adopted amendments to all three zoning bylaws in Electoral Area F to update the setback exceptions and sight plan regulations to be the same as the Electoral Area B Zoning Bylaw No. 851 for consistency between bylaws; allow a setback exception for eaves and gutters; and simplify site triangle regulations.

Development Variance Permit No. 650-41 (De Weerd) The Board approved the DVP subject to the registration of Land Title Covenant Easement agreements for the two lots at 7761 Columbia Drive, Anglemont. The owners have constructed two Allan-block retaining walls up to 3.05m in height on the subject property that have been built into the interior parcel line setbacks.

The applicant applied for a DVP to allow for these walls to remain in their current location.

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SWC Program Managers At the December 9 meeting of the Shuswap Watershed Council, Erin Vieira and Mike Simpson provided an update on program operations since the last meeting: • Staff provided an update on the status of the water quality grant recipients’ projects. Of the five projects, three are complete, one is underway, and one is not yet started. Staff worked with a videographer to produce a five-minute promotional video about the grant program and the projects.

• Invasive Zebra and Quagga Mussel prevention measures were promoted throughout the region all summer, with messages focusing on clean-drain-dry and watercraft inspection.

The estimated reach of these campaigns is up to 2.5 million impressions.

• The SWC supported the installation of another children’s lifejacket kiosk by the Royal Canadian Marine Search & Rescue, based in Sicamous. This brings the number of kiosks in the Shuswap up to 15; three have been supported by funds from the SWC. • Staff are in the midst of delivering presentations about the SWC to Shuswaparea community groups.

Expenses to the end of the second quarter (September 30th 2020) total $163,361 against the annual operating budget of $323,450.

Water Quality Grant Program approved for 2021/22 The SWC reviewed and accepted several recommenda-

tions from the Shuswap Water Protection Advisory Committee regarding the continuation of the Water Quality Grant Program. Notably, the SWC approved a provisional budget of $85,000 for grants in 2021/22. Staff will begin promoting the grant program and inviting applications in February 2021.

Guest presentations on aquatic invasive species The SWC received presentations from Robyn Hooper and Sue Davies (Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society) as well as from Martina Beck (BC Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy) and Aaron Canuel (BC Conservation Officer Service) regarding regional and provincial monitoring, education and outreach for invasive Zebra and Quagga Mussels.

Ms. Davies also reported that surveys have been done for invasive freshwater clams. Both organizations reported that their monitoring results show that the Shuswap and all of BC is invasive-mussel free.

Strategic Plan for 202126 - SWC Chair Demenok invited Council members to review the new Strategic Plan for 2021-26 and provide their recommended priorities for 2021 to staff. Staff will prepare a work plan and budget for 2021-22 for approval at the next Council meeting (March 2021).

A full meeting summary is available on the SWC website.

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Fire News

By Roy Phillips Celista Fire Chief Happy New Year from all three departments! Despite 2020 being the year it was, we made the best of it. During the shut downs we proceeded with online training out of the halls via zoom.

Online practices will carry on until we are given the go ahead for in-hall training again.

Anglemont fire department would like to thank all those who donated for the food bank. They received 1230 lbs of food and $1830 in donations. Thank you to everyone who helped to make this event successful.

Scotch Creek fire department recently responded to a call for carbon monoxide. The homeowners had a working carbon monoxide detector that alerted them of high CO2 levels in the residence. Without the detector they would not have known. We would like to remind everyone of the importance of working CO2 detectors and smoke alarms.

As winter progresses, remember to keep your driveway clear of snow and have your house numbers visible.

When clearing your driveway, remember that our trucks are bigger than the average truck and that space to set up may be necessary. Also, please keep hydrants in your area clear: at least three feet on all sides and a clear path to the road. This will help all the fire departments with their response time.

We would like to congratulate the following members of the Scotch Creek department for their recent promotions- Lieutenant Cam Holland, Lieutenant Ben Pellett and Captain Greg Goyer.

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Connecting People who Care with Causes that Matter -Shuswap Community FoundationBy Kris Jensen I joined the board of the Shuswap Community Foundation (SCF) about one year ago. Unfortunately, because of Covid, I have had little opportunity to interact personally with members of the Board except in our Zoom Meetings. At present, the Board is composed of 12 members, who bring a broad range of knowledge and experiences and I am glad to be part of it. I am the representative from the North Shuswap.

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce the Foundation to the residents of the North Shuswap. The Foundation had its beginnings in 1992 when the Salmon Arm mayor and council struck a steering committee to investigate the feasibility of creating a community foundation. These early beginnings soon grew to encompass the entire Shuswap region. Consequently the Shuswap Community Foundation was incorporated in 1994 under the Society’s Act. Charitable Tax status was granted in 1995 and due to the generosity of the Shuswap area residents, the SCF’s capital account has grown from a few hundred dollars in 1995 to over 11 million dollars at present.

SCF operates on a wellestablished model (there are 191 Community Foundations across Canada). People with a philanthropic desire to give back to their community

make a contribution to a Community Foundation.

Those contributions are pooled and invested in a permanent fund; this pooled investment grows through careful stewardship by the Foundation board; and the income that is generated is used to provide grants to local charities as well as grow the fund.

The grant applications are adjudicated by a subcommittee of the Board and the Foundation distributes approximately 4-5% annually of its capital account to each successful applicant.

Last year the Foundation distributed $458,000, which was a record amount. The Foundation also distributed $87,000 last year from funds received by the Federal Government and the Vancouver Foundation. At present, the Foundation has 175 endowment funds and has distributed $3.37 million from 1995 to present.

I encourage eligible groups in the North Shuswap to look to the Foundation as a source of funds in order for these groups to further their goals. Information can be obtained at the Foundation’s website: www.shuswapfoundation.ca At this website, a link can be found to our virtual Annual Community Meeting. A viewing of this will provide an opportunity to see my introduction, which shows a portion that should have been edited out (a blooper).

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Federal Government Needs to Shop Canadian

By Mel Arnold, MP North-Okanagan Shuswap I hope all readers and constituents of the North Okanagan-Shuswap had a safe and happy Christmas Season despite the limitations that we all faced in the ability to connect with friends and family. I also wish everyone the very best in the year ahead as we push forward towards national recovery in 2021.

As I mentioned last month, choices we make in sourcing the goods and materials we need to supply our homes and lives have effects in our local communities and farther afield; the same holds true for choices all levels of government make in their systems of purchasing.

When the pandemic’s first wave was building in Canada, we faced shortages of personal protective equipment and sanitizers. This prompted governments to issue calls to action for Canadian businesses to help provide essential goods for essential workers, including those working in healthcare services on the frontlines of our fight against the virus.

For many Canadian businesses, there was no need for government prompting; they had already modified their manufacturing systems to support the national effort. This is the same solidarity we have seen in past crises. Whether it was in times of war, natural disaster, drought or pandemic, Canadians have consistently supported each other and our nation out of solidarity to each other and commitment to the common good. True patriot love is more than lyrics in our anthem; it is a bond that unites us all.

Last month, I was shocked by reports detailing the federal government’s decision to exclude Canadian sanitizer manufacturers from massive gov-

ernment contracts. It was reported that the federal government has paid $375 million for sanitizers manufactured overseas in a procurement process that ignored the capacities and contributions of our own Canadian manufacturers.

Canada faced a shortage of sanitizers last year because we lacked our own production capacity, so why would we not support Canadian manufacturers? Canadian sanitizer manufacturers include craft distillers like Okanagan Spirits who set aside their own business interests to help when that help was desperately needed.

So, why would the government ignore these manufacturers and send hundreds of millions of dollars overseas to multinationals who sat on their hands when Canada faced shortages?

Last month, colleagues in the House of Commons pressed the Trudeau government on this matter and the government’s response was that Canadian businesses may apply to government support programs. There you have itthe government would rather keep Canadian businesses on life support programs than allow them to participate in building Canada’s selfsufficiency and fight the pandemic.

This is unacceptable and, frankly, not the Canadian way which is why I am fighting for opportunities for Canadian manufacturers to participate in the national fight against the pandemic. The federal government must recognize its errors and shop Canadian whenever possible to support Canadian businesses the way that Canadians do.

Again, best wishes to you and yours in 2021. Together, we will emerge from this crisis to begin the recovery that we all need.

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At NSHC we have MANY things to be grateful for, like our local Anglemont golf course and clubs raising over $3,000 for us and Ross Creek Country store along with Scotch Creek Bottle Depot collecting bottle donations to the tune of $10,000! (awaiting final tally).

What a great community! Receiving donations is always important for our Community Health Care Centre but during a pandemic year, donations are extra special this year.

Many people donated to us through CanadaHelps and the Lions Club has worked hard during the pandemic to raise money for us and the community. Special shout out of thanks to Mr. Bill Long for his generous help this year and for the support from Mike & the PharmaChoice team! We are grateful to The Kicker team for all their support and donations this year, they do an amazing job to promote & inform our community. Also, thanks to the Hub Family for hosting our “Harvest for Health” fundraising campaign that ran from October to the end of December and to all who contributed to it while visiting the Hub! People dropping off Christmas goodies to the health centre and thanking us for our work goes a long way too in helping us recharge during such a demanding year. There has been extra supply costs and worry involved in keeping the clinic open and accessible. Protocols can be confusing to people but they are important to keep staff and patients safe so we can ensure that we can be there to serve our community’s health needs. Thank you to everyone for understanding and having a giggle with us about messy hand sanitizer and glasses fogging up behind medical masks!

Having Hope is important during uncertain and scary times and managing stress is paramount to dealing with change and to keep ourselves healthy. Some people are feeling less stress because COVID has stopped us from being ‘so busy’ through the holiday season. Someone even said to me, “at Christmas we are going to do things that we never have time for because we are always so busy!”

The shortest day of the year has now passed, and we have more light every day! More daylight lifts our mood and our spirits so go soak up some daylight and you will feel renewal & HOPE for a new year. A year where there is light at the end of the dark tunnel of COVID times with new vaccines offering hope and protection against this historic medical event.

One thing is for certain with the experience of Corona Virus in our world, adaptation is all around us. Each one of us has found an individual way to adapt to what is happening; medical professionals and scientists have adapted; and society, has adapted to new ways maybe even smarter ways to do things. COVID has had devastating effects but it has also opened the world’s eyes, slowed the pace, and just maybe allowed us to transform and rethink our personal and societal values. Regardless of our differences, we can come (Continued on page 23)

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together with a collective wish and sense of HOPE for a New Year.

Clinic News: Did you hear the wonderful news?

Dr. Domino Bucarelli is having a baby! Any day now!

She is even taking a little time off but will be back in March. Dr. Terry Clare & Dr. Sasha Nyribu will be in clinic to manage patient care while Dr. Domino is away.

Happy New Year everyone from the Health Centre Team and the North Shuswap Health Society!

COVID 19 Vaccine Roll-Out The first supply of a COVID-19 vaccine has arrived in BC; it is expected that all British Columbians will be vaccinated in 2021.

The COVID-19 vaccine is not available for everyone at this time and vaccines will be distributed in phases over the coming months.

The first phase of 4,000 doses will be given to frontline health providers working in long-term care, assisted living, ICUs, ERs and COVID medical wards.

Other priority groups will receive the vaccine in coming weeks and months.

Information will be posted on when and where the vaccine will be available.

During this time, please continue to do all you can to prevent spread of the virus, and to keep you and your loved ones safe. This means wearing a mask when you are out, limiting your contacts to those living in your household – especially over the holidays – and washing your hands frequently. This will be important for some time to come.

Thank you for your patience and please stay safe!

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Business Recovery Grant & Individual Benefit Tsuts'weye Women’s Entrepreneur Release The Tsuts'weye team wishes everyone joy and peace this holiday season and we are looking forward to working with you in 2021!

Here are a few important things that we thought you should know about New program criteria for the BC Business Recovery Grant.

Eligibility criteria changed as of December 18, 2020.

If you applied to the program prior to December 18, 2020: •You do not need to resubmit an application •Applications received prior to changes will be reviewed under updated program criteria and grant amounts •Businesses that have already been approved for funding are not affected by these changes but, are eligible for updated grant amounts How the program works Grants of $10,000 to $30,000 are available to small and medium sized B.C. businesses impacted by COVID-19. An additional $5,000 to $15,000 grant is available to eligible tourismrelated businesses.

The program runs until March 31, 2021 or until the funds are fully allocated, whichever comes first.

Eligibility changes include: •instead of requiring a revenue loss of 50% or more, the criteria has been reduced to 30% at the time of application; •the requirement to list a

variety of remittance accounts, like the registration numbers for the goods and services tax, provincial sales tax and WorkSafeBC, have been removed; •businesses that have been in operation for the last 18 months are now eligible (reduced from three years).

This means businesses only need to have been in operation nine months before the pandemic to apply for the grant; •applications can now be submitted by sole proprietors; •businesses that are temporarily closed or seasonal are now eligible for the program.

The revised application process and eligibility criteria is now in place. More information and apply for the grant, go to https:// bcbusinessrecoverygrant.com/ BC Recovery Benefit You have until June 30, 2021 to apply for the Benefit, a one-time, tax-free payment of up to $1,000 for eligible families and single parents and up to $500 for eligible individuals.

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Culinary Arts Program Taste of the Shuswap

By Margaret McCormick SOLD OUT! Those are the words often heard throughout the halls of Salmon Arm Secondary if you’re looking for a delicious and nutritious lunch. They may also be the words that career counsellors share with students who want to sign up for the Culinary Arts Program because it’s the hot elective choice.

Chef Rebecca Erasmus known to her students as Chef Nimmi is originally from Salmon Arm and this summer, she returned to her roots to take over the Culinary Arts Program from retiring chef Alex Varga.

After completing her Red Seal and degree in hotel and business management at SAIT in 2005, Chef’s culinary adventures took her around the world including opening two restaurants in the UK and a stint as leading the Culinary Arts Program at the Pacific Academy in the Lower Mainland where she developed her passion for teaching.

Chef Nimmi’s hopes to change the perspective about the industry with special attention to her female charges by teaching them that becoming a chef is a viable and honourable career. She is also passionate about using fresh and local ingredients and teaching her students the value of using the very best available and that healthy eating is also delicious. Chef has implemented partnerships with local farmers to bring seasonal ingredients into

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SAEDS is operating on a quarter system this year which means Chef Nimmi trains four sets of students not only to bake and cook but to learn all the components of restaurant management including running the school cafe where they learn cash management, plan menus, develop amazing plating skills and regularly sell out of their freshly prepared selections.

Her vision for the future once school is back to “normal” is to see her students complete in culinary competitions such as Skills Canada, a national competition where students cook dishes in accordance with established trade rules and standards and showcase the trade through competition and the demonstration of new culinary trends and techniques. While Covid for now restricts the public from access to the delicious food we see posted regularly on their Instagram page @sasculinaryarts, she hopes to extend their program to the community as soon as is feasible and just this week they are slowly introducing a new catering service. Service and giving back is the foundation of Chef Nimmi’s program and she’s instilling that in her students every day.

Taste of the Shuswap asked Principal Rob Cadden about Chef and he had this to say, ““Due to her tremendous work ethic and contagious passion for food and bettering the lives of youth, Chef Nimmi Erasmus has taken over the SAS Culinary Arts program and we couldn’t be more proud of the transformations taking place in our cafeteria, utilizing local and healthy food options to teach and inspire the next generation of cooks and chefs.”

We whole heartedly agree and rumour has it that after she completes her teaching credentials (yes she is also taking classes while working full time!), there could be a new business in town and you know that her young employees will be top notch!

If you’re looking for a caterer for your lunch or event, contact the school at sas@sd83.bc.ca. You won’t be disappointed!

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Citation Now Fiore Cannabis

By Jo Anne Malpass Citation Growth Corp., formerly Liht Cannabis Corp., formerly Marapharm Ventures Inc. announced in November that it will change its name to Fiore Cannabis Ltd. The licensed multi-state cannabis cultivator, producer and retailer, announced on its website that pursuant to a Director’s Resolution, it will change its name to Fiore Cannabis Ltd. and trade under the ticker symbol “FIOR” on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the “CSE”).

Erik Anderson, CEO of Fiore, stated: “As the company continues to make great strides in our efforts to evolve the company in line with our vision of ‘moving forward,’ management and the Board of Directors felt it was prudent to update our corporate identity in relation to our strong branding in the Nevada market. Fiore is an award-winning flower and the crown jewel of the corporation.”

The company purchased a 40-acre Celista property on Garland Road in 2018, with plans to build ten, 10,000 sq. ft bio-secure facilities. To date, two of the ten buildings have been completed to “lock-up” and are ready for equipment installation.

In April 2020, Citation announced it was selling its land and two constructed buildings in Celista and include its late-stage Health Canada License to Cultivate application, to Indigenomix International, a private Saskatchewan-based business, for $8.5 million. In October, it announced a delay in the sale, saying “with the continuing challenges stemming from the global pandemic, the ability to close the transaction on the latest timelines has proven challenging.” “We look forward to releasing information regarding a successful transaction shortly.”

Indigenomix has no on-line presence and Fiore has not responded to our requests for more information.

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Starlink Update John Seymour Lakeside Technical Solutions

A few months back I wrote about a new Internet service project called Starlink. At that time I mentioned that it would be available soon so I thought this might be a good time for an update.

To recap, the Starlink project is being rolled out by the Space-X company which is one of Elon Musk’s group of businesses. The project entails the launching of up to 12000 low orbit satellites that will be capable of providing high speed Internet to the more remote areas of the planet at much faster speeds than are currently available with other satellite providers.

Users will access the service using a small satellite dish pointed towards the sky which is completely user installed. This is an important aspect in some of the most remote areas.

As of November 25, 2020 Space X has launched 955 satellites for Starlink and is planning to add 180 more per month in 2021. Public beta testing (invite only) started in October but at this point is limited to those living in northern US and southern Canada between 44.9 and 51.1 degrees latitude. In case you are wondering, our area falls within that range so we now have the opportunity to participate. If you are interested, simply go to Starlink.com and enter your email address and home address to be eligible. Be aware though that the service is quite expensive at $650 for the dish and $130/month for the service.

Since Beta testing started, there have been plenty of

comments and install videos on social media.

The feedback appears to be very positive and the installation quite simple. Basically one would mount the dish on the supplied stand and plug in the router at the house. The cable running from the router to the dish is only 100 feet long and be aware that if you plan to have the router inside, you would obviously need to drill a hole. As with any router, the ideal location is as close to the center of your house as possible for the best WiFi coverage.

So far there has been no indication as to when the service will become generally available but Space X is targeting sometime in 2021. The service has been approved for use in Canada by our government but interestingly enough, Canada has signed a long term agreement with a company called TeleSat Canada which is currently owned

by Bell Canada. TeleSat Canada has yet to get a satellite in the sky or even decide on who will build it. It will be interesting to see what our government will do now that Starlink is up and running.

Hopefully they will scrap the TeleSat agreement and subsidize Starlink.

If you are interested to learn more about Starlink or satellite internet, there is lots of information online. Now that it has become a viable option for high speed Internet, I suspect it will only get bigger.

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Shuswap Trails Deep Winter Online Silent Auction Shuswap Trail Alliance The Shuswap Trail Alliance would like to thank all those who have contributed to the auction in the past and invite you to join in this year to make our trails even greater by making a monetary donation or by donating auction items.

The 2021 Shuswap Trails Deep Winter Lockdown Online Silent Auction Event runs for three weeks: February 5 to 28.

We will be partnering with Trellis.org using their state-of-the-art online event platform, including: Silent Auction from amazing sponsors with awesome items to bid on.

Enhanced opportunities to feature local businesses through photo, message, and web links.

50/50 Draw, Raffle and Wine Pull.

Shuswap Trail Features and Photos.

Fun, did we mention we think this will still be a load of fun too!

We do this to celebrate outstanding trail achievements throughout the Shuswap last year, to inspire new support for 2021 projects, partnerships, and community trail stewards and to create positive community wide media attention and publicly recognize sponsors.

Who will be there you ask? A select Shuswap‐wide and beyond attendance of over 1000 business and community leaders along with anyone who wants to take part in an important community event. (We are going big during the lock down and pushing this online as far and wide as our supporters and partners can send it!)

Please consider monetary donations as this provides the most return with 100% of all donations directly developing, improving, building trails for everyone to use. Plus all monetary donations over $20 receive a charitable tax receipt.

Monetary donations to the Shuswap Hut & Trail Alliance Society can be mailed to: PO Box 1531, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4P6 E‐transfers can be directed admin@shuswaptrails.com (please put 'Auction2021' in e‐transfer notes) Physical silent auction donations can be dropped off at: Shuswap Clothing & Shoe Co (330 Alexander St NE, Salmon Arm)

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DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Pest Management Plan Number: CSRD~MOS~PMP~2021-2026 Applicant: Columbia-Shuswap Regional District, 555 Harbourfront Dr NE, Box 978, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4P1 Tel: (250) 832-8194 Attention: Operations@csrd.bc.ca Location: The CSRD intends to apply pesticides to control mosquitoes in the following areas: 1) Scotch Creek/Lee Creek Fire Suppression Area including parts of Tsútswecw and Shuswap Provincial Park; 2) City of Revelstoke & immediate surround area of Electoral Area ‘B’; and 3) Town of Golden & surrounding area of Electoral Area ‘A’ extending north to Donald Station & south to Harrogate.

Pesticides: The active ingredients and trade names of the Pesticides (including bacterial agent(s) proposed for use under this plan include: Bacillus thuringiensis var israelensis Strain H-14 (AM65-52) (Vectobac 200G & Vectobac 1200L); Bacillus thuringiensis var israelensis Strain H-14 (BMP-144) (Mosquito Dunks, Aquabac 200G & Aquabac XT); & Bacillus sphaericus (VectoLex WSP & VectoLex CG).

Application Methods: Backpack applicator, granular spreader, & manual placement for Vectobac 200G & Aquabac 200G. Manual placement only for Mosquito Dunks & VectoLex WSP. Backpack sprayer & truck/ATV mounted sprayer for Vectobac 1200L and Aquabac XT. Helicopter or fixed wing aircraft for Vectobac 200G, Vectobac 1200L, Aquabac 200G, Aquabac XT & VectoLex CG. If the use of drones is approved and added to any larvicide label during the term of the PMP, they may also be used for treatments.

The selection of insecticides has been chosen to target mosquito populations in the most environmentally responsible manner and will be applied within the area outlined in the PMP.

The proposed duration of the PMP is from April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2026.

A draft copy of the PMP including maps of the proposed treatment areas may be examined at the CSRD address listed above or by contacting Cheryl Phippen at the address below. The draft PMP can be viewed online at https://www.csrd.bc.ca/ inside-csrd/reports/draft-csrd-mosquito-control-pest-management-plan A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the Pest Management Plan, may send copies of the information to the consultant at the address above within 30 days of the publication of this notice.

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Shuswap Music Festival Goes Virtual Submitted by Susan Wolff Music Festival Society COVID-19 forces innovation. The Shuswap Music Festival scheduled for April 12 to 30, 2021, will resume in a virtual format. The annual festival celebrates and encourages young musicians in the Shuswap and North Okanagan to share their talent and learn from professional and acclaimed musicians brought to Salmon Arm to adjudicate their performances.

Over the past 20 years, awards and scholarships have helped talented participants pursue their musical careers. This year's festival will continue that tradition, but with a difference.

Categories for choirs, duets, and instrumental ensembles are cancelled but entries in voice, strings, and piano categories are available for the 2021 festival.

Bands are tentatively included pending COVID regulations and would perform and be adjudicated at the respective schools. All other performances will live-stream to adjudicators from Song Sparrow Hall (adjacent to the Legion). Unfortunately, the festival venue will be closed to the public. All Provincial COVID-19 protocols will be followed.

Registration for this unique festival opens on January 11 and closes on January 31, 2021. Register online at www.ShuswapFestival.com and consult the new syllabus for details.

Volunteers are needed to assist with the festival.

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By Larissa Lutjen Since 2012 the Literary Alliance of the Shuswap Society has challenged kids and families to turn off their screens and participate in activities like library story time during Family Literacy Week. This year the challenge to unplug between January 25 and January 30 remains but with a focus on athome activities that can be conducted safely.

Last year LASS hosted 52 free events which saw 1637 children participating. Although screens have taken on a new importance in both our workdays and our social lives in 2020, the yearly reminder to turn off the TV and log off from social media, to spend time reading, playing board

games and being outside, is still important.

This year's planning includes story walks and takehome activity packages available from several Okanagan Regional Library branches, with families encouraged to share photos from their activities on LASS social media sites. The week kicks off with a story walk in Salmon Arm on January 27. Several groups have prepared takehome packages, including the Salmon Arm Arts Centre and the North and South Shuswap Community Resources Association. The NSSCRA package, which can be picked up at the NSSCRA office in Sorrento at 1148 Passchendaele (Continued on page 31)

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Road, includes a recipe and the food needed to prepare the recipe. Parents who would like their children to participate with any of the activity packages are asked to preregister at shuswapliteracy.ca, beginning on January 11, in order to help the participating groups purchase the exact amount of materials needed.

This year LASS will not be sending home passports to students in the district with the chance to win a book but a book will be included in each of the activity packages. For more information visit shuswapliteracy.ca and find the Unplug and Play link.

LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY CENTRE SOCIETY Anglemont and Surrounding Area

By Denise Meier I sincerely hope everyone had a warm and cozy Christmas. I love living in this Christmas Card. The New Year is here, and things are looking up. The vaccines have arrived. Already it is the beginning of the end. We can do this!

The Lakeview Centre held its annual meeting via e -mail to elect the new board.

The changes to the previous board include Tony Hudson taking over the position of President, and the addition of two new board members both new to our community: welcome to Kim Henick and Megan O’Riordan. Jim Dingeldein, who has been our illustrious leader for the past two years will be stepping into the position of Past President. We appreciate everything Jim has done to bring this wonderful centre along to where we are today. The administration has never been so organized. It has been a pleasure to work with Jim. (I think he did most of the work). I am sure with Tony

at the head of the table there will still be a lot of laughs and good times ahead.

Lakeview Community Centre continues to be closed.

2021 dues are now due for $20.00 per person, or $40.00 per family. You can find our membership form on our webpage, lakeviewcommunitycentresociety.co m/. Financial contributions can also be made and tax receipts can be issued. We prefer payments are made online via e-transfer to the Lakeview e-mail address: lakeviewcommunitycentre@gmail.com Any other inquiries should be directed to Tony Hudson at 778-765-1506.

With continued support from our community we will be able to keep our facility functioning in 2021, and hopefully be able to reinstate our programs as soon as possible in the New Year.

Enjoy the outdoors whenever you can, and stay safe.

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Wishing everyone a healthy and happy 2021. It has been nice to see so many people decorating their home to help celebrate and bring some cheer to the area.

The board is closely checking on the Health guidelines and following them closely.

The North Shuswap Community Association has, along with everyone else in the North Shuswap, been trying to cope with the Covid – 19.

During 2020 we have had to cancel many of our fund raisers but unfortunately, many of our expenses remain the same such as the insurance etc.

So, the board decided to get a gaming license for a 50/50 draw. We are hoping that many people will participate in helping the Community Hall with the chance of winning big.

The tickets will be available around the North Shuswap and from board members. Please check out our Facebook page North Shuswap Community Association for more information. The final draw will take place on January 31, 2021.

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Lions Club News

By Ted Danyluk Last year in our January article, the Lions wished everyone a very nice New Year greeting. Combined with the major weather pattern that hit us the first day of 2020 along with the pandemic that has ravaged the world for the remainder of year, those words of greeting went up in smoke.

So, we are going to try it again hoping that the outcome will be better.

FROM THE NORTH SHUSWAP LIONS CLUB, MAY YOU HAVE GOOD HEALTH, LOTS OF HAPPINESS AND A GREAT NEW YEAR. For all the strife and uncertainty we faced for most of the year, it did end with a smile on the faces for Club members who helped out The Kicker Colouring Contest. A group of us volunteered to help distribute gifts to the children who entered their Annual Colouring Contest; it was a good feeling to see the big smiles on the kids faces when they received their present. Thank you to the folks at the Kicker for their hard work in keeping this North Shuswap tradition alive and well during these difficult times.

Well, the Club received a big Christmas present from BC Gaming Commission in the amount of $23,000 for our Community Gaming donations. Marlene Kergan, our Club Treasurer, put together a very detailed and meticulous application to the Gaming Commission. This is the 14th year in a row that Marlene’s “Herculean” effort in completing an application has resulted in success for our Club and the organizations in the North Shuswap that receive our

financial help. This past year the following groups received funding from this Community Gaming fund; North Shuswap Elementary PAC for hot lunches and sport activities, North Shuswap Food Bank, North Shuswap Community Association, Lakeview Community Centre Society, CNIB (BC & Yukon Division), Shuswap Trail Alliance, Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue Society, Shuswap Hospital Foundation, Royal Canadian Marine Search & Rescue, Shuswap Hospice Society and Salmon Arm Secondary School Bursaries for graduating students from the North Shuswap.

There is quite the buzz in the community about when the Meat & 50/50 Draw will start up again. The popular weekly get together is considered a “community gathering or event” and as such, was banned in November by a Provincial Health Order.

When this Health Order is lifted, the Meat & 50/50 Draws will start up again.

This information will be sent out to the community via social media and the information sign outside the Scotch Creek Firehall.

To everyone who made a resolution to give back to their community, the North Shuswap Lions will help you achieve that goal by welcoming you to our club.

Right now we are holding our meetings via Zoom. If you haven’t been to a Zoom, they are a lot of fun.

Please contact Tom Price at 250-574-6104 or esgipacific@cablelan.net or any Club member with your questions, need more information or are interested in attending a meeting.

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• Try your jeans on every few days just to make sure they still fit. Pajamas will have you believe all is well!

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A table set with crystal lends an air of celebration, elegance and romance, no matter what the occasion.

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Bringing in some Extra Hope this Holiday Season

By Greg Kyllo, MLA for Shuswap Despite the challenges we currently face under the pandemic, the holidays are often a time of hope. The first of the COVID-19 vaccines have arrived in Canada, and as they become more widely available, I have high hopes that we will be able to celebrate the holidays next year with our friends and

family once again. I have also been incredibly moved to see the people of the Shuswap band together to support one another and am so grateful to be part of a community that really set an example for the rest of Canada on what it means to come together to help.

Many of our non-profits and charitable organizations have also been greatly impacted by COVID-19 and aren’t seeing the same level of funding they rely on to carry out their crucial work supporting those in need during the holiday season. I encourage all of us who are fortunate enough to be able to support these amazing causes to do so and help bring that extra bit of holiday cheer that so many of us need right now.

Shuswap is blessed with a wide array of charities and organizations including the Shuswap Family Centre, the Shuswap Community Foundation, the Shuswap Children’s Association, the Shuswap Association for Community Living, Second Harvest Food Bank, SAFE society, the Salvation Army, and of course all of our seniors and family care centres, as well as our Legions who do such incredible work year-round to bring support and hope into our communities. Please visit their websites to learn more about how you can support these amazing causes.

From my family to yours, I wish you all a very safe and happy holidays.

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First Responders “911 … What is your emergency?”

By Karen Boulter As this new year begins, it is especially important for our well being and overall health, that we hang on to the hope and understanding that things as we know it today, will get better. We at NSFR realize the struggles that so many have had to endure. Sometimes, when winter sets in, dealing with sickness, pain, the death of loved ones, loneliness and financial hardships, can seem insurmountable.

Please remember to reach out for a helping hand and a sympathetic ear.

Continue to reach out until someone hears you. Acknowledge your feelings. They are real. Next, accept and love yourself for who you are. You are worthy. If you are having a down day, have it. Let yourself feel the emotions - but don’t stay there. Consider what you can do to move forward. Journal, talk to others, focus on things that have gone well, rather than what is wrong. Do one small thing that is achievable. Recognize your efforts. Do something you enjoy. Sit and breath. Eat well and exercise. Be good to yourself. You are worthy.

If you know someone who is struggling, reach out. Now is the time.

Together “We Make a Difference.”

If you are interested in joining our FR Society, please email Catherine McCrea at cm.nsbc@gmail.com 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 250-955-2101 or donedevine@gmail.com to make arrangements and find out more about what we have available. If you have equipment at home that you are no longer using, please consider donating the items to our Society. At present, we are hoping to obtain wheelchairs that will be available for other members of our communities to use while recuperating, or to use until a more permanent wheelchair can be

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School News

By Jan Penner As this issue of the Kicker is published, hopefully we are all be back in our classrooms. A big bouquet to our school community – staff, students and parents, for the efforts made to keep us all safe. The practices of wearing masks, social distancing when possible, and multiple handwashing sessions is our best way to stay safe and COVID free.

Thank-you for your respect and support.

I have some other bouquets to hand out. First, a huge thanks to Mr. Marshall for his efforts creating the “Winter Concert” video.

Not being able to have our usual concert was disappointing but necessary. At least the students were able to celebrate the season with a virtual presentation. A personal thank-you from me to Mr. Rosman for keeping the tradition of Feliz Navidad alive with his morning announcement!

Our PAC is really awesome, working very hard to support students and staff as

much as possible. Every year they have the students participate in creating an ornament or some other craft, which is sold at the Christmas Concert. This and a fabulous Bake Sale generate funds, along with the Poinsettia Sales, to help offset costs of Hot Lunch, class trips and other incidentals for classrooms (stickers, extra art supplies, etc.).

With no gatherings, the ornaments and Bake Sale and concert were a nogo. Instead, PAC parents prepared wooden ornaments, which students personalized with teacher support. The ornaments were sent home and parents were notified they could make donations if they chose. A HUGE THANKS to PAC for their efforts with this project, and to those who so generously donated. Thanks too, to those who supported the Poinsettia project.

Here’s to a Happy New Year and may 2021 see an eventual return to a more normal life for us all!

Letters to the Editor Wow that was nice!

We were at the transfer station getting rid of some box springs and this young man jumped right in and carried them to the container for us. What a nice surprise.

Thank you to BD Contracting. We looked them up when we got home and they have many talents and an abundance of happy customers. You will do very well with that attitude.

Much appreciation, Gord & Pat Robertson

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THANK YOU From the North Shuswap Christmas Hampers Program

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By Alison Elmes I am very pleased to say that the amount of food and cash donations to the Hamper Program this fall have outstripped every other year. In this difficult time of the Pandemic, our community has certainly come together in a big way with such an outpouring of generosity and compassion for everyone having a difficult time on the North Shuswap.

Fortunately, Food Banks were designated an essential service last May which allowed us to go ahead with the program. However due to the restrictions on how many volunteers were allowed at one time, we took three days rather than one and a half, to organize and fill the hampers. A big thank you is due to all our hard-working volunteers, quite a few who were from the Anglemont Fire Dept. On December 16, 43 very generous hampers were assembled and distributed. Needless to say, the recipients were very happy and relieved to get such help.

The Christmas Hamper Program would not be possible without the food and funds and gifts donated by our community. Our sincere thanks go to: all donors who donated cheques, cash, food and gifts of their own accord or when canvassed; The North Shuswap Lions and their continuing generous support; Jay Simpson who raised funds with a Go Fund Me; the paddling Witches who canvassed so successfully for food and funds; Anglemont Fire Dept. who canvassed their Fire coverage area with sirens and flashing lights announcing their requests; Peter Hughes who canvassed his neighbors at Blake Point; Caravans West for canvasing their community; St. David’s Church for donating double their usual funds to help buy turkeys; Lakeview Centre for their generous donation; Salmon Arm Savings and Credit

Union; Sharon Nichol and her volunteers for the donation and packing of pet food; Captains Village Marina, Century 21 Lakeside Realty and the Kicker for their very generous donations of cash and gifts; to Brook at Scotch Creek Market who once again was so cooperative in getting the best prices he could for items we bought to round out any gaps in the hampers, acting as a drop off center for food and gift donations, storing the collected food and delivering them to the community hall exactly when we needed them; to Ross Creek Country Store for their wonderful giving tree which brings so much donated food and wonderful gifts; to Sunnyside Market for acting as a drop place for food donations; to PharmaChoice Drug Store for the donated food. Last, but certainly not least, to the Chase Food Bank who donated 60 excellent emergency food hampers and many other items to our Hamper Program.

A very big thank you to the NS Community Association for again donating the use of the community hall in Celista to assemble and distribute the hampers and being understanding and helpful with all the Corona virus issues and restrictions.

We will also be able to continue to support the School Hot Lunch Program and help with the breakfast program at the school when needed.

The work behind the scenes is done

by President Janice Fisher, Secretary/ treasurer Alison Elmes, directors Rhonda Ryall, Shelly Bouchard and Amanda Jackson. We are greatly touched and somewhat overwhelmed by all you wonderful generous people here in our North Shuswap.

Thank you everyone for caring so much. Hoping that 2021 will be a big improvement over 2020 for one and all.

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THANK YOU

THANK YOU

For Providing for Cats & Dogs

Anglemont Fire Department Food Bank Drive

Thank you to all the North Shuswap people who helped make it possible to provide for 30 dogs and 34 cats in the 2020 Christmas Hampers.

Scotch Creek Market for support and delivering the pet food to the Celista Hall, Scotch Creek Bottle depot for their support, the people who helped me bag the pet food, Salmon Arm and Sorrento Vets for all their support and help, which made this all possible. Thank you to Sunnyside Supermarket and Scotch Creek PharmaChoice for selling the Okanagan Humane Calendars, which makes it possible for the spaying and neutering of some of the animals in the community, as well as some I have done. I would like to thank Scotch Creek Dog Grooming and all the private donations which made the Christmas Hamper possible.

Thank you everyone and have a great New Year 2021.

Sharon Nicholl

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• North Shuswap Community Association 50/50

Draw - Win up to $10,000. Tickets $5/each. Available at Sunnyside, PharmaChoice, Ross Creek Country Market, The Hub, Sassy Styles Salon & from board members. Etransfers to nscommassoc@gmail.com. Draw date, January 31, 2021 between 5pm and 6pm at the NS Community Hall.

•Become a Lion - Please consider joining this vibrant NS Lions Club; couples and individuals are invited. Meat draws will start up when public health orders lifted. FMI please contact Tom Price at 250-574-6104 or talk to any Lion member.

• Doctors in the Clinic - Call NS Health Centre at 250955-0660 or check nshealthcentre.ca for doctors dates, clinic services and availability of doctors to accept phone visits. See ad page 26 • 2021 NS Historical Society Calendar - featuring logging in the North Shuswap, on sale at Ross Creek Store, Scotch Creek Market and Society members.

• Volunteers Wanted - Are you 19 years of age or older?

Are you looking for a community cause to support in the North Shuswap? Can you commit to a few hours a month?

NS Health Society is looking for you! Apply at northshuswaphealthsociety@gmail.com • Flu Shots - Check with NS Health Centre & PharmaChoice Scotch Creek. To find a clinic/pharmacy providing flu shots, go to https://immunizebc.ca/ finder •Book Life Labs Appointment - Life Labs is now taking appointment bookings at North Shuswap Health Centre. You need a my ehealth account. Go to lifelabs.com, click book an appointment, sign in, find a location using your address, click on the cal-

By Jim Dingledein Wow what a wonderful community we live in. The Anglemont Fire Department went around in our fire protection area to collect food for the North Shuswap Food bank and had an amazing response. We went to St. Ives, Melo Beach, Anglemont, Lucerne Beach and Magna Bay. Members in their private vehicles followed the fire trucks (with lights and sirens) picking up donations left on door steps or at the end of driveways.

endar date, chose a time. Book by phone at 1-800740-7477. Walk-in service still available.

CHASE • Skmana Ski & Snowshoe Club - 2020/2021 Season.

Ski or snowshoe through amazing wilderness, located only 20 minutes from Chase. Day use fee or memberships. ski-skmana.com for a membership link and info or call Debi Kalinin 250-371-1602 SOUTH SHUSWAP •South Shuswap Library - Open for “Browse and Borrow” service. Computers are available. Please sanitize your hands and wear a mask. Using selfcheckout is encouraged. “wifi” spots for use at the Library with two chairs available to use for one hour per day. Relax, read, study or use your own device.

Join library staff online for stories, songs and fun with Story Time. Online registration is required to access Zoom link information for ALL online programs.

Please include your email. http://orl.evanced.info/ signup/Calendar •Shuswap Music Festival - Registration from Jan. 11 and 31. Virtual celebration scheduled for April 12 to 30. Register or volunteer online at www.ShuswapFestival.com •The Smile Mission Dental Clinic - Dental hygiene days offered at Copper Island Health Centre in Blind Bay. Jan 15. Call for an appointment 250-833-9923.

• AA Meetings - .Blind Bay: Sat 10am at Our Lady of the Lake Church. Sorrento-Online Zoom Meeting, Mon 8pm FMI 1-855-339-9631 SALMON ARM & AREA •Al-Anon - Wed 8pm at Senior Resource Centre and Thu 12noon at First United Church. 1-855339-9631

In one evening on December 8, we collected 1100 lbs of food as well as $850.00 in cash donations. After a call out on Facebook for people to phone the department if their house had been missed, the Fire Department received more donations, resulting in a total of $1830.00 and 1200 lbs of food for the food.

As you can see in the photo, all the Firefighters are smiling (with their eyes).

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•CoDa - Sun 7:30pm United Church Cedar Room. 1

-855-339-9631 ONLINE / WEBINARS etc.

• CSRD Board Meeting - Thursday, January 21. Preregister at www.csrd.bc.ca. Agenda available approximately one week in advance of the meeting.

•Shuswap Trails Online Auction - silent auction, 50/50 Draw, Raffle and Wine Pull, runs from Feb. 5 to 28. To donate, before Jan. 29, Sylvia McMahan 250-832-3435 or auction@shuswaptrails.com •Alzheimer’s Awareness Month - “Raise your voice: Dementia, long-term care and COVID-19” on Jan. 27, a special webinar sponsored by Clark Wilson LLP. FMI alzbc.org/future webinars.

• Manage your Online Presence: Tripadvisor and HelloBC.com - Friday, January 29. 10am. Level: Beginner. Cost: FREE. Length: 60 mins. Join Destination BC for a webinar to walk through the process step-by-step, and get hands-on help in claiming, creating, or optimizing your business listings on Tripadvisor and HelloBC.com. Register here https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/manage-your-onlinepresence-tripadvisor-and-hellobccom-registration132474664287 • Indigenous Tourism Workshop - February 2-5 at Quaaout Lodge. Email info@tsutsweye.ca to register. Deadline to register is Fri.Jan.22 at 4pm. Eligibility to attend this workshop: Women and men from the Indigenous communities of Adams Lake, Little Shuswap Lake, Neskonlith and Splatsin.

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3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 egg, lightly beaten 4 russet potatoes, peeled and shredded 2 scallions, sliced Salt Pepper

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1. Heat oil in non-stick skillet. Have ingredients prepped before shredding potatoes as they will discolour quickly. Shred potatoes and immediately combine with scallions and egg. Season mixture with salt and pepper.

2. Scoop a heaping tablespoon of potato mixture into skillet and flatten with back of spoon. Continue cooking four pancakes at a time. When pancakes are brown flip to other side and continue to brown.

Remove to paper towels to drain and season with salt

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