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March 2022

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North Shuswap Population Increases 30.4% By Jo Anne Malpass nently residing). The 2016 census showed The population of the North Shuswap 3,458 private dwellings with only 1,221 increased by 30.4% from 2016 to 2021, occupied by full-time residents. according to recently released Canada Population in the Columbia Shuswap Census data. Regional District is now 57,021, up 11% The 2021 census showed the full-time from 2016 when it was 51,366. There are population of the North Shuswap grew by now 31,161 private dwellings, up 4.6% 746 people, from from 29,798, 2,454 in 2016 to with 24,595 of 3,200 people since those occuthe 2016 census. pied by usual The Lee residents. Creek and Adams The popLake area grew ulation of from 600 people Area C, South to 828, Scotch Shuswap went Creek went from up by 12.6% 711 to 890, Celisfrom 7,921 to ta from 477 to 593 8,919. There and Anglemont, are 5,308 priSt. Ives, Seymour vate dwellings areas from 666 to with 3,999 889. occupied by The released permanent Population increases across the beautiful Shuswap. data also includes residents. Kicker staff photo. the number of Area A private dwellings. Private dwelling refers Golden went up 5.6%, Area B Revelstoke to a separate set of living quarters with a went up 13.7%, Area D Falkland/Rancheprivate entrance. The census shows there ro went up 8.8% and Area E Sicamous are 3,456 private dwellings with 1,560 went up 17.1% of those occupied by usual residents. (A The population of the Village of private dwelling occupied by usual resi- Chase went from 2,286 to 2,399, a 4.9% dents refers to a private dwelling in which increase. a person or a group of persons is perma(continued on page 3 ) SCOTCH CREEK

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North Shuswap Population Increases 30.4% continued from page 3 The City of Salmon Arm saw an increase of 9.6%, from 17,706 to 19,432. Sicamous now has 2,613 residents, an increase of 7.6% from 2,429. The population of Canada increased by 5.2% from 2016 to almost 37 million, with over 16 million private dwellings. British Columbia’s population is now over 5 million, a 7.6% increase

from 2016, with 2.2 million private dwellings. Over the next year, there will be seven major ‘themed’ releases from Stats Canada on topics such as demographic profile, income, linguistic diversity, education, mobility and migration. The released census data can be found on the Stats Canada website.

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Upgrades to Saratoga Water System Completed CSRD Release The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) is celebrating the completion of a $1.4 million upgrade to the Saratoga Water System and the addition of 41 new residences to the system. The upgrade connected all the residences from the Copper Island RV Development to the water system, providing them with a safe and reliable source of drinking water. It also upgraded the previous system, offering a higher standard of service to all the users of the Saratoga Water System. The Saratoga Water System is in Scotch Creek on the north shore of Shuswap Lake in Electoral Area F. In 2018, the CSRD obtained a Federal Government grant in the amount of $1.486 million dollars from the General Strategic Priorities Fund, which covered all costs associated with the upgrade and expansion project.

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The North Shuswap Kicker An image of the new reservoir before soil was backfilled around it.

The upgrade was completed in December 2021, as scheduled, and stayed within budget. Project work included: • Constructing a new, larger reservoir at a higher elevation to increase water pressure, • Building a new, dedicated supply line to the reservoir and a larger treated water main from the reservoir, • Adding a pressure reducing station, • Implementing a new chlorination system with a second UV disinfection reactor, • Adding new, larger-capacity pumps, • Upgrading to three-phase power to the treatment plant, • Installing fencing. The CSRD thanks the residents of the area for their patience and understanding during the development of this An image of the trench which was dug for the water project. main installation. (CSRD photos)

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As of February 1, 2022 there is a 10-cent deposit charged on “ready-todrink” milk and plant-based beverages like oat, soy, and almond milk. The 10-cent deposit will be refunded when the empty containers are returned for recycling at Return-It sites across the province, according to the BC Return-it website, but there is also a new non-refundable 5, 6 and 9 cent charge for container recycling fee. This is a result of a Government of B.C. Recycling Regulation change, implemented through the CleanBC Plastic Action Plan. “Ready-to-drink” milk and plant-based beverages with a best before date prior to February 1, 2022 are exempt from the deposit system. No deposit was paid and therefore no deposit will be refunded for these containers. As defined in the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Regulation, modified milk products or milk products that are not normally considered beverages, such as meal replacement beverages, concentrates, infant formula, coffee additives, whipping cream, and drinkable yogurt, are not eligible for a 10-cent deposit refund. The Scotch Creek Bottle Depot confirms it is now accepting milk and plant-based beverage containers and refunding 10 cents per container. It does have a scanner if you are unsure of whether the container qualifies for refund.

There are some different guidelines for returning these products. With glass and plastic liquor and pop bottles, the lids should be taken off but for these, the caps should be put back on. It’s best that the containers are not crushed or flattened. Depots look at the label, barcode and other identifying marks to establish that they were purchased in B.C. This ensures that the deposit was paid and can be refunded. If the containers are crushed or flattened, they may not be able to verify the container and will not be able to provide a refund of the deposit. BC Return-it says that before returning your empty milk and plant-based beverage containers, remember to rinse them out to avoid mold and smell, put the caps on, or push the straws in. Then take them to your nearest bottle depot, along with the rest of your empty beverage containers. There is a 10-cent deposit for all sizes, but the container recycling fee is different depending on size. Container Recycling Fee (CRF) for up to 1L is 5 cents and over 1L is 9 cents. Milk and Plant-based containers with Gable Top any size have a 10-cent deposit and a 6 cent CRF. A post from the Columbia Shuswap Regional District says, “You can still recycle these containers through our Recycle BC program, but if you want to claim your deposit, you will have to take the containers back to a retail or bottle depot location.”

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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

We’re Bigger! Yes, the North Shuswap population has increased since the last election. The 2021 census says we’re at 3200 whereas 2016 was about 2500. I have always kind of equated us with the Chase population but at this point we’ve moved past them (they’re 2400). In digging deeper into the numbers, we haven’t grown through new home building, as overall, we’re down by two homes total (3456), but we’re way up in the number of existing homes that are now occupied by full timers. I think this is due to two factors; Covid has allowed more people to work from rural locations through technology, and the demographics of North Shuswap property owners lean towards the ‘semi-retirement’ segment and some of them have likely moved to the retired category. I like the fact that we’re getting to a slightly larger population base, my concern only stems from how many are ‘snow-birds’ and won’t provide customers for local business during the winter. We don’t yet have age breakdowns for our areas, it will be interesting to see how that shakes out. We need to keep working on opportunities for younger families and remote working empty nesters. And talking of larger populations, our Celista school has a higher enrollment than in many years past, so some of the permanent population are also young families. Wouldn’t it be nice for those kids to be able to complete their grade 12 somewhere closer than Salmon Arm? The South Shuswap CSRD Director, Paul Demenok, and I have trying to convince the School District 83 board of Trustees that

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there should be a High School on this west end of Shuswap Lake. The nearest that our kids can go is Salmon Arm, and there are high schools in Sicamous, Enderby and Armstrong. Together the North and South Shuswap contributes more to SD83 in taxes than Salmon Arm, more population than Sicamous or Enderby, and has by far the longest bus rides to high school. Anglemont kids are close to 2 hours each way on the bus. Unfortunately, we don’t seem to be getting much traction with the SD83 board at this point. With a lead time of 6 to 8 years, our kids in kindergarten would be able to go to a Sorrento school when they leave Celista IF the SD83 board were to start the process now. We’ll keep working towards that. Don’t hesitate to let your school PAC know how you feel. And while I’m on the topic of letting people know how you feel, I have another Town Hall date booked. Saturday March 26 at 2pm in the North Shuswap Hall in Celista. I had one booked in October but Covid kinda shut that down. I’m thinking/hoping/praying that things will loosen up a bit by late March, but whatever the rules are at that time, we will be sticking to them. We don’t usually get more than around 50 or 60 to these gathering so keeping distance should be easy if desired. I’m breaking the Town Hall down into half hour segments and inviting groups that are important to the North Shuswap to come and chat to us and then respond to questions. So far, the schedule is Forest Fuel Reduction and Firesmart at 2pm, Ministry of Transportation and AIM contractors at 2:30, RCMP at (continued on page 6)

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March 26 MEETING 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm North Shuswap Community Hall

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Presentations by Ministry of Transportation, AIM Contractors, RCMP and more. Some topics include: Forest Fuel Reduction, Housing Needs Study, Bristow Rd. launch, Parallel trails study and more. All Covid rules and restrictions will be followed.

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3pm, and possibly Economic Development/Tourism at 3:30. I’m leaving 3 minutes at the end for you to ask me any questions you might have about the CSRD or what I’m up to. This part might go longer than that though. On the local plans coming to fruition topic, and I almost hate to mention these in case I jinx them… • Crown land forest fuel reduction supposed to happen, on the ground, above Anglemont this fall (if you see orange tape on trees, please leave it in place as markers for work to come) • Bristow Road boat launch supposed to be complete this spring • Results from the Housing Needs Study and the Emergency Evacuation study • Engineering report from the first 3 sections of the Parallel trails study along Sq-Ang road (MoTI has been busy with some sort of flooding issue down towards Vancouver) • Swim platform at Wharf Road park so that higher level swimming lessons can take place Ok, enough for today. I know you know where to find me… Jay Simpson, JSimpson@csrd.bc. ca, 250-517-9578 Web&FB: NorthShuswap.Info

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CSRD Tenders Dock for Bristow Road Park By Jo Anne Malpass The Columbia Shuswap Regional District is inviting Quotes for the fabrication and installation of a permanent floating dock at the Bristow Road Boat Launch located at 1948 Bristow Road, Celista, BC in Electoral Area F. The tender document calls for an aluminum dock 10’ wide x 32’ long with a gangway 5’ wide and 20’ long, bumpers, cleats and a concrete anchor. The CSRD Invitation to quote has a deadline of Thursday, March 3, with the Services performed under the Agreement to be completed no later than April 15, 2022.

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By Sgt. Barry Kennedy UPDATE: Criminal Charges Sworn On December 25, 2021, Chase RCMP members and the Emergency Response Team responded to a ‘weapon’ complaint at a residence in Anglemont. After a lengthy standoff, one male was taken into custody. On February 4, 2022, charges were sworn against Neil John CRONIN for two counts of Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm and one count of Public Mischief with Intent to Mislead Investigation. Arson On February 7 at 5:31 pm, Chase RCMP were advised that a person was trying to light a truck on fire in a parking lot on Shuswap Ave. Police attended and arrested a female for Arson. The female initially resisted arrest and struggled with Police but was ultimately taken into custody without further incident or injury. She was held in cells overnight and released in the morning with a future court date. Quick action by the witness prevented the fire from spreading and there was minimal damage to the truck. There was also minimal damage to the witness, in that she burned her hand putting out the fire. If the fire had been permitted to spread, it could have destroyed the truck as well as the apartment building it was parked next to. Police interviewed witnesses, obtained photographs and seized evi-

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dence from the scene. No one could explain why the suspect lit the fire however alcohol was believed to be a factor. Emergency Beacon On February 6 at 10:43 am, Chase RCMP were advised of an emergency SOS beacon activation on Lichen Mountain. The International Emergency Response Coordination Centre in Texas received the signal and provided Police with the GPS coordinates. The beacon was registered with emergency contact information. Police used this information to contact a family member who explained that the beacon was with a group of snowmobilers which included children. There was no cell service in that area and therefore no way to contact the group. Avalanche conditions were described as ‘considerable’. There was concern that the group had been caught in an avalanche or had a serious accident. Shuswap Search and Rescue deployed 10 members in two teams. The first team travelled from Salmon Arm by helicopter. The second team followed by vehicle in case a more extensive recovery was required. Approximately three hours after the initial beacon activation was received, the helicopter team managed to locate the group. It turned out that the beacon activation was accidental, and all was well. Lost Dog On February 4 at 10:40 pm, Chase RCMP received a complaint from CP Police Dispatch. Train crews had reported two people walking along the train tracks. They were so close to the rails that the train crew conducted a controlled emergency stop of the train. Police attended and located one person who was looking for a lost dog. No harm had been intended however it is an offence, under the Railway Safety Act, to trespass on railway property and can result in a significant fine. Weapon Complaint On February 10 at approximately 4:45 pm, Chase RCMP received a weapon report. The complainant was convinced that he saw a male pedestrian drop a pistol from his waistband then pick it back up. Police attended and located the male based on the description provided by the complainant. The male was detained for possession of a weapon and was placed in handcuffs for Police and public safety. The male denied having a gun. Police located a revolver in his pocket. The male then claimed that the revolver was a family heirloom which had been passed down from generation to generation. Police records indicate the firearm was stolen in Nova Scotia in 2005. The male will be facing multiple charges including possession of stolen property and firearms offences. Disturbance On February 12 at 9:14 pm, Chase RCMP were advised of a disturbance at a residence on Ska Cheen Drive. The complainant reported that his adult daughter was intoxicated, yelling and screaming and making a mess in the family home. Police attended and located the daughter nearby. She was found to have outstanding warrants and was arrested without further incident. She was lodged in cells for the night and released in the morning with future court dates.

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Mounting Toll on Health Science Professionals By Jo Anne Malpass Kane Tse from the Health Sciences Association (HSA) gave a presentation to the Interior Health Board of Directors meeting in February, regarding the professional shortages amongst the Pandemic. HSA represents 20,000 health science and community social service professionals from over 70 disciplines including therapists, technologists, dietitians and social workers at over 250 hospitals, long term care homes, child development centres, and non profits. He explained there is a mounting toll on HSA members in the province. A recent survey of members showed 70% reported workload increase, 41% are currently considering leaving public practice due to unmanageable workloads and 86% reported the pandemic has had somewhat or very negative impact on mental health. This level of burnout could lead to serious bottle necks and delays in the delivery of care, such as in ICUs, more people waiting for tests and results and surgical backlogs, he said. The cause of shortages in health sciences workers, he said, is lack of post secondary training seats, heavy workload and burn out, low wages compared to other provinces and private sector, narrowing scope of practice and deteriorating job satisfaction, and a lack of leadership opportunities in heath authorities. He pointed out BC has the fewest Medical Laboratory Technologists per capita among the provinces. It has the second greatest number of physiotherapists but the fewest in the public sector. His recommendations to correct the situation were to implement targeted recruitment and retention measures including decreasing the workload, more clinical leadership opportunities, expand post secondary training opportunities, and provide incentives to attract new graduates and those in private practice. Competitive wages with other provinces and the private sector is a significant part of this. BC wages have fallen behind and other provinces have been offering incentives to BC workers. In other business at the meeting, a presentation was made about the partnership between Interior Health and ASK Wellness. ASK operates in Penticton, Kamloops and Merritt and provides services around housing, substance abuse, mental health, support for those with disabilities and harm reduction. Bob Hughes CEO of ASK said in it’s 30th year, it continues to provide a wide range of outreach services. ASK currently provides 735 housing units in the three communities. IH CEO Susan Brown reported seeing some improvements in recruitment, especially at Royal Inland Hospital where emergency and ICU services were impacted. 108 new nursing graduates will be coming to the health authority. The new Phil and Jennie Gaglardi tower for clinical work at Royal Inland is on target for a July opening.

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St. Ives Resort is a year-round resort that is a time-share affiliated facility which also rents to the public. Located in St. Ives, the resort is situated in a beautiful mountain setting with a nice expanse of lakefront. Watercrafts are available to all guests including kayaks, pedal boats and paddle boards. There are several buoys and a nice dock available for guests with personal watercraft. For those visiting during the winter season, travel time to Crowfoot Mountain for snowmobiling is 20 minutes. Snowshoe rentals are also available at no charge for those wishing to take part in winter hiking. When vacationing, it is nice to have some peaceful down time. St. Ives Resort has some great amenities on site to go with their fully equipped 1 to 3 bedroom townhouses. There are cozy fireplaces in each unit as well as bbq pits and a games room for guest use. This includes a billiard table, ping pong, shuffleboard, board games, toys and books for quiet time and rainy days. They also offer guest laundry facilities at no charge should they be needed. Just bring your groceries and get ready to relax. St. Ives Resort, through RCI (recognized as the world’s premier vacation exchange company), has been awarded the RCI Silver Crown designation for the past 20 years. This award is given in recognition of the high standards and exceptional vacation experiences provided to both time share members and guests, as expressed through customer feedback. The only higher award, the RCI Gold Crown, is strictly available to locations with added amenities such as an onsite restaurant, although there are some close by to choose from. (continued on page 11)

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Managing such a wonderful facility and ensuring its high standards continue to be met, keeps the Hubners very busy. When they do have down time, they like to hike, camp, or head outdoors to explore throughout the area. Both are musicians, Kevin is a bass guitarist and Patti sings and plays guitar. They are also involved in musical theatre with the Anglebay Entertainers and Patti is a member of the Mountain Mommas, a 3 women band that readers may have seen performing at local markets and fundraising events including for the Lion’s Club. The Hubner family also includes the couple’s 2 musical sons, who live in Kelowna and Vernon. The oldest is finishing his Master’s Degree in Biology at UBC and the other owns a house painting business. Both periodically help out with projects at St. Ives Resort, including renovations and maintenance. Patti and Kevin have some great plans for St. Ives Resort, some in the form of special events such as Oktoberfest. As their plans come together, they will be able to provide further opportunities for even more fun and great memories! St. Ives Resort is a family oriented, pet friendly facility, located on the shores of beautiful Shuswap Lake. If you are looking for a memorable vacation in a breath-taking location, you must experience St. Ives Resort. Patti and Kevin Hubner would love to have the opportunity to host you and your family or friends and look forward to sharing this award-winning facility with you! The Kicker would like to thank Patti and Kevin Hubner and St. Ives Resort for their continued support through advertising. We wish this local business continued success.

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By Jo Anne Malpass Because of the two-year delay in receiving formal notice of approval for its grant application to the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program for a water system in Scotch Creek, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District is looking for ways to save $350,000 for the project before it goes to a public assent process. At its February Board meeting, the CSRD board approved accessing $60,000 plus taxes from the Electoral Area F Feasibility Study Fund for design and engineering services for the water system. A staff report from Terry Langlois, Team Leader, Utilities says the application was made in February 2020 and formal notice of approval was received December 17, 2021. The application was made prior to COVID-19 pandemic, and the resulting material costs and supply chain issues have affected the estimated project costs. Cost escalation for the required pipe material is estimated to be more than $350,000. CSRD staff have been in discussions with the Province of BC to determine if other funding sources can be accessed such as Community Works Funds, to address costs overages because of the delay. The Province has confirmed there are no additional funds available and utilizing Community Works Funds for a grant funded project is not authorized. As the public assent process has not yet been completed for the Scotch Creek Water System Service Area, there is risk that if CSRD asks the public to borrow more money than what was originally identified, the process may not achieve public assent, says the report. To mitigate this issue and ensure the water system is de-

signed in the most cost-effective manner possible within the original budget, a negotiated Request for Proposal process will be undertaken. The process would require Urban Systems to hire an experienced contractor to help them design the project to fit the reduced budget and work collaboratively to realize efficiencies wherever possible. At the end of this process, the CSRD would have the option to enter into an agreement with the contractor to complete the construction portion of the process. This process will allow the CSRD to determine accurate costs ahead of a public assent process. If the assent process does not achieve sufficiency, the feasibility study fund will be utilized to cover the costs to conduct the detailed design and identified construction costs. If the asset process is successful, the costs to conduct this work will be funded from the awarded grant funds. As of December 31, 2021, the Electoral Area F Feasibility Study Fund has approximately $131,000 unallocated. In November 2019, the Board approved an initial feasibility fund amount of $45,000 to support the grant application, therefore if approved, the total feasibility funds allocated towards this project to date will be $105,000. Area F Director Jay Simpson said the CSRD was originally notified in confidence about the grant approval in February 2021 but couldn’t go to engineering or anything else for a year. He said this is a critical piece of infrastructure in the North Shuswap to get affordable housing and thinks staff have come up with a good plan to reduce the cost as much as possible. (continued on page 13

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In other business at the meeting: Grant-in-aid - $5,500 North Shuswap Chamber of Commerce (Winter Festival) General Local Government Election Voting Bylaw Amendment – The board approved the amendment which would remove restrictions for mail in ballots, so voting may be done by mail for any Elector who requests a mail ballot. This is in preparation for the 2022 General Local Elections in BC to be held on October 15, 2022. Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail Governance Committee – The Board delayed sending a letter to the Governance Committee giving notice of Board concerns with the equity and fairness of cost sharing for maintenance of the trail in the future. CAO Charles Hamilton asked that it be postponed because the Committee is in the process of developing the maintenance plan and it would be more productive for the CSRD to review the plan once it is provided. BC Timber Sales Wiseman Creek Referral - On December 9, 2021, the CSRD received a letter from BCTS about plans to prepare and develop 4 new cut blocks totalling 196.20 hectares and associated roads in the Mara-Sicamous area. The CSRD had a geotechnical hazardous assessment done which identified this area as having a high burn severity which created conditions favourable for wildfire debris flow in the next two years which could destroy property and be life threatening. The Board asked the Ministry of Forests to place a moratorium on logging activity in the Sicamous and Wiseman Creek Community Watershed areas until 2024, due to the high geohazard risk created by the 2021 Two Mile Creek Fire. Presentation by the Kicking Horse Canyon Project Team and Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure regarding recent and upcoming construction, traffic management, and alternate routes. The project near Golden is 4.8 km long and includes 4 major bridges, 8 viaducts and some big rock walls. The TransCanada will be closed 24/7 between Easter and the May long weekend.

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SD83 Board Approves Amended Budget SD83 Release The School District No. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap)  M e n ’ s C ut Board of Education gave three readings and approval to the  L a di es Cu t Board’s 2021-22 amended annual budget of $97,207,941 at  Color its regular meeting on Feb. 15.  F o i ls Each June the Board approves its preliminary budget for the upcoming school year. This budget is based on preliminary estimates of enrolment, revenue and expenditures. At the end of each September school districts report their enrolment data to the Ministry. In December, the Ministry announces its Shop Local! recalculated funding allocations and then districts prepare an amended annual budget. Because SD83 experienced a higher than projected inOPEN crease in enrolment (235 full time equivalency students), the By appointment only amended Located at The Centre in Scotch Creek operating grants summary was approximately $2.06 million more than projected, explained Secretary Treasurer Dale Culler. This amount was primarily allocated to additional staffing and resources that the district required to support the additional students. In other business at the meeting, Secondary School in Sorrento - The Board had a delIntroducing egation from Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) Directors Jay Simpson and Paul Demenok, who presented their thoughts to the Board around a secondary school that in their opinion is needed in Sorrento to serve the North and located in Sorrento (Notch Hill) South Shuswap. Specializing in Hanging Baskets In their presentation they noted that students from that and Patio Planters area spend too much time on the school bus, which they felt had negative effects on extra-curricular activities, graduato place an order: tion rates, and school performance. They also noted that their 250-835-0055 areas pay the most taxes to the system, but feel the area is Leannes.greenhouse@gmail.com underrepresented in its number of schools. They were also opposed to the Long Range Facilities Plan options for the Like us on Facebook Leanne’s Greenhouse Salmon Arm area saying it would set back any serious consideration of a new high school in Sorrento. Area C & F Long Range Facilities Plan Working Group - Trustee Marty Gibbons proposed a working group for Columbia Shuswap Regional District Areas C & F be formed to look at the PAUL JACKSON long term goal of a high school for that area, additional EOP options for the 1-888-268-3388 area, express bussing, access to sports paul@nextlevelbc.ca teams and more for the North and South www.nextlevelbc.ca Shuswap areas. The proposal was defeated. Although trustees supported parts Paul Jackson is a year round resident of the North Shuswap. of the proposal, they felt other work was With 28 years as a Professional Financial Planner, Paul is well suited to more pressing right now. “I don’t think help his clients with all of their Financial Planning needs. He uses a Model we want to have a working group for 10 Portfolio approach to investment management and would love to discuss years, which would be at least that if we his process and track record with you! are lucky and it gets fast-tracked. I know staff are so overworked right now with  Proven track record with Model Portfolio investing new staff, COVID, and the budgeting  Fee Based Advisor with a very reasonable fee structure process. I just wonder if this is some Independent (not tied to one institution) thing that we could start a little later.  Strong tax knowledge This would be adding more work to peo Licensed in both BC and Alberta ple that are already working hard,” commented Board Chair Amanda Krebs.     

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Unprecedented Challenges By Mel Arnold, MP North Okanagan-Shuswap These are challenging times as we see perhaps more division amongst Canadians than ever before. These divisions have grown during a time when Canada faces not just one crisis, but layers of crises and unprecedented challenges. It is within this context of division and crisis that I believe Canadians look to Parliament for the leadership required to start healing divisions and focus on the questions that need to be answered for the government to produce a plan for recovery- a plan to overcome the crises and challenges. On February 14, the House of Commons voted on a Conservative motion proposing a reasonable approach to help lower the temperature across Canada by providing Canadians a specific plan and timeline for ending federal mandates and restrictions. The governing party defeated this motion and instead declared a public order emergency and invoked extraordinary powers under the Emergencies Act. The Emergencies Act was created in 1988 for specific applications in specific emergencies and was also created to replace and prevent the abuses inflicted under the previous War Measures Act used by Canadian governments for forced internments based on race and heritage during both World Wars. The Emergencies Act was designed to prevent such unjustified uses of powers by setting out clear requirements for their use. Section 16 of the Emergencies Act states a public order emergency such as that declared by the government as being an “emergency that arises from threats to the security of Canada and that is so serious as to be a national emergency.” Before the government invoked the Emergencies Act on February 14, the government did not confirm if it considered the blockades in Coutts, Windsor and Ottawa to be threats to the security of Canada but rather stated that the “federal government has provided law enforcement with all of the resources that they have needed.” So, if the blockades did not represent a threat to the security of Canada and law enforcement were provided everything they needed, why were the unprecedented powers of the Emergencies Act necessary? When pressed on this question on February 21, the Prime Minister stated the extraordinary powers were necessary to compel tow truck drivers to tow illegally parked vehicles. Although blockades were resolved, the Prime Minister insisted on clinging to emergency powers. On February 21st, I voted against the government’s Emergencies Act declaration, but it passed. Conservatives immediately introduced a motion calling for the declaration to be revoked. On February 23rd, less than 48 hours after the PM got his declaration passed with a threat of triggering another unnecessary election, he revoked it even though nothing had changed other than the emergence of a flood of concerns from Canadians and legal experts. Now that the Prime Minister’s foray into emergency powers has abated, I hope that Parliament can quickly turn our focus to the divisions, layers of crises and unprecedented challenges facing Canada today and work together cooperatively to develop a comprehensive plan charting a path forward for Canada’s recovery.

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By Jo Anne Malpass The Columbia Shuswap Regional District Board gave third reading at its February meeting to a lakes zoning amendment for Horseshoe Bay Developments west of St. Ives allowing nine buoys, two docks and no boat launch on its 129 metres of shared foreshore. The developers had asked for three docks, staff recommended one, and after a motion by Area F Director Jay Simpson, two docks were approved. The Ministry has stated that it could take two to four years to get approval for the second dock and that each tenure application is put through a referral process so First Nations and the internal Ecosystems team can comment on the proposed plan. The original application was for 18 buoys and one dock, but the applicants amended their proposal to address concerns raised from neighbours. Since each lot no longer has its own buoy, the applicants asked for more docks to provide an opportunity to distribute the boat loading/ unloading activity during the morning and evening peak periods to improve overall safety. Director Simpson said two docks made more sense for safety reasons during wind events with boats trying to get off the lake. The foreshore will be rezoned from FR1 Foreshore Residential to FM1 Foreshore Multi-family, with a site specific regulation allowing up to 9 private mooring buoys, two docks and no boat launch. The adjacent foreshore to the east will be rezoned from FR1 to FP Foreshore Park, which is the zone typically assigned to foreshore that is adjacent to a road. The Board gave first reading to the amending bylaw at their meeting held on October 21, 2021 and directed staff to send referrals to applicable agencies and First Nations. The public hearing was waived as the proposed zoning amendment is consistent with the Electoral Area F Official Community Plan. The staff report says neighbours first became aware of this application when a notice of application sign was posted on the subject property following first reading of the proposed bylaw amendment. Seven letters of opposition were received prior to the applicants amending their proposal from 18 buoys to 9 buoys and from one dock to three docks. Following the change to the proposal, the notice of application sign was updated to reflect the change in number of docks and buoys. A total of 18 letters of opposition and 12 in favour were received. The common themes of the concerns raised in the opposition letters include environmental concerns, safety of swimmers and non-motorized watercraft in the area, safe navigation from the existing dock around the proposed buoys, not enough parking on the upland common strata lot, scenery impacted by the additional buoys, potential for dinghies to be left on the beach as an eyesore and obstacle to beach walkers, whether 18 buoys are truly necessary, that the strata lot owners purchased their lots knowing they could not have more docks and buoys, and that this will set a precedent for non-waterfront owners to have buoys on the lake. Several letters also requested the Board reconsider holding a public hearing and some noted a public hearing should be held during the summer months.

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The Little Shuswap Lake Band (LSLB) response stated they have serious concerns about what is proposed as it will significantly increase the amount of boat traffic in Shuswap Lake, which is a sensitive fish and riparian zone where juvenile salmon are reared for up to two years. Adams Lake Indian Band also indicated concerns about wildlife and cultural heritage sites. The strata will be installing all the buoys at once and will ensure that all buoys all meet the current Transport Canada and CSRD standards and be spaced exactly as proposed. The strata also communicated to staff that they estimate they have 10-12 parking spaces on their common property and may do minor adjustments to maximum efficiency of the space. The applicant will now be required to apply for a Foreshore and Water Development Permit for the proposed buoys. Once the Development Permit has been issued, the bylaw amendment can be brought back to the CSRD Board for adoption. Other development service business included: Development Variance Permit - The Board approved three of four variances requested by owners of property at 7720 Squilax-Anglemont Road, Anglemont. It approved a maximum parcel coverage variance from 30% to 34.6%, only for the proposed garage and breezeway; Minimum setback variance from 2.0 m to 1.51 m, only for the exterior wall of the single family dwelling; and, minimum setback from 1.0 m to 0.54 m, only for the eaves of the single family dwelling. The variance was not approved for minimum setback from the east interior side parcel boundary from 2.0 m to 0.03 m, only for the deck. Three neighbour submissions were received asking these variances not to be approved. Director Simpson said this one was a bit of a challenge for him and would have liked to have had a local planning advisory committee (shut down during Covid) to be able to talk to the community about it. A deck within 3 cm of a property line is pushing the boundaries as much as you can, he said. The deck was subject to a bylaw action in 2005 with the present owners and then they rebuilt it recently and didn’t take that into effect. Because this one variance was not approved, staff said they will not be able to go forward with the other items approved until this infringement is dealt with. Subdivision Servicing Bylaw All Electoral Areas – The Board adopted the bylaw, effective March 1, 2022, which will streamline the CSRD’s application process. Some of the changes are also intended to improve the clarity and efficiency of the application and review process specific to subdivision approvals while maintaining requirements to ensure that new parcels are adequate and sustainable.

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By Jo Anne Malpass golf course and gas station, LSLB opProviding opportunities for all erates Skwlax Resource Management, youth is the main goal of recently elect- which is expanding current Band oped Little Shuswap Lake Band (LSLB) erations as well as entering new types Kukpi7 (Chief) James Tomma. of industry and fields to diversify the Kukpi7 Tomma, 61, started his economic strength of the communifour-year term as chief on December ty. Aligning with the strategic busi1. He said it has been quite busy since ness and social initiatives of the Little then with a lot going on. He credits his Shuswap Lake Band, Skwlax Resource great administration team for the easy Management offers six key services: transition, organizing back to back Forestry, Environmental Services, Civil meetings. “I’m excited to take office and Infrastructure, Capacity Support and get going.” and Management, Powerline Extension There weren’t a and Maintenance, and lot of opportunities Construction. when he was youngThe Band is curer. “The one thing rently working on I want to leave for memorandums of our youth is securiunderstanding with ty. Our band is one of surrounding comthe largest employmunities including ers around. Our band Sun Peaks, Columbia members, our youth, Shuswap Regional should be the ones District, Thompson working in our band Nicola Regional Disoffice, have that job trict and Revelstoke, security for 40, 50 looking to open up years. opportunities for all I want to make Chief (Kukpi7) James Tomma youth. “A youth is a sure when I lay my youth to me; I make head down for the final time, I know no distinction.” that I’ve done the best I can to assure These agreements will help in colthat.” laborations on various opportunities Kukpi7 Tomma grew up on reserve and one of them is a road to Sun Peaks land in Scotch Creek, went to North so that Little Shuswap Lake Band and Shuswap School and then residential North Shuswap will start taking adschool. For 18 years, he was water vantage of increased tourism traffic. operator for the Band and is proud to “That’s the spin off. We’ll make that say, he never missed a day of work. In agreement, but everyone will benefit 2008, he received the Operator Award from it. First and foremost, we have to for Excellence in the BC Water and look after our Little Shuswap Lake but Waste Industry. I also believe that we need our surHe has run for the chief position rounding communities to stay healthy several times in the past 24 years, fol- and successful and we all have to work lowing in the footsteps of his father and together toward that end goal. I believe grandfather who were both chiefs and that sincerely.” his mother who was a councillor for a He sees the area becoming a destime. His main reason for running was tination location. It is already busy in a desire to get in and change things. For the summer but he is looking for ways quite some time, it was status quo, and to make the area more attractive for it has always been his desire to be chief people to come here in the slow season. and make a different in people’s lives. “We are going to be exploring what can LSLB has various entities in a wide we do together.” range of industries which youth could The Band is looking at building take advantage of. “There are careers housing projects but Kukpi7 Tomma now that youth can look at within our says he wants the youth to have the organization that would be quite reability to pay for it, that’s the ultimate warding to them, not only on a profes- goal. sional basis but in the standard of living He tells his youth the easiest way and quality of life.” to get ahead is to work for it. “You Along with Quaaout Lodge, the

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By Angela Lagore Spring is coming!!! Such a great feeling when we start seeing the seasons change. The winter festival was a big success again this year. It was so great seeing new faces, and families taking in all the activities. This annual event will get better every year, with more visitors, participants and volunteers. Thank-you to everyone who helped make this event happen. We have countless volunteers in the North Shuswap who dedicate their time and resources to make things possible. All of you are very much appreciated. Thank-you to all the sponsors, again without your generous donations these events wouldn’t be possible. We are all aware that when spring comes, it’s a short time till our busy season approaches. The last couple years have been difficult on us all, especially businesses and the trickling effects this virus has had. This coming tourist season, I truly believe it is going to be more enjoyable for all of us. Hoping for less restrictions, and an increased opportunity to spend quality time with friends and families. The chamber continues to work on agenda items, plan events and create opportunities for individuals to take part in. We provide workshops, courses and mentorship to help entrepreneurs in the North Shuswap. Have you thought about starting a business? Do you need resources? Have you reached out to the chamber? We are here to help your business idea, by providing tools and necessary guidance for your success. Business builds business. The support of your community provides a strong foundation for you to grow in the right direction. Reach out to the chamber, or ask a fellow businessperson for tips or suggestions to help get you to your goals. Let’s get geared up for spring, clean up our yards and roadways. Plant some flowers, repair that fence that you’ve been meaning to get to. Lets take pride in our environment and make it the best it can be. Let’s continue to keep making our community a success. Help more, do more, be more. Looking forward to a safe and prosperous year.

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have to put your time in, decide early on what you want to do and I will help you. If you have a dream, I will not think of 10 different ways I can’t help but I will look for that one way I can help you. That’s my job, not to tell them we can’t help.” “My Band members elected me for one reason, to look after their best interest. And that’s standard of living, quality of life, and just general health and happiness of the community itself.” There are days when it’s frustrating, he said, but on other days, he gets satisfaction from “knowing at a later date, this is going to impact our youth. There will be a level of security they are going to enjoy. In the end, when we do have self determination, they will be secure. That’s all I work for.”

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Shuswap Ranked #6 Most-loved Destinations CSRD Release Love for the Shuswap goes far beyond Valentine’s Day. The Shuswap recently ranked #6 in the Tourism Sentiment Index’s Leading Places: The 50 Most-Loved Destinations in Canada for 2021 report. “As a destination-marketing organization, we are thrilled to see the Shuswap recognized so highly amongst other tourism communities from around the country,” says Morgen Matheson, Team Leader Tourism and Film. “This report shows that the Shuswap offers a unique, four-season experience that clearly inspires affection in the hearts of our guests,” she adds. For the first-time ever, destinations around the world have been ranked to uncover those that are most loved according to consumer sentiment – what people really feel. Being named in the rankings means the Shuswap earned an impressive Tourism Sentiment Score during one of the toughest years the tourism industry has faced. Tourism Sentiment Index conducted an intensive study of its 2021 data – more than 1.6 billion online conversations and content pieces publicly available about 21,330 global destinations – to identify the 100 Most-Loved Destinations. Over 55 million conversations, about 6,384 tourism products and experiences in 195 Canadian destinations were analyzed as part of the global study. To learn more about the Shuswap go to: www.shuswaptourism.ca To see The Shuswap and the other 49 Most-Loved Destinations in Canada, go to: https://www.sentiment-index.com/most-loved-canada

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An economic plan that outlines more promises than progress By Greg Kyllo, MLA for Shuswap In mid-February, British Columbians were finally allowed to see the B.C. government’s long-awaited economic plan — a plan that was supposed to map B.C.’s economic direction for both the short and long-term future. British Columbians were anxiously awaiting a plan from our provincial government that would clearly outline how we can reduce costs for British Columbians and help put them on the path to economic recovery. Unfortunately, this “plan” was devoid of any of the clear action or support British Columbians were hoping for. There is no attempt to address the rising cost of living, no plan to support struggling B.C. businesses and improve confidence in B.C.’s business sector though tax relief or reducing red tape, no health human resources strategy to address our nurse and doctor shortages, and no long-term funding attached to make any of the promises a reality. The only funding it did include was for a new $134 million training centre at the BC Institute of Technology (BCIT) on the Lower Mainland, the cost of which will be artificially inflated thanks to government’s Community Benefit Agreements, which lock out bidders in favour of hand-picked contractors and insiders. Government policies have led to British Columbians facing higher costs and finding it harder than ever before to save their money and get ahead in life. The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s 2021 rental market report cites that British Columbians are paying on average $238 per month or a whopping $2,856 more per year under this current government. With gas prices in the province lined up to hit an average of more than $1.80 per litre, British Columbians are paying more at the pumps than anywhere else in Canada. The fact that this economic plan has brought forward no solutions to these issues shows how out of touch this government has become with the everyday challenges British Columbians are facing. There is a big difference between making promises and making progress, and when British Columbians continue to see the same recycled promises with no real, viable solutions, it is a sign that the government must change its approach.

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By Carmen Massey, Project Manager, Tsuts’weye Celebration, satisfaction, and a twinge of regret are feelings in the hearts and minds of the Tsuts’weye team, as we begin the process of wrapping up this extremely successful program. Over the past three years, Tsusts’weye has brought female business owners with incredibly diverse backgrounds closer to one another and farther along their journey of entrepreneurship. Over 400 women have attended courses, classes, workshops, and networking events, reinforcing that women entrepreneurs love to connect and learn in a supportive environment. We have witnessed the emergence of long-lasting relationships that will serve business women well in the future. Three Entrepreneurs in Residence (shout-out to Corryn Grayston, Caroline Grover, and Andrew Klingel) and numerous Consultants (too many to name) have served an additional 200 businesswomen with one-on-one mentorship and business support. Perhaps most poignantly, individual women have shared with us that Tsuts’weye has been like an anchor to them and their businesses during recent times of uncertainty and change brought into our lives due to Covid. Many of you have been wondering “what’s next?” for Tsuts’weye. We can confirm that we are wrapping up the Tsuts’weye program in its current iteration by the end of March when our

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project funding is complete. However, Community Futures will continue to host a program specifically for women entrepreneurs, with a base level of services until we are able to secure additional funding for workshops, consulting services, and other well-received programs we have been providing through the Tsuts’weye program over the past three years. Tsuts’weye is hosting a few final workshops before the end of March. We encourage you to jump in and participate while you can! We are also planning an in-person program wrap-up celebration, so mark your calendar for the evening of March 29 and sign up early! We are committed to bringing female entrepreneurs of the Shuswap together to the very end of the program. Heading into year three of a Covid-affected economy and society, I believe businesses and individuals will require even more robust networks and savvy business skills to thrive and grow. I encourage you to lean into the valuable relationships you have built and rely on the skills and confidence you have gained, to help you turn times of uncertainty into times of opportunity. Please reach out to me and others in the Tusts’weye team with your thoughts about what the program has meant to you. We would also love to hear your ideas about keeping a business support network for women entrepreneurs of the Shuswap alive into the future.

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Fire News Celista Fire Hall

By Celista FD Chief Roy Phillips The Fire Departments would like to thank everyone who helped at and attended the winter family day events, with everything that has been going on the last few years it was so good to be out in the community socializing! Despite the skating rink being closed due to weather we went through all our hotdogs! Spring training is ramping up again. In addition to our regular weekly practice nights, our members will be attending extra training courses to improve their skills sets helping us better serve the community. This year we are looking forward to having our Area F training centre ready to use. Work on the training centre began last fall and we should be able to begin using it in the spring. We would like to thank Frank Riley and Spooner Industrial for their help getting the area prepped, and buildings in place. We are pleased to report that it has been a very quiet month for fire calls, only one call out in all three departments, that turned out to be a false alarm.

Area F Fire Training Centre ready for use this spring. Celista FD photo

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Chase Enrolled in Entrepreneur Immigration Program Village of Chase Release The Village of Chase is very pleased to announce that we have recently enrolled in a regional pilot through the Province of BC called Entrepreneur Immigration Program. This program is designed to offer an immigration pathway for enterprising individuals from other countries who are looking to start a new business in a

small community and make Canada and B.C. their new home. Council recently appointed a Select Committee of Council for the Economic Development initiative, chaired by Councillor Ali Maki, whose members include Donna Smith-Bradley, Nathan VanKampen, Carolyn Parks Mintz and Steve Smyth representing both business and community sectors. The committee

is currently working on identifying and updating the priority sectors in Chase by conducting a survey. Interested immigration candidates may submit a proposal to the Select Committee who will review applications to determine if there’s a possible match with the Village of Chase’s priorities. The Select Committee will make recommendations to the Deputy Corporate Officer, Lynn Eileen and will conduct in an in-person exploratory visit with the candidate who meets the criteria for the program. The exploratory visit will also give the candidate first-hand experience to determine if the Village of Chase is a right fit for their business, and they will also be able to assess whether the lifestyle is a fit for their family. Successful candidates must meet the following criteria: • Be an immigrant wishing to relocate to Canada • establish an eligible new business aligned with the priorities of the referring community • show business and/or management experience. • The investment amount is $100,000 towards a new start-up business • have a personal net worth of at least CAD$300,000 • make an eligible personal investment of at least CAD$100,000 in the business • create at least one new full-time job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident • demonstrate a minimum language proficiency of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4 • have, or be eligible for, legal immigration status in Canada • have been lawfully admitted in the country where you currently live “I feel we’ve assembled an accom5 BEST TIPS plished and balanced Committee with · TO AN ENERGY varied experience,” says Councillor EFFICIENT HOME Maki, “and I look forward to working with them to bring this exciting initiative to fruition” BC ENERGY STEP CODE Chase is one of 27 communities · WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW? and 7 development regions taking part BUILDING SCIENCE in the 2nd phase of this program. To read more about the Region· WHAT DOES IT MEAN? al Pilot - Entrepreneur Immigration Program, please visit https://www.welPLEASE SEND EMAIL TO hphtips@outlook.com TO RECEIVE A comebc.ca/Immigrate-to-B-C/Entrepreneur-Immigration COPY OF THE SPRING NEWSLETTER!

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Geohazard Mapping Available to the Public

CSRD Release Members of the public can now use the Columbia Shuswap Regional District’s online mapping portal to examine updated geohazard risk mapping in watersheds throughout the region. It can be found on the CSRD Maps webpage under the Online Mapping and Property Information tab. Users can click the mapping layer for Hazard Mapping, view data from four separate studies and zoom in to find information on specific areas or properties. The new layer incorporates data from a series of reports, including a region-wide Geohazard Risk Prioritization Study, which was presented to the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) Board of Directors last year. This latest regional study focuses on steep creek and flood risk areas across the region. It identified and prioritized geohazard areas covering 1,946 km2 of the CSRD. This new mapping layer is part of an ongoing process to enhance the quality and accessibility of flood and landslide hazard information for the public, potential property buyers, development industry professionals, local governments and regulatory agencies. It forms the basis for future, more detailed flood-risk mapping studies in areas identified as high-risk. These studies are designed to inform and support landuse planning and development in the CSRD. This information also assists in the CSRD’s emergency management planning. For further information regarding the use of the mapping

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Crowfoot Mountain Snowmobile Club By Julie Lucas The Crowfoot Mountain Snowmobile Club was originally started in 1978 by a local group of snowmobile enthusiasts, and the club was incorporated under the Societies Act of BC, as a non-profit organization September 27, 1982. The club, run by local volunteers, has been going ever since. The current executive is Tyler Morrison as President, Dean Acton as Vice President and Julie Lucas as Secretary/ Treasurer. The supporting Directors are Trevor Davies, Martin Lucas, Mark Acton, Ian Walker, John Massey, Ken Johnson, Craig Spooner and Ewin Vernon. The club has a land management agreement with Rec Sites and Trails of BC and is a member of the British Columbia Snowmobile Association. The club owns two snowcats, they plow the Forestry Road and parking lot, and groom the trails from the parking lot up on to Crowfoot. They currently have 265 members, as well as receive many visiting day-pass riders. The club employs 3 local residents for their parking lot as well as 4 local residents to regularly groom the trails and maintain the snowcats. They have a supportive membership of volunteers, who maintain three cabins, The Bird’s Nest Cabin, The Forestry Lookout and The Grizzly cabin, work on the trails and supply firewood for the cabins. The club has in the past, run annual Poker Runs, Crab Fest, BBQs, however, with Covid, they are not currently running any events, but do look forward to hosting social events in the future. The club does have a webcam up at the main cabin, providing date, temperature, humidity, pressure and a view of the marker stick, showing current weather and how much snow. There is currently 7 feet of snow. To view their webcam, you can go to www.crowclub.ca If you wish any information on becoming a club member or volunteer, or need information on the riding area, please email Julie Lucas at crowfootsledding@gmail.com.

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Inspiring Women all around us!

… celebrating girls and women in our community By Gail McNeil-Oliver, NSHC Executive Director www.NSHealthCentre.ca Why is this important, you might ask? Well, it is important in order to raise awareness of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women in our society. Much has been achieved since the early labour movements in North America and Europe that called for women’s equal participation in society and there is still more to be achieved. March 19, 1911, marked the first International Women’s Day (IWD) in Australia, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland with over one million men and women attending public events to show support. The Canadian Government’s IWD theme for 2022 is ‘Women Inspiring Women’. This theme celebrates women and girls who inspire us by demonstrating leadership in the choices they make in their day to day lives as they contribute to the social, economic, cultural, and political spheres that make up our communities. In the North Shuswap, we are fortunate to have female leaders of all ages, who want to make a difference in our community. And the NS Health Society is lucky to have seven women participating as active board members! They are invested in health promotion for the North Shuswap, and they jump in to volunteer when opportunity arises like our recent COVID vaccination clinic held February 15. Also, a female youth volunteer from our community, Fiona Hammer, helped the 4-woman vaccination team that came out to serve our community for the day! And other women participate in service groups in the North Shuswap, contributing and inspiring everyone around them including girls and young women in our community. From this, more girls will be inspired to get involved, to have a voice, and to be effective in their own communities. Both men and women who participate in community groups are wonderful examples to our youth of how we can make a positive difference in our own backyard. Service groups are truly grass root initiatives which help community and are especially important to help keep people grounded in community causes. Our young people can really benefit from the positive influence of these groups too as they see something interesting that others are doing for their own community. And just like that, a spark of interest can happen! Let us continue to celebrate and advocate for all the girls and women around us! Inspiring girls and young women in our community will help them to express who they are and to be positive leaders in any field they choose! Special thanks to Interior Health; Linda Christopherson and Don Devine of the NS First Responders; Barb Benoit & Margaret Mayer of the NS Health Society and Ellen Hammer who provided a delicious lunch for everyone; Charlotte Heppner of the NS Seniors & Community Resource Centre; and Donna Peters from the NS Health Centre for assisting at our February COVID Vaccination Clinic. You are all Inspiring!

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CAO Announced Retirement from CSRD

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CSRD Release The Board of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) has announced that the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Charles Hamilton will retire from the CSRD effective April 30, 2022. Mr. Hamilton has been the CAO of the Regional District since December 2008. In his capacity as CAO, he oversees all CSRD functions as well as the North Okanagan Columbia Shuswap Regional Hospital District. In his capacity as CAO, Mr. Hamilton also served as the Chair of the Municipal Insurance Association of British Columbia from 2017 to 2021. “On behalf of the Board, I have tremendous admiration and respect for the work of Mr. Hamilton. He has been an excellent CAO for the organization in this very critical role, and especially in these past couple of years providing strong leadership during a world‐wide pandemic” said CSRD Board Chair Kevin Flynn. Former Chair, Electoral Area E Director Rhona Martin indicated that it has been a pleasure to work

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with Mr. Hamilton during his years at the CSRD. Martin also stated that “His visioning skills have brought balance to Board decisions, always thinking of how the taxpayers were going to be impacted, challenging the Board to make sure that the best decisions were being (continued on page 31)

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made. I will miss him, and I extend my sincere thanks and my very best wishes to him wherever life takes him.” Mr. Hamilton has achieved many notable accomplishments in his more than 13 years of service. The growth in services for which the CSRD is responsible required a new Administrative office complex, a critical asset to the ongoing strategic development of the organization. Mr. Hamilton was instrumental in the construction of the building for the CSRD which was completed on time and on budget. In addition to that infrastructure project, there have been numerous other initiatives, capital projects and key service enhancements that have been undertaken during his tenure. Notwithstanding that, Mr. Hamilton says he is most proud of the CSRD’s excellent team of highly qualified professionals that he has assembled. “I am grateful beyond measure for the support, knowledge and professionalism of all staff, especially the Senior Management Team. I leave with tremendous confidence that this will be a seamless transition to a new CAO,” said Mr. Hamilton. The Board will begin the recruitment process for a new CAO in the near future.

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Electrifying the Future By John Seymour Last month’s article on electric vehicle (EV) batteries seems to have struck a chord with some Kicker readers. Rightly so, this topic is an important one for all of us so I was not overly surprised with the number of comments I received. For that reason I thought I would follow up with another concern that was mentioned to me around electrifying our transportation. That concern being the added electricity required to charge all those batteries. (Thank you Ken for the idea!) It has been estimated that if every combustion engine on the planet were replaced with battery powered electric motors that the grid capacity requirements would need to increase by 25% over current demand. That means we will need to boost capacity by building more power plants and of course do so in such a way that doesn’t add to the climate situation were trying to address. Therefore, no more burning fossil fuels to produce electricity and in fact, we need to reduce the number of those plants, hopefully by 2030. So, where does that leave us? We need to be able to produce 25% more electricity than today to power our EV’s and also start to reduce the number of fossil fuel burning plants we currently have. No small feat especially when you consider that about 60% of the planet’s electricity comes from the burning of fossil fuels today. So let’s take a look at our alternatives. In order of current electricity production we have hydro, nuclear, wind, solar and a few others such as waves and tides. All are considered low or zero carbon sources and all but nuclear are considered renewable. Here in Canada we are pretty lucky as the bulk of our power is generated from water but I suspect most of the rest of the world will be forced to go nuclear. Some already have such as France who leads the pack at 70% nuclear today. Modern nuclear plants are considerably safer than they were 40 years ago (lest we forget) but dealing with the waste of course is still problematic. Many companies are also dabbling in the renewable energy sources to some degree but the problem with solar and wind energy is that it’s inconsistent. The wind doesn’t always blow and the sun doesn’t always shine. Interestingly enough though, there is a way to store this energy for later use and guess where. In the millions of EV batteries that are plugged into the grid at any given time. If it works, then fully charged cars will actually be able to feed the grid during peak hours to ease the capacity problem. Called Bidirectional Charging, it would require a massive amount of infrastructure to implement but it could work. Bottom line is that the move to EV’s will add to the energy production issues we already have. Hopefully mankind can figure it all out before it’s too late. Questions or comments, feel free to get in touch (250) 804-8740 johnseymour@Lakesidetech.ca www.lakesidetech.ca

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Internet Speed Study Report Available UBCM Release Roodenburg, President, UBCM. “We In 2021, the provincial Ministry of look forward to continued collaboration Citizens’ Services, Union of BC Muwith the Province and NDIT, as we use nicipalities (UBCM), and the Northern the study findings in our work towards Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) connectivity solutions for all communicollaboratively launched an independent ties in BC.” study to better understand the factors “This study is an important first contributing to the difference in internet step to better identify why some comspeeds between data published on the munities in BC are experiencing slower federal government’s National Broadband Internet Service Availability Map and some community experiences in BC. Responding to a call for action by local governments, TANEx Engineering was contracted to undertake some research to better unThe report does not go into specifics for the Shuswap area but a map derstand the issues and included in the TANEx report shows a mixture of 50/10 discrepancies. determine the extent of possible discrepancies. The study identified possible internet internet speeds. This is particularly imspeed discrepancies in some areas; and portant in rural and Indigenous commufound multiple reasons why a discrep- nities where reliable connectivity can ancy might be experienced by comstill be a challenge,” said Lisa Beare, munity residents. A summary, UnderMinister of Citizens’ Services. “This standing Internet Speed Discrepancies, research will inform some immediate as well as TANEx Engineering’s full actions to address this issue to ensure report, are now available online. communities in the province have acWhile the reasons some commucess to dependable high-speed internet.” nities may experience slower internet “This report is another resource we speeds are complex and varied, TANEx can use when we review grant applicaidentified a number of contributing fac- tions to the Connecting British Columtors: technical or network challenges; bia program,” said Joel McKay, Chief consumer preference and optimization Executive Officer, NDIT. “As a result, of the internet service in the home or more communities will benefit from rebusiness; and varying ways of measur- liable internet access as we continue to ing and reporting speed. improve connectivity throughout BC.” “The active participation in this For more information on understudy by local and Indigenous govern- standing internet speeds, and measures ments demonstrates that they prioritize to maximize speed in your home, busibroadband internet connectivity as a ness or community, see the BC Governbuilding block for sustainable and thriv- ment’s Understanding Internet Speeds ing communities,” said Laurey-Anne web pages.

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By Ted Danyluk GET READY TO RUMBLE......The Third Annual North Shuswap Lions Bed Races held as part of the Winter Festival had 2 Bed Buggies competing in this year’s event. Congratulations to Plumbing Dream Team for winning the Fastest Bed category. In Best Theme competition congratulations to the crowd favourite, Lucky Charms. The Lions acknowledge with sincere thanks to Scotch Creek VFD & Celista VFD for sidewalk and parking lot control, MedTech EMS for first aid safety, Spooner Industrial for barricades, The Hub Crew for providing an assortment of hot and cold beverages along with hot dogs and Warner Rentals for barricades. BIG THANK YOU to our competitors this year; each of your awesome theme decorations and Buggy construction techniques will hopefully inspire more entrants for next year. Semester turnaround was a month ago; that means those students in Gr. 12 only have four months left to graduation. Here is some really good news for North Shuswap graduates. The North Shuswap Lions have increased the amount that is being offered in each of their three Bursaries this year to $1500. The criteria for each Bursary is to a graduating student from Salmon Arm Secondary School who attended North Shuswap Elementary School for at least two years and will be pursuing a post secondary education. For more information regarding the deadline and how to apply, please check with your counselor or go to the school’s website and click on the Students tab. From

the dropdown menu, choose Scholarships and then narrow to Local Scholarships. Deadline for applications is April 23 at 3:30 pm. A Big Time Thank You to the North Shuswap Community Association for hosting the weekly Meat & 50/50 Draws at the Community Hall in Celista. The winning combination of Karla mixing up killer weekly specials and Troy’s culinary gastronomic creations from the kitchen has been drawing big, I mean BIG, but legal crowds to the Hall every Saturday afternoon for the past two months. Going forward, the Meat & 50/50 Draws will continue at the Hall in Celista for the first two weeks of March until we move to The Hub on March 19. It’s early, but since Dr. Bonnie says we can have big gatherings this is the perfect opportunity to mark Saturday, September 4 on your calendar for the biggest highlight of the North Shuswap summer season. You’re right if you said a concert by the Sycamore Quartet at the Celista Estate Winery. Do Lions only live in Africa? Definitely not, there are twenty that live in the North Shuswap. If you want to join the largest service organization, not only in the North Shuswap, but in the whole world, look no further. Our Club is looking for people who are friendly, community minded, honest and co-operative. Give our Membership contact person Ron Buffel at 250-955-0585 a call for more information. Congratulations to Murray Lunn for being “voted in” as our newest member of the North Shuswap Lions Club, a great addition to the Club.

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STA Auction a Huge Success

STA Release The Shuswap Trail Alliance Silent Auction wrapped up on February 20 and we raised an astounding $61,075! We are humbled by the communities’ continued support and would like to extend huge thanks to everyone who supported us! This event would not have happened without the community, and of course the team of extraordinary volunteers: Sylvia McMahan and Diane Little worked tirelessly to get the auction set up, along with the help of Joan Mitchell who ran around picking up items for the auction as well as distributing them afterwards. The February fundraiser lays the foundation that allows the Shuswap Trail Alliance to work with regional partners throughout the year.

The funds are leveraged with matching grants, donations, in-kind contributions, dedicated community project budgets, and an extraordinary contribution of volunteer time to grow local greenway trails throughout the region. This year’s 50/50 winner, Amy Guest, won $1,942.50 and the winner of the WestJet Gift of Flight Raffle is Alana Rooney – congratulations to both of you! If you missed out on an item that you were after, we encourage you to visit the business/use the services of the auction sponsors that contributed the item. If you missed the auction and are wondering how you can contribute, we still have toques for sale – contact admin@shuswaptrails.com to make the arrangements to buy one.

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orders of the eye. Ophthalmologists have continued their studies to include more extensive training and often treat more complicated eye issues. There are many post-secondary institutions in Canada which offer top-rated programs in the field of Optometry, including Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, whose program is affiliated with the University of Waterloo. Whether you wear glasses, contacts, have had corrective eye surgery or simply like to keep an “eye” on your health, make sure you have regular contact with your Optometrist. They care not only for your vision but can also diagnose other health issues which when caught early, can be successfully treated. Thanks to The Chase and District Museum and Archives Society for providing our item. The Shuswap has numerous museums, including the one in Chase, staffed with personnel whose historical knowledge is vast. A visit to any of them is always an entertaining step into the past.

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North Shuswap Community Association The North Shuswap Community Association will be holding its Annual General Meeting on March 9 at 7:00 pm in the Community Hall. We are looking forward to a good turnout. We thank everyone who has renewed their membership for 2022. For those of you who have yet to renew, we will have membership forms at the door. Thanks to Troy and Karla who spearheaded the Pancake Breakfast and the children’s snow fun. We would also like to thank Gord and David for cooking the pancakes, Mike and Megs who provided the lovely music, Aniston Pollock for doing the kids Snow Crafts, the Anglemont Fire Dept. for Fire Safe and all the other volunteers who helped to make the morning a success. We would also like to thank everyone who so kindly made donations to the hall. Bingo continues to operate every Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. except holidays. Come and enjoy a night out. The North Shuswap Lions have been holding their meat draw at the hall for January and February. It has been a great success. Must also thank Troy and Karla and their helpers for the tasty food and drinks. We are so happy that the Health Guidelines are slowly being lifted. Activities can be booked at the hall with a full capacity. However, some guidelines are still required such as masks and vaccine certificates. One of the activities that has been booked for the hall is the Historical Photo Show on March 27 at 2:00 pm.

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Anglemont and Surrounding Area By Denise Meier Now that COVID regulations have changed, as of this writing; the Lakeview Centre will be starting to re-open. There are now no capacity limits for events, and dancing and mingling are permitted. But, we must emphasize, proof of vaccination and masks are still required for entry to Centre activities. The Board is planning to resume monthly breakfasts and we are working on a Spring dance. As COVID regulations change, we will notify members of new events by email, and our new electronic sign, which you will see soon. In the spring, the Centre will host part two of our Annual General Meeting, where we will report on our financial results for 2021. We are very appreciative of support from our donors, including $1500 from the Lions Club, and $500 from the North Shuswap Players. Members will be notified by email. This would be a good time to join the Centre or renew your membership. It would also be a great time to start a new club or activity. If you are interested in Darts, we would like to hear from you. The Centre is yours to use! Memberships are one of the few ways we have of bringing in funds to keep the building up and running during these uncertain times. You can find our membership form on our webpage @ 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. Lakeview Centre Membership fees: $20/yr (per person) 7703 Squilax Anglemont Rd Anglemont, BC V0E 1M8 Hall Bookings/Games Room:Tony 778-765-1506 Email: lakeviewcommunitycentre@gmail.com Web: www.lakviewcommunitycentresociety.com

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Neighbourhood on Edge After Dog Poisoned In Nov. 2020 an old friend called, he was travelling to drop off a dog for an animal repatriation, covid charter to Australia. He stayed overnight on his way to Vancouver and again on his way back to Bragg Creek. He really liked Scotch Creek and in Aug. 2021, worn down from life’s curve balls, he asked if he could bring his 2 dogs and stay for the winter. The roommate and I agreed, it was a fine idea. He came out early to help fix my old fence. Although not pretty, with added height, repairs and a “beware of dogs” sign, the fence was ready. They arrived in late November and it was heartwarming to watch the dogs settle into their new safe haven, while their master began to decompress. The happiness was contagious. Suddenly, on Jan 25, the male dog fell ill and was taken to a veterinarian in Kamloops. He was sent home for monitoring and soon after rushed back to Kamloops. A decision was made for an excruciating trip to the Kelowna Animal Hospital. Overnight testing confirmed poisoning and he was humanely euthanized. The other dog was rushed to Kelowna, tested positive and after 3 days of treatment, returned home and is being monitored. We are horrified, our friend is devastated, the female dog is wounded, and the neighbourhood is on edge. How could this happen? This appears to be intentional and targeted. I was shocked to learn how often humans purposely poison dogs. The choice to plan and carry out such an act is unjustifiable. Period. Humans have the ability to

communicate and with a little effort, dialogue can lead to reason and problem solving. As flawed humans, we make mistakes. As pet owners we are obliged to educate ourselves, try to make informed decisions, take responsibility and even then, things can still go sideways. If a person has a concern, complaint or is distressed and needs help, there are avenues to find solutions. There are kind, caring professionals and volunteers who will help resolve issues that may arise in our lives and the lives of our pets. This story is affecting many people and the heartache continues. A dark breeze visited our neighbourhood. Along with courage and honesty, truth will clear the air. Kindness and healing will prevail. Anyone with information is asked to contact the SPCA at 1-855-622-7722 or callcenter@spca.bc.ca Please refer to File# 338-839 Cruelty Investigation Department

Don Bolander, Scotch Creek Chase Respiratory Therapy Department I am hoping you could publish my announcement regarding changes to the Chase and District Respiratory Therapy Department. I am grateful to have had the privilege to work on the traditional territory of the Secwepemc Nation and serve the communities of Chase and the North Shuswap since 2007. A BIG thank you to all my clients for allowing me to participate in your healthcare, and to all the dedicated healthcare staff who worked so collaboratively to support me over the years. Please help me in welcoming Jennifer Wagner into the role of Community Respiratory Therapist effective March 1st, as I have accepted a position closer to my home.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Suck Protest Inspired by recent events that was clearing up and hammered took place in this country through into the icy snowbank, our carthe pandemic, my friend and I board signs. Two guys on the highdecided to have our own voices way. Talk about a grassroots moveheard. We’ve been seeing many ment, no one in America was giving protesters in the country from one us any money. Standing there was very particular point of view. quite an eye-opening experience. Of course, when you switch The majority of people waved on the news you see quite the happily and honked in support and opposite point of view. There is an even though one of our signs said overwhelming amount of division “Get out of Ottawa” we had a huge in the country from all over, even support from the truckers coming within families. It’s quite painful to up from the coast. A lot of people see that and be in the middle of it, laughed at our signs and that was especially when the world still has a good connection. Some of the real issues like war, famine, and signs also included for good meaultimately climate change. sure, “You Suck”, “Protests Suck”, My friend and I felt that our “Your Opinion Sucks”, and “Be opinion wasn’t being heard, and Gay”. Like I said before this was seeing as we have the right to mostly an experiment and a joke express ourselves in this country, to get people laughing, of course and seeing as that right is being we are still serious that the division well used by others, we decided sucks in this country. So, for 5 and to take a shot at it. We called it a half hours we stood there and “Everyone Sucks 2022”. It is an waved signs and got flipped off a all-inclusive statement, designed few times. There were some fairly to end picking sides. Far left sucks, alarming things projected at us far right sucks, covid sucks, covid from those driving by who did not deniers suck, racism sucks, the support our protest. government sucks, Nazis suck. Maybe they didn’t appreciThese seemed like statements that ate me telling them their opinion can unite people. To be honest sucked. I don’t know, I don’t care, now, this was all being done as a that was the whole point of this. social experiment / joke more than If one group of people can go out a serious thing. We made a Face- and stir things up, so can another. book page for our friends and did Our voice, true neutrality, we all not expect anyone to join our rally. suck and could be But away we went, underneath doing a lot better the Squilax bridge on February 15 around here. K. Coates along the TCH. We got there just as the fog On St. Patrick’s Day I pretend to be Irish, just like on Christmas I pretend to be good

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Media Release The percentage of youth experiencing anxiety has doubled over the last two years. The challenges of the pandemic— including the isolation of online learning, uncertainty surrounding the future, and the anxiety of contracting the virus itself, have left young people feeling tremendous pressure. Anxiety Canada, a national charity that raises awareness about anxiety and offers accessible resources and videos, wanted to reach these teens and preteens. The challenge was to create something that would appeal to young people. With the support of British Columbia’s Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions, the charity enlisted advertising and design agency Point Blank Creative to develop an integrated campaign and create a series of cartoons that are as funny as they are informative. “The pandemic has been challenging for everyone, but it has been especially difficult for young people,” says Judith Law, CEO of Anxiety Canada. “Often, teens and tweens struggle with anxious thoughts that interfere with their participation or enjoyment of everyday things. The pandemic has forced them to make big adjustments, and anxiety can become overwhelming when they can’t be in school or socialize with friends. We wanted to create resources to normalize the anxiety they feel that were as entertaining as anything they would

normally watch on TV. We also want them to recognize that it’s perfectly okay to ask for help.” The campaign features two animated series aimed at different audiences—teens and tweens—to speak to the specific issues each age group is facing. Each episode of both series will focus on a different topic, like social anxiety, health anxiety, contamination OCD and more. While meant for kids to watch and share among their peers, Anxiety Canada also invites parents, educators and caregivers to watch and share the videos. The cartoon for a younger audience, Galaxy Brain, is a sci-fi parody that features an alien living on a remote base. Like us here on earth, he faces challenges of isolation and concerns about his health—all the while supported by his computer sidekick. The series for teens, Time Travelling Pizza, is an absurd tale about an anthropomorphic slice of pizza that can travel through time. As “Chris Crust” experiences anxiety, he leans on himself, from the future, to learn that nothing turns out as bad as he imagines. The first episodes of the videos for pre-teens, Galaxy Brain, and for teens, Time-Travelling Pizza, are now available on Anxiety Canada’s YouTube channel and website. Additional episodes will be released until April 2022.

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School News By Jan Penner Intermediate students in grades 4-7 began their winter rec ski days on February 23. On three consecutive Wednesdays, they travelled to SilverStar to partake in the ski program there. This is a great opportunity for students to explore skiing/snowshoeing with qualified instructors and groomed trails. A big thanks to PAC for their contributions towards busing expenses. Report cards have gone out for term two. If for some reason you have not had a chance to view your child’s report, please contact your child’s teacher. February 23rd was Pink Shirt Day. This annual day set aside to focus on anti-bullying, this year celebrated Friendship. It is a reminder that through developing friendships and treating each other with respect and caring, we diminish the power of bullies and create a welcoming environment for all. Hundred Day this year also fell on February 23rd! Some classes celebrated the milestone with activities focused on the number 100. Not only does 100 Day mark being over halfway through the year, it is also an acknowledgement of the hard work and amazing academic accomplishments of students in what is really a very short

period of time. Congratulations to all our students for a job well done! A big thanks goes out to Scotch Creek Market, Sunnyside Market, the North Shuswap Lions and North Shuswap School PAC for their contributions of time and funding towards the Hot Lunch Program at North Shuswap School. The once weekly meal is greatly appreciated by all. Extra thanks go out to Sunnyside Market for their contributions towards the school Breakfast Program. The yummy foods you send which include such things as cheese buns and sausage rolls are a welcome addition to the toast and jam and ensure no child is starting the day hungry. The latest North Shuswap PAC fundraiser involves pies from the Shuswap Pie Company. There are both meat and vegetable pies, and fruit pies available for sales. There are dairy free and vegan options. The pies are delicious! If you would like more information or wish to place an order, you can contact any of the students. Orders are due March 8th with a pickup date, at the school, of March 18th. Spring Break this year runs from March 21st – April 1st. School reopens on April 4th. Have a wonderful break everyone and stay safe!

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Lions Meat & 50/50 Draw Draws at the NS community hall Saturdays March 5 and 12. Hall open from 2–7 pm. Draws 3-5 pm. Moving back to the Hub in Scotch Creek on March 19, 3-5pm. Shuswap Pie Company Pies - fundraiser for NS School. Order by March 8 to pick up at the school March 18. To order, contact a student or call (250) 955-2214 NS Community Hall AGM - March 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the hall. Important meeting for all members. Membership is $10.00 per person and $20.00 per family. Membership supports the hall. St. Patrick’s Day at the Hub - March 17 the Scotch Creek Hub will re-open. FMI see ad on pg. 19 Town Hall Meeting - March 26 at the North Shuswap Community Hall, 2-4:30pm with CSRD Director Jay Simpson and guest speakers on forest fuel reduction, roads, RCMP, economy, tourism and things coming up in our community. Following Covid restrictions. See ad on page 5. NS Historical Society Photo Show - March 27 at 2:00 pm at NS Community Hall. Chairs set up for social distancing. Masks and vaccination certificates required. Bingo at NS Community Hall - every Monday except stat holidays. Bingo starts at 7:00 pm. Must wear masks and show proof of vaccinations. See ad on page 18 Hiking group for women – Monthly free organized outdoor experiences. Welcome to The Lady Alliance - Shuswap Chapter. FMI www.shuswapadventuregirl. ca or https://theladyalliance. com Lakeview Centre - Arts group meets Tuesdays from 10am to 2pm. Crafts are on Wednesday, from 10am to 2 pm. Bring whatever you want to work on. Carpet

Bowling meets Monday and Thursdays from 10am until done – usually around 12pm. For bowling start date and more info, call Blair Scranton: 250-9550032. NS Lions Bursaries $1500 available to three graduates in Salmon Arm who attended North Shuswap School for at least two years and are pursuing a post secondary education. Check the school’s website and click on the Students tab. Deadline for applications is April 23 at 3:30 p.m. North Shuswap AA Meetings - Tuesdays at 7:00 pm at North Shuswap Christian Fellowship, 4079 Butters Road, Scotch Creek. St. David’s Church -now OPEN for in-person worship at 11 am. FMI www.stdavidschurch.info. See ad page 44 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 29

FMI wordonthelakewritersfestival.com South Shuswap Library Books for Connected Cooks - Fun book club. 3rd Thursday of each month at 10:00 a.m. from March 17 – December 15. Paws 4 Stories Read to Riley, a certified St. John’s Ambulance Therapy Dog. Saturdays from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm. March 19 – April 3 Visit the library to pick up a S.T.E.M. take and make kit for school aged children. Creative Crew Display your creative works in branch from February 26 – August 31 that you made from an ORL book. Page Turners Book Club Held on the 1st Thursday of each month at 10:00 a.m. Blind Bay Garden Club drop in every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 10:00 a.m. Fireside Knitters 1st and 3rd Friday of each month at 10:00 a.m. Proof of vaccine required. Registration and proof of vaccine required for most. Please call South Shuswap Branch at 250675-4818. LASS Free Computer Training for Seniors has resumed at South Shuswap Library. CHASE Please contact LASS Fun Soccer League - Kids directly at 250-463-4555. age 2 to 12, April 10 to June Registration and Proof of 19 at Haldane Elementary vaccination required. School Fields. Registration deadline March 18. FMI Jodi SALMON ARM & AREA Shuswap Theatre’s TOTE at 250-318-1863 or email Festival – “Push Up Bar” chasefunsoccerleague@ is saucy, subversive, and gmail.com Job Fair - Quaaout Lodge full of surprises. March 5 - March 19, 11 am to 3 pm. at 1:30 and 7:30pm. 41 See ad on pg. 22 for more Hudson Ave NW. Tickets at www.shuswaptheatre.com details HD Live from the Met - at SOUTH SHUSWAP the Salmar Classic on Sat. Bluegrass - The Slocan March 12, 9:55am. “AriRamblers are coming to adne auf Naxos”, Richard Carlin Hall on Thurs. March Strauss. Sat. March 26, 24 at 7:00 pm. Tickets 9:00am -- “Don Carlos”, Giuseppe Verdi. Masks in through shuswaptickets. public areas and vaccinacom under ‘tickets and more’. Check out the band’s tion passports. FMI https:// website at slocanramblers. www.metopera.org/season/ com FMI, Diane at 250 517 in-cinemas/ 0861. Kamloops Symphony Word on the Lake Writers’ - The Essence of Mahler Festival – April 20-May 1 at in The Nexus at First on Sorrento Centre. Registra- Sunday, March 13 at 2:30 tion from Feb. 12 – April 10. pm. Tickets at Kamloops

Live Box Office by calling 1-866-374-5483 or online at kamloopslive.ca. Barney Bentall at Song Sparrow Hall – JUNO award winner in Salmon Arm on April 16 at 7:30 pm. Limited tickets available online at rootsandblues.ca or by phone at 250-833-4096 from Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Salmon Arm Toastmasters - meet every Thursday 7 - 9pm at the Okanagan College in Salmon Arm. Members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills. www. salmonarmtm.com. FMI salmonarmtm@gmail.com

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DID YOU KNOW FUN FACTS… 1) Insects don't have bones or a backbone like us. 2) All insects have three parts: the head, the thorax, which is the middle part, and the abdomen, or end part. 3) Insects have two antennae. 4) Spiders are not insects. 5) All insects hatch from eggs. 6) All insects go through the same life cycle.

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Adams River Salmon Society.. info@salmonsociety.com Anglemont Estates Waterworks After Hours emergency 1-877-996-3344 Regular hours 250-832-8194 Anglemont Ladies Golf.. Bev Shea 250-955-0365 Anglemont Men’s Golf Club.. Gerry Shea 250 955-0365 Artistic Community.. Lynn Erin 250-955-6234 Arts Council for the South Shuswap.. Karen Brown 250-515-3276 AWE Society.. awesociety7@gmail.com Baseball Club.. Melissa Bischoff, mellybischoff@yahoo.ca Blind Bay Garden Club.. Susan 250-835-2351 Camp Grafton.. Judy MacPherson 250-374-5115 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE North Shuswap.. Angela Lagore 250-320-2012 South Shuswap.. Karen Brown 250 515 3276 Chase.. 250-679-8432 Chase Fish & Game Club.. Helen 250-679-8019 COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS Lakeview Community Centre Hall Bookings.. Tony Hudson 778-765-1506 NS Community Association.. Loretta Greenough 250-955-6431 Seymour Arm Comm. Assoc.. Bob Reimer 250-833-7610 Sorrento & Area Community Association (SACA).. Barry Stokes 250-675-3306 Country Kids Play School.. Alanna Stearns 250-679-3005 Country Gardens Garden Club.. Chris Trueman 250-955-6467 CRIMESTOPPERS 1-800-222-8477 Crowfoot Mtn Snowmobile Club.. Tyler Morrison 403-422-1144 CSRD - Area F Director.. Jay Simpson 250-517-9578 Emergency Support Services..Cathy Semchuk and Tom Hansen 250-833-5927 sep@csrd.bc.ca FIRE DEPARTMENTS Anglemont.. Graham Lucas 250-318-7157 Celista.. Roy Philips 250-804-3349 Scotch Creek/Lee Creek.. Ben Pellet 778-694-9890 Skwlax.. Paul Gamble 250-679-4472 Fire Services Coordinator.. Sean Coubrough 250-833-5955 FIRST RESPONDERS North Shuswap.. Kath Rowbotham 250-318-0317 South Shuswap.. Debbie Edwards, backacher@telus.net NS First Responder Society.. Don Devine, 250-955-2101, donedevine@gmail.com Girl Guides.. 1-800-565-8111 Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon.. Cynthia Bentley 250-955-2222 HEALTH SERVICES NS Health Centre Society.. Lorna Joy Pawluk 780-721-2293 North Shuswap Health Clinic.. 250-955-0660 Chase Medical Clinic.. 250-679-1420 Chase Health Centre.. 250-679-1400 SS Health Services Society.. Sue McCrae 250-675-3562

Sorrento Health Centre.. 250-675-2167 Sorrento Health Centre Society.. Eldene Lindberg 250-675-4168 Historical Society.. Loretta Greenough 250-955-6431 Imai Ball Park Foundation.. Brian MacDuff 250-955-0981 Lions Club.. Tom Price 250-574-6104 Needle Bugs Club.. Gerry Kendall 250-955-6279 Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness.. Cathy Semchuk and Tom Hansen 250-833-5927 sep@csrd.bc.ca Notch Hill Cemetery Society.. Louise 250-253-5776 NS Art Group.. Alison Elmes 250-955-2588 NS Cemetery.. Doug Prigmore 250-955-6454 or Loretta Greenough 250-955-6431 NS Christian Fellowship.. 250-955-2545 NS Craft & Needlework Club.. Gerry 250-517-7111 NS Elementary School.. Paul Rosman 250-955-2214 Okanagan Regional Library North Shuswap.. Lee Carreiro 250-9555-8198 South Shuswap.. Leigh Schaffer.. 250-675-4818 Parents Advisory Committee.. Sabrina Beyerly 250-955-2214 Parks Commission Contact.. CSRD 1-888-248-2773 RATEPAYERS ASSOCIATION Magna Bay.. Alan Nunn 250-679-2565 or 604-522-3346 Scotch Creek.. Mary Stewart 250-955-2967 St. Ives.. Miki Andrejevic 780-405-5571 Salmon Arm Toastmasters - www.salmonarmtm.com salmonarmtm@gmail.com School District # 83 Trustee.. Marty Gibbons, mgibbons@sd83.bc.ca Seymour Arm Snowmobile Club.. Markus Schrott 250-307-4360, seymoursledding@gmail.com Shuswap Community Foundation.. 250-832-5428 www.shuswapfoundation.ca Shuswap Emergency Program.. Cathy Semchuk and Tom Hansen 250-833-5927 sep@csrd.bc.ca Shuswap Environmental Action Society.. Jim Cooperman 250-679-3693 Shuswap Hospice Society.. 250-832-7099 Shuswap Lake Aero Modelers.. 250-515-2731, www.slams.ca Shuswap Needle Arts Guild.. Gerry 250-517-7111 or Sharon 250-832-4588 Shuswap Theatre Society.. http://shuswaptheatre.com, https://www.facebook.com/Shuswaptheatre/ Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue.. Luke Gubbles 250-803-1095, www.shuswapvsar.org Shuswap Waterfront Owners Association (SWOA).. info@SWOA.ca, www.SWOA.ca Skmana Ski club.. skiskmana@gmail.com, www.ski-skmana.com South Shuswap Canada Day Committee.. Tammy Packer 250-463-2495, www.shuswapcanadaday.ca Taoist Tai Chi.. Judy 250-679-5425 Victim Services.. Guy Ramsay 250-679-8638 Whittlers Club.. Marian Zackery 250-955-0359

DISCLAIMER – The information in this publication is carefully gathered & compiled to ensure maximum accuracy. The North Shuswap Kicker cannot, and does not, guarantee the correctness of all information furnished them, nor the complete absence of errors or omissions: therefore, no responsibility for same can be nor is assumed. Press releases and reports from community organizations and businesses are encouraged but may be edited to fit available space. We reserve the right to refuse any ad or item that conflicts with the intent of this paper. Articles, advertisements and design in this publication may not be reproduced in any way without prior permission of the author. ERRORS AND OMISSIONS: Advertising is accepted on the condition that, in the event of a typographical error, the portion of the advertising space occupied by the error will not be charged for, but the balance of the advertisement will be paid for at the applicable rate.

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$8 up to 25 words; .25¢ each add’l word. $2 for box-around. Single Column Display Ads - First inch is $14 then $2.25 per 1/4” after (plus tax). E-mail classifieds@kicker.ca CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE.

SERVICES Making Waves Marine Service, Service, parts, and marine accessories to your location. Full mechanical marine repair and service available to all makes and models of pleasure craft. Certified marine technician with over 20 years experience. Call Alan today at 955-0884. www.makingwaves marine.ca

Satellite Installations Sales service • • • •

Hook Up and Install Theatre Surround Sound Systems Computer Repair & Other Electronics

SERVICES

bob.thedockdoctor@gmail.com

Cuts ● Colors ● Manicures Pedicures ● Facials ● Waxing Lash & Brow Tints ● Nails

WE DO IT ALL …!

At the Centre in Scotch Creek

Sno w Re moval & Driveway Cle aring

250-320-4050

Skidsteer Work • Landscaping Decks & Fences • Sheds & Garages Siding Finish Carpentry

WE WILL HELP KEEP YOU A-FLOAT

Repairs & Maintenance of Docks NEW WOOD DOCKS OR USED DOCKS

250-955-2500 250-318-2890

By Appointment Only

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

Reading Tutoring

Boost your child’s confidence with fun & interactive sessions

Linda Rightmire

RON STUBLING

250-571-4466

Literacy Specialist K-12 Teacher, LART & University instructor

ronner70@hotmail.com

Zoom Lessons Now Available

250-955-2500 linda.lkendall@gmail.com

Let us help you with your next project!

Scotch Creek

 250-463-9987

ASK ABOUT PACKAGE DISCOUNTS!

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REASONABLY PRICED

CONVENIENTLY LOCATED

Custom Cutting (all bandsawn wood) Cedar Siding - Fascia Board - etc. Beams  Kiln Dried T&G available

Tom Barnhardt 250-955-2301

LEE CREEK

Leave your Fur-Babe with us in our loving home to ensure PEACE OF MIND

...

while at work or at play • Daily and weekly spots Limited spaces available

250-679-7645 linda_rightmire@yahoo.ca

Cell 250-819-2500

SERVICES

Call or Text Debbie

587-783-4325 tlunden51@gmail.com Intuitive (Quantum) Healing

REAL ESTATE APPRAISALS Magna Bay www.trappraisals.ca

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Foundations Framing Finishing Renovations

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Siding Flooring Decks Additions

Fresh Herbs * Plants * Original photos * greeting cards * Prints of Shuswap area * Workshops … and more

Rachelle 250-679-2145 hhafg2010@gmail.com Anglemont

250-682-5995 250-372-2599 • Pre-purchase and Pre-sale appraisal reports • Mortgage Refinancing? • Estate or Division of Family Assets? • Depreciation Reports for Strata Properties Fully Accredited Appraisers and Depreciation Report Planners ACI, CRP)

Brush with Greatness Kyle Lessey

Painting

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250-804-3873 PHILIP LEBRUN

everlongpaintingbyphil@gmail.com CALL TODAY FOR YOUR FREE QUOTE

Serving the Shuswap & Surrounding Area

24 HOUR SERVICE

250-679-0001 sorrentoplumbing@outlook.com 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

ADVERTISE HERE Contact us at classifieds@kicker.ca

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SERVICES

HELP WANTED

Workmanship 604-842-4375 Scotch Creek

20 years experience

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

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S o l e s Fo o t c a r e

Call Vanna 250.574.9969

HELP WANTED ♦ ♦

General Labourer Sewing Machine Operator Starting wages: $18/hr will train Part time or Full time Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30 Email resume to

canvasmanworld@gmail.com

Come and Join our

C LEAN TEAM !

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Earn up to $200

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LAKEFRONT RESORT in N. SHUSWAP • •

SATURDAYS 8-4 PM

Tr aining provided

WE MAKE CLEANING FUN!

We are ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for

SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT (must have drivers license)

Night Park Patrol Grounds Keeping Janitorial Gate office Store / T-shirt painting Kayak/Paddle Board Rentals Please send resumes to cass ie dalgleish@hotmail.com

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WANTED: someone to grind or chew hay for horse with bad teeth. Contact Jim “Bud” Williamson at the farm on the corner up the hill across from Jacks place.

Call Patti 250-955-2525 HELP WANTED

Lawn Maintenance • Full-Time Positions • Wage is dependent upon Experience

Job Requirements • Dependable

• Works Well with Others

• Experience with Horticulture

& Outdoor Power Equipment _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Call Brittany McCarthy

778 -220-7 825

CLOSED FOR THE SEASON

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

ADVERTISE HERE Contact us at classifieds@kicker.ca Advertise 1.75” section for only $20.75 plus tax

$25

per HOUR

We are looking NOW for 2 HIRING!

VACATIONS RENTAL

Looking for a Licensed Security Worker for night work at local parks call Kathie 250-838-0066

Dave Jones Painting Service

Drywall (New & Repairs) Paint Ceiling Repair Stain removal

HELP WANTED

VACATIONS RENTAL

PLU$ TI P$ HELP WANTED

STARTING JUNE 15

EXPERIENCED

Fully Equipped

TOWNHOMES

CLEANERS

• A short-term rental with 6 hour turnaround each Friday

• Located in Scotch Creek • A Very large home

Winter Rates $110 night

Call/Text Jennifer

 www.stivesresortonshuswap.com

(3500+ sq. ft.) with 9 beds

604-302-6711

250-955-2525

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WANTED

OBITUARIES

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Mary Ann Hicks

JOHN AMBROSE FLINT March 16, 1936 – February 3, 2022

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

BIRTH

ANNOUNCEMENTS Congratulations to Tara, Tyler and Big Brothers Linden and Cohen Carlson on the birth of their daughter/sister Rielyn Alice on November 20, 2021, 8lbs 2oz at 12:38 pm. Proud Grandparents Baba (Jody), Oppa (Achim), Gramma (Patsy), Grampa Kurt, Papa (Jim), Nana (Darlene) and way too many Aunts, Uncles and cousins to mention. We Love and Welcome You.

COMMUNITY EVENTS NORTH SHUSWAP

HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S

being held at the

North Shuswap Community Hall

March 27th at 2:00 p.m.

Get to know our Local History Admission is By Donation Covid guidelines will apply.

John passed away on February 3, 2022 in Kamloops, BC at 85 years of age after a lengthy battle with cancer. He is predeceased by his loving wife Mona, his daughter Kelly Bourgeois (Flint), and parents Opalma and George Flint. He will lovingly be remembered by his special friend, Maria Browning, and his children, Darlene (Ross) Reeves, Kim (Gary) Farfanick, Janet (Don) Roberts, Debbie (Aldin) Loewen, Larry (Wanda) Nystoruk, Daniel Flint, and Ken (Leanne) Nystoruk, seventeen grandchildren and twenty-six great-grandchildren as well. A Memorial Service will be celebrated on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 11:00 am in the Schoening Funeral Chapel, 513 Seymour Street. A webcast of the ceremony of John will be live Streamed on Saturday, starting at 10:45 am PST on the link: https://funeraweb.tv/en/diffusions/47135 With the following password: 341901002111 Should friends desire, donations may be made in John’s memory to Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice, 72 Whiteshield Crescent, South, Kamloops, BC

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Mary Ann on January 22, 2022. She leaves behind her loving husband Glenn, her daughters Tracey (Randy), Kelly, stepsons Gary (Tammy), Dan, and Daryl, grandchildren and great grandchildren and many wonderful and dear friends. No service at this time.

Condolences may be expressed at: www.firstmemorialkamloops.com ALWAYS LOVED, FOREVER MISSED

Beloved B eloved Jax Jax

Jax, a white Siberian Husky, was rescued and moved to Bragg Creek Alta. in 2011. He was a shining light in people's lives around the foothills. He moved to Burton BC, where he is fondly remembered by his 2 and 4 legged friends. After returning to the loving arms of Bragg Creek he matured into a confident, friendly ambassador for dogs, forming lasting impressions and life long bonds. Jax took a turn to Scotch Creek, to stay this winter. Shortly after arriving, precious memories were created while the neighbour’s grandchildren played with Jax and his canine bestie. The Santa Claus Parade was cool, Jax decorated the crowd with giggles and smiles. In 2 short months Jax impressed and found a path into the hearts of many around town. His accompaniment of the sirens became familiar and will be missed. He is now a part of us. His furry best friend is sad and searching. More than man's best friend, Jax was family and will be sadly missed by Dean, his loyal devoted human and many others he met along the trail.

Jax's friends from all over would like to thank the veterinarians in Kamloops, Kelowna Animal Hospital, Animal Health Lab In Guelph Ont., Michigan State University VDL., SPCA Cruelty Investigation Department and the Chase RCMP. The SPCA is a wonderful organization 2010 - January 27, 2022 for donations in Jax's honour.

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March 2022 Sudoku - Medium

Sudoku - Easy

North Shuswap Library

AIM Roads

Located at the Centre in Scotch Creek

3867 SquilaxAnglemont Rd.

1-866-222-4204

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

Email: aimroads@acciona.ca Ministry Contact 1-250-503-3664

TRANSFER STATION HOURS Scotch Creek

Anglemont Waterwor ks

Seymour Arm

OPEN Fri - Tues 8am - 2pm

OPEN Saturday 1pm - 5pm

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

After Hour Emergencies 1-877-996-3344

Closed Statutory Holidays

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Chase Detachment Office 250-679-3221 If you have any tips on local crime call CRIMESTOPPERS 1-800-222-8477

DIAL 9–1–1 FOR EMERGENCIES

Classified Ads

$8 up to 25 words; .25 ₵ each add’l word. Display ad, First inch is $14 then $2.25 per 1/4” after (pls tx). Drop ads at one of our boxes: Scotch Creek Market, Sunnyside Supermarket in Celista, Ross Creek Country Store in Magna Bay or 7320 Estate Place, Anglemont BC, V0E 1M8. Questions call 250-515-2830

April Deadline - March 20th Delivery April 1st * must be paid in advance*

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• Renovations, New Construction & Repairs • Continuous 5”, 6” & Fascia Gutter • Custom Gutter Systems for Snow Load • Heat Trace Installation

250-955-0123

A DVA N TA G E G U T T E R S. C A

BUILDING HOMES FOR LIFE

Ken Goertzen

Licensed Residential Builder

Cell. 250.833.2824 Email: cuttingedgeconst@gmail.com

C OMPLETE DRYWALL S ERVICES TAPING • TEXTURING • BOARDING FREE ESTIMATES

(250) 679-3980 Ser v ing Nor th Shus wap, C has e, Sor r en to

Quality Comes First

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Hot Food Takeout Breakfast/Lunch /Dinner Pizza Groceries Frozen Meals To-Go

Mar 4 & 5 Mar 11 & 12 Mar 18 & 19 Mar 25 & 26

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Gas/Boat gas Diesel Propane Laundromat Lotto

Baby Back Ribs Spaghetti & Meat Balls Cabbage Rolls & Perogies Chinese Dinner

Reservations for Dinner - Max 12 people or Takeout

Ice Cream • Novelties • Milkshakes • Gifts • Clothing • Family Camping

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