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High School Configuration Decision Delayed By Larissa Lutjen enough support for the idea to include it as The School District 83 board meeting a consideration for as much as ten years in held on April 20 went into double overthe future. time, but trustees once again did not make The two remaining options that will a decision about the future configuration affect where students from the North of Salmon Arm’s middle and secondary Shuswap attend schools as high school part of the in the meanLong Range time are called Facilities Plan E4 and E5 in (LRFP), which the plan. E4 was initiated would create in February two grade 7-9 of 2019, and middle schools had been by changing scheduled for the existing 6-8 finalization grade offering last June. at the existing Over the middle school past year, to grades 7-9 several LRFP and turn the J.L. options were Jackson campus removed from into a grade the table and 7-9 middle the possibility school. Sullivan was added would then be to request a grade 10-12 SD83 will decide on the configuration of middle and sec- high school. E5 money from ondary schools at a meeting in May. Jackson Campus (top) would see two the provincial Sullivan Campus (below) Photo credit: Lexi Carmel government grade 9-12 high to build a new schools located secondary school in the Sorrento area in at the Jackson and Sullivan campuses. the future. There is no guarantee that the Two main factors are pressing the province would approve the funds needed district to make this change. The current to build a new high school but there is situation where students do grades 9 and

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10 at J. L. Jackson, and grades 11 and 12 at the Sullivan school, is not ideal for students who would be better served by fewer transitions and consistency with teaching staff. Enrollment pressures are also putting stress on many of the existing Salmon Arm schools with a plan needed before new portables are purchased or additions built. In surveys, with admittedly small sample sizes, staff and students showed a slight preference for E5 and parents preferred E4. One key consideration is financial, with Superintendent Peter Jory suggesting that the E4 option could be nearly five times as expensive, costing from three to six million dollars compared to one million for the E5 option. North and South Shuswap Trustee Marty Gibbons expressed some skepticism toward the financial estimates and spoke firmly in favour of the E4 choice, stating, “the community is overwhelmingly opposed to a two-high school model in Salmon Arm.” The implications for the Celista

school if E4 is selected is not clear, however, the decision could lead to bussing kids out in grade 7 or adding grade 9 to North Shuswap Elementary and Middle. Once the structure decision is made the board will need to decide whether to pursue a ‘hard start’ or a ‘soft start’ for September 2022. A hard start would see the new structure in place for all students. The soft start would transition the change over a few years with some students remaining in the current structure and teachers at all the schools adding new courses to accommodate the interim phase. At the April 20 meeting the possibility of locating one of the two high schools in the E5 proposal at the current site of the Shuswap Middle school, and relocating the middle school to the Jackson campus, was also raised. The board agreed to consider that change and will reconvene at a special meeting in May where the long-awaited decision could finally be made.

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CSRD to Provide Covid-19 Relief Grants to Community Groups CSRD Release The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) is offering local charities and non-profit organizations the opportunity to obtain some financial assistance in coping with the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. Directors voted at the April 15, 2021 Regular Board Meeting to set aside $100,000 of the CSRD’s COVID-19 Safe Restart funds to allow non-profit groups and charities to apply for grants of up to $5,000 each to help offset the financial impacts of the pandemic. This will help organizations continue to deliver important community services and supports to vulnerable citizens in the region. In November 2020, the CSRD initially received a financial contribution of $645,000 from the Provincial and Federal governments as part of a COVID-19-Safe Restart funding programs. This funding is to assist local governments with increased operating costs and decreased revenues due to the pandemic. An additional contribution of $344,000 was allocated to the CSRD in March 2021.

With the increase in funds, CSRD Directors were eager to assist these valuable organizations, recognizing that their efforts contribute to stronger, healthier and more vibrant communities. Many of these organizations have been unable to raise funds by their usual methods due to closures or other COVID-19 restrictions . “We know there are a lot of organizations out there that have been impacted and we want to help where we can. This is a really good start,” says Board Chair Kevin Flynn. The Board adopted a new policy to ensure the grants conform to the provincial restrictions regarding the use of the funds. The policy will also ensure fairness, transparency and accountability in awarding grants. Non-profit groups or charities interested in obtaining grant funds will need to submit an application form to the CSRD before June 30, 2021. The CSRD’s policy and application form are available on the CSRD’s website at the “Apply for a Grant-in-Aid” page or at www.csrd.bc.ca/giaapplication

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Deadlines & Contact Info pg. 63 Bulletin (NSCA) ................... pg. 50 Calendar of Events ............. pg. 65 Classifieds .......................... pg. 66 Chamber News ................... pg. 16 Fire News ........................... pg. 26 First Responders ............... pg. 44 Health Centre Society ......... pg. 36 Historical ............................. pg. 56 Lakeview Centre .................. pg. 51 Letters to the Editor .......... pg. n/a Lions Club News ................. pg. 62 RCMP News ........................ pg. 7 Sidekick .............................. pg. 11 Tech News ......................... pg. 42

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For many years, North Shuswap residents have been talking about ways to make our Squilax-Anglemont Road safer for motorists, cyclists, pedestrians and motorcyclists. Along with looking at ways to separate pedestrians and cyclists from the road with a pathway, the North Shuswap Chamber and our Area F regional district director have been talking to the Ministry of Transportation about getting a pedestrian crossing light at the crosswalk between the Hub and the Provincial Park and getting speed limit reductions in others. There is even talk about one day having a traffic circle at the Wharf, Hilliam, SquilaxAnglemont intersection. Director Jay Simpson told those attending his virtual town hall this month that he has been talking to the Ministry about getting a traffic count done to show the need for a pedestrian crossing light. There is a lot of traffic between the park and the Hub and people travel down that straight stretch too fast, he said. The speed limit entering Scotch Creek is 80 km/hr and goes right past Kenwood Gate, too far into the community, so he is hoping to get that looked at. On the North Shuswap in the five years 2015 to 2019, there were two accidents involving cyclists, with one cyclist injured, two accidents involving pedestrians and two involving motorcycles. There were 54 crashes reported to ICBC on the North Shuswap in 2015 to 2019 – Anglemont 13 crashes with three casualties (injury or death), Celista had 15 with one casualty, Magna Bay

had 10 with 1 casualty, Lee Creek area had 20 with 9 casualties, Scotch Creek had 16 with 2 casualties and Seymour Arm had two, both with casualties. Just looking at the RCMP reports, there were several crashes last year on the North Shuswap involving injuries, with RCMP saying speed and impairment were often involved. ICBC hasn’t updated its statistics for 2020, which is usually done at the beginning of April. According to ICBC statistics, there were an average of 190 crashes involving cyclists each year from 2015 to 2019 in the Southern Interior, 150 of those resulting in injuries, including two deaths per year. For pedestrians the numbers are higher, an average of 260 accidents with 230 injured victims, including 10 deaths. For motorcycles, there were an average of 420 incidents with 310 injured victims, including 13 deaths. I’m not sure what the answer is, some have suggested we should have share the road signs installed, even if only seasonally. Most people do obey the speed limits and give pedestrians and cyclists a wide berth. Even the school report this month is thanking everyone for respecting the school zone. Last year, it thanked the few and far between motorists who respected it. ICBC says the top contributing factors attributed to crashes with cyclists, pedestrians and motorcyclists, are driver distraction and failure to yield. With our busy season almost upon us and traffic already steady, hoping everyone remembers to share the road and stays safe this summer.

Scotch Creek Bridge Closures By Jo Anne Malpass Overnight closures of Scotch Creek Bridge for maintenance work, continue from Monday to Thursday each week, until May 13. The nightly closures are from 9:00 pm to 12:00 am and 12:30 am to 4:00 am. The bridge is open to vehicles from 12:00 am to 12:30 am during maintenance. Pedestrian crossings are on the hour each hour and emergency services will always be accommodated. The AIM Roads announcement says traffic control personnel will be on site to direct traffic as required. Please do not enter the work area unless directed. A Construction Speed Zone of 50km per hour will be in place for the duration of the project for the safety of road users. There will be a noticeable deviation in deck height between the old and the new deck planks as well as at the asphalt transitions.

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It Never Rains…. I’d like to follow the title with “in the North Shuswap”, but really, we need the rain. What I’m talking about with the title is that over the last few years I’ve been trying to make some progress on a variety of studies for the North Shuswap. My current count is there are 5 studies going to happen in/for the North Shuswap this year. Some of these studies I have pushed for, others have just fallen in our lap. We’re still working out the mechanics of how this will happen, given the Covid situation. Studies are frustrating in some ways, you spend a bunch of time and money, and gather local people with an interest in the topic, and you discuss the merits of this idea or that, and the result is a pretty report with a lot of, hopefully, useful information, and some useful actions items. Then the challenge is using the results to inform future decisions, or taking the actions towards a worthwhile goal. Without that follow through, you’ve spent a bunch of time and money, and community effort, for nothing. Housing Needs Study – This study will gather a committee to discuss and determine our community housing needs over the next 10+ years. Do we need more rentals, affordable housing, seniors long term care facility, etc. This is a critical study as it leads in to a new Official Community Plan. I’ve been pushing for a new OCP since I was elected

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in 2018, and we’re still a couple of years away, but the Housing Needs Study is required before we can build a new OCP. Hope to start this in the summer and wrap up by year end. Parallel Pathways Engineering Study – This is a study of various options for how to create a path that parallels Squilax-Anglemont Road, and provides space for bikes and pedestrians to get off the road. A committee led by Debbie Seymour (Executive Director of the NS Chamber) has been meeting regularly to discuss, measure, survey, and determine what sections may be relatively easy to accomplish, and what the priorities are. They did such a good job that the CSRD will not need to duplicate their information with – another study! We, the CSRD, has set aside money in this year’s budget to do engineering analysis of 3 priority areas. Hopefully we’ll have these results by end of summer. Community Emergency Planning – This is comprised of two dovetail studies – Community Wildfire Resiliency Plans will identify potential wildfire risk levels and develop action items to reduce risk and mitigate their impacts. Included in this are goals to educate our residents of the risks of wildfire and suggest ways to reduce our exposure. Separately, but of similar nature is a Community Evacuation Plan. This plan will provide information to the CSRD (continued on page 6)

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Emergency Planning group the various possible ways there are to have people exit our various communities should an emergency occur. By planning now, the CSRD will be able to jump right in should something happen, without having to figure out the best way to help our population, they’ll already have it detailed in the plan. These evacuation plans will be developed for Scotch Creek, Anglemont and Seymour Arm this year, with other communities in future years. The Canadian Census – This is

a critical study for our community. It happens every 5 years and determines things such as how many votes we get at the CSRD board table, to how much grant money is available for issues in the North Shuswap. The 2016 census shows our population at 2454 persons. I’m pretty darn sure we’re above that today but without good data from the census this year it’s difficult to tell the ‘powers’ that we need a bigger slice. Please respond when a census worker contacts you, it’s important for your community.

Explore the CSRD’S Annual Report CSRD Release The year 2020 has been like no other. The Columbia Shuswap Regional District’s (CSRD) 2020 Annual Report reflects the unusual circumstances and challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic but also reviews the year’s accomplishments towards its strategic goals. The CSRD’s 2020 Annual Report is now available to the public online and is featured on the home page of our website under the Quicklinks tab. It provides a comprehensive overview of the CSRD’s services, financial data, programs and projects for our constituents, Board Directors, staff, volunteers and community stakeholders throughout the region. The report provides a detailed overview of how the CSRD continued to use the direction of its Strategic Plan (2019-2022) to focus its efforts and examines how the CSRD took action to satisfy these objectives. This report is our chance to better inform our residents of the types of programs and services we deliver on a region-wide, sub-regional and local basis. The CSRD also wants to enhance transparency and promote open conversation with our constituents by accounting for how tax dollars are being spent and what progress has been made on various priority projects. Due to our commitment to reducing waste and keeping costs down, the CSRD is providing the 2020 Annual report in digital format for online viewing.

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the Trans Canada Highway, near Lee Creek. The complainant reported that a black GMC Yukon hit the ditch and then continued on to a nearby residence. Members of the Central Interior Highway Patrol Unit were in the area and quickly located the vehicle and driver. Based on the information gathered, an impaired investigation was initiated. Samples of the driver’s breath resulted in ‘Fail’ readings which meant that his ability to drive was impaired by alcohol (as evidenced by his inability to keep his vehicle out of the ditch). The driver was issued an immediate 90-day prohibition from driving and his vehicle was impounded for 30 days. Upon his release from police custody, the driver told his girlfriend that he was going to jump in front of a transport truck. The girlfriend took this comment seriously and reported it to police, who were still on scene overseeing the tow. Police apprehended the driver under the Mental Health Act; he was then transported to hospital in Kamloops where he was assessed by a Doctor and released into the care of his wife. Machete Attack On April 4 at 5:54 pm, Chase RCMP were advised of a weapon complaint on Little Shuswap Lake Road. The complainant reported that his neighbour took a swipe at him with a machete. Police responded immediately. Upon arriving at the scene, it was determined that the machete had actually made contact with the victim’s leg. By sheer good fortune, the machete struck the cell phone in the victim’s pocket – although the cell phone was damaged, his leg was not. The suspect was thought to be in his apartment nearby and Police prepared to

conduct a high-risk arrest. Police located the suspect, in bed, asleep. The suspect, a 25-year-old male, was cooperative with police and taken into custody without further incident. The assault appeared to have been unprovoked; however, further investigation determined that there may have been some animosity between the two, due to perceived workplace competition. Alcohol was also considered to be a factor. Slashed Tires On April 6 at 2:34 pm, Chase RCMP received a mischief report from a commercial business in the Adams Lake area. The complainant advised that there was a male in the parking lot, slashing the tires of a car. Police attended but all parties were gone when Police arrived. Witnesses identified two suspects and a victim. The victim, who has outstanding warrants, has not been cooperative with Police. The matter is still under investigation. Suspicious Vehicle On April 8 at 8:36 am, Chase RCMP were advised that a male was passed out in the driver’s seat of a running vehicle on Loakin Bear Creek Road. The complainant had stopped to check on the male (rather than just driving past) and noticed that there were empty liquor containers in the vehicle. The male told her that he was ‘sleeping it off’, then going hunting. The complainant found several things about this situation concerning. Police attended and found the male still sleeping in the vehicle. The initial investigation determined that the vehicle’s license plate had been stolen from Kamloops and a stolen vehicle from Chase. The male was arrested for possession of stolen property. A rifle was found inside (continued on page 10)

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driver was issued with several Violation Tickets and will be facing charges under the Motor Vehicle Act, in court. Theft of Equipment On April 12, Chase RCMP were advised of the theft of equipment from a fenced works yard in Lee Creek. The suspects appeared to have made entry into the compound, by removing a section of fencing. Stolen from the property: Bobcat model T190 and a red Honda ‘Splitfire’ wood splitter. Travelling Fight On April 12 at approximately noon, Chase RCMP were advised that a male and female were hitting each other on the side of Trans Canada Highway in the Monte Creek area. The couple were associated to a black Ford Focus. While police were responding to this matter, Chase RCMP received a report from another person that a female driver was beating on a male passenger in a vehicle on Shuswap Avenue in Chase. The vehicle matched the description provided by the first complainant. The vehicle was gone when Police arrived, but the couple was eventually located just outside of Chase. Neither party were cooperative with Police. The investigation determined that the female was the primary aggressor, and she was accordingly arrested for assault. Stolen Vehicle On April 18 at 10:18 am, Chase RCMP were advised of a stolen vehicle. The complainant reported that during the night, someone stole a black GMC Yukon from a residence in Adams Lake. Unfortunately, the vehicle was left unlocked, with a spare key in the console making it somewhat of an easy target. The vehicle is still outstanding.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic June 3 By Jo Anne Malpass Eligible North Shuswap residents who have not yet received their first COVID-19 vaccination may register and book an appointment online or by phone for a one-day clinic June 3 at the North Shuswap Community Hall in Celista. This is for a first dose for the general public over the age of 18. Call to register, at 1-833838-2323 between 7:00 am – 7:00 pm, PST, seven days a week or go to https://news. interiorhealth.ca/news/covid19-vaccines/ and scroll down to the register on-line option. You will need to have your personal health number and they will ask for your phone number, postal code and email address to email you a confirmation. About 1,300 North Shuswap residents received a

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are only for people who live her for the hours and energy in the eligible communities. spent in advocating for vaccines for the North Shuswap. Immunization clinics will verify postal codes at the time We were so fortunate to receive them quickly, largely of appointments. We are aware due to her efforts, persistence, of some instances of people traveling from other regions to and love of her community. seek vacPlease celebrate cinations her if you in these have the communichance or ties. This make the not only opportakes away from the tunity. calculated We also vaccine thank the supply for incredible the comvolunteers at Celista munity but Hall. may also 1300 potentially vaccines expose Photo shared from Interior Health were given residents to April 6-10. Now that is COVID-19 when people travel AMAZING!” from other regions.” Interior Health in their The clinic will be announcement of this date held in the North Shuswap added, “Please note that Community Hall at 5456 people need an appointment Squilax-Anglemont Road, to receive their immunization Celista. and whole community clinics

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By Jo Anne Malpass “We continue to work with our Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP) on obtaining the necessary permits to construct the final phase of the boat launch (placement of concrete cable mats as well as the dock),” Ryan Nitchie, Columbia Shuswap Regional District Team Leader of Community Services, told the Kicker. The CSRD purchased the 1.08-acre property with 100 feet of waterfront by Bristow Road in Celista in November 2017 to develop into a waterfront park and boat launch. Since then, the CSRD has done work including held a public meeting, obtained foreshore tenure, completed planning, engineering and design, done an Archaeological Impact Assessment, received a Section 11 Permit to work in and around the water from the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, cleared the property (including an existing dwelling) and completed the upland parking and day area. “We have made an application to Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO)

for a variance authorization to work outside of the safe work window and complete these works before high water on Shuswap Lake. That application was received by DFO and has instigated further enhancement of our Environmental Management Plan for the boat launch particularly in the area of compensation works required for the area that we plan to disturb,” Nitchie explained. “Our QEP, Western Water Associates, continues to work with CSRD and DFO staff to enhance the plan and we are hopeful that we will have a resolution prior to spring freshet to complete the works, however, the timeline is dependent on senior government approval. CSRD is very grateful for the patience of the contractor scheduled to complete the work.” The concrete cable mats have been purchased and they are stored with the contractor, Spooner Industrial, who is awaiting notification from the CSRD to proceed. “We are confident that once we receive authorization, we will be able to complete the final phase of the boat launch development in very short order.” “The CSRD has also

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worked with an engineer on design specifications for a new dock for the boat launch and we are ready to tender for the dock subject to authorization from senior government. CSRD is also appreciative of the public for their patience with this project.” North Shuswap Parallel Trail Project – Nitchie has authorized Lawson Engineering of Salmon Arm to commence topographical survey work, preliminary design and complete Class C estimates for all three priority areas within the proposal presented by the North Shuswap Pathway team, particularly the Scotch Creek Parallel Trail connectors, approximately 9.7km of trail from Bristow Road to Ross Creek Park and approximately 3.7km of trail from Ross Creek Park to Lakeview Park. “We expect to receive the report from the engineer in mid to late summer.” The 2021 CSRD Budget allocated $75,000 for engineering. At the April 15 CSRD Board meeting, the Board authorized an additional $25,000 from BC Rural Dividend funds to increase the scope of the project or mitigate effects on the Area F Parks 5 Year Financial Plan. The Board report said the North Shuswap Pathway Team developed a comprehensive plan to promote parallel pathways along Squilax-Anglemont Road and roads within the Scotch Creek area as a means to improve public safety and promote Active Transportation.

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Saratoga Water System Upgrades Completed By Jo Anne Malpass Upgrades to the Saratoga water system in Scotch Creek are pretty much complete, Columbia Shuswap Regional District Team leader utilities Terry Langlois told the Kicker. The project included a new larger reservoir at a higher elevation, a pressure reducing station, a connection to the Copper island RV Park, a new 3 phase power connection to the Saratoga pumphouse, as well as new larger pumps, and various instrumentation upgrades. “The upgrades will increase the capacity of the Saratoga system and the new reservoir should result in an increase to the community’s water pressure.” In March 2018, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District announced it would receive up to $1.486 million from the Federal Gas Tax Fund to upgrade the Saratoga Water System.

The last remaining major items to finish were the connection of the new higher elevation, larger capacity reservoir and the pressure reducing station and those connections were both completed in midApril. “The work remaining is relatively minor and will consist of the demolition of the old reservoir and hydro-seeding all the work areas on the slope,” which were expected to be completed by the first week of May. The CSRD has also applied for a grant to acquire, upgrade and expand the smaller, existing Captains Village Water System to accommodate 73 residential water connections. Langlois said he expected to hear something from the Province about the grant application by early May “but think we have submitted a good application that should get some serious consideration.”

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Virtual Meeting with Jay Simpson By Jo Anne Malpass Area F Columbia Shuswap Regional District Director Jay Simpson talked about CSRD initiatives and answered questions at a virtual meeting April 20, sponsored by the North Shuswap Chamber of Commerce. He told the small group in attendance CSRD projects this year include approval of funds for an engineering study for a parallel pathway, a housing needs assessment, FireSmart and community wildfire resiliency, and emergency evacuation planning for Scotch Creek, Anglemont and Seymour Arm. He said it has been challenging during the pandemic to get valid community input. More on these studies in his Kickin’ it up with Jay column. After the housing study is completed, work can begin on a new Official Community Plan. The existing plan is from 2008 and OCPs are usually reviewed every five years. He is looking forward to a future North Shuswap issues assessment, possibly next year, which would look at how people are feeling about the CSRD, how services are delivered, what are the challenges and benefits. He has been in contact with the Ministry of Transportation, asking for traffic counts at the crosswalk at the Hub to the provincial park to look at a possible pedestrian flashing light there. Every community needs help as far as road conditions, he said. He has also talked with the Ministry about a speed adjustment from Kenwood Gate in Scotch Creek towards the bridge. The Ministry has told him the Scotch Creek bridge is in good shape and doesn’t need to be replaced. He is still hopeful a road to Sun Peaks will happen. A suggestion was made that seasonal signage telling guests to share the road with pedestrians and cyclists should be installed. Director Simpson said he would bring that idea up with Ministry of Transportation managers. There were other questions about road maintenance, construction and safety and wildfire concerns about deadfall and shredding done by the maintenance contractor and left in the ditch. Director Simpson offered to forward an email with photos of the area. Director Simpson responded to a question about invasive mussels and clams, saying if they get a toe hold in Shuswap Lake, we could be in dire straights. He said he is vice chair of the Shuswap Watershed Committee, which is looking into ways to keep the Shuswap watershed healthy. The invasive species society has been in contact with marina owners who should be making invasive species a regular part of the conversation with customers. It was suggested that a large sign, possibly a clean, drain, dry sign, should be put at entrances to the Shuswap. Another community meeting with Director Simpson is being planned for October, either virtually or in-person, depending on public health orders at the time.

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By Jo Anne Malpass The Chase, North Shuswap and South Shuswap Chambers of Commerce have been working together and are looking to collaborate on two projects this summer and fall. • Decks, Fences, Out Buildings At a tourism 2021 launch virtual meeting April 9, • Lot Clearing, Site Preparation the three chambers talked about their individual and joint • Land Development, Site Grading • Driveways, Drainage, Culverts projects and heard from Margaret McCormick of Authentic Experience Consulting about visitor services, Kyle Dearing from Shuswap Tourism about its initiatives for 2021 and Frank Antoine co-owner of Moccasin Trails and past chair Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) sharing 250-319-6966 indigenous tourism experiences. timberrock.tm@gmail.com The first joint project is the roll-out of a visitor services strategy for the three communities at the western end of the lake. Brock Endean from Chase Chamber said there is a lot the three chambers should be doing together to provide a seamless experience for visitors. Chase could serve as that Offering full-service property management to the North Shuswap area. A western gateway hub as a visitor centre and then direct peohassle-free way to earn extra income from your Vacation home ple to kiosks and any other services within the area. There is a lot of potential to craft experiences for different user Looking to Rent a Vacation Home? groups, share marketing and share story telling, he added. Visit our Website or contact us! The second project is a Summer Passport program. The • Marketing & Advertising (exposure • Key Handling passport will be an adventure guide of sorts that will direct on our website & multiple online sites) • Cleaning Services residents and visitors to certain experiences in the Shuswap. • Guest Communications & Inquiries • Check-ins & Check-outs Program details provided at the meeting say the pass• Reservations & Payment Handling • Prepping Rental for Upcomports will include user information, instructions on sub• Manager/Owner Property Rental ing Guests mitting photos, an introductory page for each community, Management Software (Including • Stocking Consumables Real-Time Owner Log-in Access) top trails, waterfalls, beaches, fishing holes, parks, area • Welcome Gift for Guests events (with disclaimer for COVID) and activities based on categories. Website: shuswapbcvacationrentals.ca Activity categories will include those for family time, on Email: info@shuswapbcvacationrentals.ca music/art lovers, wine and ale tastings, ready to hit the water, Ph : (78 0)621 -9790 the links, farmers markets, car/motorcycle enthusiasts, early history/Indigenous culture and the Salmon run. It will let people know where to find accommodations, places to eat, rent water toys, boats or get gas, places to run or board dogs, boat launches, To avoid accidentally introducing invasive Zebra and Quagga Mussels boat access only beaches, buy fishing to the Shuswap, or moving other aquatic invasive species such as invasive clams from one waterbody to another, you must: licences, what’s happening locally and where to pick up guides and maps. May is ! Clean. Drain. Dry. The last category will contain inInvasive Species Clean ALL watercraft, trailers and equipment formation on finding tourism businessAction Month! including waders and fishing gear. es and amenities and will also direct Drain all compartments and items holding water them back to Shuswap Tourism, Chase (such as bilge, wells and buckets) onto dry land. visitor Centre or visitor information Dry all items completely before launching into another body of water. kiosks for more information. Giving a recap of visitor serSTOP at Watercraft Inspection Stations ! vices in 2020, Karen Brown of South as you pass them in your travels. Shuswap Chamber said they have All types of watercraft must stop for inspection. #dontmoveamussel initiated 11 visitor information kiosks, a kindness is contagious button and T-shirt campaign and developed a series of videos.

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Debbie Seymour of North Shuswap Chamber said kiosks have been installed at five locations, a new website was launched keeping in mind the visitor experience, increased its followers on social media, has a committee working with strategic partners on a pathway and active transportation plan, has created tear off maps with accommodations, rentals and local experiences and is working on strategic planning. Brock Endean of Chase Chamber said its visitor centre closed for the first 7 to 8 weeks of the pandemic and so it concentrated on building a new website for tourism and business services. When the visitor centre did open, it had one of the busiest seasons. It also added a wifi lounge and a bench outside. It has brochure boxes in two locations and handed out over 300 trails guides in a six-month period. Margaret McCormick of Authentic Experience Consulting talked about methods, principles and trends for visitor engagement. Building two-way conversations with visitors and platforms is a way to improve the visitor planning and destination experience, from awareness building to post-trip advocacy. Kyle Dearing, acting manager from Shuswap Tourism, talked about Shuswap TourismA initiatives for 2021 and gave an update on literature distribution. They have a new mobile friendly website with an expansive business directory, did a brand refresh and have Shuswap videos on YouTube. They have new guides including Taste of the Shuswap with culinary experiences. The 2021 marketing plan is for fishing. They have other video and brochure campaigns ready but cannot release them with current travel restrictions. They are involved in the getintobc.com website and app, providing up-to-date information about Highway 1 closures at Kicking Horse Canyon by Golden. Frank Antoine of Moccasin Trails shared two videos available on the TOTA website about the Shuswap and how Indigenous Tourism can play a major role in this area. The videos show the relationship to the land, to the animals and the people who live(d) in this area. COVID has changed tourism, it’s very hard to recover from that. He talked about working together, rebuilding and going forward and forming a true relationship with each other. No matter what the struggles we have, we struggle together and learn from our experiences, he said.

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CSRD Receives Additional Safe Restart Grant Funds By Jo Anne Malpass The Province is providing an additional $344,000 to the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, after regional district directors from across the province complained about the inequities in the amounts of funding received by municipalities as compared to electoral areas. This is in addition to the $645,000 COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant for Local Governments that the CSRD received in November 2020. At the April 15 Board meeting, directors voted to set aside $100,000 of this addition Safe Restart funds to allow non-profit groups and charities to apply for grants of up to $5,000 each to help offset the financial impacts of the pandemic. The deadline for applications is June 30, 2021. All successful recipient organizations will be required to submit a narrative and financial report for the use of the funding received, by December 31, 2021. The application form requires organizations to provide a full description

of the organization, its purposes and programs and provide all necessary documentation, including financial information, to support the status they claim. In response to a question from Area F Director Jay Simpson about the June 30 application deadline, staff said having a singular intake date means staff would know the amount of funding required. Area C director Paul Demenok expressed concern about the $100,000 limit, saying there are 53 non-profits in his area and so could be around 100 in the regional district. Jodi Pearce, Manager of Financial Services said that by having a singular cut off date, staff will evaluate the applications and if there is significant intake, will come back to the board in July for the board to make a decision. There is a potential to look at additional funding in 2022. The Board also endorsed allocating $40,000 from the COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant as recommended by staff for additional technology expenses.

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In other business at the meeting, Rail Trail Governance Advisory Committee - The Board approved two of three recommendations from the Rail Trail Governance Advisory Committee to approve the donor recognition plan for the Capital Fundraising Campaign of the Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail and approved and signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Shuswap Community Foundation and Community Foundation of the North Okanagan to hold donor funds on behalf of the Rail Trail inter-jurisdictional owners. Rural Dividend Funding ReAllocation - The Board supported the re-allocation of $189,281 of BC Rural Dividend Program funding in the amount of $25,000 for Electoral Area C to support completion of the South Shuswap Destination Trail Plan, $25,000 in Electoral Area D to support development of the Glenemma Trails recreation area, $25,000 in Electoral Area F to support preliminary design and engineering for North Shuswap Parallel Trails and, $114,281 to support project management, fundraising and administrative support for the Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail, which goes through Electoral Area E. Kyle Dearing, Acting ManagerShuswap Tourism explained the CSRD received these funds in 2018 for economic development. A change in the organizational structure (moving economic development to a society) caused delay in implementation. The funder quite clearly wants the funds used soon for projects that are immediately ready and fit within the economic development intent. Trail development could be a good fit as they support destination and resident attraction, he said. This was a late agenda item. Directors from Areas C, D and F did not support the motion saying there could be a more equitable way to allocate those funds within the four areas and suggesting the economic development society could benefit from this support. Federation of Canadian Municipalities - The Board endorsed Vice-Chair Rhona Martin to stand for election on FCM’s Board of Directors and agreed to assume the associated costs. Shuswap Tourism

– Organizational Renewal – At the end of the meeting the Board released in-camera resolutions which included an initial review by staff of the Shuswap Tourism function which concluded that the existing governance model for Shuswap Tourism as the lead destination marketing and development authority in the region should remain as a function of the Regional District. The Board agreed to allocate $40,000 of COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant funding to Shuswap Tourism in both 2021 and 2022. The Regional

District will proceed immediately with the recruitment and selection of a new Tourism Manager/Team Leader. The Board will not appoint any new members until after a review has been carried out and in the interim, membership on the Advisory Committee is limited to the seven elected representatives from the six participating service areas. Grant-in-Aid - Area F - $22,520 North Shuswap Chamber of Commerce (beautification, marketing, and business recovery). (continued on page 24)

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Cutblocks in the Bastion Creek Community Watershed - The Board approved a motion to send a letter to the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development asking for a moratorium on logging in the Bastion Bay area until the ministry conducts a full risk assessment and mitigation measures are identified. Directors also brought up similar situations in their areas, recommending discussions with the Ministry and logging companies. Potential Salmon Arm High School Configuration Change - The proposed School District #83 option to create two high schools in Salmon Arm was discussed by Directors, along with discussion around the possibility of constructing a new high school in Sorrento. A motion was approved by a majority of Directors to write a letter to the school district asking them to delay a vote on the proposal and requesting a school district representative attend a Board or special meeting to discuss the SD#83 Long Range Facilities Plan. Annual Report 2020 - The CSRD encourages the public to review the report for an overview of the CSRD’s services, financial data, initiatives and accomplishments for the year. 2020 CSRD Financial Statements & Report - The Board approved the 2020 CSRD Year-End Financial Statements and financial report, which are available on the CSRD website. Area F: Development Variance Permit – The Board agreed to issue a DVP for variances to the maximum height and floor area for an accessory building for property at 1215 Jordan Way, Scotch Creek. Official Community Plan Amendment and Scotch Creek/Lee Creek Zoning Amendment – Gateway Lakeview Estates at 2633 Squilax-Anglemont Road, Lee Creek. The owners are applying to amend the OCP and Zoning Bylaw to legalize the existing uses, as well as permit additional recreational vehicle and park model spaces for a total of 375 sites for recreational vehicles, park models, or dwellings. The Board gave first reading to the application and directed staff to refer the bylaw to applicable agencies and First Nations. The Board also decided this application will use a complex consultation process, requiring the applicant to hold a public information meeting in the community to explain the proposal and answer questions. Anglemont Zoning Amendment – The Board adopted the amendment to allow the owner to convert the second floor of an aircraft hangar located at 7872 Golf Course Road in Anglemont for use as a dwelling unit. OCP and Scotch Creek/Lee Creek Zoning Amendment – The Board adopted the amendments to allow the owners of property at 1722 Lee Creek Drive, to subdivide the property into nine lots with a minimum lot area of 2 ha. The OCP designation was changed to Rural residential and the zoning designation was changed to Country Residential.

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Decibel Coalition Forms on the Shuswap By Jo Anne Malpass With the goal of making Shuswap and Mara Lakes safe and quiet lakes for all to enjoy, the Shuswap & Mara Lakes Decibel Coalition (SMLDC) Society formed on March 1, 2021 and joined the national coalition. The Decibel Coalition is a national group of stakeholders whose objective is to enhance existing legislation in the Small Vessel Regulations to include decibel limits for boat motor noise with efficient and effective enforcement procedures. The Coalition website says “We know that for most people, a boat that is excessively noisy is not “sharing” the lake and its operator is being selfish and disrespectful to all other lake users. Our 2017 survey found 88% of over 3,300 respondents ranked “relaxing on the dock” as very important and 82% “like to be able to hear the sound of nature when I am on the lake”. Loud boats were ranked as a major obstacle to this basic enjoyment. Sixty-seven percent of respondents want muffler laws enforced and 61% want decibel legislation. Canada’s existing legislation is weak to the point where police will not enforce it. Decibels limits are legislated in many states in the USA and are standard in the European Union. Enhancing the Small Vessel Regulations will bring Canada in line with these jurisdictions.” SMLDC plans to monitor decibel levels locally. “SMLDC members will be equipped with compliant BAFX3370 dB meters this

summer to help collect excessive noise readings from what appear to be boats operating illegal exhaust systems. This data collection will help inform decibel limits for reference.” Gary Milne, a member of the SMLDC Society started an on-line change. org petition to the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, the Province of BC, the Federal Government, Department of Transport and Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations and has received over 1,200 signatures. It reads “High performance speed boats with modified engines and illegal diverted exhaust systems capable of speeds in excess of 120 kms have become dangerous to recreation boaters, houseboats, kayaks and sailboats. These boats are deafening, create massive wake at slower speeds and face visibility issues due to the bow profile at high speeds. These high performance, ear piercing boats must be regulated.” The SMLDC Spring 2021 newsletter says it will launch a Poster campaign in June informing boaters about the Decibel Coalition and how to get involved. Posters will be placed at boat launches and posters and postcards will be available for Resorts, community organizations and businesses. For more information or to receive an SMLDC and national DC membership information package, contact Alan Drinkwater, alanrdrinkwater50@gmail. com or Gary Milne garyjamesmilne1@gmail.com

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All three North Shuswap fire departments have been called out to burn piles that have been unattended or gotten away, due to windy dry conditions. Open burning led to a one-acre fire in the South Shuswap April 22, spreading toward a forested area with three fire departments and BC Wildfire responding. The fire season is upon us and earlier than most years, with the lower snowpack and little precipitation so far this spring. Fires should not be left unattended and a working water hose and tools should be on site as well as making sure the burn location is safe. All unattended fires that the fire departments respond to have to be reported to RAPP/ forestry and forestry then fines the homeowner. It’s time to put your FireSmart hats on and begin to prepare your homes and property from the threat of wildfire. The North Shuswap is in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) where the forests meet the communities. The location of your homes, in and adjacent to coniferous forests, significantly increases your chances of being affected by wildfires. There are many simple tasks, around your homes and property that can be accomplished to greatly decrease your chances of home ignition in the event of a wildfire. Most home ignitions occur from the burning ember storm that precedes

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the main wildfire front and therefore it is important to reduce the amount and type of combustible materials around your homes. The CSRD FireSmart program is in full swing and provides many resources available to the public through the FireSmart website at www.csrd. bc.ca/firesmart. The website contains important information and resources for preparing your property in the event of a wildfire. A free “Home Ignition Assessment” is available by requesting, on the CSRD website, a Local FireSmart Representative to visit your property and conduct the assessment. The assessment will identify the risks of home ignition and recommendations to reduce the chances of a wildfire damaging your home and property. There is a rebate of up to $500 if the property owner implements any of the approved recommendations from the assessment. The fire season is upon us, so visit the CSRD FireSmart website and begin preparing your home in the case of a wildfire. All three fire departments are looking for more members of the community to join our teams. Our practice is every Tuesday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. If you are interested, please give one of the fire chiefs a call. Phone numbers are in the Clubs and Organizations page of the Kicker.

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inevitable. This is why you can have structure loss well in advance of a wildfire even reaching the community. Junipers are good for ground cover and cedar hedges provide nice privacy breaks from neighbors. Both plants are green all year, so it’s easy to understand why they were originally planted. As wildfire research evolves, and we learn more from every major event, cedars and junipers are now widely recognized as major risks to homes. We recommend no cedar hedges or juniper bushes within 10 meters (30 feet) of your home. We know residents like having trees near their home. A good alternative is any deciduous tree or plant. These are much more resilient to fire and are significantly less flammable when they are healthy. There are also options around fire-rated privacy fences that provide good alternatives to cedar hedges. Living where we do, a reality we face is that our risk of property loss due to a wildfire is high. This means all of us must take action to educate ourselves and protect our homes. FireSmart homes and communities are fire breaks. If you have coniferous trees, cedar hedges or juniper bushes near your home, removing them is a great place to start reducing your individual risk. One of our fire professionals is available to offer you advice or other information should you need help. Contact firesmart@csrd. bc.ca, call 1.888.248.2773 or visit https://www.csrd.bc.ca/ firesmart

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Governments Need to be Prepared By Mel Arnold, MP North Okanagan-Shuswap Ordinary Canadians, especially those living more rural or remote locations, generally prepare their households and lives for some unexpected bumps in the road such as inclement weather, local natural disasters, employment interruptions or health issues. Small businesses are also prudent to plan for what may affect them, for better or worse, in the future. The benefits and costs of hiring, advertising and carrying inventories are some of the factors that small businesses regularly consider. I believe that governments should exercise the same prudence in maintaining levels of preparedness for protecting Canada’s security and stability. One of the most important responsibilities held by the federal government is their duty to protect Canadians and it is incumbent upon the federal government to prepare the nation for threats to our collective safety and security, both in the present and future. Today, Canada is in the midst of a very real crisis threatening our personal and collective health and economic security and this crisis has arisen because the federal government was not prepared for COVID-19 or other potential threats. In good economic times, Trudeau chose to spend the cupboards bare and this hurt Canada’s financial position. Trudeau’s deficit spending in stable years started building our national debt well before the pandemic arrived and did not increase the government’s preparedness for the crises like the ones we face today. Even when we saw cases and deaths mounting in global hotspots over a year ago, Trudeau refused to secure our borders against the importation of the virus and this failure was replicated in the government’s ineffective response to the global spread of variants that are now driving the third wave across Canada. Rather than bracing Canada against the virus by building stockpiles of essential protective equipment for frontline and medical personnel, Trudeau shipped protective equipment from our stockpile to China. The government’s lack of preparation increased instability that will prolong the recovery from the crisis and should be a lesson in preparedness. We cannot live in fear of the next crisis, but we must be prepared to face it through securing supply chains, building domestic and local resources and manufacturing and possessing the awareness of what could be next. We do not know which of the many threats we face today could be the next major crisis for Canada’s safety and security. For years, our government and public institutions have been targeted by hostile foreign cyber attacks while we see Chinese aggression and militarization increasing in the face of increasing divisions in the United States. Pandemics, conflicts and natural disasters are not threats that most of us dwell on as individuals, but we must all be aware of them so that we can then insist that our governments are prepared. I will continue to work with my Conservative colleagues to demand the policies and resources required for the security and stability Canadians deserve. I also welcome your input on how you think Canada can be better prepared in the future.

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assistance in our region with support from the Province of British Columbia as it delivers on its StrongerBC Plan.” After careful consideration, the ETSI-BC adjudication team selected 20 successful applicants whose projects will create a total of 30 part-time and full-time Recovery Advisor positions to assist businesses and rural communities in the Southern Interior with COVID-19 economic recovery. The consortium received $75,000 through the ETSI Recovery Program. The fund will be used to engage business owners to offer one-on-one mentoring to: • Identify one’s specific needs and to find one’s target market or audience. • Review business products or services and develop content to successfully showcase the same. • Provide advice on marketing or promotional strategies. • Show how to leverage community & media stakeholders through networking.

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Invasive Species Action Month SWC/CSISS Release Invasive Species Action Month is a timely reminder that boaters and watercraft users must Clean-Drain-Dry and stop for watercraft inspection. With the arrival of May and warmer weather in the Shuswap, many of us are now thinking about lake cruises, paddling, fishing, and tow sports. For two Shuswap-based organizations, May is Invasive Species Action Month and that means it’s time to turn up the heat on aquatic invasive species prevention. The increased movement of boats and other watercraft into and around the Shuswap means there’s an increased risk of moving invasive species from one lake or river to another. “We unfortunately have a new invasive species discovery in the Shuswap,” announces Robyn Hooper, Executive Director of the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS), referring to a discovery of invasive freshwater clams last fall in Shuswap Lake. “Invasive freshwater clams, also known as Pygmy clams, Golden clams, or Asian clams, were found in parts of Shuswap Lake in 2020. We surveyed beaches at several

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moved around attached to watercraft or trapped in small amounts of standing water. “The discovery of invasive freshwater clams should not be confused with invasive zebra and quagga mussels”, Vieira explains. The invasive mussels are not present in Shuswap Lake or other BC lakes, nor our nearest neighbour, Alberta, but they do exist in Manitoba, Ontario, and several states. That’s why SWC and CSISS are also urging boaters and other watercraft users to stop at watercraft inspection stations when they travel. “Watercraft from outside of BC could potentially be infested with invasive mussels, or other invasive species. It could take just one infested watercraft launching into the Shuswap to start a new population of invasive mussels here,” says Vieira. Watercraft inspection stations are set up highway-side at several entry-points into BC, from spring to fall. Inspection is done by the BC Conservation Officer Service, free of charge. Travellers with watercraft are required by law to stop, and failing to do so could result in a fine for the traveller. Watercraft inspection isn’t required for travelling within BC. However, Shuswap residents can help raise awareness for the importance of inspection. “We encourage residents to talk to their out-of-province family and friends that plan to travel to the Shuswap with their watercraft,” says Hooper. “The more people that know about invasive species and watercraft inspection, the less vulnerable we are to an infestation.” “In summary, there are two steps: 1) clean-drain-dry your boat or watercraft every time you move to a new waterbody, and 2) when you travel with a boat or watercraft, stop at inspection stations on your travel route,” Vieira says. Earlier this year, invasive zebra mussels were found in aquarium ‘moss ball’ plants at several locations in BC and Washington State. Aquarium owners are asked to inspect their aquarium plants, and phone the provincial RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277 if they find mussels. If aquarium contents are improperly managed, such as dumped down drains, toilets, or released into the environment, zebra mussels could make their way from infested aquaria into the environment. For more information about bringing a boat or other watercraft into BC, visit the provincial website https://www2.gov. bc.ca/gov/content/invasive-mussels. For more information on zebra and quagga mussels, visit the SWC’s website at www.shuswapwater.ca.

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Shuswap Chronicles Now in Stores By Jo Anne Malpass taped and written notes of interviews The 12th edition of the Shuswap with old timers. Chronicles documenting the history and The society has produced four Selfsettlement around Shuswap Lake is now Guided Driving Tours of historic sites available at Scotch Creek Market and in the North Shuswap. The first in 2008 Ross Creek Store. was a driving tour of Celista. Later Lee This edition has information includ- Creek, Scotch Creek and Magna Bay to ing the arrival of electricity, the comSt. Ives, were added. Signs along the munity hall, local pioneer families, log highway with the NSHS logo and numhome building and the Lions Club. The bers correspond to a short history of that first Shuswap Chronicles was published location found in the brochures, which in 1988. Dedicated to the pioneers, it can be printed off the NSHS website. was the first ever history NSHS has also established about the North Shuswap. 15 geocaches on the North This is just one of the Shuswap in places with historways the North Shuswap ical significance. “Celistagal” Historical Society is preand “Crazysr” update the geoserving and sharing our local caches each year which have history. They have also been historical information about printing calendars with local that site, along with a trinket to historical photos since 2007, exchange, Loretta explained. produced historical driving These sites have been well tours, established geocachreceived. This is a COVID es and have a little museum in Scotch friendly experience for the whole family. Creek. Download the geocaching.com app, creThe North Shuswap Historical ate an account to view a map of geocachSociety (NSHS) was formed in 1985, a es near you and navigate to a geocache, year after the 50-year celebration of the sign and date the logbook, place the North Shuswap Community Hall. When geocache back where you found it and community members got together to log your experience online. view a videotape of the 50th Anniversary T & L Reflections – A Little parade, they agreed the history of the Museum in Scotch Creek is filled with North Shuswap needed to be preserved, objects used and donated by the pioso the historical society was formed. neers. The log cabins were built in 1910 Mary and 1918 Zoretich and were was the reconfirst presistructed dent of the log by Society log at the and the present group location. started colThe reconlecting and struction archiving of the photoRiley cabgraphs, in which diaries, was built letters, around T & L Reflections - A Little Museum in Scotch Creek documents 1929, was Kicker staff photo and newscompleted paper artiin 2015. cles. In the first year the group gathered The museum is usually open during the and made copies of 250 old photographs, summer months but will be watching gathered memorabilia, mapped early public health orders when deciding homestead sites and started collecting whether to open this summer. material for an Archive. Current presiThe NSHS has volunteered to do dent Loretta Greenough said they now spring clean up at the North Shuswap have over 13,000 photos scanned onto a Cemetery for many years. In 2010 the computer, plus some of the originals, and NSHS placed a plaque commemorating filing cabinets full of documents, photos, 100 years since the first pioneer, Frank

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Bagshaw, was interred in the cemetery and later placed a bench there in memory of Tom Greenough. Pre-COVID, NSHS gave yearly Photographic Presentations and history talks at various locations including the hall and the school. They also went on yearly mystery tours. Members are given an envelope with directions to someplace within a day’s drive to visit a historic site or place of interest. Members are still collecting photographs and stories as well as interviewing pioneers. The group is encouraging people to collect information from the 50’s to the 90’s. If you have any photos or documents you would like to share with the Society, call Loretta Greenough at 250-9556431 or email greenough@ airspeedwireless.ca

The Society was planning a garage sale in May but that has been postponed due to public health orders. Anyone wishing to donate can send a cheque to North Shuswap Historical Society 5505 Squilax Anglemont Rd., Celista, B.C. V0E 1M6. The Shuswap Community Foundation has the Loretta Zinck Greenough Endowment fund where people can donate for North Shuswap heritage. Go to shuswapfoundation.ca/ our-funds/ Although the society has not been having its monthly meetings, if you are interested in learning more about the local lore and history, go to the website www.northshuswaphistory.ca to join the society, so that one day you can sit with the “old timers” to learn more about the North Shuswap community.

Call for More Support of Nutrition Coupon Program By Larissa Lutjen Imagine being able to add $20 worth of produce to your fridge every week in the summer. For some low-income people, expectant mothers and seniors there is a provincial program that does just that. In conjunction with select farmers markets, and a co-sponsoring organization, the provincial government offers a minimum of $21 a week, to a maximum of $336 per season, for qualifying households to be spent at a farmers’ market on vegetables, fruit, nuts, eggs, dairy, cut herbs, meat and fish through the Farmers’ Market Nutritional Coupon Program (FMNCP). Helping people needing good food, and local food growers at the same time, seems like a win-win proposition. However the FMNCP is not available in all areas or for all people who would otherwise qualify. A national petition, sponsored by MP Gord Johns, is currently asking the federal government to commit matching funds to all provincial programs across the country to help meet the growing demand for the program. The petition points out that the FMNCP strengthens food security for vulnerable people and promotes domestic food production but there is a waiting list in every participating community for people wanting to receive coupons and for community organizations wanting to sponsor a farmers’ market. In April the CSRD added their voice of support for the program in a letter to Minister of Health, Adrian Dix. CSRD Chair Kevin Flynn wrote, “On behalf of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District Board of Directors, I would like

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SAFE Society Pet Shelter Grant By Ineke Hughes In 2018, BC Housing, the government agency which oversees the Shuswap Area Family Emergency (SAFE) Society, mandated that women with pets as well as children be accommodated in transition houses. A pet-friendly room was prepared and opened in the SAFE Transition House, and immediately occupied. There has been high demand for the room ever since. Shortly thereafter, working in consultation with the SPCA, the Pet Shelter for Families Impacted by Violence or Trauma project was set in motion. Building is slated to begin by the end of April. In the past, the local SPCA has provided compassionate boarding at no cost to the society, and they will continue to do so if the need arises. However, having their pets within easy access will keep both animals and families impacted by domestic violence safer, and improve eventual outcomes. Research has shown that many women who arrive at a shelter have had a family pet abused or killed, and many delayed leaving an abusive relationship because of concern for a pet. An alarming number of these women reported their abuser had carried out their

threats of harm. Furthermore, witnessing violence towards animals and particularly their pets can adversely affect children. Pets are a strong component of a person’s emotional support network, especially during challenging times. The society’s grant application to Shuswap Community Foundation (SCF) met SCF’s requirements in three critical areas: Animal Welfare, Health and Wellness, and Social Equality. 32 individual endowments provided contributions to the largest grant Shuswap Community Foundation has disbursed to date. Featuring three indoor heated and cooled dog kennels with access to an outdoor run for each dog, and a separate potty area, the Pet Shelter will allow clients easy access to their pets, enabling them to look after their dogs themselves knowing they are safe. There will also be water for sanitization and a wash sink, storage space for food and pet items, a perimeter fence for safety and security, and an additional storage room that could become a cat room in the future. In the meantime, cats and other small pets such as gerbils and rabbits will continue to be accommodated in the main house.

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Shuswap Trail Alliance Trail Work Raffle Shuswap Trail Alliance Release This spring the Shuswap Trail Alliance is hosting a trail work raffle. Your work must be done on approved trails to qualify. If you are looking for a project, please get in touch and we would be happy to help you find something. It can be as simple as cleaning drains and removing debris off trails or swinging tools on one of our 2021 trail projects. All participants will be entered into a draw for one of three Silky Big Boy folding hand saw. We will also be giving away a limited number of STA ball caps! The raffle is open till the end of June 2021. Entering is simple. Fill out our Waiver and Volunteer Hours Form, then email them to info@shuswaptrails.com. Or you can use this Google Form to submit your hours. You will still have to download and fill out the Waiver to be eligible for the raffle. Trail Building Workshop Recreation Sites and Trails BC and the Shuswap Trail Alliance are hosting a trail building workshop on the weekend of May 15-16. This course will be taught by Mark Wood from Trail Holistics. This course delivers current industry best practices, guidelines and standard, provides the foundation of skills to assess, improve and build creative and sustainable trails with sound risk management strategies. This course will be a 1 day of theory and a 1/2 day of field work. Anyone who has completed this course will have an option to sign up for a level 2 course on a yet to be determined date.There is no charge for this course, and it is open to all trail users but space is limited, please email info@ shuswaptrails.com to register for this course. Eagle Pass Lookout Engagement Summary Recreation Sites and Trails

BC (RSTBC) contracted the Shuswap Trail Alliance to facilitate a series of stakeholders’ engagement meetings for the Eagle Pass Lookout. The last of these meetings was held on February 26, 2021. RSTBC will be making a decision on the fate of the lookout based on the engagement summary and the management objectives of RSTBC. Recommendations from the engagement report are: 1. Completion of a Cultural Heritage Overview Assessment to guide final planning. 2. Maintain involvement of community leadership working group to support implementation 3. Consider a working group field session this summer to Eagle Pass Lookout to further listen/share the unfolding story of Eagle Pass Mountain together, and seek further direction, consensus, healing, and reconciliation together 4. Explore planning options for Twin Lakes camping option and Eagle Pass Snowmobile Cabin trail CSISS Invasive Plant ID and Management Workshop - May 5 at 10:00 am- 11:00 am. Participants will learn to identify key invasive plants that are often found along trails and in recreation areas in the Columbia Shuswap region. To register, go to https://columbiashuswapinvasives.org/get-involved/ workshops-and-presentations/ Shuswap Trail Alliance AGM - Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 7:00 pm via Zoom. More information at shuswaptrailalliance.com Trail Reports - Please continue to update us with Trail Reports and the conditions of the local trails. This helps us identify work needed and track trail issues. trailreport@shuswaptrails.com Enjoy local trails and be courteous to other users.

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Submitted by Karen Boulter Have you ever considered joining the North Shuswap First Responders (NSFR), but wonder what you can do to help? Besides the hands-on practice to deal with medical emergencies, we have many other positions that ensure our entire team functions smoothly, competently and promptly, in all situations. At this time, we are looking for volunteers willing to be trained as dispatchers. Whenever someone in the North Shuswap dials 911 and BCAS dispatches an ambulance to our area, their next step is, normally, to contact our NSFR team. This is when our dispatchers pick up the emergency call. We record pertinent information, such as the time, date and address location, the type of emergency (loss of consciousness, possible heart attack/stroke, etc.) and dispatch our Responders to the emergency. Dispatchers keep in contact with the Responders throughout the call, ensuring everyone is kept informed regarding the status of the patient, as well as being ready to update BCAS as more urgent care is needed. This position will require you to carry a radio/ pager at all times during the day and night that you are volunteering. We try to have enough dispatchers to share the load, so that you might only need to be available one day per week. If we have dispatchers who are away on vacation, we might require you to dispatch two to three days per week during that period of time. The more volunteers we have, the lighter the

responsibilities for everyone involved. If you would like to find out more about becoming a dispatcher with NSFR, please contact Judy at judybryenton@hotmail. com or by calling 778-2072088 for more information. Together, “We Make a Difference.” This year’s NSFR Society AGM is scheduled for Tuesday, June 1st at 4pm. It will be a virtual meeting, so members of the public who would like to participate and find out more about the Society, may contact Catherine McCrea at cm.nsbc@gmail.com If you would like to borrow home care medical supplies such as crutches, walkers, walking casts, shower chairs, etc. free of charge, from the First Responders Society, please contact Don Devine at donedevine@gmail.com or call 250-955-2101 to make arrangements and find out more about what we have available. If you have equipment at home that you are no longer using, please consider donating the items to our Society. At present, we are still hoping to obtain wheelchairs that will be available for other members of our communities to use while recuperating, or to use until a more permanent wheelchair can be obtained. To order your green with white reflective address sign, just $40, please contact Margaret Needham at 604 217-1638 or ma.needham49@gmail.com today. These signs are invaluable when we are trying to find you in an emergency situation. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

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Message from Interior Health CEO By Susan Brown, President & CEO Over the past year, we have had many occasions to witness the positive impacts of people and communities coming together in response to the global pandemic. Nationally, the theme of Volunteer Week is ‘The Value of One, the Power of Many,’ a phrase that captures perfectly the importance of your contributions as volunteers to our health system. Everywhere I look throughout Interior Health, I see the appreciation for the support of our volunteers. Early in the pandemic we had to temporarily suspend volunteer programs – and we missed you. Volunteers have a positive impact and presence across all our facilities. Starting mid-summer, we were able to return volunteers to our sites in limited ways at information desks, mail delivery, renal departments, perinatal programs and ambulatory care. Many IH staff have expressed their appreciation for having volunteers back on site, even in smaller numbers. Recently, volunteers have also played key roles at our immunization clinics, welcoming and supporting people arriving for their vaccine. It goes without saying that the pandemic has had an impact on all of us. For those of you whose role has changed, or perhaps even been put on pause while we respond to COVID-19, thank you for your continued support. Our Interior Health hospital foundations and auxiliaries also remain dedicated to advancing health care through fundraising and support services, and they have networks of committed volunteers supporting that work as well. I am inspired to see the continued efforts to raise support and awareness for our causes in new and creative ways. There are many incredible examples of how you have brought hope in our greatest time and need. In fact, in some ways, the pandemic has motivated many more people across our region to contribute and to volunteer.

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Can You Live in the North Shuswap and Drive an Electric Car? By Larissa Lutjen Dr. Janet Bates drives her electric vehicle (EV) to work in Kamloops every week. She calculated that she put 15,000 kilometres on her car in the last year at a cost of ... you might want to sit down for this ... less than $200. Janet, and her husband Dr. Ken Bates, lived in Scotch Creek for many years and recently moved to Sorrento with a similar commute distance to Kamloops. When they needed a new car four years ago Janet said, “if we’re going to get a new car it might as well be an electric”. They chose the only option at the time, a BMW, with a gas generator “range extender” backup. This is now a feature of many models that can add an extra 100 km to a full charge, but in practice they have hardly used the generator. On a full charge the car can easily go from Sorrento to Kamloops and back. In purchasing an electric car Janet explained that there are four considerations a prospective buyer needs to think about: the cost; how and where you can charge an electric car; how your driving affects your energy consumption; and maintenance. At the lower end of the price range, a 2021 Hyundai Kona or a 2021 Chevy Bolt starts at $45,000 with a wide variety of choice above that price. Both GM and Volkswagen have announced that they will sell only zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) by 2035 so the selection will keep improving. The provincial government currently offers a $3,000 rebate on top of the $5,000 federal rebate toward the purchase of a new electric vehicle. If you are taking an old car off the road

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publicly available charging stations offer both of the other two plug types. Janet has found that although there are enough charging stations for a trip to Vancouver or Williams Lake, for example, sometimes you have to wait in line and there are ‘charging etiquette’ rules to learn. For example it is bad manners to leave and not get back to your car by the time the charging will be finished, making another motorist wait. She says taking a long trip with an electric car is like travelling with a dog; you have to stop now and then and go for a coffee or take a walk while the car charges. How efficiently the car uses the energy in the battery depends on a lot of factors. With Ken and Janet’s car there is a setting that maximizes the efficiency by limiting the speed to 90km/h and turning off the heat or air conditioning. At the mid-range, or on the ‘luxury’ setting, Janet relates that the car is more powerful than gas engine cars she has driven, and even on the coldest days the car stays warm. However, heat, air conditioning and even the windshield wipers all use up energy faster. While going downhill or when decelerating the car converts gravitational and kinetic energy into chemical energy to recharge the battery, in the same way as hybrid cars do, rather than converting that energy into heat through the brakes. This saves wear and tear on the brakes but means that the car slows as soon you take your foot off the ‘gas’. Janet would like other driver to know that an electric car will display its brake lights while going downhill as soon as the ‘gas’ pedal is not being applied, even if the brake pedal isn’t actively being applied, to warn drivers behind that the car could be slowing rather than accelerating, as one might expect going down a hill. Finally maintaining an electric car is different. Because there are fewer moving parts the number of things that can break is smaller. So far Janet reports that there has been almost no maintenance needed on her car. There is no need for oil changes or exhaust tune-ups but you have to take your car in once a year to test the battery system. For Ken and Janet’s model this means a trip to Richmond or Kelowna. Tire changes are no different from traditional cars and can be dealt with by any mechanic. There are some unknowns involved in maintenance, for example how much damage is caused by an accident and whether the electrical system can be easily repaired after an accident. Because of this, paying extra for full warranty protection is probably a smart choice. For Janet buying an electric car was a matter of thinking about “what sort of world are we leaving to the next generation?” As a doctor she looks forward to the day when the pollution caused by gas engines won’t be contributing to poor health. Moreover, as a long-time peace activist she sees an essential connection between oil dependence and wars in the Middle East. All these considerations played a role in the decision and she and Ken have been pleasantly surprised by how painlessly they adapted to driving electric in the Shuswap.

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By Bev Shea Ladies’ Golf at Anglemont Estates Golf course will have our official opening at 1:00 pm on Thursday, May 13. Golfers are asked to be at the clubhouse ready to golf at 12:45. We will decide on foursomes then and be ready to tee off at 1 PM. Following golf, we will have a General Meeting and the season will be underway. For the month of May, we will be teeing off at 1:00 pm on Tuesday and Thursday. The executive has had a meeting and made some plans for the 2021 golf season. We also have a new Social Committee who have been busy coming up with ideas for some fun events, so it promises to be a great season. We are always happy to

welcome new members. Our members represent a wide range of golf abilities, so don’t worry if you are just beginning your golf journey and feel that you aren’t “good enough” to belong to the group. In fact, it may help your game by encouraging you to get out a couple of times a week to meet and play with some ladies who are waiting to be your new friends. We hope to see you at 1:00 pm on Tuesday or Thursday – just be at the clubhouse ready to play at 12:45. If you would like more information, please call the golf course (250) 955-2323 or our golf captain, Doris at (250) 955-0141. As always, keep your head down and follow through.

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Anglemont Men’s Golf By Gerry Shea The Anglemont Estates Golf Course opened for play on March 26 and the Anglemont Men’s Golf Club started the Thursday night men’s play on April 22. There will be 21 men’s nights ending on September 9. We play every Thursday, shotgun start at 5:00 pm, followed by supper. Once a month, there will be a special competition, i.e. 3 club night or count your putts night, etc. Please note that COVID-19 restrictions are still in place. Every Thursday night, hole prizes such as “closest to the hole” and “longest putt” are available to be won. The club is grateful for the donation of prizes by our various sponsors. Members also compete for low net and low gross honours.

New members are always welcome. Club membership includes access to Golf Canada’s handicap calculation program. For more information, contact Craig at the course, 250955-2323 or Gerry Shea at 250-955-0365. The annual Double Elimination Match Play competition will be played during June and July. The men’s club championship will be played on the weekend of August 28 and 29. Senior men’s play started on March 30. We play Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, 10:00 am until May 26, 8:30 am from June 1 June 30 and 7:30 am from July 6 until August 31. There will be a spring general membership meeting held after dinner on May 20.

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By Loretta Greenough and Pat Bauer We hope everyone has been enjoying the lovely weather this past week. The N. S. Community Association Board continues to meet and discuss the maintenance of the hall as well as trying to keep up with the ever-changing directions from B.C. Health Authority. Thankfully, the first week in April saw the hall being used for the mass vaccinations of the North Shuswap residents. The hall has also been booked in June, and July for more vaccinations and for second dozes of the vaccinations. As in the past, the N.S. Community Association is donating the use of the hall for vaccinations as a benefit for the people in the North Shuswap. We donate use of the hall for many events that will benefit our community such as the food bank, Children’s Christmas and Friendship Dinner. I am mentioning this as a couple of people mentioned that we could be making money. I guess we don’t advertise enough the number of community events that we offer for free if it is a benefit to the community. We are hoping that our membership dues will

continue to roll in for 2021. We have put a drop box at Scotch Creek Market for renewals. You can also mail to North Shuswap Community Association, 5456 Squilax-Anglemont Rd., Celista, B.C. V0E 1M6 or make an e-transfer to nscommassoc@gmail. com If you do an e-transfer please add your name, address, and phone number in the comments. Membership is $10.00 per person and $20.00 per family. Membership is important for keeping the hall running and whenever we apply for grants. We greatly appreciate all the community support. At this time, we would like to thank Denise Bumby for her participation on the board for the past number of years, as she is stepping down from her position of director. We would also like to thank Chris Morris for being our janitor for the past four years. He has handed in his resignation but will remain on board until we find another janitor. Look for our ad in this Kicker. Be kind, Be calm, Be safe!

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By Denise Meier The hummingbirds are back, there are a few flowers poking their heads up from mother earth, and all the excitement of renewal is here. We are pleased to announce a new fundraiser for the Centre. Beginning May 15th and until August 14th we will be out and about in the community selling raffle tickets. Please see our ad in this month’s issue for more details. We had such a wonderful response last summer with our raffle that we have decided to do it again with a twist. We will again be raffling off an electric bike and portable BBQ but have added a helicopter ride to the mix. Our heartfelt thanks go out to Dean Schmied who has graciously offered his time and helicopter to this venture. There will be 1000 tickets sold this time around, and we are hoping it will be popular. Lakeview Community Centre continues to be closed.

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We would like to thank all who have renewed or joined for the first time. We are especially grateful to those who have made a charitable contribution. Bob Ewart, our Membership Director, reports that we have 84 members, with more coming in every day. You can find our membership form on our webpage at https://www.lakeviewcommunitycentresociety.com/. Financial contributions can also be made and tax receipts can be issued. We prefer payments are made online via e-transfer to the Lakeview e-mail address: lakeviewcommunitycentre@gmail.com . Any other inquiries should be directed to Tony Hudson at 778-765-1506. If you have ideas for new activities, clubs or events, or would like us to do something that we used to do, please let us know. As soon as it’s safe, we will reopen, with a renewed focus on our members. Thanks for keeping us afloat. Please stay in touch.

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Remembering the famed Lee Creek Harvest Festival (part one)

By Jim Cooperman Imagine you and your friends spending three, joyful days every fall filled with fun, including much laughter, music, dancing, skits, games, feasts and even a parade. That is what it was like to experience the Lee Creek Harvest Festival that was held from 1976 until the year 2000 in the alternative North Shuswap community located on the hillside above Indigo Bay. A few years after my partners and I settled on 80 acres in 1969, six more families joined us on another adjacent 80 acres by homesteading the land, which was still allowed at that time. In the early years, the focus was on building our homes and outbuildings, planting gardens and raising children. Despite the lack of grassland, many of us purchased horses, which we used to explore the local logging roads and sometimes to skid logs or plow our gardens. In addition to work parties, our community came together for meals and gatherings filled with homemade music. Every summer, we met at the local beach in the late afternoons to swim and there was an annual trail ride into the backcountry. Two of the families had arrived at the “hill” in school buses and one was purchased by the group for use as a community bus for shopping trips to town and to attend events. Once a week during the winter, many community members boarded

Dogs, kids and horses were all part of the first Harvest Festival the bus and went to the Celista School for an evening of volleyball followed by showers, which were most appreciated as most homes were still without running water. Community members also attended North Shuswap events at the Celista Hall, including the annual Canada Day festivities, which inspired us in 1974 to hold our own event at the hall to celebrate the harvest time with a potluck and dance. As the years progressed, the community grew larger as more people purchased adjacent and nearby properties and the circle expanded to include other, like-minded, fun-loving folks. ln order to complete the homesteading process, it was necessary to clear a portion of the property and a portable sawmill was purchased to mill the logs. In the late summer of 1976, a group was keeping watch over a slab fire when, in an effort to entertain the crew, someone jumped on the back of a flatbed truck to do some tricks. This spontaneous act sparked the idea to hold a festival on that site during Thanksgiving. Plans were made and a crude stage was constructed for a

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The dog show at the first Harvest Fest on the “Hill” in 1976 weekend of fun. The first Harvest Festival on the hill was a blast. Friends came from neighbourhood communities to join in the festivities, that included music and a potluck feast. There were kid’s races, a high-jump contest to see who could jump higher than one of the horses, a chili eating contest (that may have resulted in the outhouse burning down that night!), a dog show, attempted chicken races, vegetable judging, and a parade. We often jokingly distinguished the two parts of the community then as the upper and lower commune, despite the fact that we were definitely not living communally. Our property was the lower one and we performed a skit that first year, which was a take-off of Samuel Beckett’s Theatre of the Absurd play, Waiting for Godot. After this first festival, skits became a key part of the annual event. Our homegrown

theatre benefited when some community members, including myself, joined Shuswap Theatre and acted in a number of the early shows. In addition, as the years progressed, actors and stagehands from the Caravan Farm Theatre moved to Lee Creek and added their professional skills to the shows, including playwriting. The following year, the festival was moved to the west, and another makeshift stage was built in front of the bus, which served as the backstage green room. There were more skits, including one about a visit to the Unemployment Insurance office. One well known local artist brought a “three-legged” chicken for the potluck, after he had completed some painstaking post-mortem stitching. In 1980, the event was moved again, and a more permanent stage was built on top of skid logs, that was later named “Cracklin’ Rose’s” after a skit by that name.

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By Sarah Tokarek Shuswap Adventure Girl If you’re into heart-altering, far-reaching views and vistas forever then look no further! There are so many noteworthy, unusual, exciting, and daring experiences close to home that will certainly fill your soul! Fantastic places such as the varying vantage point bluffs, landmark lookouts, eagle eye cliffs, and snowscape summits encompass the Shuswap region. The infamous peaks of the Shuswap Highlands; Crowfoot Mountain and Pukeashun Mountain are loyally surrounding you. The Monashees adorn you! Stunning views and an outstanding landscape greet you at every corner, whether it be a beautiful spot to take in the mountain air or a place to sit quietly and contemplate, the enchantment of the mountain expanse will delight your heart. Grab your hiking gear, some shades, and a big

open heart! Adventure awaits! The ten best views include Enderby Cliffs, Tappen Bluffs, McArthur Heights Lookout in Blind Bay and White Lake Lookout Trail. For a full list and description, go to https://www.shuswapadventuregirl.ca/blog/thebest-views-shuswap-trails Scotch Creek Lookout on the North Shuswap is a fascinating and exhilarating journey! Head up the Scotch Creek FSR road and park at the trailhead of the Scotch Creek, Hlina Lookout. With the family, we like to head straight to the lookout and come back the same way. The views over Copper Island and towards Blind Bay are unparalleled. Imagine this hike at night? Taking in all the beautiful “city lights” of Blind Bay across the lake? Or is that only me? Make the family day complete and explore around Lost Lake. A pretty little mountain lake tucked into the forest. Its views

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are worth the journey but the cliff edges can be a tad dangerous in my opinion! Shuswap Trail Alliance directions to the trailhead at shuswaptrails.com/trails. Distance: 3-4 km roundtrip to the lookout Family-Friendly: Yes, younger children may require some assistance, and the edges are steep! Stay back! Mount Baldy at Sorrento - is a local favorite and for good reasons! It’s close to home, provides a gorgeous trek through a diverse forest, it is not too difficult but will challenge even a fit hiker. It has little wooden bridges and boardwalks with beautiful creek crossings. A charming and interesting sculptural art piece made of old bike parks welcomes you. The peek-a-boo viewpoint and the views at the top of Mt. Baldy will impress every time! On a clear day, northern views highlight the Adams Plateau which is part of the Shuswap Highlands, Crowfoot mountain, and Pukeashun Mountain. Copper Island, Eagle Bay, and the almost hidden entrance into Blind Bay. You also get a great view of Scotch Creek on the north shore. This is a great sunrise hike! Ascend in the darkness and summit just in time to watch the sun come over the mountains! Directions: Access the Mt Baldy trailhead by driving west of Sorrento on Highway one. Turn south onto Elson Road and drive past the unique building of Crannog Ales, then left over the railway track, and then left on South Shore Place to park in the Culde-Sac at the Trailhead. There is a blue and white hiking sign on the side of the road indicating where to turn to get to the parking lot. The trail starts here. Distance: +/- 7.5 km including the 1.7 km Aspen Ramble Loop at top Family-Friendly: Yes! Especially to the first viewpoint. This makes a great and rewarding turnaround spot if you have the kids in tow! Check out more of Sarah’s adventures at shuswapadventuregirl.ca

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Historical Happenings By Loretta Greenough The N.S. Historical Society is proud to present Shuswap Chronicle Volume #12. It is available at Scotch Creek Market and Ross Creek Country Store as well as the Historical Society. We have had to increase our price, so each chronicle is now $12.00. If you are interested in a full set at a reduced rate, please contact me at 250-9556431. We hope you continue to enjoy our work and hopefully you will be interested in contributing in the future. We are not sure if the museum will be open this summer as we must follow the guidelines of B.C. Health. Also, the garage sale that was mentioned in the last Kicker will have to be postponed because of the restrictions. We would like to thank all the volunteers (23 community members) who came out on a beautiful Saturday morning to help clean up the N.S. Cemetery. We kept our social distancing and managed to get the place tidy. A special thank you to Terry Zinck who brought his truck to remove all the limbs and leaves.

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By Larissa Lutjen Chad and Shanel Robertson love their garden and would like to “share their love with the Shuswap community”. This spring Chad commissioned a unique cabinet made by a North Shuswap craftswoman as an early Mother’s Day gift for his fiancé. The cabinet reads, “Shanel’s Seed Exchange: Take One Leave One” and inside you will find baskets of extra seeds that the Robertson’s are giving away with the invitation for others to share extra seeds they have as well. The Robertsons moved to their property at Lee Creek five years ago where many types of fruit trees and five varieties of grapes were already established. In addition, they have a large vegetable garden and extensive flower beds, where they are always experimenting with new types of plants. For example, this year they will be

growing purple cauliflower for the first time. Inevitably they end up with extra seeds and they know that other people are in the same boat. “Seeds are so expensive, “ Shanel explained, “that this is a great way to pass on something you aren’t using.” The Seed Exchange works on the same principle as a ‘Little Free Library’; people are invited to take some seeds or leave some seeds. Shanel also foresees the exchange cabinet as a way to share some of the extra vegetables, fruit and grapes they tend to have in the summer and fall. She will use local Facebook pages to let people know when she and Chad have produce to put out to share. The Robertson’s home is located at 2695 Squilax Anglemont road at McKay Bay and the cabinet is easily visible from the road.

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School News By Jan Penner With the changes to COVID protocols, students in grades 4 – 12 are now required to wear masks. Both students and staff are also required to keep their masks in place unless they are eating or drinking, no longer able to remove them when in workspaces. Our students have done an excellent job of following these new protocols. Speaking from experience, this is not an easy task and they are commended for following guidelines put in place, in an effort to keep everyone safe and healthy during this unprecedented situation. Our thanks too, to parents and families for their encouragement and examples of protocol compliance. The beautiful, warm weather we’ve been having has facilitated more in the way of outdoor learning experiences. Classes have been outside for lessons for everything from Language Arts to Health/P.E. We are so lucky that our close proximity to Shuswap Lake allows us to include the beach as an outdoor “classroom”. A big bouquet goes out to the drivers who take a minute or two from their travels to stop with their 4-way flashers on, while our classes are crossing. Your consideration for our students’ safety, demonstrated by your actions to stop traffic, shows your caring and community spirit, and earns our gratitude and respect. We have a special event coming up in mid-May. The Kamloops Wildlife Park offers remote learning programs and arrangements

have been made for them to visit North Shuswap. They will be presenting the program on two days, as all 5 classes will be taking part in this wonderful learning opportunity and that many presentations will not fit into one day! We are very excited about the visit as we have heard good things about the programs offered. One of the best activities we can indulge in right now is walking. The fresh air and exercise enhance both body and mind. Taking “man’s best friend” along for the walk adds to the benefits. Thank-you for remembering to pick up after your pet when you are on the beach or playground. We have not encountered any deposits this year and we appreciate our respectful pet owners. Now, if we could just get the deer to comply… The staff would like to send out a big THANKYOU to the members of the Women’s Ministry of North Shuswap Christian Fellowship. Your gift basket was enjoyed by all and your card and well wishes brightened our day! We have noticed an increase in drivers acknowledging our school zone by slowing down. This may be partly due to the visits the RCMP has been paying us, but I think drivers are simply realizing the 30 second slow down does not make a difference to the journey. Thanks for helping to keep our children safe. Happy Mother’s Day to you all!

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What’s Sprouting in the Garden By Rachelle Horvath Horvath’s Herby & Friendship Garden May brings us beautiful sunny days and Mothers Day. You have to go back to May 10, 1908 to find out Ann Jarvis is the one who created the movement that led to the proclamation of Mother’s Day. When Ann was a child, her mother would say a prayer. “I hope and pray that someone, sometime, will found a memorial Mother’s Day commemorating her for the matchless service she renders to humanity in every field of life.” On Ann’s mothers passing she sent 500 white carnations in honor of her to Methodist Episcopal Church. It was said the true meaning behind the day was a community focused event Mothers Day Work Club which focused on assisting women by having doctors come to speak about hygiene and health matters, bringing health matters and Mothers together. This Mother’s Day offer your support and kindness to someone who has lost a child or children. Show compassion and understand that often this kind of grief doesn’t go away. Ask their favorite things about their child. Say their child’s name out loud. Say you’d love to hear more about their son or daughter when they’d like to talk. Give them space when requested. Support a friend who wants to conceive. Give them a space that helps them take their mind off things. Watching other mothers honored at church, on television and in friend circles can be difficult. Consider honoring all the caring women in your life. Difficult parent child relationships are increasingly becoming the norm. Many families are living with complex circumstances like drug addiction, mental health complications and serious illness. Remember zero judgment and 100% love. She gets plenty of unsolicited advice from others. Children with complex relationships with their mothers also find this day difficult. Allow then the space to speak freely without injecting. Be there for them if they wish to reach out. Let them know how much you love them. Mothers are not always that of our flesh and blood. You hear many speak of that special woman who assisted someone in their path through life. Honor the women who nurture, support and love us. The amazing Mother’s create the humans of this world. I remember my Mothers prayers And they have always followed me They have clung to me all my life Abraham Lincoln

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By Ted Danyluk Here is a way to help you get through the pandemic, why not become a volunteer with the North Shuswap Lions Club. It is difficult for our seasonal visitors to join the Club for only a few months of the year, to experience a sense of community while the North Shuswap is their home away from home for part of the year. However, being a volunteer with the Club for a specific project could be your way of getting involved in the community. We are starting up a North Shuswap Lions Club Volunteer List so we can be ready to go with people power when Dr. Bonnie gives us the green light for our weekly Meat & 50/50 Draw or for the other projects we have planned. Give me a call, Ted Danyluk at 250-955-6384 to add your name to the list. Even if you are a “year rounder” and want to be on the list, call me. The North Shuswap Lions held their Annual General Meeting elections by way of email from April 5-April 7. Elected to form the 2021- 2022 Board of Directors are President-Tom Price, Vice-President-Ellen Little, Treasurer-Marlene Kergan, Recording Secretary -Dianne Fisher, Reporting Secretary-Chuck Fisher, Director (Two Years)-Al Christopherson, Director (One Year)-Mark Lagore, Membership Chairperson-Ron Buffel, Past President-Ted Danyluk Well, we thought that we would be out of the COVID by now but since it is still stuck in dry dock, that boat

is not sailing. Not to worry, the North Shuswap Lions are planning a few events as soon as we sail safely into the post pandemic world. If the restrictions are eased up a bit in the next few months, we hope to have our much-anticipated Car Rally speed through the North Shuswap communities. The Club and the folks over at Captains Village Marina have not forgotten about the Annual Poker Run. Plans have been put together for an “almost virtual” Poker Run. Here’s hoping that the restrictions will ease up a bit for this North Shuswap “Tradition” to go forward. This month we will get the swim dock floating again in front of the Community Hall in Celista. As well, we will be helping the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue Station 106 get their Kids Don’t Float PFD Kiosk located at the Magna Bay Boat Launch ready for the boating season. If you have not yet bought your tickets for the North Shuswap Health Centre Society’s 50/50 Draw, what are you waiting for? Here are two reminders for this event, which needs community support to be successful. Reminder #1 This is an online raffle so buy your tickets NOW. Waiting till the last day to get your tickets hoping that they will be on top of the ticket pile in the draw barrel does not work for this draw. Reminder #2 One ticket cost $5 but if you buy 20 tickets for $50, they cost only $2.50 per ticket. How good a deal is that!

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS NORTH SHUSWAP

older? Are you looking for a community cause to support in the North Shuswap? Can you commit Lakeview Community Centre Society Raffle to a few hours a month? NS Health Society is Electric bike, portable BBQ and a helicopter ride looking for you! Apply at northshuswaphealthsoBuy tickets now. 10,000 tickets.Tony 778-765- ciety@gmail.com 1506 or Darla 250-299-2158 or lakeviewcommu9 Hole Golf Event NS Health Centre - June 26 nitycentre@gmail.com Draw Aug. 14 at 2pm. at SLE Golf Course. 3rd Annual, Prizes, Silent See ad on page 5. Auction. Limit of 72 entries. Sign up on CanaNS Shuswap Roadside Cleanup - May 7&8. dahelps at: bit.ly/3qFu6Ku FMI, contact Kim at Just a few hours of your time will make a nshcevents@gmail.com See ad on page 37. difference. Register as a volunteer: Charlotte Scotch Creek Farm & Craft Market - will open 250-517-8329. June 20 to Sept. 5 at 9:30 am. See ad on Live Music at the Hub - Fridays & Saturdays. page 32. Covid Safety protocols in effect. For more info CHASE follow @thescotchcreekhub or call 250-9552002 Inaugural Zoom meeting May 11th at 7pm to Anglemont Estates Golf - Anglemont Men’s Golf form a nonprofit housing society in Chase. There is a 32 unit complex planned with rezonnight at 5:00 pm every Thursday. Club spring meeting scheduled for May 20. Senior men’s on ing and development permits already in place. Tues and Weds 10 am. FMI Gerry at 250 955- To be on the email list for the zoom link drop a note to chasecoophousing@gmail.com 0365. Ladies’ golf on Tues and Thurs at 1pm. Anyone interested, arrive at 12:45 pm. Chase Library Geek Week - May 4-8 celebration of Geek culture. The third annual Geek Week NS Chamber Meeting - May 31st, 6:30PM. will feature Star Wars Trivia on May 4, DunLocation TBA. FMI executivedirector@northsgeons & Dragons Dungeon Master Training on huswapbc.com May 6, and Stranger Things Escape Rooms on NS First Responder Society AGM - Tuesday, May 8. The Library is excited to launch a new June 1 at 4pm. It will be a virtual meeting, so collection of Dungeons & Dragons program anyone who would like to participate and find kits for patrons with TNRL library cards to use out more about the Society, may contact Cather- at home with friends and family. Patrons who ine McCrea at cm.nsbc@gmail.com participate in the Dungeon Master Training on CSRD Grants for Non-Profits - Up to $5,000 May 6 will have the first chance to borrow kits. available to help offset the financial impacts of Call the Chase Library 250.679.3331 for more the pandemic.More information at www.csrd. information or email chalib@tnrd.ca bc.ca/giaapplication. SOUTH SHUSWAP Electronic 50/50 Draw NS Health Centre Red Cross Stay Safe Course - For children 9 10,000 tickets. Deadline midnight June 30. & over. Thurs. May 6, 3:30 - 5:30 pm at South Draw July 1, 12:30 pm. Tickets at: www. Shuswap Library in Blind Bay. Register at www. NSHealthCentre@rafflenexus.com See ad on nsscr.ca page 15. Sorrento & Area Community Health Centre COVID Community Specific Clinic - June 3 Society AGM - May 12, 4:30pm. Please register at North Shuswap Community Hall. North at stokesbarry54@gmail.com Shuswap residents can book online at https:// news.interiorhealth.ca/news/covid-19-vaccines/ Red Cross Babysitting Course - For youth 11 & or call 1-833-838-2323 between 7:00 am – 7:00 over. Two day course Thurs. May 20 & 27, 3:30 pm, PST, seven days a week to 6:00 pm. at South Shuswap Library. Register at www.nsscr.ca Become a Lion - Please consider joining this vibrant NS Lions Club; couples and individuals South Shuswap Library - Open for “Browse and are invited. Meat draws will start up when Borrow” service. Computers are available. Curbpublic health orders lift. FMI please contact side Pick-up for those who need it! Order onlin e Tom Price at 250-574-6104 or talk to any Lion https://www.orl.bc.ca and pick-up in the branch. member. New 2021 Spring Online Events Brochure! Pick up your copy today and register online to Doctors/ Labs in the Clinic - To book for lab access all the great programs online. Online work and for doctor appointments, call NS stories, songs and events offered to all ages. Health Centre at 250-955-0660 or check Online registration is required to access Zoom nshealthcentre.ca for doctor dates, clinic services and availability of doctors to accept phone link information for ALL online programs. Please include your email. Check out all the great visits. See ad on page 36. programs at www.orl.bc.ca and register online at Strong Start NS School –Please note Fridays http://orl.evanced.info/signup/Calendar instead of Thursdays. Free drop-in program for children from 0 to 5 years old. FMI call school. The Smile Mission Dental Clinic - Dental hygiene days offered at Copper Island Health Cen(250) 955-2214 tre in Blind Bay. May 21. Call for an appointment Country Kids Playschool Celista - Taking 250-833-9923. registrations for September 2021. 2 mornings per week - Mon. & Wed. 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. To AA Meetings - Blind Bay: Sat 10am at Our Lady register, go to www.nsscr.ca of the Lake Church. Sorrento-Online Zoom Volunteers Wanted - Are you 19 years of age or Meeting, Mon 8pm FMI 1-855-339-9631

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CSISS Invasive Plant ID - trail and recreation areas focus. May 5, 10- 11 am via Zoom. To register, go to columbiashuswapinvasives.org Word on the Lake Writers’ Virtual Festival - May 7 – May 9. Register at www.wordonthelakewritersfestival.com until April 30. Includes workshops and public events: Café Lit, Shock Theatre, and Askew’s Word On the Lake Writing Contest Awards Ceremony. Shuswap Trail Alliance AGM - Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 7:00 pm via Zoom. To register or FMI shuswaptrailalliance.com CSISS PlantWise program - May 19, 10 - 11 am. Learn how to support plant-pollinator relationships in your garden Essie’s Place survey - Collects no identifying information but to find out what the quality of life is for the LGBTIQ2SA+ living in the Shuswap area. We also have some events, information and education sessions coming up next month as well as resources and other services available for the LGBTIQ2SA+ and their families. www.essiesplace.ca Tsuts’weye Lunchtime Connections is an opportunity to meet with other Tsuts’weye Network members to learn and share in an informal online environment This happens on the second and fourth Tuesday every month from 12:00 1:00 pm. Register: info@tsustweye.ca Reframe for Confidence! - Free workshop. Transform fear, set goals, etc. 8 weeks starting May 6. Register: info@tsustweye.ca Tsuts’weye Women’s Entrepreneur Network - taking application for the third intake of a business recovery and expansion program to assist mature businesses led by women. Every Monday for 6 months, excluding holidays. FMI tsutsweye.ca CSRD Board Meeting - Thursday, May 20, 9:30 am. Pre-register at www.csrd.bc.ca. Agenda available approximately one week in advance of the meeting. ONLINE Guided MEDITATION Classes - Every Tuesday & Wednesday, 7 - 8:15 pm / Topics vary. Register at: www.kmcfv.ca CSRD Learn how you FireSmart - watch 30 minute online webinar. Pre-register at www. csrd.bc.ca/firesmart 1-888-248-2773 See ad on page 55.

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Adams River Salmon Society.. info@salmonsociety.com Anglemont Estates Waterworks After Hours emergency 1-877-996-3344 Regular hours 250-832-8194 Anglemont Ladies Golf.. Bev Shea 250-955-0365 Anglemont Men’s Golf Club.. Gerry Shea 250 955-0365 Artistic Community.. Lynn Erin 250-955-6234 Arts Council for the South Shuswap.. Karen Brown 250-515-3276 AWE Society.. awesociety7@gmail.com Baseball Club.. Melissa Bischoff, mellybischoff@yahoo.ca Blind Bay Garden Club.. Susan 250-835-2351 Camp Grafton.. Judy MacPherson 250-374-5115 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE North Shuswap.. Angela Lagore 250-320-2012 South Shuswap.. Karen Brown 250-515-0002 Chase.. 250-679-8432 Chase Fish & Game Club.. Helen 250-679-8019 COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS Lakeview Community Centre Hall Bookings.. Tony Hudson 778-765-1506 NS Community Association.. Pat Bauer 250-955-6463 Hall Bookings.. Kim Morgan 403-819-0863 Seymour Arm Comm. Assoc.. Bob Reimer 250-833-7610 Sorrento & Area Community Association (SACA).. Barry Stokes 250-675-3306 Country Kids Play School.. Alanna Stearns 250-679-3005 Country Gardens Garden Club.. Chris Trueman 250-955-6467 CRIMESTOPPERS 1-800-222-8477 Crowfoot Snowmobile Club.. 250-682-3350 CSRD - Area F Director.. Jay Simpson 250-517-9578 FIRE DEPARTMENTS A nglemont.. Graham Lucas 250-318-7157 Celista.. Roy Philips 250-804-3349 Scotch Creek/Lee Creek.. Ben Pellet ScotchCreekVFD@csrd.bc.ca Skwlax.. Paul Gamble 250-679-4472 Fire Services Coordinator.. Sean Coubrough 250-833-5955 FIRST RESPONDERS North Shuswap.. Phyllis Shrum 250-955-2949 South Shuswap.. Debbie Edwards, backacher@telus.net NS First Responder Society.. Catherine McCrea, cm.nsbc@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.. 250 803-5251 Sorrento Health Centre Society.. Marilyn Clark 250-675-2449 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 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 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 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 Rock Club.. Pat or Gail Bowden 250-675-2849 Shuswap Theatre Society.. http://shuswaptheatre.com, https://www.facebook.com/Shuswaptheatre/ Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue.. Luke Gubbles 250-803-1095, www.shuswapvsar.org Shuswap Waterfront Owners Association (SWOA).. info@SWOA.ca, www.SWOA.ca Skmana Ski club.. skiskmana@gmail.com, www.ski-skmana.com South Shuswap Canada Day Committee.. Tammy Packer 250-463-2495, www.shuswapcanadaday.ca Taoist Tai Chi.. Judy 250-679-5425 Victim Services.. Guy Ramsay 250-679-8638 Whittlers Club.. Marian Zackery 250-955-0359

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SERVICES

FOR SALE

TOPSOIL MANURE (rotted) SAND - GRAVEL LOT CLEARING EXCAVATING 250-955-6435

Shuswap Point-of-Lay Hens ready Aug. 15 – Sept. 1, 2021 “Rockettes” – Barred Rock Layers Pre-Order & Deposit Guarantees Availability E-Mail or call for Complete Information (250) 955-614 ShuswapChickens@gmail.com

VACATION RENTALS

WANTED

Its been a long winter but we’ve had it better than most, we spent a lot of time with our grandkids.

NEED A TRIM? By Sam’s Mulchers

John Deer Tractor with mulch kit at your service!

CALL BRIAN 250-299-3057

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ONLY $2,800 250-863-5652 For Sale 2005 17.5 Bayliner. Low Hours. Great Shape, Some new upholstery. Mercury inboard / outboard 135HP motor. Included 2005 Karavan Boat Trailer, $7500 Rudy 250-955-2808

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

HELP WANTED Women’s Church Ministry and Shuswap Better at Home.

4079 Butters Rd Scotch Creek

Shuswap Lake Park

Garage Sale items, Baking table, plus hot dogs and pop.

is accepting applications for

May 22, 8am to 4pm

Covid Protocols followed!

for Shower Building Cleaner:

RENTALS

• June till September • Approx. 4 hours/day • Cleaning supplies provided Please send resumes to

FOR SALE Dry cedar kindling Great for wood stoves & camping. (778) 866-8687 Avon with Debbie Have you thought about Mother’s Day yet? Take a look at my online Avon store for great gifts, at www.avon.ca/boutique/ debbiewest or call 250-574-0007 for a brochure.

WANTED Wanted Electric boat motor. Call John 250-955-6576

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HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED Shuswap Lake Provincial Park is accepting applications for

is looking for someone to join our team who can help with daily ‘handyman’ duƟes:

Daily repairs (tables, toilets, bridges, etc) Trail maintenance Small septic/water issues Chainsaw work Some on-call duties

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for the following positions: (must have drivers license) • Day/Night Park Patrol • Janitorial • Gate office • Grounds Keeper • Store / T-shirt painting • Kayak/Paddle Board Rentals Please send resumes to

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RESORT HELP WANTED

Competitive Wages

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The ideal candidate would have knowledge in construction and small repairs, be able work alone and as part of a team. Must be physically fit and be able to walk long distances. Must have driver’s license. A boat license and Chainsaw certificate would be an asset. To apply please send resume to cassiedalgleish@hotmail.com

CLEANER REQUIRED for

Upscale Celista Cottage

CLEANERS NEEDED

Par t time Saturdays plus

occasional weekday

Equipment & supplies provided

We appreciate reliability & quality results.

Adams Lake (Bush Creek) Park

Weekly Rentals

mainly Saturdays 3 Hrs

June to September

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Cleaner Wanted Required on Saturdays starting June 11, 9:30 am and finishing no later then 3pm. House is located in Celista, Cleaning only required. All cleaning supplies are provided. $25 hourly For more details please call Corinne 250-833-6632

403-246-6950

Energetic retired adults welcome!

Greg/Cheryl 250-955-0080

Scotch Creek Cottages

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$25 per

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HELP WANTED

PERMANENT

KITCHEN HELP 4-5 DAYS A WEEK

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Housekeeping Positions. Caravans West RV Resort is seeking seasonal full time Housekeepers to join the team that provides professional care for the buildings in the park. Works starts immediately at $16/hr. Duties include cleaning clubhouses, laundromats, washrooms and assisting with various projects. Experience is preferred, but will train qualified candidates. Must be eligible to work in Canada and have a satisfactory Criminal Record Check. Need to work with minimal supervision. Please email Resume to cwparkmanager@shaw.ca or submit Resume to Caravans West, 3980 Squilax Anglemont Rd, Scotch Creek BC V0E 1M5 Personal/Executive Assistant Home-based Holistic Business, Scotch Creek. Office help, admin tasks, organization, sorting, computer, bookings etc (little bit of everything!) Starting 4 hr/week. flexible hrs/days Wage depends on experience elizabeth@womensholistic businessacademy.com

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North Shuswap Library

AIM Roads

Located at the Centre in Scotch Creek

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

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

TRANSFER STATION HOURS Scotch Creek

Seymour Arm

OPEN Fri - Tues 8am - 2pm

If you have any tips on local crime call CRIMESTOPPERS 1-800-222-8477

Anglemont Waterwor ks

OPEN Saturday 1pm - 5pm

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

Chase Detachment Office 250-679-3221

After Hour Emergencies 1-877-996-3344

Closed Statutory Holidays

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DIAL 9–1–1 FOR EMERGENCIES

Classified Ads

$7 up to 25 words; .20 ₵ each add’l word. Display ad, First inch is $12 then $2.25 per 1/4” after (pls tx). Drop ads at one of our boxes: Scotch Creek Market, Sunnyside Supermart in Celista, Ross Creek Country Store in Magna Bay or 7320 Estate Place, Anglemont BC, V0E 1M8. Questions call 250-955-0534

June Deadline - May 21

PLEASE PRINT

* must be paid in advance*

Month(s): ______ ____ to______ ____

month _________ 5

Name: Address:

Total # OF WORDS: ___________ Basic Charge: 25 Words = $ 7.00 Add’l words: ____ x .20 = Box your ad:(check)

Phone:

Total months - ___________ 7

$ 2.00

Cost per month: __________

Category:

Payment Info - Please Circle Cash Cheque

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May 2021

The North Shuswap Kicker

May 2021

BRENTWOOD PATIO COVERS Serving Kamloops, Thompson & Nicola Valleys, and the Shuswap

Engineered Aluminum Patio Covers Aluminum & Glass Railings

250-851-8828 Enjoy your deck year round with a Brentwood Patio Cover

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

ADVANTAGEGUTTERS.CA

FOR ALL YOUR CONSTRUCTION NEEDS

Ken Goertzen Serving the L i c e n s e d R e s idential Builder ap sw u h S rs ea y 3 2 r fo Cell. 250.833.2824

Email: c utt ingedgecon st @ gmail.com

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

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

Quality Comes First

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

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Gas/Boat gas Diesel Propane Laundromat Lotto

May 7 & 8 Swiss Steak May 14 & 15 Baby Back Ribs Take out or Dine in

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

North Shuswap Kicker May 2021

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