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Flood Watches Across the Shuswap

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By Jo Anne Malpass level. Little Shuswap Lake Band issued As the Kicker went to press, Shuswap an evacuation order on June 22 for two Lake level was expected to peak before properties on the Little Shuswap, south of delivery day. The level had gone down Quaaout Lodge, adjacent to Little River .0002m on July 27 but there was the “due to imminent danger to life caused by potential that thunderstorms forecast for flooding,” with properties in other Band • Drain Rock • Road Materials Tuesday could increase localized flooding. areas, including Hilliam frontage in Scotch • Crush Products The BC River Forecast Centre was Creek, on alert. • Blasted Landscape Rock maintaining the flood watch for the South With river and lake levels increasing, Thompson River (including Shuswap the Shuswap Emergency Program had we build Lake). The activated its rock walls Thompson River Emergency Opfrom Kamloops to erations Centre Spences Bridge, to assist with was still under flood preparaflood watch but tions. Sandbags the North Thompand sand were son River and available at 23 Nicola River had locations and BC been downgraded Wildfire Service to a high stream had assisted advisory. with sandbagA Flood ging of critical Watch means that infrastructure in river levels are Salmon Arm and rising and will Sicamous. approach or may On June 27, Wharf Road Park in Scotch Creek was one of the areas exceed bankfull. the lake was at affected by Shuswap Lake high water levels. Kicker staff photo 348.944 meters, Flooding of areas UNIQUE STONE LANDSCULPTING adjacent to affectand it was still ed rivers may occur. A High Streamflow possible for the lake to approach flood Stairs - Walls - Benches - FirePlaces Advisory means that river levels are rising levels seen in 2018 at 349.141 m, but or expected to rise rapidly, but no major not the 2012 peak of 349.588 m. Derek We also carry a selection of stone products flooding is expected. Sutherland, team leader CSRD Protective The Columbia Shuswap Regional Services explained that at 349.2m, water District (CSRD) closed some waterfront gets into downtown Sicamous. parks, including Wharf Road Park in The CSRD reported that predicted Scotch Creek because of the high lake (continued on page 3) Lewis Rock is a Division of Celista Bay Enterprises Ltd.

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have reached a maximum for the year, rainfall, forecasted high temperatures the river is expected to remain elevated and variable rates of snow melt are and vulnerable to additional inputs from making it difficult to predict when the rainfall that could lead to additional lake will peak. The level reached over river rises. the June 25 weekend could push higher, Thompson River at Kamloops depending on rainfall. reached a peak BC River Forecast level June 25 of Centre reported on June 7.78 m and has 27, that for most rivers since dropped in the region, peak river 15-20 cm but will levels occurred over the remain vulnerable past few days. Snowmelt if flows come back flood risks may be subup in the North and siding as snow coverage South Thompson across watersheds has tributaries. become diminished. The Shuswap While rivers remain full Emergency Proand at capacity, they gram reminds ree cordless upgrade available will continue to remain residents to be cauvulnerable to additional tious around water, runoff, particularly from especially as the the potential thunderlake temperature End of boat launch at showers on Tuesday into remains very cold and Shuswap Lake Provincial Park Wednesday. high water is expectSouth Thompson River at Chase ed to last well into July. Fast-flowing is flowing at approximately 1300 m3/s creeks and rivers also pose a safety haz(10-year flow) and has levelled off. ard. Please keep away from riverbanks While snowmelt runoff is expected to and closely monitor children and pets.

Canada Day Weekend on the North Shuswap By Jo Anne Malpass Three family fun events are happening on the North Shuswap on Canada Day weekend with two celebrations on Friday, July 1 and the North Shuswap Lumber Jack show on Saturday, July 2. The North Shuswap Chamber is hosting at Shuswap Lake Provincial Park from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. It starts with a pancake breakfast from 9:00 to 11:00 am provided by the North Shuswap Health Centre, to help raise funds for the centre. Meg ‘n’ Mike, local musicians Megan Abel and Michael Vaughn, will be playing from 11:00 to 1:00 pm in the Amphitheater. Family friendly activities include face painting, Lolli Pop the Clown and Balloons by Gabriella. There will also be a variety of displays and local vendors. After that, head down to Lakeview Centre in Anglemont where festivities begin at 2:00 pm. Flag raising and singing of O Canada at 2:30. Bouncy castle for the kids, hamburgers, hot dogs, ice cream floats and Canada Day Cake. 50/50 draw. Beer garden from 2:00 to 7:00 pm. Live

music starts at 2 pm with open mic and then Glory Days will entertain from 4 to 7 pm. Bring a lawn chair to better enjoy the outdoor entertainment. Rain or shine; indoors if it rains. Brute strength and raw talent. Let the wood chips fly. The North Shuswap Lumber Jack show is back on July 2, behind the Hub in Scotch Creek. After the elimination rounds from 10:00 am to noon, the main event goes from noon until 4:00 pm. Local loggers and others from across the continent, will showcase their skills in competitions including wood chopping, hot saw, axe throwing, double buck and springboard. A variety of ages and skill levels will compete. Along with lumberjack events, a world class chainsaw carver will show off his talents and some heavy horses will be on site. There will also be a Lions Club barbecue, beer garden, ice cream and a horse pull. Bring you own stump (or chair) and enjoy the show.

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With the Shuswap Lake levels expected to remain high until at least the middle of July, we thought it would be worthwhile to remind boaters to slow down and respect our fragile environment and property at risk. Wake striking the shore can cause rapid and severe erosion, exposing the roots of vegetation. It can also churn up sediments, degrading the aquatic environment for plants and animals. Loons are particularly vulnerable to wakes. Along with eroding our shoreline, boat wakes can cause damage to docks and retaining walls and have even thrown children off docks. Keep in mind that you are responsible to operate your boat in a safe manner and prevent damage caused by your wake or wash. If your boat or its wake damages property or injures people, you could be held liable. The person who suffers damage must be able to identify the boat and the operator and prove it caused the damage (witnesses are helpful). Large and heavier boats create damaging waves even at low speeds. Extra caution is needed when cruising the lake. Keep in the centre whenever possible. Small and light boats should remain 300 metres from the shoreline whenever possible or travel in the centre of the lake when approaching vulnerable shorelines. Go “dead slow” when travelling within 300 metres of the shoreline. When operating at no-wake speed, trim the drive or outboard to allow the

boat to proceed with smallest wake possible. Watch for debris and submerged docks. How you speed up and slow down is important. Operating your boat at less than “hull speed” (about 8 mph for a 10-metre boat), a boat makes very little wake. As you increase speed, the bow begins to rise and the wake from the bow begins to meet the wake from the stern, causing the combined wave to increase in height and volume. Between hull speed and planing speed, there is a speed range where the boat will throw maximum wakes and uses maximum fuel. Just before the boat begins to lift onto plane and level out, even a small boat can capsize nearby canoes or wash away shoreline. Don’t linger in the transitional phase, move promptly to planing speed. It’s almost impossible for a boat driver to see the impact of his wake by looking behind the boat because the boat has travelled quite a distance before the wake hits the shore. The only way to really observe it is to stand on a soft shore and watch the impact of wake in all three phases of boat speed. Every boat driver should do this sometime – you may be surprised at what you see. Once lake levels reach a more reasonable height, regular boating activities can resume but good boating manners are important during the entire boating season. We want everyone to be safe and enjoy the Shuswap Lake boating season.

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Kickin’ it up with Jay at NorthShuswap.Info

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

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Dream Big! Economic Development is a topic on everyone’s minds these days. (Joking) But really, the last EcDev plan was hatched in 2018, covered all of the Shuswap area of the CSRD, and never really got a chance as not long after it was completed, we entered the Covid lockdown. Since then we know that there have been significant shifts in population (700 more people in the NS), hopefully a community water system for a portion of Scotch Creek which will allow some development, and other signs that things in the North Shuswap are progressing, not rapidly, but reasonably. So with these changes, we need to take another look at our Economic Development Plan and update it for the 2022 reality. We’ve just begun that process and the EcDev team will be working from now until November collecting data to base the plan on. Data collection is always an interesting challenge. There are sources of data from the various levels of government, we have the 2021 census to work with, and the CSRD mapping department can provide us with information like how many Industrial lots are in the North Shuswap. So these are the ‘hard’ data, the statistics that are pretty close to fact. Then there is the ‘soft’ data that is harder to collect and organize. This is where you come in. There is a survey online asking for your ideas. I am ambivalent about online surveys, but I actually think this one works pretty well. You’re asked for an idea to ‘make our community prosper’. You only have to enter one idea (and it’s best to just submit one idea at first, you’ll have the opportunity to add another if you wish). Don’t hesitate to dream BIG! Then you can go to a page to RATE all of the ideas that have been submitted. This is a great way to determine which ideas have the most interest. You can rate all of the ideas or a minimum of 3. The final step is to LEARN how everyone has rated the ideas. You can scroll through all the ideas and see what everyone else is thinking. It’s pretty cool actually. You’ll see the Economic Development pop-up at various locations, farmers markets, Canada Day parties etc. Go and chat with whoever is there. You can also go to the website at https://shuswapecdev.ca/strategicplan/ . There is a QR code (one of those square, black and white spotted boxes), which if you take its picture on most cell phones will take you right to the survey. Over the next couple of years there are a number of opportunities for you to get engaged in the future of our community. This is the first one. We then have a ‘Community Issues Assessment Study’ that’s in the budget and will hopefully begin early in the new year. Then, based on the Housing Study (already done), the Community Issues and the EcDev plan, we’ll create a Community Strategic Plan to determine what we all want for our North Shuswap future. (continued on page 6)

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Once we know where we want to be in 5-10 years, we’ll work on new OCP and Zoning plans. Ok, I can see some groans coming. And I know that this is not an Incorporation Study, which is where some of us want to go. But I have learned that these preliminary studies are needed in order to convince the Province that they should take us seriously, whatever we decide that we want. Any idea is important. Think about ‘what business do I really wish we had close’ or ‘what do we need more of’. And if you don’t want anything, or even want less of what we have, that is important information too. This part is data gathering and it’s crucial that you get involved. "The great danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark." –Michelangelo Aim High! Jay Simpson – Jsimpson@csrd. bc.ca 250-517-9578 Web/FB: NorthShuswap.Info Take a picture of the QR code below to go to the survey.

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Chase RCMP Release Parenting Problems On May 28, 2022, Chase RCMP were advised of an incident at a local lake. The complainant was concerned for the wellbeing of a child, after witnessing the accompanying adult yelling and screaming - apparently at the child. The complainant recorded the license plate number from their vehicle and provided it to Police. Police contacted the registered owner and were told the other side of the story. The adult explained that the child was swinging around the fishing rod and when told to stop, threw the fishing rod into the water. This abruptly ended the fishing trip and the adult hollered at the child. A bystander helpfully yelled, “Way to traumatize your kid!”; then everyone left the lake. No one was injured and no one had fun. Check Wellbeing On the evening of May 29, Chase RCMP were requested to conduct a well-being check in Lee Creek. The complainant reported that her mother wasn’t answering the phone. She was worried something bad had happened. Police attended and knocked on doors and windows—no one answered, and nothing was heard from inside the house. Police noted that the mother’s vehicle was parked in her driveway, indicating that she was likely at home. The complainant asked Police to enter the house to find her mother.

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With increasing dread, Police entered and searched the house but did not locate the mother. The complainant called back later to report that she had made contact with her mother—she was out of town. Shots Fired On May 30 at 2:30 am, Chase RCMP received a ‘shots fired’ report. The complainant reported hearing three gunshots from the area of the Skate Park. Nothing else suspicious (such as screaming or yelling) was heard. The complainant did not believe that it was fireworks. Police attended and conducted patrols. Freshly used fireworks were located at the skate park, leading Police to believe it was, indeed, fireworks. Fake Fight On June 2 at 9:15 pm, Chase RCMP were advised of a fight in progress in downtown Chase. The complainant reported that two teenage males were kicking a third male who was on the ground. Police attended immediately. It turned out that the three teens were filming a fake fight to post online. No one was injured and it was clear the teens were having a good time. (continued to page 9)

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MVI On June 4, Chase RCMP were advised of a collision between a pickup and a motorcycle at the intersection of Little Shuswap Lake Road and Squilax Anglemont Road. Chase RCMP, BC Highway Patrol and BC Ambulance Service attended. The passenger of the motorcycle suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital by ambulance. The motorcycle driver had minor injuries and the driver of the truck was uninjured. Investigation by Police determined that the driver of the pickup completed his required stop before entering the highway, but he did not see the approaching motorcycle. Chase RCMP would like to take this opportunity to remind the motoring public that motorcycles can at times be difficult to see. Assist Ambulance On June 7, Chase RCMP were requested to assist BC Ambulance Service at a residence in Chase. Ambulance was responding for a female who had ingested a cannabis cookie and was responding poorly—more to the point, she was said to be freaking out. Police attended and found that the female was outside the house, buck-naked and being pinned down by her friends. Police were told she had made a complete mess of the house in which she was a guest. She eventually calmed down enough to don clothes and was then transported to hospital by ambulance for treatment. Suspicious Persons On June 9 at 8:30 pm, Chase RCMP were advised of a ‘suspicious persons’ report in the Pine Street Mobile Home Park. The complainant reported two men wearing garbage bags were knocking on doors. Police

conducted patrols but did not locate anyone matching that description. Stolen Vehicle On June 9 at 10:49 pm, Chase RCMP located a stolen vehicle during routine patrols. The vehicle was towed to a local secure storage yard where it was promptly re-stolen during the night. The vehicle turned up several days later in the river in Kamloops. The matter is still under investigation. Impaired Drivers On June 12 at 3:57 pm, Chase RCMP were advised of an erratic driver on the Trans Canada Highway near Pritchard. Shortly thereafter, Police were advised that the vehicle hit a curb and blew a tire. When Police arrived, the driver was making efforts to change his flat tire by sitting near the jack contemplating the problem. Police immediately noticed an odour of alcohol on his breath. Samples of his breath were obtained roadside, which resulted in ‘fail’ readings. He was therefore prohibited from driving for 90 days and his vehicle impounded. Being from out of town, he was also stranded in Chase. On June 12 at 3:42 am, Chase RCMP were advised of an impaired driver. The complainant reported that a grey pickup struck the concrete barricades at the west end of Shuswap Ave. A second complainant reported a grey pickup dragging a boulder along Sicamous Ave. Police attended and located the vehicle at the Petro-can. The driver did indeed appear to be impaired by alcohol. He was belligerent, crude, verbally abusive and generally unpleasant to deal with. He refused to provide a sample of his breath into (continued to page 11)

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By Jan Penner Dan Redekop is an experienced local realtor, part of the team at Homelife Salmon Arm Realty. Dan works from his home office in Chase, with most of his clientele looking to buy or sell in the Chase/North and South Shuswap areas. Dan Redekop moved with his parents, Kent and Jen Redekop from the lower mainland in 2004. The family established a home along the shores of Little Shuswap, as much of their firm’s business focused in the Shuswap. Dan is a graduate of King’s Christian School in Salmon Arm. In 2013 he started working with his dad, helping with his very busy real estate firm. Dan discovered an aptitude for realty and established his own business and an affiliation with Homelife Salmon Arm Realty. As well as being a realtor, Dan Redekop is a musician who spent time playing with a number of bands in his late teens and early twenties. While he no longer performs publicly, he still enjoys playing the guitar for pleasure and occasionally does some studio work with friends in the music business. Dan Redekop lives in Chase with his partner Quinn. They enjoy spending time together, with their 2 cats, and with family. Being outdoors is a top priority for the couple. Some of their favourite pastimes are golfing, dirt biking on trails, and getting out on the water, most especially on Little Shuswap Lake, where he grew up. Dan loves the Shuswap area. The quiet pace and the beauty of his surroundings make home a place he only leaves when he has to! Dan Redekop is a knowledgeable, enthusiastic and fun real estate agent, who’s love of the Shuswap comes through in conversation. His ultimate goal is to help his clients find the perfect space for their needs, whether it is a new home, property for development, or a family vacation location. The same skills that make Dan Redekop a great real estate agent for buyers, also make him a great real estate agent for sellers. He is easy to communicate with and his boundless energy and networking abilities are great for connecting with potential buyers from outside of the area. He is happy to listen to thoughts and ideas and shares his intimate knowledge of the area, as he helps match people and places. Dan Redekop, is happy to speak with you regarding your home or property. If you are in the market to buy or sell real estate, give him a call. Using his knowledge and experience and the resources available to him through Homelife Salmon Arm Realty, he is ready and able to help you realize your real estate dreams. The Kicker would like to thank Dan Redekop and Homelife Salmon Arm Realty for their ongoing support through advertising. We wish this local business continued success.

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the roadside alcohol screening device. A ‘refusal’ carries the same punishment as a ‘fail’ reading. He was therefore prohibited from driving for 90 days and his vehicle impounded for 30 days. He was released to the care of his family. Break & Enter On June 20 at 12:36 am, Chase RCMP were advised of a break and enter in progress at a residence in Scotch Creek. The complainant reported hearing banging and smashing glass. Police rushed to the scene and found that the front door was smashed. Police called out and rang the doorbell in an attempt to make contact with any occupants. No one answered. Police entered the home and methodically searched for suspects who might still be inside. An intoxicated female was located, hiding under a bed. She was arrested for break and enter and placed in the backseat of the Police car. She told Police that the home belonged to a friend, and that she broke in because she needed something, but didn’t have a key. She could not explain why she was hiding. Police eventually made contact with the homeowner. He confirmed he knew the female and did not want her charged. While searching the house for a possible suspect, police located several unsecured firearms in the residence and seized them. The investigation is continuing.

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First Reading for Scotch Creek Development By Jo Anne Malpass Bylaw amendments to permit a residential and commercial subdivision at the Hub/car wash/ former Frank’s campground property in Scotch Creek received first reading June 16 at the Columbia Shuswap Regional District Board meeting. The properties at 4105, 4109, 4113, 4119, 4127, and 4137 Squilax-Anglemont Rd, Scotch Creek received first reading

for amendments to the electoral Area F Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaws. The owner of the subject properties originally submitted a bylaw amendment application in February 2020 to create a mixed-use subdivision that included eight lots for single family dwellings; 90 lots for year-round accommodation of RVs and park models; and retained all portions of properties along Squilax-Anglemont Rd for commercial development, said a report from CSRD Senior Planner Ken Gobeil. Staff reviewed the proposed bylaw amendment with the owner and their engineers, prepared draft bylaws, and discussed utility servicing and pedestrian connectivity. However, before the original application could be presented to the Board, the owner revised the application to accommodate a subdivision of 108 lots for year-round use of RVs and park models. The revision removed any areas for residential or commercial development. Bylaw No. 830 does not support year-round accommodation of RVs and park models. Staff discussed this with

The CSRD Board gave first reading to a development proposal, altered by CSRD staff to include commercial extended along the main road and a variety of residential housing types. (CSRD picture)

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the owner and the owner then revised the application for seasonal accommodation instead. The Board and staff had concerns that seasonal use of RVs and park models was not the best long term development option for the properties and noted that they would prefer to see a proposed development that included yearround residential and commercial uses. The owner has now revised the application to 108, 230 m2 residential lots and no increase in commercial development. This design maximizes the amount of dwellings while using the existing sewer system. Units could only have for one bedroom, or the sewer system designed would not have enough capacity. The staff made changes to the proposal which would expand the commercial area the length of the frontage on Squilax-Anglemont and increase the lot sizes to minimum 300 square meters. Staff recommended changes would also Fri allow a variety 9amfor to 3pm (for now)of housing types, including single family, duplexes and multiple to offer a variety of practical housing options in Scotch Creek. Staff noted that improvements to the sewer system could be made so there wouldn’t be a restriction on number of bedrooms. Area F Director Jay Simpson said he is in favour of staff recommendations, they are “consistent with what I feel is the best future use of the property. I understand the owners in maximizing the number of lots, but they are very small and maybe not conducive to a single-family residence.” He also agreed that devoting the frontage section to housing isn’t the best use in the long term. “This is something that will determine the character and the future of Scotch Creek. We need to get the right answer at this point. I believe staff has come up with a plan and a proposal that is the best we can do and gives the owner small lot sizes and the ability to be creative in their accommodations.” Now that is has received first reading, it will be referred to agencies, government Ministries, Area F Advisory Planning Commission and all applicable First Nations bands and councils. The applicant will also be responsible for holding a public information meeting. If the bylaw amendments proceed to next readings, there will be an opportunity for residents and property owners to voice their opinions in writing or at a CSRD public hearing.

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Emergency Alert Apps By Sionna McTavish Emergency app alerts can be a helpful tool for staying informed, emergency preparedness planning, and overall efficiency when monitoring potentially hazardous situations. The Columbia Shuswap Regional District operates the Shuswap Emergency Program, and has chosen the Alertable app for community emergency notifications. Available for download on iOS or Android smart phones in the Apple or Google Play stores respectively, at no cost, Alertable is a multi-purpose platform that communicates a range of real-time alerts from critical fire and flood events, evacuation alerts and orders, to relevant daily incidents that include road closures and water advisories. Alertable displays information from emergency officials which can reduce time spent checking multiple media sources for updates and newly released information. Alertable provides users with the flexibility to customize the app by choosing such settings as multiple locations for alerts (if necessary), location tracking to receive alerts in proximity to specified location(s), the

ability to select the type of notifications sent (critical to moderate), and many other customizing options. In terms of privacy, registration information is anonymous and not used for marketing or data collection. DriveBC and Environment Canada weather alerts can also be accessed with the Alertable app. The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has chosen Voyent Alert! to serve its communities, as had Little Shuswap Lake Band. This mobile app has all of the aforementioned emergency notifications and features that Altertable provides, including anonymity and being devoid of data harvesting. Voyent Alert! offers the option to set up multiple trackable locations that can be labelled – for instance “Kids School” or “Cabin”. Voyent Alert! is another free app that can be downloaded in the Apple or Google Play stores, as well. Both these app systems are capable of sending notifications via the personally preferred mode of communication: email, text message, or voice call. In May of 2020, the BC (continued on page 15)

Chase RCMP Detachment – Police Officer of the Month By Brandi Nakazawa Chase RCMP Detachment would like to introduce Sgt. Barry Kennedy. He graduated RCMP Academy, Depot Division in 1990 and has been posted at the Chase Detachment since 2018. Sgt. Kennedy has a very distinguished career expanding more than thirty years in the RCMP. He has worked

at 8 different detachments. Sgt Kennedy has seen many aspects of policing change in the past thirty years but he’s just as enthusiastic today as he was his first day on the job. Fun fact…. Sgt. Kennedy used to be a member of the RCMP Musical Ride. The Chase Detachment is very fortunate to have such a valuable member on the team.

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The Kicker Has a New Website By Jo Anne Malpass The Kicker launched its new website last month, filled with pictures, videos, featured articles and links to things happening on the North Shuswap. Your North Shuswap Adventure Awaits You – This is the Shuswap at its finest has a map of the area and links to things like parks and local businesses. The local news section takes you to current news for the North Shuswap, sometimes before it has been printed in the Kicker, so you can stay up to date on breaking news. If you have written an article with information about or for our community, there’s information on how to get it to us. The past issues tab takes you to issues from the past two years, but we will be uploading more past issues. The advertising tab shows the different options to advertise and links you to our deadline and delivery schedule.

The events tab takes you to our current calendar of events. If you open the pdf version, the links on it work, so they will take you to the websites to learn more about the event or open up an email to write to the sponsor of the event. If you like reading our newsletter online, we now have an option for you to Subscribe. Just fill in your name and email address, to get the Kicker sent right to your inbox as soon as soon as we post it to our website. We appreciate all the help and guidance we received from Alycia Butler at Shuswap Websites, a North Shuswap based web design company. She has a keen eye for helping to plan content and imaging and made the process seem effortless. We look forward to providing better service and more visibility to our customers and our readership at www. kicker.ca.

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Wildfire Service launched its mobile app to give the public, media and stakeholders throughout BC, timely and accurate wildfire and related information (burning bans, area restrictions, BC Parks closures, etc.), news updates, and advisories. BC Wildfire Service’s Twitter feed is available for viewing on this app, as it operates in conjunction with their social media accounts. Interactive maps and details similar to those found on the BC Wildfire Service website dashboard provide an added layer of critical information about dynamic wildfires and their locations. To subscribe on an Android phone, go to Google Play and find the app under BC Wildfire Information. For an iOS, search BC Wildfire Service. A quick online search will reveal that there are numerous emergency alert apps available but Alertable, Voyent Alert! and the BC Wildfire Service apps have been highlighted as having important information about local emergencies and situations.

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surplus, $71,430 is allocated toward projects carried into the new fiscal year. Phosphorus Action Plan for the Shuswap watershed Mike Simpson presented an overview of the final draft Phosphorus (P) Action Plan. The P Action plan is part of the SWC’s strategy for protecting and improving water quality in Shuswap and Mara Lakes. Several organizations and orders of government contributed to the drafting of the P Action Plan. The P Action Plan summarizes legislation that manages and regulates phosphorus; the Plan also outlines non-regulatory strategic initiatives and opportunities to better manage phosphorus in the Shuswap watershed to protect water quality. The P Action Plan will be published later this year. Guest presentation on Upper Adams Salmon Restoration Don Holmes, R.P.Bio, Lakeshore Environmental, provided an update on the four-year salmon restoration program taking place in Adams Lake led by the Adams Lake Indian Band. The restoration involves applying fertilizer to Adams Lake to enhance the food supply (plankton) for juvenile Sockeye salmon to increase their growth and survival before they migrate to the ocean. To-date, the program has had good results and juvenile salmon are observed to be double in size compared to pre-fertilization. Lake fertilization and water quality monitoring is occurring again this year according to a prescribed schedule. Full summary is available on the SWC website.

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lax Anglemont Road, Magna Bay Keep an eye out for our Adventure Guide. The digital link can be accessed on our website and the printed guides can be found in the kiosks, the lobby at the Hub and Anglemont Marina. The guide was a collaborative project with the South Shuswap Chamber and Chase Chambers. It is a fun colour coded guide with adventure ideas in the western Shuswap areas, work your way through the guide

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By Jo Anne Malpass To allow issuing tickets for development permit offences and to allow property owners to live on a property while building a home, several Columbia Shuswap Regional district Bylaws were amended at the Board’s June meeting. The inability to ticket for offences related to contraventions of Development Permit (DP) requirements has been an issue for many local governments in the province. Aside from seeking voluntary compliance, DP contraventions could only be dealt with through the courts via injunctive proceedings which can be time consuming, lengthy and costly, said a CSRD staff report. Through research and discussions with local governments and others it was determined that changes to include an Offences and Enforcement section for DP offences in the Development Services Procedures Bylaw No. 4001-2 would allow Bylaw Enforcement staff to issue tickets to those landowners not adhering to DP regulations. Staff have also encountered several recent situations where a property owner wishes to live in an existing dwelling, install a temporary dwelling, or camp in their recreational vehicle during construction of a new dwelling. Most existing zoning regulations only permit one single family dwelling unit on a property at one time and some bylaws do not permit camping on the property without a principal use being already established. All the following bylaws were affected. Development Services Procedures Bylaw – The Board adopted amendments to the bylaw to allow for the ticketing of offences related to construction or land alteration without first obtaining the requisite Development Permit (DP), or for offences committed contrary to an approved DP. A further amendment will delegate the authority to the Manager of Development Services to approve Temporary Use Permits (TUP) for the construction or use of a second dwelling, or use of a seasonal recreational vehicle, during the construction of a primary dwelling unit on a property. CSRD Building Bylaw - As part of the proposed amendment to allow for a temporary second dwelling, a local government may require a refundable security deposit which is permitted within the Local Government Act. Upon completion of the new second dwelling, the original will need to be removed. A $10,000 refundable deposit would be a condition of this agreement. Four directors, including Area F Director Jay Simpson voted for a motion to reduce this amount to $5,000 but the motion was defeated. Another proposed amendment defines and permits a Building Official to receive photographs, videos, or video conference of the completed construction in lieu of inspections in rural or remote areas. Zoning Bylaw Amendments – The two previous bylaw amendments also required changes to zoning bylaws, including the three in Area F, to allow for issuance of a Temporary Use Permit (TUP) to authorize the construction (continued on page 21)

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or conditional occupancy of a second dwelling unit, or seasonal recreational vehicle use, on a parcel, with issuance delegated to the Manager of Development Services. Updated Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw – The Board approved an updated version of the bylaw to include the ability to ticket for failure to obtain a Development Permit or works contrary to the requirements of a Development Permit.

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Fire fighter renumeration – The CSRD policy to compensate firefighters on a paid per call basis was instituted in 2012. Since then, there has been no raise in compensation. It was noted by CSRD Team Leader, Protective Services Derek Sutherland that the pay rate isn’t high because of area budget limitations. Firefighters have been of the opinion that they do not do the work for the pay, but to serve their communities, but the CSRD board approved this raise so firefighters aren’t out-of-pocket for time spent with the department. Recruit/Auxiliary Firefighter hourly rate goes from $15 to $17. Firefighter from $18 to $21, Captain/Lieutenant from $21.50 to $24.50. Deputy Fire Chief from $22 to $25 and Fire Chief from $25 to $28.50. There is also an annual honorarium for officers which will increase by an average of $200 per year. Fire Chief honorarium is now $2,800, Deputy Fire Chief $2,000, Training Officer $2,000, Captain $1,200 and Lieutenant $750. Tandem-Axle Vehicles Yard Waste Drop off at Transfer Stations – Director Simpson said he has had several phone calls from private individuals, who just happen to own twin axle trailers, saying they are turned away from the transfer station when bringing yard debris, and there is no flexibility to allow non-commercial double axle trailers to freely deposit this yard waste. “I’m hoping there may be another way to discourage commercial operators from trying to deposit their waste for free vs. private individuals with double axle trailers.” CSRD staff explained the policy was put in place because rural sites, like Scotch Creek and Skimikin, don’t have the capacity, to accept large loads of yard waste. Discussions around FireSmart have been happening and they are looking at options to manage material coming onto the sites, possible providing a chipper in different areas around the community. A review of the solid waste plan is starting in 2023 and this will be one of the many items on the agenda. Transfer stations in Areas C and F are not keeping up with demand and don’t have room for expansion. During this review, there will be a chance for residents to weigh in on everything with solid waste management. Grant-in-aid - $1,274 North & South Shuswap Community Resources Association (swim program) $480 Shuswap & Mara Lake Decibel Coalition Society (summer public information campaign) Following provincial legislation, these will be the last grant in aids till after the October election. BC Timber Sales – In a letter to the CSRD Board regarding plans for the Two-Mile fire area by Sicamous, (continued on page 22)

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BCTS wrote “The findings in the Terrain Stability and Hydrologic Assessment show that by following all recommendation within the report, including the outlined remediation work on legacy roads and trails within the study area, Wiseman and Sicamous Creek watershed will become more resilient than their post fire state. BCTS is committed to implementing these recommendations and replanting trees as quickly as possible after harvest. We are going to be moving forward with our current plans for salvage harvest and will continue to communicate with CSRD when there are changes or updates to the plan.” Because a geological report commissioned by the CSRD recommends leaving the area untouched for two years, the CSRD will respond with a letter saying the board has concerns about the safety of people living below and is disappointed with the decision. 55+ Games Salmon Arm – The board gave support to the City to host the 55+ BC Games in Salmon Arm, saying along with a great opportunity for local athletes to demonstrate their skills, it will showcase the Shuswap and have a positive economic impact. Yard Creek Provincial Park – The Board approved $10,000 from the Electoral Area E Community Works Fund allocation for development of a conceptual design plan for a historical Japanese monument at the Yard Creek Provincial Park. The CSRD holds a land use/occupancy permit from BC Parks for and has an agreement in place with the Malakwa Community Association for management of the site. The park was the site of a World War II Japanese Internment Camp. Recently, a group of local champions formed a steering committee to explore options to commemorate those who were detained at the site, leading to a consensus to hire a landscape architect to design a Japanese garden with interpretive signage and a walking trail within the park.

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Questioning the Province’s Priorities as Health Care Crumbles By Greg Kyllo, MP Shuswap While B.C. NDP MLAs are likely welcoming the end of the spring legislative session and a break from Opposition questioning over their $1 billion Royal BC Museum debacle, they won’t be able to hide from British Columbians who are also angry about this government’s skewed priorities. They see that government’s business case for this megaproject is full of holes — the most obvious being the lost revenue and opportunity for students and residents for at least eight years. They see Calgary’s Glenbow Museum being fully renovated for $120 million in a fraction of the time, and wonder why B.C.’s government can’t be as efficient and responsible. Moreover, there are issues that demand prompter attention — like our crumbling health care system. Shuswap Lake General Hospital (SLGH) is bursting at the seams, with staff completely burnt out. With Royal Inland Hospital also in crisis, Interior Health has been sending much-needed nurses from Salmon Arm over to Kamloops to fill the gaps. Meanwhile, SLGH’s operating room is grossly inadequate and long overdue for a replacement. The blood clinic also needs an upgrade. With all this going on — and in light of the federal government’s decision to suspend vaccine mandates for federal employees — the BC Liberals are calling on the B.C. government to do the same for provincial employees. This would help ease some pressure on our health care system. It’s time for the government to prioritize the good health of British Columbians over a $1 billion legacy project for the Premier.

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By Jo Anne Malpass Based on community usage and feedback, a costs and engineering study, meetings with the Columbia Shuswap Regional District and the Ministry of Transportation, a starting section for the active transportation pathway along the North Shuswap has been chosen. CSRD Parks and Lawson Engineering presented the possibilities and challenges for each of the three priority sections to the North Shuswap Pathway Team, at a meeting in late May. Chosen as the first section is 2.4 kms from Ross Creek Community Park in Magna Bay to Fraser Bay in Anglemont. In the summer of 2020, the pathway team put out an online survey for three weeks, resulting in 273 responses. Of those, 30.45% said the section they walked weekly was between Anglemont Lakeview Park and Ross Creek Community Park. The next two highest usage sections were between the school and Magna Bay boat launch and between the boat launch and Ross Creek Park. When the results of the engineering plan were done and presented to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, the estimated cost of the section between the school and Magna Bay boat launch was $4.3 million and had several crosswalks, two bridges and areas requiring retaining walls, which the CSRD would have to take responsibility for. This had been the priority choice, but the logistical and financial challenges of this section made it less feasible. It is

possible, in the future, to divide it into smaller sections, such as the school to the community hall and park. The engineer divided the section from Lakeview Park to Ross Creek into an easier section and a more difficult section, based on crosswalks, encroachments into private property, the need for retaining walls, etc. The easier and less expensive portion is from Ross Creek community park to Fraser Bay, a 2.4 km section. This is a starting point and one step in the direction toward the pathway team’s vision of a pathway from Skwlax to St. Ives. The third area of interest was connecting pathways in Scotch Creek, from the fire hall to Wharf Road and from Imai Road to Rose Clifford Park. Sections of this are also a possibility in the future. Pathway Team leader Debbie Seymour said with the number one concern being safety, this gets people in a high population area past a relatively busy traffic area. “This was our second priority, behind Bristow Road to Ross Creek, which has significant challenges to build.” This park to public water access section “is a visible commitment to what we are trying to do and a great representative sample of the team’s goals.” Area F Director Jay Simpson said “the committee has done a tremendous amount of work on this and I’m happy to support their recommendation. I think this section will give us the opportunity to begin the pathways and make sure (continued on page 25)

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that it gets the hoped-for use, before spending many more dollars on more difficult sections. CSRD Community Services Team Leader Ryan Nitchie said “the next steps in the process is for Lawson Engineering to complete final design for the modified section between Ross Creek Park and Fraser Bay. CSRD has also referred the project to local Indigenous communities to commence necessary consultation. After the final design and Indigenous consultation for this area have been completed and any required recommendations addressed, the CSRD will be able to submit a Permit to Construct to the Ministry of Transportation. This will make the project shovel ready but would still need to go through the CSRD budget process to authorize leverage funding for grant applications.” The CSRD budget process will commence in the fall with Active Transportation grant programs accepting applications in early spring of 2023. With necessary leverage funding in place, the CSRD would be positioned to apply for federal and/or provincial grants, which require the CSRD provide funding of up to 40% of the total project cost.

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Democratic Scrutiny Stifled By MP Mel Arnold North Okanagan-Shuswap Decisions made in Parliament are important because they directly affect lives of Canadians across the country. Canadians expect open and transparent debate by their elected representatives in Ottawa, but Parliament’s work as of late, has been eroded by the backroom deal struck by the minority Liberals and fourth place NDP. Democratic scrutiny and debate have been stifled through a series of committees being manipulated, debates being shutdown and other procedural maneuvers that have limited Parliamentarians’ access to the information and time required to adequately examine legislation affecting all Canadians. For instance, I have heard from constituents concerned about the Trudeau government’s Online Streaming Act, bill C-11. I share many of these concerns and was prepared to debate the bill and present concerns of the Canadians I represent. However, the Trudeau Liberals and their NDP allies forced a motion through the House of Commons undermining its capacity to fully examine the bill’s proposals for internet regulation. This motion severely impacted the ability of parliamentarians to do our jobs- to hear from witnesses and to debate, study and propose amendments. The NDP-Liberal coalition has refused to listen to Canadian experts, content producers, and other stakeholders who have warned that the bill is incredibly flawed. Moreover, the Liberals and their NDP allies refuse to fully disclose how the bill will be implemented before it is voted on. This means that Canadians will only realize the full implications of this legislation after it is passed. In its current form, Bill C-11 does not guarantee that Charter rights, such as freedom of belief and freedom of expression, will be respected. At the same time, the Trudeau Liberals and their NDP allies continue to resist calls for appropriate processes for examining the government’s invocation of the Emergencies Act earlier this year. The Emergencies Act itself requires that anytime it is invoked, the government must explain its reasons for wielding the extraordinary powers and establish a Parliamentary committee to review the use of powers. Rather than answering serious questions raised by Canadians and their elected representatives, the Liberals and the NDP forced through an absurd proposal to strike a committee that neither respects the balance and the unique functions of both the House of Commons and the Senate, nor does their proposal respect the role of the Official Opposition in our democracy of holding the government to account. Much has changed since 2015 when Canadians were promised a more open and transparent government. From the coverups of the SNC Lavalin and WE charity scandals, to the Winnipeg lab scandal and current manipulation of the Emergencies Act oversight committee, the Liberal government has pulled curtains and continues to hide the truth and break their promises of transparency. With parliament recessed for the summer, I look forward to more time in the North Okanagan- Shuswap connecting in-person with constituents to hear directly about the issues and concerns you expect to be addressed and debated with openness and transparency when Parliament resumes.

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By Fire Chief Ben Pellett and everybody else around you. BC Hydro explains Well it looks like our long, wet spring Scotch Creek/Lee Creek FD respond- that when a power line is over and summer has finally arrived. touches the ground, the ed to a power lines down call on June For your North Shuswap firefighters this 22 at Imai Road during a wind storm. electricity will flow through the ground means finding ways to continue training Always assume that downed or damaged over a wide area – think of it like ripin the heat. We take this time to catch up power lines are live, even if they’re not ples in a pool of water. The voltage in on classroom sessions, practice our insparking or making any sound. If you the ground is very high at the point of terface fire fighting, hone electrical contact but as our driving and pumping you move farther away, skills, and anything else the voltage will drop off. we can think of that keeps At around 10 metres, the us out of our turnout gear voltage drops to zero. as much as possible. It’s It’s also important one thing to get hot for 20 to keep away from any minutes at a time in a fire, object that is in contact but another thing altowith a power line. This gether to stay hot for two is because the electricity hours straight at practice. in the line will always With summer also seek a path to the ground. comes increased popThis path might include ulation in the area as a tree, a vehicle or a well as the higher risk of fence. These objects then SC/LC FD respond to power lines down call. L to R: Captain Brian Dalgleish, Scott Ross, wildfires. Fire safety is become energized. If you Lieutenant Krista Barker ( Kicker staff photo) all of our responsibility at touch the energized line all times, and once restrictions on open come across a downed or damaged line, or object, the electricity can flow through burning and backcountry use come into follow these steps: Stay back at least 10 your body. effect, there can be serious repercussions metres (33 feet). Dial 911 and let them All three North Shuswap fire departfor violating them. Everyone please stay know that a power line has fallen or is ments practice on Tuesday evenings from safe and smart this summer for the sake damaged. Keep others in the vicinity at 7:00 to 9:00, with additional training of yourselves, your family and friends, least a bus-length away. opportunities as well. If you have any questions or would like to sign up, please call Graham Lucas in Anglemont (250-318-7157), Roy Phillips in Celista (250-804-3349), or myself in Scotch Creek/Lee Creek (778-694-9890). We’re always looking for more volunteers, and we sometimes even have cookies.

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A Wet Spring Doesn’t Give us a Pass for Wildfire Season By Len Youden, CSRD FireSmart Coordinator The CSRD’s FireSmart team had our busiest April and May since the program started, possibly because last year’s wildfire season was top of mind for many people. Residents were looking to take action to reduce individual and community risk. However, we are noticing a trend where the wet spring has slowed uptake in requests for information and wildfire property assessments. We need people to think longer term when it comes to wildfire resiliency. It is hard to imagine that with a wet spring, a healthy snowpack in the mountains and many homes on flood watch that wildfire is an immediate risk. There is no doubt that compared to last year’s drought, we in a much better position, short term. But there’s more factors to consider. First, conditions can change quickly. Even with the amount of precipitation we experienced over the last two months, in less than one week of hot dry weather, fine fuels (pine needles, fir needles, grasses, etc.) can dry out enough to support the spread of a vigorous surface fire. Within a couple of weeks, larger trees and vegetation dry out enough to support more intense crown fires. Second, the North Shuswap is a south-facing and sloped community exposed to sunshine for longer periods during sunny days. South-facing landscapes dry out quicker than others. The steeper angle of the slopes only compounds the drying cycle. Finally, the current weather conditions should not shape our long-term thinking. All of us would welcome a summer without smoke or exposure from wildfires, but the trend suggests we are in for longer and more intense wildfire seasons. Any break we may get this summer should be the time to reduce hazards for when we are exposed to a wildfire. We know from experience that most residents would have a difficult time FireSmarting their property in a single season. If you wait until the next extreme period to take action, the result won’t be nearly as effective. FireSmart is a marathon, not a sprint. The principles of FireSmart have been proven to reduce property damage and loss from wildfire when implemented over time. Educate yourself on these principles and take full advantage of the resources available to every resident, community and strata – be proactive versus reactive. Our FireSmart program goal is to have no property loss or damage from wildfire in the CSRD. You play the most important role in protecting your property, but you are not on your own. We can and want to help, so take the first step by educating yourself. For more information on the CSRD FireSmart Program and resources available to residents, visit https://www.csrd. bc.ca/firesmart , call 1.888.248.2773 or email firesmart@ csrd.bc.ca

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By Varya Lutjen and the other three are for If you are looking for flowers. In addition to selling produce, plants, preserves perennials and annuals at or baking that is grown their farm gate, they also and crafted in the Shuswap grow flowers for contracts region, Mayfair Farm in with the Village of Chase and Salmon Arm checks all the the Shuswap Golf Course in boxes. The business is owned Salmon Arm. After the annuand operated by Sharon and als start to clear out, four of Gene Bailey. They grow the greenhouses are used for squash, beans, beets, carrots, growing tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, garlic, onions, cucumbers and eggplants. lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, Mayfair Farm employs peppers and eggplant. twelve people, including the Mayfair adds value to proprietors and their two some of their crops by mak- daughters. Half of their staff ing them into pickles, relish, are full time employees. hot sauce, salsa and pasta Gene and Sharon are origisauce. You can also find their nally from Saskatchewan and fruit (strawberries, raspber- Alberta respectively; they ries, currents, gooseberries were formerly hog farmers. and haskap berries) in the They moved to Salmon Arm form of pies, tarts and jams. in 2000 and started the busiThey also make cookies and (continued on page 33 ) squares. Mayfair Farm spans two properties in Salmon Arm; one is their home where they grow their berries, root crops and perennials, and the other property houses a commercial kitchen and six 5000 square foot greenhouses. They start planting bedding plants on January 15 where the plants will stay until the end of May. Three of the greenhouses, located at 2200 20th Ave SE, are used for startFarmers Market Vendor - Mayfair Farm ing all their crop plants Sharon Bailey and daughter Amanda

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ness in 2005. They started smaller, selling baking, preserves and perennials from their home property at Farmer’s Markets and then the owners of the other property approached them to see if they were interested in buying the greenhouses and expanding their business. One greenhouse is dedicated to growing flowers for their contract sales. Half of their other flower sales are made at the farm and the rest of their sales are through Farmer’s Markets. Sharon has been vending at the Celista Hall Farmer’s Market on Wednesdays for the last eight years, and she has been vending at the Scotch Creek Farmer’s Market on Sundays for the last two years. She also sells their wares at the Salmon Arm Farmer’s Market on Saturdays. If you are looking for a beautiful perennial to plant on your own property, a tasty jar of salsa to enjoy with friends, a freshly grown pepper at the beginning of July or a delicious pie that will likely be eaten in a day, then be sure to check out the Mayfair Farm stall this summer at our farmer’s markets.

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Category 3 Fire Prohibitions Start in Kamloops Fire Centre BC Wildfire Release Effective at 12:00 noon on Thursday, June 30, 2022, Category 3 open fires will be prohibited throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre. This prohibition is being enacted to help prevent human caused wildfires and protect public safety. This prohibition will remain in effect until noon on Saturday Oct. 15, 2022, or until the order is rescinded. Anyone conducting Category 3 open fires within the Kamloops Fire Centre’s jurisdiction must extinguish those fires by the June 30 deadline. Specifically, prohibited activities that would constitute a Category 3 open fire include: • burning material concurrently in three or more piles each not exceeding 2 metres in height by three metres in width, • burning material in one or more piles each exceeding 2 metres in height or 3 metres in width, • burning one or more windrows, or • burning stubble or grass over an area greater than 0.2 hectares. A map of the affected area is available online at: http://ow.ly/SzJ030smCgz This prohibition applies to all public and private land within the Kamloops Fire Centre jurisdiction, unless specified otherwise in an enactment (e.g. in a local government bylaw). Before lighting any fire,

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By Jo Anne Malpass British Columbia has an astounding 44,000 kilometres of recreational trails that receive visits from millions of locals and visitors each year. They provide opportunities for numerous outdoor activities, preserve the province’s natural and cultural history, and support community health and local economies, says the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC. This includes the 11 designated hiking trail areas on the North Shuswap. Here is a short description of the trails, from easiest to most difficult. The Shuswap Trail Alliance website has information on all these trails, including directions and trail maps. Shuswap Lake Provincial Park – Rated easy, there are numerous trails in the park in Scotch Creek, including an interpretive trail. Seymour River Falls – A half hour hike rated easy. Old growth cedar forest, spectacular falls and a canyon. Just past the Seymour town site. Farrell’s Field - Approx. 1.7 km looped trails km, rated easier. A series of nature trail loops hidden in the forest beside the skating rink above Celista. Check out the old nature interpretive signs. Tsútswecw Provincial Park - With 26 km of trails featuring natural and human history, salmon viewing, and a story trail, there is something for every age and fitness level at Tsútswecw Provincial Park. Trails in the 1,073-hectare park on 11 km of river are rated from easy in the lower trails to some more difficult in the upper trails. Along the lower trails, there are several stands with information including about the life cycle of salmon, trees and vegetation, wildlife, indigenous culture and history. The upper trails, Wade Road and Flume Trail System offer an impressive array of human and natural history. Evelyn Falls trail is an approx 3 km round trip trail exploring the forest above Anglemont and leads to a hidden waterfall. The trail takes about half an hour each way and is rated easier to more difficult. Experienced hikers may want to explore some of the forest roads and skid tracks higher up the creek. Accessed off Golf Course Rd just past the fire hall. Albas Falls - One of the few Shuswap Lake Marine Park sites with road access, on the logging road 32 km. past St. Ives. The 3 km loop trail, rated more difficult, follows both sides of Celista Creek up from the shores of Shuswap Lake through a series of five impressive waterfalls. Copper Island - 3 km (round trip) rated more difficult. This approx. 3 km loop trail to the summit of the sole island in the Shuswap Lake provides panoramic views of the lake and Blind Bay. Access is from the lake, 2 km from Shuswap Lake Provincial Park. Boat to the east side of the island to a small beach and trail signs. Scotch Creek/Hlina Lookout – Rated more difficult. Forest walk to impressive views over Shuswap Lake. The Scotch Creek Lookout is a 3.5 km round trip. On a clear day Shuswap Lake and the highlands to the south, east (continued on page 37)

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and west are spread out in dramatic panoramas. A secondary wilderness route (the 5.5 km Hlina Loop) requires off trail wilderness, travel experience and route finding. Accessed from Leopold Rd, just east of Scotch Creek. Crowfoot Mountain and Mobley Lookout - Trail leads to the meadows on Crowfoot and Mobley Mountains. Outstanding views of the surrounding Shuswap highlands, glacier carved valleys, wildlife, birds, and wildflowers. Accessed off Begulin Road in Celista. 8+ km from start of Sheep Track to Crowfoot Meadows; additional 6 km from Crowfoot Meadows to Mobley Mountain. Rated more difficult to most difficult. Pukeashun Mountain - 13 km (one way). Overnight hike/ long day mountain bike. Rated most difficult. This remote Provincial Park rewards with alpine meadows and outstanding views. Accessed off the 670 forest service road at Scotch Creek. Grizzly (Fowler) Mountain – Offers a variety of options. Rated more difficult, it offers views, alpine meadows, wildflowers, birds, animals. First few kms is reasonably maintained quad trail, climbing steadily through thick brush that thins out as you get higher. Grizzly cabin is 6.5km from trailhead. Accessed off the forest service road past St. Ives.

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Media Release R.J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum is a registered not-for-profit charitable organization that proudly preserves the history of Salmon Arm and surrounding areas. Located on the east side of Salmon Arm at 751 Highway 97 B, it is the Shuswap’s largest heritage destination. It welcomes visitors from far and wide to discover how the early settlers and pioneers of the Shuswap lived. Set on 40 acres of the prettiest farmland in the Shuswap, the site comprises 24 replicas or original buildings and over

30 exhibits, including the original 1910 Haney House. Your admission includes access to the Heritage Village and Museum, Children’s Discovery Centre, Sprig of Heather restaurant, walking trails, daily activities and tours. The Montebello Museum is the recipient of the 2018 Thompson-Okanagan-Kootenay Commercial Building Awards “Award of Merit” and is the Associations Canada 150 Lasting Legacy Project. Nine storefronts complete the Village stories, such as the Salmon Arm Observer, Demers and Tillman (continued on page 39)

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Pool Hall and Barbershop, the McGuire General Store, Lingford and Honey Photo Studio and the E.A. Palmer Butcher Shop. It is the home of the Ernie Doe Archives Room, the Museum’s collection and the Museum Gallery. The Children’s Museum and Discovery Centre and the Outdoor Play Area provide hours of playful discovery for families. Located on the main level of the Broadview School House in the heart of the Village, the Children’s Museum and Discovery Centre’s themes are nature, water, and history. The outdoor play area is located directly behind the Discovery Centre. If you are looking for a unique lunch experience, the Village’s licensed full-service restaurant, the Sprig of Heather, offers indoor and outdoor seating for up to 150 guests. It is also the new home for Villains and Vittles Dinner Theatre dinner service. The commercial kitchen handles all the culinary needs for the daily menu and catering for events, weddings and corporate functions at the Heritage Village. Just want to come for lunch? Ask for a free visitor pass to the restaurant at the ticket kiosk. A must-see is our very popular Villains and Vittles Dinner Theatre Production. You can enjoy a home-

cooked meal and live theatre every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday evening in July and August. It is a highlight of Salmon Arm’s summer cultural entertainment! Seating is limited - call 250-832-5243 to reserve your tickets today. The ticket price includes your admission to the Heritage Village. The property boasts a 2.5-kilometre walking trail in a woodland setting covering two climatic zones and parallels Canoe Creek. With a Trail Guide in hand, visitors discover the property’s natural history and identify the plants used by First Nations and early settlers. Visitors can also participate in the many special events hosted at the Village with our community partners throughout the season, including High Tea, the Annual Car Show, Harvest Celebration and more. Some of the best memories are made at R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum, and a visit from May through September is well worth the trip! For more information on annual passes and events, or to become a member, volunteer or donor, contact R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum by calling 250-8325243 or check out our website www.salmonarmmuseum.org.

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Dr. Domino Bucarelli, NSHC Family Physician The Highlights: (for those wanting to get back on the water, in the garden or on the golf course!) Who’s eligible? • Between 55 and 74 years of age; • Currently smoking, or have previously smoked; and • Have a smoking history of 20 years or more. If you meet the above criteria, then you are encouraged to call the Lung Screening Program at 1-877-717-5864 to complete a consultation over the phone. A doctor’s referral is not required. Not everyone will be eligible for lung screening as screening has not been shown to prevent lung cancer deaths in lower-risk individuals. The Details: The BC Cancer Agency recently launched the Lung Screening Program for eligible individuals across British Columbia. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer related deaths in Canada and worldwide. The Lung Screening Program aims to detect lung cancer in its early stages, before symptoms develop, when there are more treatment options and a better chance of success. A doctor’s referral is not required to take part in the program. If you think you are eligible, you are encouraged to (continued on page 41)

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call 1-877-717-5864, to complete an over the phone consultation. A lose-dose computed tomography scan (low-dose CT scan) will be organised for you if you are deemed eligible. A low-dose CT scan uses a small dose of radiation to take a detailed picture of the lungs. It is painless and takes about 15 seconds to complete. You don’t have to take any medications or receive any needles. The radiation dose from a low-dose CT is approximately the same as what you would receive during 6 months of just living in the environment. A CT scan is used as it can pick up much more information when compared with a chest x-ray. You and your family doctor will receive results approximately 2-3 weeks after your scan. What Happens After The Scan? 1. The scan shows no concerning findings - It is recommended to repeat the screening scan in 2 years. 2. The scan shows a low chance of cancer - It is recommended to repeat the scan in 1 year. 3. Additional screening is recommended - The scan shows some changes that may be related to infection or inflammation or need to be monitored more closely. A repeat CT scan in 3 months is recommended. 4. Follow up is required - The scan shows spots that require further investigation. It doesn’t necessarily mean that these spots are cancer, but further testing is required to find out what they are. A fast-track referral is sent to a thoracic specialist centre (for the North Shuswap this would likely be Kelowna) and you will be contacted for an appointment for further investigations. This could involve more scans or a biopsy. 5. Findings not related to lung cancer - Often when we go looking for one thing, we find something else! Sometimes incidental spots will be found on the thyroid gland, kidneys, and liver, for example, when a scan is taken of the lungs. If this happens, the results of the scan will be sent to you and your family doctor, and you will be encouraged to follow up with them to see if any further investigation is required. Screening works best when you have regular scans to monitor any changes. Even if there were no spots detected initially, you may develop them in the future, which is why it is important to return for lung screening when you are due. If you made it this far during one of our brief periods of sunshine this summer–thank you! If you have any questions about the new Lung Screening Program, have a chat to your family doctor or visit http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/screening/ lung/get-screened.

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CENTUY 21 Lakeside Realty Ltd. welcomes Melissa Bischoff to our team of professional Realtors. Melissa has lived her whole young life in the Shuswap. She was born and raised in Chase and moved to Magna Bay in 2008 where she now lives with her husband and 2 wonderful children on their small hobby farm. Out of high school Melissa became a Licensed Practical Nurse and practiced at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops for 5+ years before becoming a parent and staying home to care for kids and critters. Melissa is excited to serve in her new career as a Real Estate Licensee and is looking forward to attending to your needs with her comprehensive knowledge of the Shuswap. If you are buying or selling property you can call on Melissa Cell/Text 250-320-0947 Office 250-955-0307 melissa.bischoff@century21.ca melissabischoff.c21.ca

By Sionna McTavish We are another month closer to the Salute to the Sockeye Festival that happens on the dominant year of the sockeye salmon four-year life cycle. This event held by the Adams River Salmon Society (TARSS), in partnership with Skwlax Little Shuswap Lake Band, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, BC Parks, the Village of Chase, and the Pacific Salmon Foundation, is an opportunity for visitors to celebrate and acknowledge the incredible journey that millions of spawning salmon have made from the Pacific Ocean to their fresh water birthplace in the Adams River. Truly, a spectacular sight to behold. The Salute to the Sockeye will begin on September 30 at Tsútswecw Provincial Park and run until October 23. During the Salute, and in addition to onsite TARSS interpretive education offerings, Fisheries and Oceans Canada offers an educational program to students in grades two to five, free of charge. The program runs Monday to Thursday, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm at Tsútswecw Provincial Park. Pre-registration is required, and inquiries can be directed to: DFO. PACSalute.MPO@dfompo.gc.ca. Throughout remainChristy Wright with black bear skull ing months of the year, discussing differences/adaptions identified through teeth. the Adams River Salmon (photo contributed) Society continues to “fulfill its mandate to encourage and facilitate the education and conservation of the natural and cultural resources of Tsútswecw Provincial Park”, by providing the field trip based Science of Salmon educational program to schools. In addition, there is an outreach component, whereby experienced Education Facilitators can bring mobile learning stations to the classroom. The Science of Salmon program is designed for exploration and discovery through hands-on activities and enriching experiences at the Park that make learning meaningful. Christy Wright, TARSS Director of Education Programs, explained that the program has been developed to align with BC Ministry of Education K-12 Curriculum, and modules are specific to Primary, Intermediate, and Secondary grade levels. Wright said that she will meet with teachers prior to a field trip to refine concepts and material in the Science of Salmon program to directly relate to themes that students are currently studying. The ecosystem at Tsútswecw Park allows for endless cross-curricular learning possibilities not only about salmon, but the interconnectedness of plant life and other animals within this habitat. For example, primary students can learn about birds that are attracted to the area; (continued to page 43)

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older students might investigate trees and measurement, classification, or undertake water experiments. While living in the Town of Mackenzie, Christy Wright worked as a Biologist for twenty years and began creating educational youth programs. Over the span of her career, Wright conducted bird surveys, vegetation inventories, fish stream assessments, and worked on projects studying the relationship between caribou, moose, and wolves – at times from the air. Wright said “flying in a helicopter is like being on a roller coaster; it’s really fun for the first ten minutes.” Wright continues to share her interest and enthusiasm with local youth through the development of the Science of Salmon program. This year, the Adams River Salmon Society is grateful to have received grants from the Shuswap Community Foundation, Interfor – Adams Lake Division, and the North Shuswap Lions

club, so this program can be offered to schools at no cost. The funding has also been helpful for purchasing learning materials and equipment such as magnifying glasses and compasses. For more information or to register for the Science of Salmon program, contact Christy Wright at: education@ salmonsociety.com. For further details about the Salute to the Sockeye Festival, or to volunteer at the event, please refer to the Adams River Salmon Society website: salmonsociety.com.

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Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge Plays Match Maker By Barbra Fairclough The Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge (TVDR) is actively seeking foster homes for Senior Donkeys. Emails are received daily about a donkey in need. “Requests to surrender donkeys to our care has increased significantly,” says Shirley Mainprize, Founder and Operations Manager of the TVDR. Over the years the refuge has become known for their husbandry and care for donkeys. Responsible owners try very hard to find new homes for their donkeys. Unfortunately, re-homing donkeys, particularly senior donkeys, is difficult. Responsible donkey owners have few options when they can no longer care for their beloved “longears.” For those who are not re-homed, there are only two other options – humane ending of their lives or sale at an auction (which seldom works to the donkey’s benefit or chance of longevity). This is where the donkey refuge comes in. When an animal comes to the refuge sometimes, they are in physical distress. The refuge has a team of professionals who are called upon to immediately assess and provide care and each animal is monitored until they are cleared to be integrated with the herd. The donkeys are assessed on an ongoing basis and individual care programs are developed and changed as needed. Including kindness and patience into the care plan supports animals that have not been

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treated well. There is a care network of professionals that collaborate with the Donkey Refuge. Strong associations with farmers ensure they supply the kind of hay that is best for donkeys. Equine veterinarians, equine dental veterinarians, and farrier all aid in providing appropriate care.Donkeys are a durable animal, tolerant of heat and dry climate and can live up to 50 years depending on their working life conditions. Donkeys enjoy the company of humans and are responsive to human care. The TVDR had its early beginnings when Rob Miller and Shirley Mainprize were gifted two donkeys while living in Sunnybrae. It soon became clear that they needed a larger space for a growing herd and they relocated to the Turtle Valley. Today they tend 105 animals. The TVDR is excited to open this summer with new programs and is inviting the public to sign up for any one of their enjoyable new offerings. (continued on page 45)

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Visiting hours will we weekends only, Saturday and Sunday 10:30 to 3:30pm until September 11. Quiet Tuesdays is a quiet day where visitors are invited to relax on the new patio and enjoy the Donkeys in their paddock. The Donkey Shoppe will be open. Visits will be booked for a two hour period from 10:30 to 12:30 and 1:30 to 3:00 pm. Tours - Prebooked for 10 or more people until August 25. This guided tour includes a guided historical talk about the Turtle Valley, the Refuge, and the Donkeys as well as a special visit with the Donkeys. There will be time to relax on the new patio and enjoy the donkeys in their Paddocks. Coffee and tea are provided and the Donkey Shoppe is open. The TVDR is a registered charity and there are numbers of ways you can support the work they are doing. The webpage is a great place to find information or make a monetary donation. Everything you need is there. This is also where you go to book a visit in any of the program offerings. Interest is strong so book early. Shirley says they are very excited to be welcoming people back to the farm after the pandemic. Shirley adds “It’s wonderful to see everybody again and the donkeys are thrilled to see people once more. It’s happy days.” Are you interested in providing a foster home for a pair of donkeys? Shirley is very interested in hearing from you. Send an email to donkeyrefuge@gmail.com or call 250 679 2778 1

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By Doris Hunter Rain, rain go away, we’re supposed to golf today. This has been our chant this spring. There are so many things to think about to get your golf mojo working and weather shouldn’t be one of them. We did manage to get out on ladies’ days, yet got soaked one or two games, reminding me of my friend Marg saying “it’s only cold water”. Tuesday Putting Challenge winners were: May 24 long putt: Trish Drader, fewest putts tied by 4 golfers: Wanda Lorencz, Doris Hunter, Koren Wasilka and Pam Watters. May 31: long putt Gail Wedgewood, fewest putts: Marie Newton. June 7: Long putt visitor Rachel Jensen, fewest putts Trish Drader. Thursday Fun games: May 26: Putting total of 5 odd holes: 1st Doris H., 2nd was a tie: Wanda L. and Gail W. June 2: High reverse score; 1st Gail W., 2nd Doris H., 3rd Koren W. June 9 we played in the BC Cloud Scramble to celebrate 2022 Women’s Golf Day. Winning team “The Dirty Birdies”: Dawn Petrie, Koren W. and Karen Freeman. Scorecards of all participants have been sent to BC Golf for a draw. There have been 4 Pin Rounds using Golf Canada Handicaps for a net score. This equalizes play between different skill levels. Winners were Marie Newton on May 31: Doris H. on June 2, Kim Henick on June 7, Pari Majcan on June 14. Pari also won the Zone 2 Challenge for the combined games of June 7 and 14. Her score card will be sent to

Zone 2 to compete with the other courses in that region. Marie N. won the chip-in towel for the month of May. New members Koren W. and Ruth Wight received bead score counters for joining Golf Canada. Guest Day on June 16 was our main event for June with 23 attending. We watched the weather- man’s forecast for days with backup putting and chip- in games planned under cover. At the final moment we were able to play on the course and only got a little damp. It was a fun day with proximities on every hole. Winners were Karen Freeman, Jan Wojciechowski who won twice, and her guest, Tracy Wojciechowski also won. Lori Miller, Mary Stewart, Koren W. and guest Pam Cole won as well. There were many door prizes and lots of socializing. Thank you to Anglemont Estates Golf Course for some of the door prizes and for the delicious barbecued burgers and salad. We are planning a fun team game for June 30 to celebrate Canada Day: Golfers can wear red and white if they wish. New members are welcome. If you are able to join for the season, the ladies club fee is $40 or if you are dropping in for a single game on Thursday and want a chance at the prizes, the fee is $3. On Tuesdays everyone pays $1 if they wish to be in the putting challenge. Tee times for July and August are 8:30 am so please be ready to golf by 8:15 so groups can be organized. It’s a great way to make new friends, have fun while getting some exercise.

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Anglemont Men’s Golf By Gerry Shea The annual Anglemont Men’s Club Match Play Tournament has started and will continue throughout the summer. Last year’s champion was Bob Hart. The format is a double knockout tournament. The “B” side winner will have to beat the “A” side winner twice to claim the trophy. Men’s Club plays every Thursday, shotgun start at 5:00 PM, followed by supper. Please arrive at 4:30 so that the foursomes can be grouped and assigned to their starting hole. Members compete for low net and low gross honours. Everybody competes for hole prizes, i.e. closest-to-the-hole or long putt. There are monetary

prizes for deuce scores and also door prizes. The June 16 door prize winner was Tim Drader. New members are always welcome. Part of the membership dues go to the club for dinners and prizes and part of the membership dues go to Golf Canada for handicap calculations. In July and August, senior men play Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 7:30.We average about 9-12 golfers for senior men’s play and about 25 golfers on Thursday nights. For more information on the club activities, please phone Craig Golemblaski at the Anglemont course, 250 955-2323 or Gerry Shea at 250 955-0365.

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By John Seymour Online video streaming has revolutionized how we watch TV. No longer are we slaves to the schedules and programming of the networks and to the endless commercials they force us to sit through. We now have total control of what we watch on TV! We have become the masters of our domain! Yaaay!!…ok now what? There are literally thousands of movies and TV shows available on the various streaming services we can subscribe to. Some are good and some not so good. How do we weed through all the bad to get to the good? If you use just one streaming service such as Netflix or Amazon Prime, then finding new content is fairly simple. Most of the bigger streaming providers offer plenty of built-in features that help you choose something new that you might like. They have several categories (some based on your personal preference and viewing history) with trailers, descriptions and popularity stats. You can also search for a specific title, genre or even your favorite actor. Things get a little more complicated when you subscribe to multiple streaming services. Now you must go to each one individually and spend a whole bunch of time finding something that appeals to you. That can be quite time consuming and frustrating especially if you find something and it turns out to be a dud and you have to start over. Fortunately there are some online resources available that can help. One of my personal favorites is a phone app called JustWatch. Available free on both iPhone and Android, it’s a must have for those with multiple streaming subscriptions. Customizable for the country you are in (handy when travelling) and for the specific services you use, JustWatch combines information from every service out there including the free ones. The layout of the app is similar to Netflix with categories for various things like Trending and Top 10 shows plus several other categories you may find extremely useful. Once you do find something that interests you, the app will tell you which services carry it, how it was rated and offer you elaborate descriptions and trailers. If you want even more info on a particular show, there are links directly to IMDB which is a popular review site for movies and TV shows if you are unfamiliar with that service. Another very important and useful feature of the JustWatch app is called Watchlist which allows you to queue up content from all your streaming services for future viewing into one convenient list. Happy viewing and as usual, questions and comments are welcome. (250) 804-8740 johnseymour@Lakesidetech.ca www.lakesidetech.ca

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Historical Happenings By Loretta Greenough The North Shuswap Historical Society is pleased to announce that T & L Reflections – A Little Museum will be open this summer. We will be open Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We also open by appointment or if I am home, I will open it. Admission is by donation. I would like to thank the people who came to dust, wash windows and dewinterize the cabins. It has been a couple of years so there was a lot to do. Several of the displays will be changed from previous years. We have checked all the geo-caches and left them in good shape. Enjoy the searches. The historical society is looking forward to a smoke free summer. Enjoy the many events and activities in the North Shuswap and learn about our history through the Shuswap Chronicles, the museum or the geo-caches.

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By Sionna McTavish While cherry blossoms crown the trees where Tamara and her husband farm in Pritchard, BC, her fundraising efforts and preparations for the Shuswap Skating Club season and 2023 Skate Canada Interclub competition remain in full bloom all year. A “very family oriented” organization where “everyone is there to help each other”, said De Jager, President and Founder. Her vision is to see involvement in the skating club grow not only in Chase, but throughout the greater Shuswap region, so as to become “one big skating family!” De Jager identified the need for a skating club at the Chase Arena during the Covid-19 pandemic, when cohort mixing restrictions prevented her daughter from attending figure skating in Kamloops. De Jager found that options in the North and South Shuswap were limited to hockey, public, and outdoor skating – that is, if one already knew how to skate. Therefore, De Jager began consulting skating coaches in Kamloops about how to set up and run a skating club. Planning ensued with helpful collaboration, as did the steps

necessary for becoming a registered non-profit organization. She submitted an application to become an official member of Skate Canada and received approval in June of 2021. This led to an excellent first season that saw many smiles, friendships forming, and children and families joining the Club from communities such as Sorrento and Turtle Valley. Shuswap Skating Club Certified Head Coach, Megan Ryan, who coached in Kamloops for five years, and other volunteer coaches with support from assistants, implement “flagship” curriculum and programs with proven results from Skate Canada, the governing body of all sanctioned skating in the country. Three-time Olympic figure skating gold medalists Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir, competitive figure skater Patrick Chan who is a three-time Olympic gold medalist and three-time World Champion, Olympic and World long track speed skater medalist Ivanie Blondie, and Mark Scheifele of the Winnipeg Jets, are among the millions of Canadians who have learned to skate through Skate Canada programs. (continued on page 51)

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Most notably, the CanSkate entry program offers an opportunity to build strong foundations for figure skating, hockey, speed skating, and ringette at any age. Already a field hockey player, De Jager joined the CanSkate program last year to challenge herself and be supportive to the skaters in learning and participating, and now shares the joy of figure skating with her daughter who is passionate about the sport. Progress through the five levels in CanSkate is solely based on balance, control and agility, followed by the next stage of skill development – footwork techniques and an introduction to figure skating – that is delivered in Junior Skate (both on-ice and dry land training). To “slice some ice” this fall, beginning in the first week of September, you can obtain further details about the Shuswap Skating Club and registration for the previously mentioned programs, and others available at: www.shuswapskatingclub.com. It’s also worth checking out the Club’s apparel featuring their fantastic new logo! Their Facebook page is a great way to stay current and updated, too. There are exciting times ahead, as the Shuswap Skating Club has been selected to host the 2023 Skate Canada Interclub, a competition that typically draws approximately 200 participants – from youth to adult – competing in a wide range of categories. More information will be announced, as it becomes available. Tamara De Jager and the Shuswap Skating Club would like to say a special thank you to all of their volunteers and for the tremendous support from the communities of the Shuswap and surrounding areas, who have contributed to the success of the recent bottle drives, the Plant Order and Penguin Meat Fundraisers.

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Will Johnson and Ronan Redel with their artwork inspired by the legend of Shuswap Joe. (Kicker staff photo) By Jo Anne Malpass Anyone who has gone white water rafting on the Adams River with guides Will Johnson and Ronan Redel will be familiar with the legend of Shuswap Joe. Some have said this was a big highlight of the trip, the entertaining bus ride to the start of the river rafting adventure. Will and Ronan heard the first nugget of the mythical tale from another raft guide in 2018 after they both became certified white water rafting guides and joined the Adams River Rafting company. Building on the oral storytelling tradition of the Shuswap, with each telling, details of the story grew. With his background as a reporter and with a master’s in creative writing, Will has turned the story of this legendary folk hero into a book “The Ballad of Shuswap Joe”. The book is a collaboration between the two guides, both adding illustrations, embellishments to the tale and characters. It is now available at several locations on the Shuswap, including at the Adams River Rafting Centre on Morgan Drive in Scotch Creek, Bookingham Palace in Salmon Arm and Shuswap Lake Motel and Resort in Sorrento. They have already sold several copies, including at a recent, successful book signing event at Bookingham Palace. The story starts in the summer of 1898 when Shuswap Joe’s mother put his bassinette into the Adams River, believing his birth on the headwaters of the Adams River gave him a special destiny. This sometimes outrageous tale highlights portions of Joe’s life along the River and concludes with his rise to being the most successful Shuswap bootlegger of all time and the Great Distillery Raid of 1927. (continued on page 53)

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This 1900’s photo by Walter Montgomery of the historic flume trail to Adams River (altered to add man riding a log down) hangs on the Adams River rafting bus.

It also answers the question of how Scotch Creek was named, after the escape down the river in barrels used for the best Scotch in the Shuswap. The idea for this route of escape came from rumours that loggers tried floating on logs down the 11 miles of the Bear Creek flume trail to the Adams River. Adams River Rafting has put its trips on hold for the past few weeks because of the high level of the river but Will and Ronan will be leading trips down the river this summer, where you can hear them tell the tale and purchase the book to fill in the details.

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By Jo Anne Malpass Junkology with Dr. Recycle is one of many events happening this summer for school age children, at the North Shuswap Library in Scotch Creek. Dr. Recycle will share his secrets for creating fun things from your household recycling. He will be at the library on July 13 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. Children are invited to create some works of art, using their imagination, recycled materials and no glue or tape. Dr. Recycle will have some items with him but feel free to bring a milk jug, some yogurt containers, paper or plastic beverage containers or paper towel rolls. The Summer Reading Club Program is in full swing. Go to the library to register and pick up your reading tracker package during July and August. The program’s goal is to engage children ages 5-14 in fun, free summer programming that helps children keep reading and learning over the summer vacation months. The program connects children and youth to a range of reading materials, encourages a love of reading, while having fun and building stronger connections with their public library. Indigenous Stories with Helen Gallagher is scheduled for August 2 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. Helen will share Okanagan Legends that have been passed down for generations. There are also several on-line programs available through the North Shuswap library’s calendar of event page at www.orl.bc.ca/hours-locations/north-shuswap These include Alien Monsters in Space, creating music from animal sounds, pajama storytelling, an introduction to making comics for kids, and emergency preparation with the Red Cross. For more information about what’s happening at our local library, drop in to browse and speak with the librarian. The library is open on Tuesdays from 12:00 to 5:00 pm and on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Located at 3867 Squilax Anglemont Rd, between EcoTreats and Paradise Pizza.

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30th Annual ROOTSandBLUES Festival Media Release We are proud to announce the next slate of artists scheduled to perform at the 30th annual ROOTSandBLUES. Joining artists already announced such as Tom Cochrane, Jann Arden, Antibalas, Ruthie Foster, Five Alarm Funk Cedric Burnside, Northern Cree, William Prince, Snotty Nose Rez Kids, C. J. Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band are: Alex Cuba - Sweet melodies, pop-soul hooks and powerful guitar riffs fully rooted in Latin America and Cuba Witch Prophet - Delivers a soundscape of vocal layers, loops, and harmonies on a bed of hip-hop, jazz and soul-inspired beats Shaela Miller - A highly respected artist from Alberta brings a Joan Jett vibe, superb songwriting chops, and outstanding vocals Colin Linden - Guitarist, songwriter and record producer specializes in slide guitar, country blues, and ragtime fingerpicking Clerel - Breezy and soulful folk music earned him a spot on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert performing his single Blackstone Le Ren - Close-to-the-

bone, heartbreak folk songs seem melody swirls like it was some classic mid-60s movie set piece Meg n’ Mike - Create unique acoustic-indie music that is rhythmically intricate, with thought-provoking themes and melodies Mozi Bones - BC trio blending genres that range from Afrobeat to Jazz, and Psychedelic Rock to Latin Oral Fuentes Reggae Band 9-piece Saskatoon band plays an infectious fusion of Reggae and Afro/Latin rhythms Tanika Charles - Soul/ R&B powerhouse has been nominated twice for a JUNO and two-time Polaris Prize listed There’s something for everyone at the 30th annual Salmon Arm ROOTSandBLUES Festival August 1821, 2022. The Salmon Arm Folk Music Society is accepting volunteer applications for the 30th annual ROOTSandBLUES Festival. It takes over 800 energetic and dedicated volunteers in a variety of positions to make the Festival a premier cultural event. To learn more or to volunteer, go to https://rootsandblues.ca/

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Pro Shop Open at Talking Rock By Jo Anne Malpass Talking Rock Pro Shop is pleased to announce that it re-opened on June 24. Although the Quaaout lobby section is still closed, entrance to the pro shop is through the side doors by the convention area. Direction signs are posted. “Kukstsémc (Thank you) to everyone for all of the support and understanding in the past month as we recover from the fire,” said the announcement sent to the Kicker. “We look forward to welcoming everyone back for a more traditional check in. Warmer weather is in the forecast and we still have tee times available every day.” The phone lines are also back in service, to book a tee time, call 250-679-3098 or book online at https://quaaoutlodge.com/golf/ Talking Rock held an event on June 28 in support of people living with ALS in BC. This year, the team of professionals from Talking Rock teamed up with Shuswap National to play as many holes as possible on Tuesday, June 28. All donations raised during the Golfathon for ALS go to provide direct support to people living with ALS in the province. Any donation of $20 or more will receive a charitable donation tax receipt. If you would like to donate, please go golfathonforals.com

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Kwikoit (Scotch Creek) is one of many Shuswap Agri-communities in 2052 By Jim Cooperman This is the seventh and the final column in my series about a best-case scenario future, where the planet is continuing to heat up, but society has learned how to both cope and thrive after the shock from a massive Antarctic glacier collapse that raised sea levels by two feet. The entire series is called, “What does the future hold?” and can be found on my blog, shuswappassion.ca. By the year 2052, the North Shuswap community of Kwikoit, formerly known as Scotch Creek, is a thriving small city that includes many small, intensive farms. When the agricultural land reserve system was revised to allow for large acreages to be subdivided into one-hectare parcels to accommodate craft farms, the community began to grow sustainably. Within the former large vacant acreages of prime agricultural land, are dozens of homes filled with young families, greenhouses, processing and storage facilities and small houses for staff. So much food is produced, that much of it is shipped to larger centres. Food production continues year round, with vegetables grown indoors in vertical farms during the winter months. Aquaculture is also popular, with the wastewater used to fertilize crops. Throughout the community there are condos, apartment buildings, co-op housing, a community hall, schools, municipal buildings and commercial hubs and most are accessed using small electric vehicles, bicycles and buses. Many homes are built partially underground in the surrounding hills to keep cooler in the summer months. The tourism economy that at one time only flourished during the summer months is now primarily based on biking, other adventure sports and local history. The world-class biking trails that descend from the bluffs attract riders from throughout the province and Canada. Youth biker culture permeates the community that comes alive nightly with music, dance and celebration. Reconciliation with the Secwepemc people that began in earnest when the community changed its name has resulted in cooperative land use management. The local Skw’lax people now have control over much of the land base in the Kwikoit Creek watershed and land use in their reserve lands is compatible with the rest of the community as it now includes long term leases for small farms as well as houses, trails and parks. Forest management is primarily focused on wildfire protection, with deciduous trees replacing conifers and water reservoirs in the hills. Logging is restricted to thinning and removal of dead and dying trees, as the overall goals for forestry are carbon sequestration, ecological restoration and biodiversity protection. History buffs visit the community to hike Kwikoit Creek gold trail once used by the Chinese railway workers in the 1880s, where they pan for gold and explore the replica log cabins, as well as the replica Secwepemc village. The yearly gold rush festival includes the adventure race along the trail and evening festivities. (continued on page 59)

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Another major attraction is the new provincial park at nearby Lee Creek that includes the canyon, nearby bluffs and much of the watershed. Attractions include the popular Lee Creek Bluffs mountain bike loops, zip lines, the canyon trail that has numerous bridges, and the waterfalls. Another feature is the old growth forest found in the steep canyon, where the trees are protected from forest fires. What is most remarkable is how close knit the Kwikoit community is, with dozens of active clubs and organizations. Everywhere there are examples of how cooperation and collaboration help ensure that the community is able to thrive despite the challenges from extreme weather events and rising temperatures. Community spirit extends to aesthetics, as the small city prides itself on its image with beautiful landscaping and picturesque architecture. The overall theme for Kwikoit and many other similar British Colombia communities is resilience, as in order to not only survive but also to flourish, local citizens and governments are focused on finding the best ways to adapt to the rapidly warming climate.

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North Shuswap Lions By Ted Danyluk This ever popular event will be held at Celista The North Shuswap Lions would like to congratulate the Estate Winery on Sunday, September 4 beginfollowing recipients of each of our $1500 Bursaries: Zasha ning at 2:00 pm. Tickets will be coming on by Allan, Kya Scott and Taia Schaffer. Our Club provides three mid-July. They will be available at the Winery, Bursaries to former students of North Shuswap Elementary local stores and from Lions members; keep on the look out School graduating from Salmon Arm Secondary School who for them. Ten local businesses have joined our list of $100 will be pursuing a post secondary education within the next Patrons in support of this performance. If you or your busitwo years. The Club wishes each success with their post sec- ness would like to join this list, please contact Ron Buffel, at ondary studies. 250-595-0585 or Gerry Shea at 250-955-0365. Names of all Congratulations to Shawn McCardle for being voted in as the sponsors will be included in our advertising. our newest member of the North Shuswap Lions Club, a great During the month of May, our Club sponsored a Silent addition to the Club. Auction at the weekly Saturday Lions Meat & 50/50 Draw. Our Annual Garage Sale will not be happening this fall. The Auction contained four local landscape paintings donated The Cub was not able to find a large waterproof facility in by two local artists. Cecilia DeSilva contributed three paintScotch Creek to store all that we collect for the sale. ings whilst Carmen Miller donated one painting. Total bids The North Shuswap received was $735 with Lions, Celista Estate net proceeds placed in the Winery and Arts Immensus North Shuswap Lions Club presents the Fine Wine Community Youth Fund. Quartet playing a blend of On behalf of the Lions, a big popular classical and pop Thank You to both Carmen music from Handel to the and Cecilia for donating Beatles. Performing for their works of art. Thank your enjoyment will be you’s are also extended to Cvetozar Vutev-Violin, the purchasers for their sucAnnette Dominik-Violin, cessful bids. Olivia Walsh-Cello and Poker Run- at Anglemont Marina with Lakeview Centre crew and a group of happy (continued on page 61) Ashley Kroehcerr-Viola. participants. (Picture credit Ted Danyluk)

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After a two year hiatus, it sure was special to see all the people getting together for the 27th Annual Captains Village Marina “On The Water” Poker Run. It is getting to be a very nice tradition for the Poker Run to sell out a week before the actual date. Thank you to everyone who purchased one or more of the 400 Poker Hands for this year’s event. A SPECIAL THANK YOU to Captains Village Marina for hosting and putting together such a great community experience. Along with the Marina, their group of 17 Financial Sponsors, 21 Door Prize Contributors, Meadowcreek Properties Assoc., CSRD, Anglemont Marina and over fifty volunteers from the following organizations all coming together to make the Poker Run the premier fundraising event on the North Shuswap; North Shuswap Lions, North Shuswap Community Association, North Shuswap Health Centre Society, Lakeview Centre, North Shuswap Elementary PAC and North Shuswap First Responders Society. By the way, this year’s winning hand was a Full House, three sixes and a pair of fives.

To all those who attended Joanne’s Sing-Along Farewell Celebration at Lakeview Community Centre – Jo’s daughters, Melissa and Heather, who worked so hard to put it all together, the people who looked after the food, and those who could not make it but reached out – I wish to express my gratitude. The outpouring of love and support my family and I have received from the Congregation of St. David’s Church, the communities of Celista, Anglemont, and St. Ives in the past few months has touched my heart. We will all remember Jo.

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By Karla Bragg Summer is finally here! Time to break out the sunscreen and hit the beach. Of course, don’t forget to pop into the Farmer’s Market at the Celista Hall, held on each Wednesday at 9:00 am until 1:00 pm, always a ton of great vendors! The annual Wine Stein Dine and Dance was held on June 4 and was an absolute success. We want to extend our most appreciative thank-you’s to all the volunteers and donors who helped make it such a wonderful event! The Poker Run that was held on Father’s Day by the Captain’s Village Marina was also a blast – many thanks to all the volunteers who assisted on behalf of the North Shuswap Community Hall for this as well. Mark your calendars for July 2 as there is a Timber Days Logger Competition taking place at The Hub – a great opportunity to mingle in the community, cheer on our local logger sports talent, grab a beer at the Beer Gardens and enjoy a burger or two from the Lions Club BBQ – (mustn’t forget the ice cream at the HUB!). As always, our Monday evening BINGO continues at the North Shuswap Community Hall – door’s open at 6, game starts at 7 – grab your dabbers and track suit, time to hit the jackpot!

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By Tony Hudson I’m taking over this month’s editorial from Denise Meier, who is busy organizing the Lakeview Centre’s Canada Day Celebrations, and coordinating raffle ticket sales while Darla Dingledein is on holiday. Both these individuals are amazing volunteers. I’m sure Denise would welcome a few more ticket sellers (on your street or at one of our supporting local stores). On the morning of Canada Day, we would be very happy if a few experts in putting up 10 by 20 foot tents show up. Speaking of great volunteers, I have been very grateful for the response every time we have asked for volunteers this year. We had a great crew organize the successful Spring Fling, and as I write, our volunteers for the Lions Club Poker Run are preparing to help at this year’s event. The Poker Run puts the fun in fundraising for a bunch of worthy causes. The Lakeview Centre is proud to once again participate in support of the Lions. The tickets for our Annual Raffle are out and about in the Community. The prizes this year include a folding electric bike, two paddle boards, and a portable Bar B Q. There are 1500 tickets for sale this year at $10.00 each. Tickets will be available at Ross Creek Store, from board members, and any members willing to help out with sales. Watch for members selling at tables in various locations until the draw date. Contact Denise Meier for tickets if

you are interested in helping out with sales – 250-9558135. The Rise and Shine Breakfast will take place July 9 from 9 to 11 am. July’s Breakfast is sponsored by the Fire Hall and the Shuswap Emergency Program. There will be a presentation, so bring all your fire season questions. The Lakeview Centre continues to appreciate the ongoing support of the CSRD. I would like to thank those community members who have made charitable donations to the Centre. It is people like you who make serving on the Board of Directors worthwhile. This would be a good time to join the Centre or renew your membership. Memberships are one of the ways we have to bring in funds to keep the building up and running. 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 e-transfer to the Lakeview e-mail address: lakeviewcommunitycentre@ gmail.com . Any other inquiries should be directed to Tony Hudson778-765-1506. 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 to our members, supporters and most importantly, our volunteers.

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Submitted by Kristy Pollock Wine, Stein and Dine 2022 was our most successful fundraiser to date! With a sold out event and the support of our generous local businesses and donations. With $8,160 in fundraising efforts and $11,500 in cash donations! This grand total of $19,660 was a great contribution to our North Shuswap Community Hall after not being able to host any fundraising events for the past two years. The band “The Fortunate Sons” kept the crowd on their feet and dancing the night away. With their great selection of rock and roll, the dance floor was packed all night!

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By Secretary Helen Dalin CDFGC had its last meeting on June 21st, before our summer break. There are no general meetings in July or August. However, if you are a member who has had their orientation, the range is still open for use. The range is only closed if fire season gets too extreme. Let’s hope this summer is not like last summer in that regard. The Wildlife print raffle has now been completed. Our winners were: 1st place Ryan Bragg "Bull River Bugle" 2nd place Wolfgang Ritter "Cariboo Migration" 3rd place D. Brand "Cinch Ring" oil reproduction 4th place Richard Cowrie Bear on a ledge" Trop Haut" 5th place K. Earl "Book Cliffe Elk II" 6th place Megan Friesen howling wolf" Starlight Serenade" 7th place Jim Douglas "Rams Head" Congratulations to all the winners and a big thank you to all our supporters who bought tickets. Watch for our Big Fall 50/50 which will be returning this year as another fund raiser for our club! Thanks to the support of our community the CDFGC has been able to complete numerous upgrades to the range. We have 3 new vault toilets, have built a pistol shooting range, have updated the indoor plumbing and deposited 8 loads of ¾ crush gravel onto the road into the club, and now have a supply of plywood for target practice. These items cost money, and without our fundraising efforts, and the efforts of our volunteers, the range and clubhouse would be falling into disrepair. In July there will be two changes to the monthly events calendar. The Trap and Skeet Practice will be on Sunday, July 17 at 10 am the 3rd Sunday, rather than the 2nd. The Pistol Club Practice is changed to Saturday, July 23 at 10am. Guest are always welcome to come to these events with a member. If you do not know a member, organizers will sign you in on a guest waiver. The fee is $5 for a guest, plus the costs of the event (ammunition, targets, clays). There are shotguns and pistols available for beginners to use if you do not have one, but just want to come try these activities out. Perhaps something like this has been on your

bucket list. There have been changes lately to the Federal government firearm rules. It is encouraged that members of the public go to the following links and read the extensive changes. Some of these changes are already in effect and others have been tabled. These changes will affect all gunowners, even if you are not an active user. You need to know the rules of long gun transfer and handgun ownership for target shooters. Also, the consequences to your estate as guns are no longer personal items but have to be part of the “listed” estate. This affects more people than you would think. At this link you can find the information for changes of Bill C-71 which is already in effect as of May 18, 2022. https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/firearms/ bill-c-71-need-know . This bill affects your ability to sell or transfer guns, or estate items. To transfer or sell a non-restricted firearm can take place only after a reference number has been issued. The reference number is valid for a period of ninety (90) days or for the remaining period of validity of the transferee's (buyer's) licence. If a reference number expires before the physical transfer of the firearm, a new reference number must be requested. https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ en/firearms/buying-and-selling-transferring-firearms. For Bill C-21 which has just been tabled go https://www.publicsafety. gc.ca/cnt/cntrng-crm/frrms/c21-en.aspx#s1 or type in Bill C21 into your search bar and you can read the wide range of changes. As far as being able to contact the RCMP firearms center in Miramachi to complete any of these transfers and a reference # – good luck. They are so overloaded they are not answering the phone, or even putting you on hold, or offering a call back. All you get is a recorded message and then they disconnect you. Paperwork is taking months to complete. If you are trying to get a PAL registered, do it online! CDFGC’s next general meeting will be on Monday, September 20 at Creekside Hall Chase 7 pm. Hope to you there.

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Is your child okay? Remember to Build in Reading Support this Summer By Linda Rightmire Is your child okay? All parents worry at times. We know kids’ self-esteem will grow through their life experiences, and school is such a big part of that. We also know the reading “summer slide” is well documented — many children lose ground in reading over the summer. If your Charlie reading at a tutoring session. child is not a strong (Photo by Linda Rightmire) reader, it is likely they will drop even further in level. Here are some tips from a long-time researcher, Dr. Richard Allington in “The Five Missing Pillars of Scientific Reading Instruction”. He calls them “missing” because they are key, but additional to the basics of phonics and sight word instruction. Three of these are for parents too. 1. Access to interesting texts of their own choosing Children love to see some variety in books. Some magazines such as Chickadee also build in the nature aspect we cherish here in the Shuswap. One Texas school district actually increased reading levels merely by giving each intermediate child five books at the end of the school year. These were usually easy novels of their own choosing. Maybe take your child to a bookstore? 2. Matching kids with appropriate texts - If “below grade level” is where your child reads, that’s fine too. Struggling readers especially need to feel successful. Interesting below grade books used to be hard to come by; now they are readily available. The librarian in our community can point you to some good series. Kids love series where they get to know the characters — it gives a comfort level. One of my students loved pointing out, there he goes again, as our character “pushed his glasses up on his nose”. 3. Reading and writing go together - A hand-printed note to an aunt or grandma for a birthday or other occasion will be a keeper. You’ve seen how charming these are. A little help here is just the thing. Some kids enjoy it if you say regularly, “I might forget, please make me a note”. Whether Post-its or just a handy note pad, having writing tools around your living area models to your kids how we make our lives work — we write it down! Allington also speaks of classroom organization and the need for one-to-one teaching at times; he points out that expert help will be essential for some. We know that schools do their best to make this work. Please contact me if you want suggestions as to reading materials or the best websites supporting reading instruction. Truly though, the summer is a time to get away from screens and to be outdoors, climbing, hammering things together or just goofing off and being a little ridiculous. Enjoy your kids this summer — and build in some reading too. Linda Rightmire is a career teacher and reading special-

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By Jan Penner Another school year has come to an end. North Shuswap is bidding farewell to many staff members. Secretary Kyla Dawson is moving full-time to her new position at the District Education Support Centre. Mr. Rosman, Mrs. Hine, Mr. Lewis, Mrs. Liebe and Mrs. Nitschke are moving to other schools. Donna Tennent, as reported last month, is retiring. While we are sad to see all these wonderful people go, and they are sad to be leaving such a great school and community, our best wishes go with them as they journey down their new paths. New staff will be introduced as information becomes available. North Shuswap Cougars made an excellent showing at the District Track Meet. In total, 17 qualifying students in grades 4 to 7 went to Salmon Arm to participate in the event, returning with 7 ribbons. Carver Spooner placed 1st in gr.7 Sprints and 3rd in Long Jump. Anniston Pollock placed 1st in gr. 6 High Jump and 6th in Ball Throw. Tautiauna Warkentin placed 4th in gr. 6 Long Jump. Dawson Farrell placed 5th in gr. 4 Sprints and 2nd in Ball Throw. All athletes were terrific ambassadors for North Shuswap. End of the year events had everyone on the go as the year wrapped up. Several classes went on field trips to various locations including

Mt. Baldy, Sunnybrae and Shuswap Lake Provincial Park. Mr. Power organized a concert for June 14th. Held outdoors, it was an opportunity for all the students to demonstrate some of what they have worked on in Music class for the last few weeks. The Grade 8 end of year celebration, which included an invitation to parents to join, began at the Fun Centre in Scotch Creek. Then, everyone travelled to Salmon Arm for rock climbing, a movie and dinner at Mr. Mike’s. Their final send-off happened at the end-of-year assembly, where they were officially bid Farewell! Best wishes to them all as they head off to Jackson for Grade 9. The North Shuswap Community continues to be an amazing support system for the students and staff at North Shuswap Elementary. A huge thanks goes out to Sunnyside Market, Scotch Creek Market and to the North Shuswap Lions, for their monthly contributions of food and funds, which made the Hot Lunch Program possible again this year. Extra thanks and acknowledgement go to Ann-Marie Hampel and Sunnyside for the yummy breakfast foods that were contributed for the Breakfast Program. You are all amazing! Have a wonderful summer everyone! Stay safe!

Quaaout Lodge We went for a walk in the park one day It was hit by lightning he told us so not even that very far away Look at it now and see it grow The Quaaout Lodge was our aim The trees and us are much the same Well known for its beauty and its fame We survive and thrive after all the pain A native guide showed us around The strength within us is always there the trees and flowers were abound Just look inside and become aware there stood a tree proud and tall that made us feel so very small By Ineke Vervoort

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NORTH SHUSWAP

Canada Day Summer Festival 9 am to 1 pm at Shuswap Lake Provincial Park in Scotch Creek. Pancake breakfast 9 - 11am, entertainment, family friendly activities, Lolli Pop the Clown, Balloons by Gabriella, displays and vendors. Canada Day Celebrations - July 1 from 2 to 7 pm at the Lakeview Centre. This year features a Bouncy Castle for the little ones, food, beer garden and music by Glory Days. North Shuswap Lumberjack Show - July 2 behind the Hub at Scotch Creek. Eliminations 10 to noon. Main event noon till 4 pm. Competitions, chainsaw carver, Lions BBQ, beer garden and much more. Bring a stump. North Shuswap Yoga - starts Monday, July 4 at Celista Hall. Mat rentals available. Arrive early. Details on ad, page 28. Monthly Breakfast – July 9, 9 to 11am at Lakeview Centre, sponsored by CSRD Protective Services. Information on fire departments and Shuswap Emergency Program. If you would like to sponsor a monthly breakfast, email lakeviewcommunitycentre@ gmail.com Junkology with Dr. Recycle children invited to create fun things from your household recycling. North Shuswap library, July 13 from 11 am to 12:30 pm. LIve Music at the Hub - July 1 Paisley Groove, July 2 Angie Heinz Band, July 7 Bran Sanders, July 8 Frapp City, July 9 LooPs, July 15 Daytime Highs, July 16 The Band , July 21 Turtle Valley Band, July 22 Rawnside of Town, July 23 Someone to Blame, July 30 3/4 Crush, Aug 5 Tanner Dawson, Aug 6 Blind Bay Blues Band. OPEN MIC on Sundays at 2pm. FMI shuswaphub.com or 250-955-2002. See ad on page 62. Lions Meat & 50/50 Draw Saturdays 3-5 pm at the Hub in Scotch Creek. Family Movie Night - Mitchell & The Machines, Sat. July 23 at sunset (around 9PM) by the amphitheater in Shuswap Lake Provincial Park. See ad pg. 10. Red Cross Swimming Lesson Registration - Evening lessons in Scotch Creek July 25 - Aug 5. For more info and to register visit http://www.nsscr.ca/ Great Shuswap Pottery Sale - July 23 & 24, from 10am to 4pm at Celista Hall. See ad on page 33. Car Show - Porsche Club of BC will be at Celista Estate Winery on Sunday, July 24. Enjoy a

glass of wine and check out the cars. One Woman Show-Bonnie Kilroe - Sat. July 30 at Lakeview Community Centre, doors open at 5:30pm. For tickets and more information, contact Marianne 250-517-8365. Indigenous Stories - Helen Gallagher will share Okanagan Legends at the North Shuswap Library August 2 from 1 to 2 pm. 2nd annual North Shuswap Fine Art Show on Saturday, August 6 at Celista Estate Winery. Support our local artists. Music by Daveton Jones. Sponsored by NS Chamber. See ad on page 14. Splish Splash Art Market August 6 & 7 from 10am to 4pm at Celista Hall. See ad on page 54. Fine Wine Quartet - classical and pop music at Celista Estate Winery Sept. 4, beginning at 2 pm. Tickets on sale mid-July at the winery, local stores and from Lions members. Certified NS First Responder - Red Cross training sessions twice monthly. Join the team and provide valuable service to the community. For more information: Don 250-572-7735/Kath 250-318-0317. Anglemont Estates Golf – Summer fun events in July, details on ad, page 47. Ladies Tee time is 8:30 am, Tues and Thurs. FMI Doris at 250-955-0141 or the clubhouse at 250-955-2323. Men’s Club plays every Thursday, shotgun start at 5 pm, followed by supper. Senior men’s play Tues. and Wed. mornings, 7:30 am in July & Aug. Shuswap Coffee and Cars Cruise to the Hub in Scotch Creek every 3rd Sunday of the month. For more info or to become a member of Cruising the Okanagan email : cruisingtheokanagan@gmail.com. Bingo at NS Community Hall - every Monday except stat holidays. Bingo starts at 7:00 pm. See ad on page 38. Electric Bike Raffle - Tickets on sale at Ross Creek Store and from Lakeview members. Also two paddle boards and portable BBQ. See ad on page 41. Hiking group for women – Monthly free organized outdoor experiences. Welcome to The Lady Alliance - Shuswap Chapter. FMI www.shuswapadventuregirl.ca or https://theladyalliance. com Anglebay Entertainers – if you are interested in joining this fun-loving amateur entertainers group, call Alison 250-955-2588 or Ann 250-955-2899. Look-

ing for a musical director and a pianist. AA Meetings - Tuesdays at 7:00 pm at North Shuswap Christian Fellowship, 4079 Butters Road, Scotch Creek. Doctors/ Labs in the Clinic To book for lab work and for doctor appointments, call NS Health Centre at 250-955-0660 or check nshealthcentre.ca for clinic services and availability of doctors. See ad on page 40. Wednesday Walkabouts – at Tsútswecw Provincial Park. 10 am to 1pm, until September. 28. Interpretive Guides lead you on a 45-60 minute walk. Bring water, a hat, and wear good walking shoes. Free, donations to support Salmon society outreach programs gratefully accepted. Visit the Interpretive cabin. See ad on page 20. T & L Reflections – A Little Museum open Fridays and Saturdays from 10am – 4 pm. Admission by donation. See ad on page 49. Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge – Open for Visiting Saturdays and Sundays 10:30 to 3:00pm until September 11. Or book for Quiet Tuesdays. Email donkeyrefuge@ gmail.com or call 250 679-2778. See ad on page 45. Thrift Store - St. David’s by the Lake in Celista. Open Wednesdays 10am - 3pm. Make a Statement Furniture & Findings - home goods, handmade items, vintage, etc. Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10am to 2pm. Anglemont. See ad on page 34.

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Lakeside Music Series - every Tuesday in July and August from 6:30pm to 8:30pm along the shores of the Little Shuswap Lake at Memorial Park. www. chasefestival.ca for the schedule. See ad on page 39. Chase Curling Club Pancake Breakfast - Sunday July 10, 9am to 11am. Pancakes, sausage, eggs, coffee, juice

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South Shuswap CANADA DAY - July 1st in Blind Bay at Centennial Field. Live music includes The Hilties, Jukebox, and Donnie McDougall is the headliner, show ‘n’ shine, opening ceremonies at noon. Details will updated at https://www.shuswapcanadaday.ca/ Blind Bay Painters Art Show & Sale - July 1-3, gallery is open 10am to 4pm at Blind Bay Memorial Hall. Music and Market in the Bay at Centennial Field in Blind Bay, Thursdays 6 to 8pm. July 7 Kym Gouchie, then Mozi Bones,

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July 14 - Russell DeCarle Trio, July 21 - Colleen Brown, July 28- Marin Patenaude, August 4 Dirt Road Opera South Shuswap Library Summer Reading Club - register and pick up your reading tracker package. We have in branch programs, fun guessing games and challenges, and an amazing assortment of books to choose from. Drop in for Ali K Zam Magic show - July 5, Junkology with Dr. Recycle - July 12, The Bug Guys - July 19 and Indigenous stories with Helen Gallagher – August. Registration required for Crazy Creations Art session July 26 FMI 250.675.4818 Sorrento Centre Events- Harambee Summer Festival July 2-8 / Leadership, Experience and Adventure Program July 10-23 / Creative Journaling July 10-16 / Creative Watercolour Mandala July 17-23 / Intro into weaving July 24-30 / Wild Church July 24-30 / 21st Century Pilgrims: Walking on Holy Ground July 31-Aug 6 / Opening our Hearts to Reconciliation July 31-Aug 6. FMI and to register go to https:// www.sorrentocentre.ca/events/ calendar A Million Dollars in Pennies Sunnybrae Community Hall, July 9. Check them out at amilliondollarsinpennies.net and like/follow us on Facebook (Sunnybrae Community Association) to keep yourself in the loop with the event. Lions Club Garage Sale Shuswap Estates Community Centre, July 15 and 16 from 8 am to 3 pm each day. Live Auction Fun(d) Raiser Eagle Bay Hall July 16, 11am - 2:30 pm. Looking for donation or commission quality items to be auctioned. FMI Paul or Cathy at 250 675-2498 or email paulwolf1951@gmail.com High Country Pottery Sale July 30 & 31, 10am to 4pm at the Memorial Hall, Sorrento. See ad on page 32. Essie’s Place 2nd Annual Big Gay BBQ - August 6 from 3 to 9pm at the Sorrento Centre. Open to friends, family, allies, all LGBTIQ2SA+ people. Enjoy food, beverage, music and some sun. See ad on page 43. NimbleFingers - registration open now at www.nimblefingers.ca for Bluegrass & oldtime workshops at Sorrento Centre Aug. 14 to 19 and Aug. 21 to 26. Festival Weekend August 19-21. Art on the Green - August 20 at Cedar Heights Golf Course, 10am - 5pm.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Villains and Vittles Dinner Theatre - at R.J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum. Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday evenings in July and August. For tickets and more information on annual passes, events, or to become a member, volunteer or donor, contact 250-832-5243 or check out the website www.salmonarmmuseum. org. See ad on page 38. Salmon Arm Canada Day Countryfest - outdoor (rain or shine) country music festival. 6 pm to midnight July 1st. Tickets and info https://www.salmonarmfair.com/ Shuswap Cider Co. Live Music - Tuesdays, all summer. Westgate Public Market. See ad on page 4.

TION Classes - Tues. & Wed. 7 - 8:15 pm / Topics vary. Register at: www.kmcfv.ca CSRD Learn how you FireSmart - watch a 30 minute online webinar. Pre-register at www.csrd.bc.ca/firesmart 1-888248-2773. See ad on page 16.

FARMERS MARKETS

CSRD Board Meeting - Thursday, July 21 at 9:30 am. Pre-register at www.csrd.bc.ca. Agenda available approximately one week in advance of the meeting. ONLINE Guided MEDITA-

Sunday - Scotch Creek Farmers’ Market - opens on June 26, 9:30 - am. Located behind The Hub. Fresh produce, plants, crafts and more. See ad on page 13. Sunday - Adams Lake Community Market - 9am to 3pm. 6349 Chief Jules Drive, Chase Wednesday - Celista Farmers Market at North Shuswap Community Hall, starting June 29. 9am to 1pm. See ad on page 36. Thursday - Market by the Bay at Centennial Field in Blind Bay, 5:30 to 9pm. From June 30 to Sept. 1 Friday - Chase Home Hardware Field, May 20 to Oct. 7, 10 am to 2 pm. Saturday - Sorrento Village Farmers’ Market - until October 8. Organic Vegetables, Local Art, Live Music & More. Sorrento Shoppers Plaza 1240 TCH, 8am - noon.

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Monashee Music Festival - Featuring 54.40 and much more on July 22 & 23 at Sicamous Dog Park. monasheemusicfestival.com for more information and see ad on page 29.

ONLINE / WEBINARS etc.

North Shuswap Library Located at the Centre in Scotch Creek

3867 SquilaxAnglemont Rd.

250-955-8198 Open: Tues Noon - 5, Wed, Fri and Sat 11 - 4

Scotch Creek

Seymour Arm

Closed Wed & Thurs Christmas, New Years & Remembrance Day - Closed

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The Dock Doctor “North Shuswap” The lake is on the rise. We are offering a maintenance program for your dock. We will check your dock at least once a week to maintain proper positioning with changing water levels. Fee of $130.00 per month plus gst. 250-318-2890 or 250-955-2500 NEED HELP? Small project assistant. Help for around the house - windows, doors, carpentry, re-models, woodworking, damaged drywall, garbage removal and storage cleanup. Can help with any projects you have. Call 250-706-2460 All Job Joe - Roofing, new and repairs, small plumbing jobs, small construction jobs, handyman jobs and more. North Shuswap. Please text first 403-909-6534 North Shuswap Junk Removal Bryan Wagar 250-517-8172

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Foundations Framing Finishing Renovations

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Siding Flooring Decks Additions

Helga Terwoort For all your hair-care needs call 250-955-6195 5205 Tallington Rd, Celista

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Karen Mack 250-463-3400 Residential Cleaning Sorrento to St. Ives 30 years experience

Caravans West has much to offer, this is your opportunity to tour our resort. Some homes will be available for viewing 3980 Squilax Anglemont Rd

FOR SALE

Still in box NEVER used • 18 ft round "Sovana"

WCB Covered

CONCESSION OPEN BEHIND FAMILY CLUBHOUSE, HOT DOGS HAMBURGERS & COLD DRINKS ETC.. BAKE AND ICE CREAM NOVELTY SALE IN FRONT OF FAMILY CLUBHOUSE.. Front side pedestrian gate open. Parking available in front of the office

COMMUNITY NOTICES

Paid over $10,000 asking $5,500 OBO

Call Dan 250-922-4602 North Shuswap

Will deliver in Shuswap Area 2011 Keystone Montana 5th wheel. 3150 RL. 34.5 ft. Lots of extras, well cared for and maintained. Original owner. View in Scotch Creek. PRICED TO SELL. $29,900. 780-292-1923

RENTAL WANTED

Painter  Hedges  Lawn Care  Digging Construction Laborer 

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Young working family looking for a forever home to rent but willing to take temporary winter rental. Furnished or unfurnished. Pet friendly (willing to pay pet deposit). OR Pad rental for travel trailer. Prefer South Shuswap area. Excellent references. Please call 250-515-2435

Wanted - to buy old wood windows, doors, ladders, crocks, suitcases, furniture, tools, trunks, tubs, signs, antlers, pumps, taxidermy, advertising, barrels, scales, farm & cowboy items. 250-577-3357, Pritchard Wanted - place to park 26ft. RV Trailer. July 1 to mid September. Mature couple will need to stay in it on occasion, for a few days at a time. Unit is Totally self-contained. Prefer Scotch Creek to Anglemont area. Call Tim at 403-681-4016

VACATION RENTALS

REWARD OFFERED

Trees stolen from property on Vickers trail in Anglemont, 2020, 2021, 2022 IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION THAT LEADS TO AN ARREST

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Scotch Creek

SWIMMING POOL FOR SALE

FREE Estimates

GARAGE SALES

Anonymous information and tips can be sent to Chase RCMP - 250-679-3221 file number 2022-1174 (not related to reward)

CREW RATES AVAILABLE check us out at www.anglemontinn.com (250 ) 955-0701

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HELP WANTED

BC AMBULANCE IS HIRING

HELP WANTED

WE ARE HIRING

JANITORIAL SERVICES REQUIRED

A LAKE HOUSE MANAGER IN SCOTCH CREEK $30/HOUR

Primary Care Paramedics and Emergency Medical Responders positions available in Chase, BC www.bcehs.ca/careers

We are looking for someone to help us MAINTAIN and MANAGE our

BEAUTIFUL HOME in SCOTCH CREEK!

THIS POSITION INCLUDES:

• Cleaning- turnover from one

Or call our local ambulance supervisor at

guest to the next, keeping track of inventory and supplies, seasonal checks and cleaning, managing clients expectations and needs.

250.371.7445 RESORT HELP WANTED

Pa r t ti m e

CLEANERS NEEDED Saturdays up to $26/hr Equipment & supplies provided We will provide training WE APPRECIATE RELIABILITY & QUALITY RESULTS! Energetic retired adults welcome!

Greg/Cheryl 250-955-0080

Scotch Creek Cottages

Scotch Creek greg@shuswap.ca cheryl@shuswap.ca www.shuswap.ca

JULY - AUGUST

Call 250-679-3373

check out Saturdays only - WORK schedule is 10:00am - 4:00pm.

May, June, September, October- Guests stay for a minimum of 3 days - turnovers more frequent

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SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT MUST HAVE • proof

of liability insurance clearance letter • RCMP current criminal record check • WCB

Call 250-679-8059

Please leave contact information

You will receive a call-back to set up interview to review Sun Valley Housing requirements sunvalleyhousing@cablelan.net

MEMORIALS

ROBERT “BOB” NOROS April 28, 1943 - July 5, 2021

Other months maintenance and preparations needed. Training available Travel time may be discussed

Laurissa Code

778.686.7653

Laurissa@cloudgroup.ca Knock Knock. Who’s there? Boo Boo Who? Don’t cry, it’s just a joke.

Saturdays only

GROUNDS HELP REQUIRED Greg/Cheryl 250-955-0080

WESTEND CONCRETE or email a resume to

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in Chase, BC

• Min: 7 days stay -

Part-time

•available to work Monday to Friday •Experience with concrete an Asset

for

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Scotch Creek Cottages

Scotch Creek greg@shuswap.ca cheryl@shuswap.ca www.shuswap.ca

DAD,

It's been a year now since you left this world. The birds still sing, the flowers grow the breeze still whispers, too but life will never be the same for us here without you. DEEPLY MISSED BY YOUR DAUGHTERS, KATHY AND LORI AND FAMILIES

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July 2022

OBITUARIES EVERETT ELDON HANEY 1955 - 2022 EVERETT HANEY was born December 3rd, 1955, to Glen and Eldine Haney in the Dawson Creek, Hospital. Everett went to school in Progress, BC the McLeod School and finally to Central Junior High in Dawson Creek. When Everett found that schooling didn’t pay as well as a job, he left. After leaving school and working odd jobs for a bit, Everett met Eddie Guest. Eddie took Everett under his wing and taught Everett to fall trees. Everett found his passion, working outdoors. Everett was always grateful to Eddie for the lifelong friendship and the lessons. In 1975 Everett married Lynn Hanson, and they moved to Chetwynd, Creston, Grande Prairie, and back to Dawson Creek where they raised their family. Throughout his life Everett was a very hard-working man. His jobs unfortunately seemed to take him away from his family. However that was the way things were during that time. Everett really enjoyed logging, being a big game guide, and occasionally working the rigs. Anything that was hard physical outdoor work. Everett was a loyal and dependable friend who was always there when needed. After many years of marriage, Everett and Lynn went their separate ways. Everett then met Renette and they started a new adventure together. The adventure began with quadding together and went to vacationing in foreign countries. Everett and Renette retired to Scotch Creek, BC in 2017 where they spent the summer months, and Yuma Arizona for the winter months. In Yuma they enjoyed sunshine, golf, bike riding, hiking, kayaking and happy hours with family and their many friends. Everett leaves to mourn his passing, Renette, his life partner, his children: Todd Haney, Tammy Haney (Tyler), Kerrie Haney (Branden), Kriek Haney (Janelle); Renette’s children: Wade (Sopee) Benning, Dallas (Rick) Munch, Cole (Pamme) Benning, grandchildren: Emily, Kyra, Payton, Wyatt, Kalvex, Ivy, Cali, Coen, Regan, Dane, Jacob, Kayden and Chase, great-grandson James, and his Sister Pennie and husband Boyde Wedge, niece Kristie (Randy) and his very special nephew Rylan, and numerous cousins and wonderful friends.

He is going to be so missed by all those who knew him.

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Annemarie Schulte March 11, 1940 - May 28, 2022 It is with deep sadness, after a lengthy battle with cancer, that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother & sister Annemarie Schulte on 28 May, 2022 in Calgary Alberta. Born in Vienna, Austria March 11th, 1940. Predeceased by her loving husband Hans, mother Maria and many friends and family. She will be dearly remembered by her daughter Karin, granddaughter Taylor and her fiancé Tyler, son William his wife Elaine & granddaughter Isabella, her sister Christina & the entire Blower family, her niece Kathy Johnson & family. After living through the hardships of Vienna during the end of WWII, at 13 she came to Canada with her mother & sister to meet up with their dad Josef. Unfortunately, more hardship followed shortly thereafter losing Josef in a plane crash in 1953. Kelowna then became home during her high school years & afterwards she attended St. Paul’s hospital in Vancouver for nurses training. During that time, she met Hans and started a family. A dedicated mother, always there for her children, mostly driving & attending to their sporting events as well as careers as an RN, a plumbing company administrator, a hotel manager & even realtor. A truly remarkable woman. A long time resident of Anglemont in her later years, Annemarie will be truly missed, known for her vitality & love for life. We will always remember her love of dancing & good times with good friends & neighbours. In her later years, she truly enjoyed the community events at the Lakeview Community Centre, be it volunteering to help with breakfasts, carpet bowling, bridge or cribbage. She was passionate about her Dahlias & garden and her cooking will be sorely missed by many.

Service is July 2nd, 11:00 am North Shuswap Cemetery Celebration of life to follow at Lakeview Community Centre, Anglemont In lieu of flowers, we are asking for donations to Agape Hospice in Calgary, Alberta. Mom spent her last 2 weeks there and was at peace and loved the staff and the space. We will be forever grateful for the comfort and care they provided.

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