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Shuswap RCMSAR Breaks Ground on Boathouse By Sionna McTavish taries will gather to celebrate this occaIn January of 2022, the Shuswap sion, and meet the many crew and society Lifeboat Society obtained a $250,000 volunteers who have made construction BC Community Gaming Capital Grant to of this unique facility a reality. They go towards building a boathouse facility will have an opportunity to learn more for the Royal Canaabout the essential dian Marine Search emergency services, and Rescue Station along with other #106 – Shuswap. water and boat safeAfter five years of ty programs providdiversified fundraising ed by the RCMSAR efforts (including local to Shuswap Lake government), and an and Mara Lake that immense amount of “save lives on the community support water”. Weicker through contributions added the Municiand volunteer time, pal and Provincial the grant provided the dignitaries present necessary financing will speak in honor component for design of the occasion, planning and construcand a reception will tion of the project to follow until approxget underway. imately 1:30 pm. Therefore, it is The new Boatwith great excitement house Response Tolonen and Crew Responding to a Medical and pride on behalf Base development is Emergency last year in Seymour Arm. of the RCMSAR and significant in many RCMSAR Shuswap Photo Shuswap Lifeboat ways. One of which Society that President is that it will protect Bruce Weicker would like to announce capital assets valued at nearly $1,000,000. the upcoming Boathouse GroundbreakDuring the past ten years since its inceping Ceremony. Rob Sutherland, Station tion, the RCMSAR has accumulated opChief, will make the first weld, to official- erational supplies, equipment, and two rely begin the building process. sponse vessels: Rescue One and Tolonen. On Wednesday, May 18 at the Twin Until now, the vessels have been moored Anchors Marina in Sicamous, local digni(continued on page 3 )

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at a wharf in Sicamous and exposed to mous. The rescue boats will be on all weather conditions. The boats must display with along with BC Ambulance, be constantly maintained in order to be the RCMP boat and the BC Parks boat. ready for emergency call outs 24 hours Everyone is invited to drop down to the a day, 365 days a year. dock and enjoy some hamburgers and In 2021, RCMSAR Station #106 hot dogs, while visiting with the volunteers of RCMSAR #106 – Shuswap. completed 40 missions, the second Currently, there are a number highest number by a station in British Columbia. Given the necessity for year- of new recruits in training who have joined the RCMround preparedness, SAR Emergency and volume of Response crew rescue missions, the bringing the total new Boathouse will to 28 volunteers, drastically reduce Weicker said. And, if the amount of hours you are interested in volunteers spend becoming involved on maintenance to with the Shuswap keep the vessels in Lifeboat Society, top operating condition, ready to go at they are always a moment’s notice. welcoming new In the time volunteers. leading up to the To find out Ground Breaking where the aforementioned Kiosks and Ceremony, Weicker Life Ring Stations said volunteers will are located, discover be working hard to Kids Don’t Float Kiosk located at the volunteer opportuniperform maintenance Magna Bay Boat Launch ties, and a compreon 18 Kids Don’t Float RCMSAR photo hensive collection of Kiosks, supplied with Personal Flotation Devices for children. information about RCMSAR Station In 2021, there were 10 new sponsored 106 Shuswap, such as how the crew is dispatched with the BC Ambulance SerRCMSAR Life Ring Stations added vice, assists with structural and wildland to the existing number of stations at selected docks and beaches – these will firefighters, and about their critical role in working with other emergency rebe serviced and prepared for usage by the onset of the Victoria Day May long sponse agencies on life saving missions, visit https://rcmsar106.ca/. Or go to weekend, too. RCMSAR also celebrates its 10th their Facebook page at: Royal Canadian Anniversary on Saturday, May 14 at Marine Search and Rescue Station #106 – Shuswap. the Main Street Dock area in Sica-

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According to Webster, spring is an early or flourishing stage of development. Spring and “springtime” refer to the season, and also to ideas of rebirth, rejuvenation, renewal and regrowth. It looks like this spring will see the rebirth of many community events we have been missing for the past two years. Time to shake off the past and move forward. The North Shuswap Community Hall in Celista will again be giving mothers a break with a Mother’s Day Brunch at the community hall from 10am-12pm. Moms and their kids/ family can have a delicious pancake breakfast with sausages, fruit, and muffins. There will also be a bartender making mimosas and special coffees. The popular Wine Stein Dine is back at the hall on June 4. Along with the wine, stein and dining, there will be dancing, raffles, 50/50 and door prizes. The Hall’s Bingo nights continue on Monday evenings at 7:00 pm. Lakeview Centre in Anglemont is bringing Stiff Whiskers, a Classic Rock/Country band, to the stage for a Spring Fling Fundraiser Dance on May 28. Stiff Whiskers is a collection of musicians from the North Shuswap/ Kamloops area including Jody Evans, Jon Treichel, Jim Leduc and Rob Gretsinger. The local Mountain Mamas will open the show, offering songs from the sixties and seventies. The Centre will also be holding its Rise and Shine Breakfast on May 14 from 9 to 11 am. The annual raffle, with prizes including two paddle boards, an electric bike, and a portable Barbecue is on with tickets available at Ross Creek Store and from members.

And, Sunday, June 19, the 27th Annual Fathers’ Day Captains Village Marina “On The Water” Poker Run is back. Local community groups that benefit from this fund raiser are the North Shuswap First Responders, North Shuswap Community Association, North Shuswap Health Centre Society, Lakeview Centre and North Shuswap Elementary School PAC. St. David’s on the Lake Thrift Store is open, field trips and cultural performances are back at the North Shuswap elementary, North Shuswap Health Centre is holding an open house/barbecue on May 19 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm, volunteers with the North Shuswap Chamber will be out on May 6 and 7 for the spring roadside cleanup, Chase & District Fish and Game is holding its first 3-D archery shoot in over 3 years on May 14 and 15, Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge is again accepting visits to the donkeys. These are just the things we have heard about so far. I am sure there are many more community groups planning events and fundraisers, now that gathering restrictions have been lifted. It’s been a long two years for everyone and it will take a while before everyone is comfortable in large groups, with or without face masks. With non profit groups starting to feel more confident that their event will actually happen, if you have thought about getting involved with one of our local groups of caring people, now is the time. Many of these groups can use your support, either as a participant or a volunteer. Contact information is available on our clubs and organizations page in every Kicker.

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CSRD Emergency Services - We’ve just had an update from the Shuswap Emergency Program (SEP) regarding a variety of issues from last year, and their planning for this coming summer. I’ll go over the highlights here briefly. If you need to contact them for any reason their email is sep@ csrd.bc.ca, phone 250-833-5950, for emergencies call 911. FRESHETTE MONITORING– As there is ‘average’ snowpack in the area, unusual flooding is not expected but everything depends on the weather. Sandbags are available now, sand will not be available until it is needed. Contact SEP for more info. POST WILDFIRE HAZARD ASSESSMENTS – Fortunately, the majority of the North Shuswap was spared from wildfires last season (fingers crossed for this year). In Seymour Arm there is no concerning news as the fire didn’t get into the Seymour River watershed. SEP will be monitoring the area. EVACUATION PLANNING – We have had reports done for 3 of our North Shuswap communities. Those reports should be available in May. I understand there is specific evacuation route planning, how much time it may take, number of people needed to administer evacuation etc. Very detailed. The templates created for these communities, and future grants, will be used to create evacuation plans for the other communities. I’ll get these reports out as soon as I receive them. NEIGHBOURHOOD EMERGENCY PROGRAMS – These are neighbourhoods who have gotten together and fleshed out actions to take, should an emergency arise. These require a neighbourhood leader and a number of street/area level captains for each neighbourhood. Where we have them, they are very important connections between local people and Emergency Services. In Seymour Arm during the fire last summer the NEP evacuated a ‘boat in only’ community at midnight one night and took care of them until Emergency Services was able to get there. Mostly, we’re a long way from immediate help, so these groups help bridge the gap. Call SEP for more info. FIRESMART – last year they did 332 home assessments and attended 32 community events. They also handed out cash for quite a few homes to help with Firesmarting the residence and property. If a neighbourhood gets together for Firesmarting we may be able to get a bin and/or chipper out to help. Why not get them out to review your home and property to make it Firesmart. Contact Len at firesmart@ csrd.bc.ca or 250 253 5602. There are many more emergency services that the CSRD has in place and actually, this is one of the more important that we provide. The CSRD has Structural Protection Units that can be deployed in event of a wildfire that can potentially protect many houses at a time; Emergency Management training, both online and in person; Emergency Support Services that kick in in case of emergencies, (continued on page 6)

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Assist Ambulance On April 1, 2022 at 3:08 pm, Chase RCMP were requested to assist BC Ambulance services at a residential address in Anglemont. Police were told there was a male going through withdrawals who was becoming aggressive with people at the residence. Police attended and located the male, sick in bed. He was calm, cooperative and could not imagine why either Police or ambulance were called. Mischief On April 2 at 4:57 pm, Chase RCMP were advised of an incident at a commercial address in Chase. The complainant reported that two people had thrown fireworks at an employee. Police attended. Investigation determined that the fireworks were actually “bang snaps”. Bang snaps make a loud noise when discharged but do not cause any damage. Of course, the employee had no way of knowing that at the time. Police reviewed the video surveillance, interviewed witnesses and identified two suspects. Police spoke with the suspects – they were cooperative with the investigation and, in fact, apologized in person for their poor decisions. Foot Chase On April 3 at 10:41 am, during routine patrols, Chase RCMP observed a male with outstanding warrants in the

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Assaults On April 6 at 12:10 am, Chase RCMP were advised of an assault which had just occurred on Ska Cheen Drive. Police attended and arrested a male for assault. He was held in cells overnight and released in the morning with a future court date. The victim has not been cooperative with the investigation. At 1:16 am, Chase RCMP received a second and unrelated report of an assault on Ska Cheen Drive. Police attended and arrested a male for assault causing bodily harm. The victim was transported to hospital by ambulance. The male suspect damaged himself on purpose inside the back seat of the Police vehicle and hence was also transported to hospital for

treatment. He was then transported back to Chase where he was lodged in cells overnight. He also received a court date. Check Wellbeing On April 11, Chase RCMP attended a residential address in Pritchard for a well-being check. Upon arrival, Police located an adult male who was experiencing a mental health crisis. Police intervened, thereby saving the male’s life. The male was not appreciative of the efforts of Police and assaulted the Police officer who attended. The male was apprehended under the Mental Health Act and transported to hospital in Kamloops for assessment. The Police officer was treated for injuries received during the assault and released from hospital to recover at home.

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Reports Review Housing Needs CSRD Release A growing and aging population and a shortage of affordable rental and home ownership options are issues that a recent series of Housing Needs Assessments have identified as affecting the Columbia Shuswap Regional District’s (CSRD) Electoral Areas B, D and F. The areas covered by the reports include Rural Revelstoke, Falkland, Deep Creek and Salmon Valley and the

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pletes the assessments for the entire CSRD area, meeting the legislative requirement. The Housing Needs Reports for Electoral Areas C and E were completed in 2020, and Town of Golden/Electoral Area A Housing Needs Report was completed in 2021. Key findings specific to Electoral Area F (North Shuswap) include: • A sharp (30%) increase in population between 2016 and 2021, along with a significant increase in full-time residency of secondary homes, • Very limited housing for seasonal residents and workers, • A significant number of dwellings that are vacant or occupied by temporary residents, • A limited supply of low income and small-unit housing, • High levels of residents commuting out of the North Shuswap for work, • A lack of seniors housing to allow for aging-in-place, • Home construction and home values have risen dramatically in the last year, • A high level of home ownership. The full reports for each Electoral Area are available on the CSRD’s website. Information from these reports will be used to help guide both shortterm and long-term housing strategies for the CSRD. This could include changes regarding secondary suites, lot sizes and density or building setbacks. Efforts will also be directed towards educational and promotional opportunities for the housing industry to help improve shortfalls. Data and housing projections from these reports will be incorporated into any new or significantly amended Official Community Plans. A housing workshop is also being planned for the CSRD Board of Directors in 2022. Other longer-term measures with budget implications will need to be considered as part of future CSRD budget and staff workplans.

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CSRD Releases 2021 Annual Report By Jo Anne Malpass COVID-19 response, wildfire season, strategic theme accomplishments, growth and change and a financial overview make up the Columbia Shuswap Regional District’s Annual Report 2021, received by the CSRD Board at its April 21 meeting. CSRD Chair Kevin Flynn in his message said “This summer’s wildfire season had a major effect on the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD). It was very sobering to be the person signing so many evacuation orders. It is always in my mind that behind every evacuation order are people whose lives are being turned upside down. In the end, we had nearly 5,000 people evacuated at different times over the summer season, affecting 3,440 properties. The Board of Directors and the residents of the region can be grateful for the Shuswap Emergency Program, our firefighters and the dedicated volunteers with Emergency Support Services.” The report includes a timeline and statistics from the wildfire season.

“The seven themes of the CSRD’s Strategic Plan were developed by the Board of Directors, with input from senior staff, as key focus areas for their term in office which runs until October 2022. Each of the themes comes with their own challenges and opportunities, but progress has been made in all seven areas.” The themes are Natural Disaster Mitigation, Environment & Climate Change Action, Responsible Governance, Healthy Communities, Transportation Advocacy, Culture of Engagement and Partnerships & Economy. Measures to protect communities from the impacts of natural disasters included a Geohazard Risk Prioritization Study, Wiseman Creek (near Sicamous) Debris Flow Risk and the FireSmart program. One of the items in the Healthy Communities theme is North Shuswap Health Care Centre Funding proposal — “In October, the CSRD Board took the first step towards supporting (continued from page 17)

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development applications in 2021. Dethe North Shuswap Health Centre’s velopment activity has been increasing request for a financial contribution steadily in most areas of the CSRD and from Electoral Area F taxpayers. The managing the unprecedented workload North Shuswap has been the DeHealth Centre velopment Services is a communiDepartments’ most ty-owned primanotable achievement ry-care centre for 2021.” in Scotch Creek The CSRD 2021 that provides budget total of funds access to doctors, from all sources public health and was $45.5 million. bi-weekly lab $2,885,229 or 18.2% services. of the tax requisition A bylaw, portion came from which requires a Area F. public assent proGrants in aid cess by the affectfunds given out in ed voters, is being Area F were $71,139, developed to be including Seymour brought back to Arm Community the CSRD Board Association $12,500 for consideration and North Shuswap One of the many photos in the CSRD Annual in 2022. Electoral Chamber of ComReport 2021 Photo Credit: Lynn Mazur Area F Direcmerce $22,520. tor Jay Simpson The full report supported taking the proposed taxation is available on the CSRD website, request to the community for assent, promoted on social media platforms and noting the health centre is important to distributed to subscribers of the CSRD’s the community’s economic developeBlast newsletter. ment, its social system and the general well-being of residents.” The Partnerships & Economy section includes Scotch Creek Water System Upgrade — “Planning for an upgrade to the Scotch Creek Water system has been in the works for many years, guided by the 2018 Scotch Creek Water Master Plan. In December 2021, the Federal and Provincial governments announced a partnership with the CSRD to improve the Scotch Creek Water System by providing grants of more than $2.34 million from the Green Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. This Scotch Creek Water System Upgrade project includes: building a water treatment plant; installing a trunk watermain; upgrading a water intake to increase treatment capacity and improve water services. Assent of the electors will need to be obtained to proceed with the project, as additional funds will be required for completion. The assent process will take place in 2022.” A section on Planning & Building, Development Growth says “Despite the continued economic uncertainties surrounding the pandemic, the CSRD continued to see a dramatic surge in

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Prevent the Introduction of a Deadly Fish Disease CSISS Media Release since the 1950’s and caused Boating season is significant decreases in quickly approaching! As we many salmonid populations. welcome the arrival of spring In Montana and Colorado, and warmer weather, we are some populations of rainbow hoping invasive hitchhikers trout declined by 90% after keep away for another sea- the disease was introduced. son. With more visitors and Whirling disease was watercraft travelling across first detected in Canada at the province, there is an Banff National Park in 2016 increased and has since risk of an spread across accidental Alberta through introducinfected rivers. tion of There is no invasive treatment for species, the disease and including extreme meawhirling sures, including disease, an lowering water invasive levels and species removing fish often over- CSISS Rainbow trout with whirling dis- from a lake, shadowed ease. Picture Credit: Sascha Hallet, have been used by zebra to prevent the FishPathogens.net and quagga disease from mussels. spreading further into Banff Whirling disease is National Park. There are curcaused by a microscopic rently no known occurrences parasite called Myxobolus of whirling disease in B.C. cerebralis and causes young “The introduction of salmonid fishes, including whirling disease to B.C. whitefish, trout and salmon could threaten both trout species, to die prematureand salmon populations, as ly. As the name suggests, well as damage tourism and infected fish are often found recreation opportunities for swimming in an abnormal residents and visitors alike,” whirling pattern as the said Sue Davies, Interim disease causes damage to the Executive Director of the cartilage in the backbone. Columbia Shuswap Invasive This makes it difficult for Species Society (CSISS). young fish to feed and avoid It is still a mystery how predators. the disease first arrived in In the U.S., whirling Canada but the occurrence in disease has been present (continued on page 19)

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Banff National Park highlights the high potential for humans to serve as vectors for transporting invasive species. “Unfortunately, human activities, particularly transporting dirty watercraft, can be a leading cause of transmission of aquatic invasive species,” explained Davies. The disease can also be transmitted through dead infected fish, so discarding any part of a fish, alive or dead, in lakes or rivers could contribute to the spread of the disease. The spores of the disease can also survive wastewater treatment systems, so it is very important to ensure that all fish waste, including unused bait, is disposed of in the garbage and not down the drain. To help prevent the spread of whirling disease into B.C., boaters and anglers should be particularly vigilant about cleaning their equipment after visiting Alberta or the U.S. Travellers bringing watercraft into B.C. must stop at any watercraft inspection station. As a routine practice to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species, all watercraft and fishing gear should be thoroughly cleaned, drained and dried between waterbodies. “It’s so simple to Clean Drain Dry your watercraft, and it could mean the difference between spreading or containing this disease,” Davies said. Members of the public are encouraged to report any suspected invasive species using the provincial “Report Invasives BC” smartphone application (available for download from www.gov.bc.ca/invasive-species) or, if invasive mussels are suspected, to call the Report All Poachers and Polluters hotline at 1-877-952-7277.

Chase RCMP Detachment Police Officer of the Month By Brandi Nakazawa Chase RCMP Detachment would like to introduce Cst. Nikola Gajic. He graduated RCMP Academy, Depot Division in 2014 and was transferred to the Chase Detachment in 2019 from Quesnel Detachment. Cst Gajic has a very calming presence about him when he’s dealing with victims of crime. Cst Gajic is big on health, fitness and is an avid gym buff. Fun fact….he is fluent in two languages. The Chase RCMP Detachment is sad to announce that Cst Gajic is being transferred to Kamloops City Detachment this year. We know he will be an asset to their team. All the best at Kamloops Detachment. Chase RCMP Detachment will be introducing each of its Police Officers in the Kicker over the next several months.

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By Angela Lagore Hello North Shuswap, hope all is well and you’re all gearing up for a busy spring. With the new season upon us, I know we all try our best to clean up our yards, plant some flowers and perhaps touch up the paint that’s needed around our properties. The birds are chirping, and I even saw a bee the other day. Speaking of little critters, I did write a letter to the Little Shuswap Indian Band Chief and council regarding their position to not spray this year for mosquitos. I hope it made them more aware of how it affects everything from campers, to small business to tourists’ experience here in the North Shuswap. Of course, our environment regarding nature should be of most importance and if we can find a common ground moving forward, it would build a solid relationship between our communities. Early this month I had the opportunity to attend a workshop through community futures involving small and large business continuity planning. For those of you who are unaware of what this is, let me briefly fill you in. A continuity plan is a well thought out plan that helps business owners prepare for an emergency response and continuity of the business. The Business continuity workbook was developed by Community Futures Thompson Country in response to the devastating wild fires in 2017, and is now available online to all organizations in B.C. as a fillable pdf document. It provides a step-by-step guide on developing a basic plan, risks, impacts, evacuation and implementation. Experience from previous disasters has shown that businesses that have a continuity plan in place respond to and recover faster than those who do not. Having a well-prepared plan will make decision making clearer when one is under stress of an emergency. I highly recommend all business owners and residents to have a continuity plan, and save all your information to your cloud so you have everything at a click of a button. You can look for more information at www.cfbcp.ca We are also looking forward to planning the N.S. Summer festival which will see most activities returning. Please watch for more upcoming information on this exciting topic. (continued on page 21)

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The Role You Can Play in Saving Your Home from a Wildfire By Len Youden CSRD FireSmart Coordinator In the event of a wildfire in our communities, all eyes are on firefighters to put out the fire as quickly as possible. But did you know that your actions can help make the firefighters’ job much easier? A wildfire on Crown land is a BC Wildfire responsibility. An interface fire (a wildfire inside of a fire protection boundary) will initially be responded to by your local fire department. However, residents play an essential role in reducing damage. Ideally, the role of the resident starts long before a wildfire. You can help protect your home and stop the spread of an interface fire by reducing the risk of your home ever igniting. It is a common misconception that a wildfire engulfs a community like an avalanche and there is nothing you can do to save your home. We know this is not true and, while there are no absolutes, you can reduce the flammability of your home and property. Research and experiences from major wildfires around the world are at the core of the FireSmart Program. Experience tells us that your home and the first 10 meters (30 feet) around the home is the most important factor in whether or not it ignites during a wildfire. Logic tells us that if there is nothing combustible on or near your home, then it can’t ignite from an ember or direct flame contact.

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Spring cleanup is yet again underway May 6 and 7. If you would like to volunteer and help clean up our community please reach out to Charlotte @ 250-517-8329. The more help we have the cleaner we get it! Get your gardens planted, but not too early. Let’s clean up our yards and community areas. Summer will be here before we know it!!! Let’s hope this year brings us much needed relief from covid, fires, smoke, mosquitoes, and floods. Let’s make it happen North Shuswap.

The reality is, most people have a wood deck or coniferous vegetation near their home. That doesn’t mean you should throw in the towel. It’s rare to find a perfectly FireSmart home or property but for every hazard you reduce or mitigate, you start stacking the odds in your favour. The statistics tell us that if you have a non-combustible roof, non-combustible siding, and nothing combustible within 10 meters of your home, it has a 90 per cent chance of surviving a wildfire. Even with the perfectly FireSmart property, there are always unforeseen events. Let’s assume you have a wood deck, wood siding and coniferous vegetation near your home. You may not be in the 90 per cent category but for every coniferous branch, bush or tree you remove, you start improving your odds. Small steps over time add up to big improvements.

At some point in the future, our communities will experience a wildfire. The steps you take today will play an important part in how severe the fire could be. FireSmarting your property will help any firefighting effort in your community. Homeowners have a number of resources available to help. Any CSRD resident can request a free wildfire property assessment. We will help you identify hazards and recommend ways to mitigate them. The CSRD website has a number of excellent resources to help get you started. The FireSmart BC website has a wonderful interactive home-owners manual and the newly published FireSmart BC Landscaping Guide can help you identify and plant safer vegetation. Help us out by doing your part. For more information contact firesmart@csrd.bc.ca or call 1-888-2482773.

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Interior Health Expanding Withdrawal Services IH Media Release As part of continued expansions in mental health and substance use supports, Interior Health is introducing new outpatient withdrawal management services in four communities and a new virtual option to make accessing care easier across the region. “When people with substance use challenges make the courageous decision to reach out for help, there needs to be services to meet them where they are at,” said Sheila Malcolmson, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions. “With new outpatient withdrawal management options across the Interior, more people will be able to access the help they need – faster. This is just one step as our government continues to build a comprehensive and seamless continuum of mental health and additions care that works for all British Columbians.” The outpatient model means a person doesn’t need to be admitted to a facility to receive withdrawal support. Instead, patients will receive care, including the prescribing of medications as required, in their own home. “Each person’s experience with addiction, and path to recovery, is unique,” said Interior Health president and CEO, Susan Brown. “Interior Health is pleased to be expanding outpatient withdrawal services, and we are committed to supporting people across the region in their recovery journeys.” In addition to creating a regional virtual addiction

medicine clinic, new outpatient withdrawal management teams will run seven days a week in Penticton, Kamloops, Vernon and Kelowna. The new nursing positions have been posted and recruitment is ongoing. Services will be implemented as these staff are hired and trained, with service starts anticipated by summer 2022. These new outpatients’ programs are in addition to expanded services in the North Okanagan, five new youth withdrawal management beds recently awarded in Kamloops, 22 adult withdrawal beds to serve people across the Okanagan, Integrated Treatment Teams to provide multidisciplinary outreach to people who need flexible support, and growing access to Opioid Agonist Treatment through IH’s nurse prescriber program. Medically supported withdrawal management, sometimes called detox, is an important option for people with significant alcohol or other substance use concerns. Beyond physical and mental discomfort, withdrawal can cause medical complications that put people at risk of seizures, hallucinations, and even death. The outpatient model is expected to be particularly helpful for people who may face barriers in accessing inpatient (bed-based) withdrawal management. For information on substance use services in Interior Health, visit interiorhealth.ca or call 310-MHSU (6478).

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By Greg Kyllo, MLA for Shuswap The secret ballot is a fundamental tenet of our democracy. Whether it is voting for our elected officials or voting for things like unionization, the secret ballot helps keep our voting process democratic. For 30 of the past 38 years, B.C. workers have relied on the secret ballot in unionization votes, but the B.C. government recently tabled Bill 10 - Labour Relations Code Amendment Act, 2022 that will strip away the secret ballot system and transition to a one-step “card check” system. A recent poll showed 79% of British Columbians oppose doing away with the secret ballot and only 9% support card checks. Not only does this decision completely ignore popular opinion and go against the wishes of the vast majority of British Columbians, it goes against the government’s own 2018 Labour Relations Code Review Panel Report, which recommended keeping the secret ballot.

Bill 10 will also allow ‘union raiding’ in the construction industry every summer, meaning unions can entice workers to switch unions in the middle of the busiest part of the construction season. While government claims that this is simply to appease workers who may be unhappy with their current union, this will undoubtedly serve as another tool for this government and their labour insiders to pressure more workers and create chaos and uncertainty on job sites. While B.C. is in the midst of an ongoing housing and affordability crisis, the changes could also drive up costs and further delay vital commercial, residential and infrastructure projects. While 70 per cent of British Columbians choose not to be in a union, we support their right to make that decision free from pressure or influence by workers, employers, or union organizers. We are hoping that government will scrap Bill 10 so we can continue to protect the privacy and security of B.C. workers.

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Fire News - Anglemont By Shauna Scott, President Anglemont Firefighters’ Association In 2001, a young Shuswap family was tragically affected by a house fire. The son and the two daughters lost most of their belongings along with some of their hopes and dreams. They watched as their house burned to the ground. One girl lost her beloved dog. There was very little the fire department could do at the time other than keep them and their neighbours safe. It is something that they will never forget. Often unfortunate circumstances and moments of significant crisis condition us into the characters we become as adults; sometimes for the good and sometimes not. It was a challenge for them to get back on their feet as you could well imagine. The girls were naturally scared and shaken from the incident. The community donated items, the fire department helped out a lot, the government covered the basic insurance and before you know it, they were functioning well again. However tragic the scene must have been, one thing stood out for the girls. You see, while putting out the fire, some firefighters stayed close to the kids reassuring them that everything would be ok and that made them feel safe. The local fire department exceeded their requirements and checked in

on the family regularly making sure they were adjusting well. These acts of kindness made more of a difference to those kids than putting out the flames. Years later, one of the young ladies felt inspired to learn more about fire protection and asked her local Lee Creek Fire Department how she could support the cause. She was denied because of her youth and the large liability the department takes on for their members but that didn’t stop her. She kept showing up until the Anglemont Department took her intentions seriously. Shortly thereafter, the Junior Firefighter Program was implemented with her as inspiration and she was taken in, supported and mentored in fire awareness and safety. The CSRD developed a Regional Junior Firefighter Program that funded the personal protective equipment, station wear, basic tools and one on one training specifically for youth not old enough to join the department and fight fires. By the time she was 18, she was a fully trained fire suppression professional proudly serving the North Shuswap as a paid on call fire fighter. As an adult, she reapplied with her local department in Scotch Creek and was graciously accepted. She served (continued to page 27)

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8.5 years there and felt truly connected to her community. She was motivated to give back the support she received as a child and excited to keep her neighbourhood safe. Her most cherished memories from that time were the unconditional love and respect her fire family gave her. She was pleasantly treated like an equal by all members and is a time she speaks of with pride. This remarkable woman kept her family close, raised farm animals and worked at many businesses in our area adding to her long list of skills. Her name is Nicki Hay and she now manages the kitchen at the Ross Creek Country Store. She is an example of what strong character and heart the Junior Firefighter Program can instill. Surely with her determination, she would have done great things for her community anyway but she will forever remain grateful for the inclusive environment, exceptional experience and expansive education she received in her youth, thanks to this program. The goal of the Junior Firefighter Program is to ensure local youth have the opportunity to learn basic fire fighting skills in a safe and supportive environment. The benefits of youth engaging in community service and volunteerism shows benefits to both the individual and the community. Learning the important skills of first aid and safety as teenagers proves to develop conscious adults that tend to help their environment and community is a positive way. Junior firefighters will not respond to real fire calls or be placed in positions of danger but will be invited to learn from the process and help with the clean up. This provides the understanding of prevention and responsibility. Students will participate in a modified training program designed to limit exposure to hazardous activities and be supplied with the same protective equipment as everyone else. If you know of anyone between the ages of 15 - 17 with za willingness to learn, please encourage them to connect with their local chief and consider a future in fire protection. All three departments meet every Tuesday evening from 7pm-9pm at their respective halls. • Anglemont Fire Department Chief: Graham Lucas, 250955-2212 anglemontVFD@csrd.bc.ca • Celista Fire Department Chief: Roy Phillips, 250-8043349 celistaVFD@csrd.bc.ca • Scotch Creek/Lee Creek Fire Department Chief: Ben Pellett, 250-955-2422 ScotchCreekVFD@csrd.bc.ca

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A GATHERING OF GRATITUDE Saturday, June 4, 2022 Marine Park, Salmon Arm 11AM - 3PM CONNECTING PEOPLE WHO CARE WITH CAUSES THAT MATTER A celebration of the donors and organizations that improve life in the Shuswap for all. www.shuswapfoundation.ca 250-955-0383 event@shuswapfoundation.ca

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Highways Updates CSRD on TransCanada Construction By Jo Anne Malpass The Ministry of Highways District Manager Erik Lachmuth updated the Columbia Shuswap Regional Board at its April meeting on what it is doing to minimize motorist delays during increased construction on the TransCanada from Kamloops to the Alberta border. One of the two projects by Chase is expected to cause ‘minor’ impact of less than five minutes and the other ‘minimal’ impact of less than 20 minutes. Up to 20-minute delays are expected for projects at Ford Rd in Tappen and for resurfacing 97B to Canoe. Five-minute delays until November are expected from 1st Ave to 10th Ave in Salmon Arm and over 20-minute delays are expected for Bruhn Bridge maintenance in Sicamous. The Ministry’s plans include ongoing coordination of all traffic impacting work including MoTI and Parks Canada projects and maintenance, and all unplanned incidents. Capturing Bluetooth data along the corridor to understand real-time travel and enable faster response to issues. Conducting traffic modelling of planned work to understand potential impact to traffic and mitigate issues before they arise. It is also updating DriveBC in real-time to make planning routes easier and more reliable. There is a link on the DriveBC site called Kamloops to Alberta Improvements showing all the current delays.

In other business at the board meeting; Falkland Fire Department of the Year – Along with recognizing the department’s efforts that saved homes during last year’s wildfires, the department went from 14 members to 25 trained members by the end of

the year. Chief Troy Ricard, accepting the award, acknowledged his current 27 members and thanked the CSRD’s Derek Sutherland and Sean Coubrough for their support. Area D Director Rene Talbot said he was extremely proud of our firefighters; their families were evacuated and they stayed behind to protect the community; a great fire chief and a really good crew. CAO Farewell - In recognition of Charles Hamilton’s last board meeting before his retirement April 30, he was presented a gift on behalf of taxpayers, board members and staff. Hamilton said it has been a distinct honour to have been in public service for the past 30 years with the last years at the CSRD being the most fulfilling. He recognized and thanked his team and elected officials. 2021 CSRD Financial Statements –Financial information shows $284,999 was paid to elected officials, along with $14,537 in expenses. Total remuneration to employees (including taxable benefits) was $5,342,630 plus expenses of $73,347. Total payments to suppliers for the provision of goods & services for 2021 was $23,082,941. Grants in aid - Area F, $17,230 North Shuswap Chamber of Commerce (community revitalization and community engagement) BC Timber Sales (BCTS) - plans for the TwoMile fire (above Sicamous) timber salvage project. BCTS manages 20% of the province’s crown timber. Grace Chomitz, BCTS Planning Forester said there are 16 points of concern identified by hydrologists. Salvage harvesting operations is an opportunity to make the watershed more resilient. Dealing with these concerns would (continued on page 29)

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bring wildfire landslide likelihood from high and moderate in the cut block areas to low and low to moderate. The focus of this development is to decrease hydrological hazard and recover hydrologic function while salvaging burnt timber. This will be achieved by fixing legacy trail and road issues, breaking up hydrophobic soils, prompt reforestation post harvest and recovering fiber post fire, she explained. Michael Milne, Hydrologist explained the geological report commissioned by the CSRD did not assume the mitigation work to be done along with the timber salvage. “We know from experience we can mediate a lot of this if we get in there. The risk is higher if we do nothing.” Public Hearing Policy - The Board approved a policy for how and where a public hearing will be held. Pre-COVID, public hearings were held for all Official Community plan and rezoning bylaw amendments in the community where the bylaw would apply. During COVID, electronic attendance was organized, and meetings were held at the CSRD office. The policy is to hold public hearings in-person and electronic, with the CSRD board room as the default location. Unique circumstances when it is appropriate to hold the hearing in the electoral area include new or substantially revised OCP or zoning bylaws or when an amendment is likely to have considerable public interest from the community where the bylaw amendments would apply. The Board will decide by resolution whether to hold a public hearing in the electoral area. Development Permit - 1337 Cardy Drive, Scotch Creek. The property is used for commercial storage and the owners are proposing to construct a new 724.6 m2 accessory building. New development in the Industrial designation requires an Industrial Development Permit to be issued to address the form and character of the proposed development. A condition was included in the permit to add privacy slats to the existing 86 m long chain link fence and gate along the front parcel boundary. Development Variance Permit - 7618 Copper Island Drive, Anglemont. Minimum setbacks from the rear parcel boundary were reduced for the eaves and walls of an accessory building. Development Variance Permit - 7667 Squilax-Anglemont Road, Anglemont. Maximum floor areas were increased for an accessory building (gazebo), an accessory building existing (detached garage) and a recently installed Quonset structure.

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The Tsuts’weye program was made possible by a grant to Community FuExecutive Director Rob Marshall says tures of more than $600,000 from the Tsuts’weye exceeded all eight targets federal government, as well as Pacific Ottawa set to help women grow their Economic Development Canada (preown businesses, whether they were viously known as Western Economic already operating Diversification or at the start-up Canada) and level. the Women’s Carmen EntrepreneurMassey became ship Strategy project manager Fund. while Corryn CommuGrayston and nity Futures Andrew Klingel continues to took on the role provide support of entrepreneurs for female in residence. entrepreneurs Other key team through the members includnewly formed Kari, Carmen & Corryn ed Robyn Cyr CF Shuswap WomPhotos credit Barb Brouwer – diversity co-ordinator, en’s Network. Kari Wilkinson – brand“Having that ing and marketing, Brandi Butts – funding available and being able to social media marketing and lunchtime match needs to services, made all the Connections facilitator, and Caroline difference to the program,” said Rob, Grover – program developer. pointing out that support for women enMarshall says many other people trepreneurs will continue, with reduced joined the team and, whether they were funding coming through Community paid or not, were committed to helping Futures. participants succeed.

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Housing, a Growing Shortage By Mel Arnold, MP North Okanagan- Shuswap Canada’s housing crisis continues to worsen as the average price of a home in Canada has doubled in six years to $869,000. This average may be higher than that in the North Okanagan-Shuswap, but our communities are acutely affected by constant increases in prices. Last fall, I hosted rounds of pre-budget consultations and housing shortages were consistently raised by the Indigenous, provincial, regional, and municipal government representatives that I met with across our region. I heard of young adults and families facing tough choices between staying in communities where they are rooted or moving away because they cannot afford to buy here. I heard of local businesses reducing hours or days of operation because workers they need cannot afford to rent or own a home here. Even the federal government’s Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot program in Vernon was limited by the housing shortage. The federal budget was presented last month amidst great fanfare around resources and measures that the federal government says will assist Canadians contend with astronomical costs, whether they be aspiring homeowners or renters. The budget proposes $475 million to provide a onetime, $500 payment to those facing housing affordability challenges. Although this approach may provide some relief for a month or two, it is a shame that such a sum of money will be disbursed without a single home being built. For first time homebuyers, the budget proposes doubling the First Time Home Buyers’ Tax Credit from $750 to $1,500 and establishing Tax-Free First Home Savings Account to save up to $40,000. While these measures represent bits of assistance, the federal government is ignoring the reality that Canadians today are strapped just paying their bills, let alone saving $40,000 for a down payment. Real estate has become a hot commodity for foreign investors, some of whom use our markets to hide or launder their money - activities that skew price increases in our housing markets. The budget proposes to ban foreign investment in nonrecreational, residential property in Canada for two years. While this proposal may appear to be useful, it contains loophole exemptions for international students and individuals on work permits - exemptions that will likely preserve the status quo of proxy purchasers like we saw a few years ago in Vancouver when a “student” bought a $31 million mansion. Whether renters or aspiring homeowners, young or old, Canadians need more from their federal government and solutions may not necessarily require the government paying for or being part owner of more Canadian homes. Considering the prevailing housing crisis, perhaps the federal government should act on the 1.3 million dwellings sitting empty in Canada or work with the province, mu-

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Invasive Species Action Month SWC/CSISS Release Alberta. The Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC) and ColumInvasive Species Action Month is a timely reminder that bia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS) are working boaters and watercraft users must Clean-Drain-Dry, stop for together to educate the public about how to keep invasive watercraft inspection mussels out of the Shuswap. With the arrival of May and warmer weather in the “The problem with ZQM is that they cling to and form Shuswap, many of us are now colonies on objects under thinking about lake cruises, water: on boats and inside paddling, fishing, and tow engine compartments, on sports. May is also Invasive dock pilings, water supply Species Action Month and for and irrigation pipes, inside two Shuswap-based organizahydro-electric facilities tions that means it’s time focus anything,” says Erin Vieira, on aquatic invasive species Program Manager for the prevention. The increased SWC. “This imposes costmovement of boats and other ly, nuisance maintenance watercraft into and around the to rid these items of the Shuswap means there’s an incolonies. And, it’s imposcreased risk of moving aquatic sible to get rid of them for invasive species into or around good,” Vieira adds. It’s the Shuswap. estimated that maintenance The invasive species of associated with ZQM utmost concern are Zebra and would cost BC tax-payers BC Inspection Station. Photo credit: BC Conservation Officer Service Quagga Mussels (ZQM) - two $43M per year. small, freshwater mussels That’s not all. “The that originate in Europe. ZQM originate in Europe, and have mussels will litter beaches with their razor-sharp shells when invaded waters in the Great Lakes, Manitoba, and many wa- they die. They produce foul odours, and they pollute water tersheds in the US including as far west as California. Fortu- quality which puts the lake ecosystem and drinking water at nately, ZQM have not invaded BC or our nearest neighbour (continued on page 35)

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risk,” Vieira says. Recent studies in the Great Lakes have linked invasive mussels to toxic algal blooms. “Boat and watercraft owners have an important part to play in preventing the spread of invasive mussels,” says Sue Davies-McGill, Acting Executive Director of CSISS. “Invasive mussels invade new waterbodies by ‘hitch hiking’ on boats, fishing gear, and other watercraft including canoes and paddleboards.” Watercraft from outside BC could potentially be infested with invasive mussels. It could take just one infested watercraft launching into the Shuswap to start a new population of invasive mussels. ZQM grow to about 1 centimeter in diameter, and may be attached to watercraft or inside compartments or other hard-to-spot areas. Juvenile mussels are free-swimming and microscopic – impossible to detect with the human eye. There are prevention measures that boat and watercraft owners need to follow. “Clean, drain, and dry your watercraft every time you move it out of a lake or waterbody,” explains Davies-McGill. “By doing this, you’re greatly eliminating the chance that you’re moving invasive species.” Clean-Drain-Dry includes cleaning mud, plant material and other debris from your watercraft and gear; draining all compartments onto dry land; and ensuring your watercraft is thoroughly dried out before re-launching. It’s an important step because invasive species can get moved around attached to watercraft or trapped in small amounts of standing water. “Additionally, stop at watercraft inspection stations when you travel,” Davies-McGill adds. Highway-side inspection stations are set up at entry-points to BC staffed by the Conservation Officer service. “All travellers with watercraft must stop. Watercraft will be inspected and, if necessary, decontaminated - free of charge.” Watercraft inspection is mandatory, and failing to stop for inspection carries a heavy fine. Watercraft inspection isn’t required when 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. The more people that practice Clean-Drain-Dry and stop for watercraft inspection, the less vulnerable we are to an infestation,” Vieira adds. Clean-Drain-Dry and watercraft inspection apply to all kinds of watercraft: sport boats, fishing boats, kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, personal watercraft, and more. These prevention measures will also slow down the spread of existing invasive species that occur in the Shuswap, including Eurasian water milfoil and invasive freshwater clams. Any suspected transport, possession, or sightings of zebra and quagga mussels should be reported to the Provincial RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277. 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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FLR Developments paid advertisement When making improvements to your home, or planning a new build, one of the most important areas to consider when living in the Shuswap is the deck. When designing a new patio space, it’s important to consider 4 key elements to help you take in the gorgeous views: Choosing the Right Material The deck covering you choose should first be based on the function you wish the deck to serve. Some considerations are: • Is there space underneath that needs to be kept dry? If yes, then vinyl decking will keep the space below water free. • If you are wanting a classically designed outdoor space, then a purely cedar plank deck may be what you’re looking for. • Do you love the look of wood, but loathe the maintenance? Then you may opt for a composite decking that has a beautiful wood look. • Perhaps your perfect outdoor space is not a deck at all, but patio stones surrounded by the trees. Railings: The Biggest Impact What type of railing system you choose can arguably have the biggest impact on the appearance of the deck and your future views. • If going with wood railings you could do a horizontal pattern, or vertical variations with a myriad of different stain options. • Iron spindles have come a long way with different designs to choose from. Mix these with wood railings and watch your vision come to life. • The lowest maintenance option are aluminum railings which will surely stand the test of time. • Want uninterrupted sightlines? If so, then glass panels are the option for you. (continued on page 37)

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To cover or not to cover? This is a highly debated question when it comes to an outdoor living space. Here are a few ways to protect yourself from the elements: • Keep yourself cool with shade offering gazebos, pergolas and retractable awnings. • If your patio has a ceiling, choosing to add soffits, lighting and even infrared heating can complete the look and bring your deck full circle through all the seasons. • For some doing a full enclosure is the vision, and there are options to have floor to ceiling glass walls installed on your patio. They can be opened to allow fresh air and optimal breeze, or closed to turn that deck into a climate-controlled space for yearround enjoyment. Considering Function and Flow Lastly there is the entertainment side that will affect your decision-making. The function and flow of the space will ultimately have a big influence on specifications such as size and shape of your deck. • If you want a seating area for you and a loved one to enjoy some fresh air, space for an outdoor swing and propane fire pit is sufficient. • If you like to entertain larger groups, things like eating, cooking, lounging or suntanning areas must be accounted for during planning and design. Whatever style of outdoor living area you prefer, there are nearly uncountable options, styles, materials and accessories to choose from. Whether you are adding onto your house, or are making a note for your future build, the team at FLR Developments can help you bring your outdoor oasis to reality. With our careful planning and design process, we ensure your space comes to life on time and on budget. FLR DEVELOPMENTS shuswapcustomhomes.com (778) 721 - 5791

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Do you own waterfront property on Shuswap or surrounding lakes? Stay informed with SWOA Shuswap waterfront owners are faced with new and changing regulations from all levels of government. • We successfully lobbied local and provincial governments to allow for larger docks. • We advocate for waterfront owners rights and keep our members informed of their responsibilities • We continue to monitor the activities on the Shuswap Watershed Council and stress responsible use of taxpayers dollars • We actively support local and provincial efforts to prevent the introduction of Zebra and Quagga mussels to BC. • Our board members have over 300 years of experience on the Shuswap, and are familiar with issues like the new changes to the Federal Fisheries Act • We continue to keep our members updated on the status of buoys and their removal A two year membership of $50 will help you to stay current on issues, give you access to expert advice and to the SWOA website with information on lake regulations associated with living and building on the lake. Shuswap Waterfront Owners Association go to SWOA.ca and click JOIN SWOA For more information email info@swoa.ca

Come to our Spring Open House! By Gail McNeil-Oliver, 3) as well as Public Health NSHC Executive Director & Baby Wellness services. … check out our Now we have a Registered community centre, new Massage Therapist on site lab room, new massage and a Massage Practitioner, services and meet our staff, new lab space and a Seniors our health society board, & Community Resource our doctor and also hear our Centre where residents plans to recruit a 2nd physi- are enjoying yoga, coffee cian to serve our communi- socials, community presentty more! ers, $5.00 soup lunches, and Phew, that’s a lot to talk special occasion dinners to about, good thing the board take home. of directors It’s built! is cooking up And the commuhamburgers nity is coming to at the Open all our services, House to so much so that keep us all www.NSHealthCentre.ca we are over going! But capacity on the we do have We extend a warm medical side of a lot to share welcome to you to things, but I am including the attend our Open happy to tell you most recent that the Health House on May 19 successful Authority has from 3:00 pm to 5:00 approved my Grant in Aid pm and we thank you application for a application to for your support as second physithe CSRD for we continue to serve cian position operational the community. funding for for our health 2022! centre! RecruitFive & half years ago, I ment may take some time started a patient wait list in but all of you are helping the clinic to build a patient because you have used our panel that would entice a community health centre doctor to work with us on a for a service and/or put full-time basis and now we your name on our wait list are so busy that we need a so we can show our needs second doctor to take wait to the Health Authority and list patients and to serve our can show our success to community with walk-in potential doctors looking physician services. at working with us at the The saying “build it and health centre. they will come” is so appliThis clinic and all the cable to the North Shuswap services attached are here Health Centre! Through because we have a passionbuilding the clinic service ate board of directors who program over the last six work hard to fundraise to years, lab and foot care keep the clinic here because services have increased; we still do not receive outreach services such funding from the Ministry as the BC Cancer Mamof Health. But I am part of mogram Bus have been various community health available (returning August (continued on page 39)

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centre working groups and advocacy groups that continue to show the Ministry what community health centres do and what they need to keep on doing. We want the Ministry to back what they say regarding, “people are healthier & happier in their own homes as they age, and it costs the system less.” I have great passion for this health centre because we all need to have health services within our own community. When I moved here 9 years ago, it was hard to swallow when I was told that we would have to go to Chase to have a doctor and even harder to see my good neighbours with significant health related issues travelling over an hour for primary care services. People have had to travel to Kamloops, Chase, Salmon Arm, and even further for physician services and eventually many people have had to move away but that is not the right answer to the issues of Rural Health Care. So, for the last 6 years, part of my role has been advocating for the health needs of the North Shuswap and many of our neighbouring rural communities have also been advocating for the needs of rural areas to have primary health care services. We are all working together and now we are starting to see some progress even during COVID times which highlighted how CHC’s have been impacted through the pandemic. All rural health centres want to serve as many people as they can in their community, but it always come down to capacity. CHC’s have small staff compliments and typically only one doctor so there is no way we or other CHC’s can serve everyone. But considering we serve 6000 patient visits a year, our little health centre is truly trying to do a good job! We are working hard to serve our community; it is a big job but a very important job! It has been wonderful to connect with so many patients and community partners to discuss our work and our work towards a funding platform that will ensure a sustainable community health care centre for years to come and I look forward to many more conversations!

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By Sionna McTavish The Pink Piston Paddlers are a dragon boat team of breast cancer survivors and supporters who formed in 2006, with a vision of participating in the breast cancer survivors’ festival in Australia the following year. Blair Acton, a current member/ supporter of the Pink Piston Paddlers, became involved in the group with her mother Margaret, a breast cancer survivor. She explained that the Australia initiative brought women together in Salmon Arm at the Shuswap Rowing and Paddling Club from places such as Revelstoke and Kamloops, to prepare for the event. As meaningful connections and friendships developed amongst paddlers who were able to share their experiences and support one another, interest in the sport flourished, along with what Acton described as a “comradery” from belonging to a dragon boat team. Breast cancer survivors and supporters formed groups in their immediate local communities, while the Pink Piston Paddlers remain comprised of members from the North and South Shuswap, Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Enderby, and Armstrong. Many of whom have travelled to memorable provincial and international festivals. Fast forward to 2022, whereupon the Pink Piston Paddlers’ goal is to be at the Cancer Survivors Festival and Flower Ceremony, in New Zealand, April 2023. The season starts in May, just in time to practice for the upcoming Shuswap Dragon Boat Festival on June 18, and ends in September. The

Pink Piston Paddlers are inviting new members to join their 22-person breast cancer survivor team. Prior experience is not necessary, nor is equipment with the exception of close-toe sandals/water shoes. By becoming a member of the Shuswap Rowing and Paddling Club and registering for the Pink Piston Paddlers dragon boat program, life jackets and paddles are made available; training is included as well. A dragon boat is operated by 20 paddlers in unison, a drummer who maintains the paddling beat/rhythm, and one steersperson. Acton is the primary steersperson and is hoping to train two more members for this position. Comfortability standing on a paddle board is the only prerequisite. Although dragon boats can reach speeds of over 20 kilometers per hour in a 500 meter race – generally lasting 2-3 minutes – for the Pink Piston Paddlers, the value of togetherness with fellow breast cancer survivors and supporters holds greater importance than the competitive aspect of the sport. At Festival in Salmon Arm, Acton told of how opposing teams planned to reach the finish line simultaneously as a demonstration of their solidarity with one another. Another memorable instance of comradery occurred in Venice, Italy, when the team was invited as guests to paddle through the canals of the City, typically waterways not open to tourists. Though to attest to the strength of force exerted by the Pink Piston Paddlers, Acton said they once “pulled a youth” on two water skis! (continued to page 41)

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Dragon boat training has been proven to help breast cancer survivors regain their fitness and wellbeing. In 1995, Dr. Don McKenzie, an internationally renowned Physician (better known by breast cancer survivors around the world as “Dr. Don” from Vancouver, Acton said), and 2022 recipient of the Order of Canada for his contributions to sports medicine and breast cancer survivors, chose to clinically research the effects of dragon boat paddling on 24 breast cancer survivors. He disproved claims by other medical professionals that survivors should avoid engaging in physical activity because it caused lymphedema. Instead, Dr. McKenzie documented the health benefits for survivors, which has led to the formation of breast cancer survivor dragon boat groups

across the globe. On June 18, at the Salmon Arm Dragon Boat Festival, a Flower Ceremony will be held. During such time, a carnation is given to breast cancer survivors and supporters to acknowledge the beauty of each woman’s life and journey. It is an “emotional” ceremony Acton said, and a very important part of their dragon boat festivals. You can find more information about the Pink Piston Paddlers on their Facebook page, or email Blair Acton at pinkpistonpaddlers22@ gmail.com if you are a survivor who is interested in joining their group and ultimately going to New Zealand in 2023. Beginning in May, the Pink Piston Paddlers meet every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. at the Salmon Arm Marine Park, 780 Marine Park Drive.

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The boat launch and dock have been installed at Bristow Road Park in Celista. Spooner Industrial had the contract to complete the concrete cable mats and launch portion of the project and Triton Docks had the contract to complete the dock installation. A gate on the launch site will be closed during peak salmon spawning period. A dry hydrant for the Celista Fire Department is just off the ramp and a Kids Don’t Float Kiosk has been installed. Kicker staff drone photo

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Kickin’ Tech News Let’s Browse Part 1 By John Seymour One of the most common uses for your computer, and every other computing device you use for that matter, is for browsing (or surfing) on the Internet. Whether it be searching for information, checking email, hanging out on social media or buying stuff online, accessing the Internet is key to the personal computer experience. It’s not a stretch to say that the browser could be the most important program installed on your computer! This month and next, I hope to help you better understand the ins and outs of the browser and possibly improve your overall experience. First though, a bit of browser history. If you’ve been using a computer for any time, you’re already somewhat familiar with browsers. And if you’ve been using computers for as long as I have, you may remember Netscape Navigator, which was generally considered the first consumer browser and the beginning of browsing as we know it today. It was introduced in the mid 90’s but was quickly followed by Internet Explorer from Microsoft which almost immediately dominated the browser market. It stayed that way for several years until the introduction of Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome in 2008. Today there are many browsers out there but the 4 big ones are Google Chrome, Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge (replaced Internet Explorer) and Mozilla Firefox in order of popularity. Modern browsers are sophisticated programs which

have evolved over time to include some amazing capabilities. For example, they can store your passwords, run web apps, cast to other devices like TV’s and sync to your other devices so that you always have access to your passwords, bookmarks and browsing history regardless of which device you’re using. Once you settle on a browser as your primary, then the next thing to do would be to set it as the default browser on all of your devices. In Windows 10, go to Settings/Apps/ Default Apps and you’ll see the option to change it there. Windows 10 comes with Microsoft Edge as the default so if that’s your browser of choice, then no need to change anything. All of the major browsers are available as Apps for your Smartphones and tablets as well, so the next step is to install your browser on those devices and again, make it default. The default process varies by device so you may need to ask Google how it’s done on yours. Finally, you will want to login to your browser of choice on all devices. All of the browsers mentioned above have syncing capability. The option is usually found near the top right of the particular browser and if you click on the option, you will be prompted to login or create an account if necessary. Next month we’ll talk about some of the other cool things you can do with the browser so stay tuned for part 2. (250) 804-8740 johnseymour@Lakesidetech.ca www.lakesidetech.ca

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Public Consultation on Vessel Engine Noise Decibel Coalition Release Weaknesses in current boating regulations have resulted in increasing concerns over excessively loud boats with ineffective or no mufflers on regional waterways. This is a major and growing problem, adversely affecting wildlife and human enjoyment of these areas. Waterways are regulated by the Federal Government, and a group of over 65 associations and municipalities called the Decibel Coalition is asking Transport Canada to put decibel limits on motorboats. With more than 20,000 lakes in B.C., many individuals enjoy navigating these waterways and over 2,200 people in the province have signed a recent petition in support of decibel limits on boat motors. Such regulations have been in place in the U.S. and Europe for more than 20 years. The Coalition, including 26 organizations throughout B.C., says it’s time Canada followed. Local wildlife is also affected as high noise-emitting motorboats disturb and scare small mammals and waterfowl. Research funded by the National Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada shows that Canadian freshwater biodiversity is declining at an unprecedented rate, and research suggests the importance of noise pollution mitigation on preserving biodiversity and aquatic life. Transport Canada has recognized that existing regulations do not work and that the issue of noise pollution in our country’s lakes is a real problem, recently launching public consultations to address

their job and help ensure waterways are quieter. Transport Canada’s public consultations on these regulations is open until May 13. The five options include #1 Make no changes, #2 Clarify and modernize existing requirements, #3 Introduce performance standards for manufacturers to follow, #4 Introduce performance standards for vessel operators to follow and #5 Introduce performance standards for manufacturers and vessel operators to follow. Of the five options presented, the Coalition believes that only Option 5 will effectively address the issue. The Coalition is encouraging Canadians to send a letter to their elected officials via their website indicating their support of introducing decibel limits in regulations. You can learn more about the public consultations at https://letstalktransportation.ca/svne

the issue. Current regulations require small vessels to have mufflers or have through-the-propeller exhaust. However, the regulations do not include decibel limits on noise emissions. Enforcement officials lack the technical expertise needed to identify whether a muffler is properly equipped according to current standards. As a result, there is little-to-no enforcement of the regulations anywhere in Canada, allowing the problem to grow unchecked. The onus to control excessive boat motor noise should not be left up to citizens. The Coalition is asking Transport Canada to introduce objective, measurable decibel limits for manufacturers and operators that set clear standards on the amount of noise boat motors can make, along with clear and effective enforcement procedures. This will give enforcement agencies the tools they need to do

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Reflecting on why to join this very worthy organization Submitted by Karen Boulter ...What Is Your Emergency? Volunteer Week had our North Shuswap First Responders reflecting on some of the reasons each of us decided to become involved with this very worthy organization. The following is a brief article written by our NSFR Society President and Responder, Don Devine. ‘Living in the North Shuswap is a wonderful thing. Upon moving here, I saw that there were many people who contributed to the community to make it a most desirable place to live. I began finding things to volunteer for, becoming a bigger part of everyday life here. I soon discovered the North Shuswap First Responder Society which provides a valuable

service to the sick and injured people. There certainly was a need for more volunteers, so I got involved. I was soon sitting as an elected Director and then took the training to be certified as an Emergency Medical Assistant - First Responder so I could also respond to the 911 ambulance calls. I had previously spent over 32 years as a Paramedic in Vancouver and Vernon and thought I could bring much valued experiences and training to the NSFR. As part of this team, I could help patients and their families in a time of crisis. It gives me a wonderful sense of usefulness and satisfaction that people just don’t get by not helping. (continued on page 45)

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As well as responding to emergency calls, the First Responders meet for training sessions twice monthly. Just 4 hours per month. We also try to be involved with more community events and projects. There is a wide range of fun, interesting and important things to do for each other and the NSFRs are a respected group of volunteers that I am proud to be part of. We need more people to be involved in their community. Please consider what more you can do for your community and for your neighbours. Become a First Responder.’ Together, ‘We Make a Difference.’ If you would like to order your green and white reflective address sign, they are only $40 and certainly priceless when a loved one needs help. Signs can be printed vertically or horizontally with your house numbers, so please take a moment to decide where you will mount your address sign, and which orientation will be best for you. You may send a message to NSFRinfo@gmail.com or call Margaret at 604217-1638 to place an order. We look forward to hearing from you today. If you would like to find out more about becoming a First Responder, please contact Kath at 250-318-0317 for more information. If you would like to borrow home care medical supplies such as crutches, walkers, walking casts, shower chairs, etc, free of charge, from the First Responders Society, please contact Don Devine at donedevine@gmail.com or call 250955-2101 to make arrangements and find out more about what we have available.

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Anglemont Ladies Golf By Doris Hunter You can tell spring has arrived as the golf courses are open and keen golfers are dusting off their clubs anticipating a great season. Anglemont Estates Golf Course opened April 8 with many golfers swinging their clubs in the fresh cool air while visiting friends they might not have seen since last fall. The Ladies Club has been planning a fun filled season. Meetings are being held, prizes have been bought, and chip-in golf towels made. Opening Day is set for Thursday May 12 for our first fun game. Tee times are 1pm for all of May. The spring meeting which follows the game will provide more details on dates, tee times and events for the season. We encourage the golfers to be a Golf Canada member as it not only gives a Handicap Index to equalize play with all levels of golfers but also provides benefits such as insurance up to $1000 for window damage for those “residential” shots or up to $2500 for damaged, lost or stolen equipment and even golf cart accidents. There is a long list of benefits which you can read at golfcanada.ca Fees can be paid to our treasurer, Karen, on Opening Day as this will assure that Anglemont Estates is your home golf course. Membership dues to the ladies club are also due at the meeting. But there will be prizes for the fun game as well as door prizes so you may not walk away empty handed.

The Ladies’ Club will play twice a week. Tuesdays is the Putting Challenge: longest putt on a designated hole and fewest putts. Thursdays is a Fun Game with prizes. Every time you play with the group you may enter the Ringer Board, Birdie and Par tree, and on Tuesdays, Count Your Putts board. At the end of the season the boards will be tallied and prizes awarded. The Chip-In Tree will continue on ladies’ days so that when the golfer chips into the hole from off the green she gets to add her name to the tree. The lady with the most chip-ins for the month will win a chip-in towel. If you have been thinking of joining the Ladies’ Club this is the time to come. Not only is it great exercise and an opportunity to improve your skills while having a lot of fun, but it is an ideal way to meet other ladies in the community. We encourage playing with different golfers in order to get to know each other better. We meet afterwards at the Clubhouse for refreshments and socializing. We all know that golf is not just physical but is a mental game as well. So come with a smile and a positive attitude. We are so fortunate to be able to enjoy this activity in such a beautiful place. If you require more information you may call Doris at 250-955-0141 or call the club house at 250955-2323. See you on the fairways.

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Anglemont Mens Golf By Gerry Shea The Anglemont Estates Golf Course opened for play on April 8. The Anglemont Men’s Golf Club is hoping to start the Thursday night men’s play on April 28. There will be about 21 men’s nights. 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. 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, 250-955-2323 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 towards the end of August. Senior men’s play started on April 12. We play Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, 10:00 am until end of May, 8:30 am from June 1 - June 30 and 7:30 am in July and August.

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102nd Falkland Stampede By Jo Anne Malpass After a two-year hiatus, the 102nd Falkland Stampede is back on May 21, 22 and 23. The Falkland Stampede is a 3-day event featuring bronc riding, bull riding, barrel racing, clown acts, Full Throttle Trick Riders, and more! The Stampede kicks off Saturday afternoon at 1pm. Sunday begins with a parade at 12:30 pm through downtown Falkland, ending at the grounds with the rodeo action kicking off at 2pm. The final day of rodeo action is Monday at 1pm.

The fun continues Saturday and Sunday nights with a 19+ dance at the local Community Hall. Cowboy Church is on Sunday, May 22 at 10:30 am. “In celebration of the war’s end, the residents of Falkland and surrounding area planned a large picnic. Enthusiastically, they came by wagon, buggy, horseback and car to visit with friends whom they’d not seen for months. The children were doubly excited with the advent of races, lots of food and homemade ice cream. On the date of March 24, 1919, in the gyp field in the northwest corner of

the townsite they gathered. No one ever dreamed this gathering would become the Falkland Stampede, a legend in B.C. history!,” says a history of the stampede on their website www.thefalklandstampede.ca “Today the three-day Falkland Stampede ranks in calibre among the top twelve in Canada. Thousands fill the bleachers, Sunday being the biggest day.” The stampede grounds are at 5811 BC-97, Falkland. Tickets are available at the Falkland Stampede.ca website.

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Anglemont and Surrounding Area By Denise Meier The Centre will continue to follow Provincial Government Guidelines regarding Covid. This means that vaccine passports will no longer be required to access our facility, and mask mandates are no longer in effect. We encourage anyone who is immunocompromised to please protect themselves as they see fit when using our facility, and if anyone is not well, please stay home. The tickets for our Annual Raffle are ready to go on sale May 1st. The prizes this year include two paddle boards, the ever popular electric bike, and a portable Bar B Q. There are 1500 tickets for sale this year at $10.00 each. Tickets will be available at Ross Creek Store, from board members, and any members willing to help out with sales. Contact Darla Dingeldein for tickets if you are interested in helping out – 250-299-2158. The Rise and Shine Breakfast will take place May 14 from 9 to 11 am. Anyone interested in helping in the kitchen please contact Denise Meier 250-955-8135. If you would like to organize one or more breakfasts (we have complete instructions and will provide training and mentoring) please email us. Local Classic Rock band, Stiff Whiskers, will be taking the stage at the Lakeview Community Centre on May 28 for a Spring Fling Fundraiser Dance. Stiff Whiskers are a collection of musicians from the North Shuswap/Kamloops area including: Jody Evans (guitar, accordion & vocals), Jon Treichel (guitar, slide & vocals), Jim Leduc (bass guitar, mandolin & vocals) and Rob Gretsinger (drums & percussion) The band set list includes 4 decades of classic Rock, Pop and Country music. Our goal is to keep you singing or dancing... or both all night long! It’s time for some live music once again. Special guest to open the show is the local band, The Mountain Mamas, offering songs from the sixties and seventies. We guarantee you will know all the songs and be able to sing along! After a long, lonely, two years, it’s time to dance, dance, dance. We had a great turnout of volunteers to help with planning. Thanks to all. Very soon the Centre will host part two of our Annual General Meeting, where we will report on our financial results for 2021. Members will be notified by email. (continued on page 49)

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This would be a good time to join the Centre or renew your membership. Memberships are one of the few ways we have of bringing in funds to keep the building up and running during these uncertain times. You can find our membership form on our webpage at https://www.lakeviewcommunitycentresociety.com/. Financial contributions can also be made and tax receipts can be issued. We prefer

payments are made online via e-transfer to the Lakeview e-mail address: lakeviewcommunitycentre@gmail. com . Any other inquiries should be directed to Tony Hudson778-765-1506. If you have ideas for new activities, clubs or events, or would like us to do something that we used to do, please let us know. Thanks to our members, supporters and most importantly, our volunteers.

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DEET on uncovered skin. • Carefully check clothing and scalp (covered or not) when leaving an area where ticks may live. • Regularly check household pets for ticks. If you find a tick on yourself, a family member or pet, wear gloves when removing it and be careful not to crush the tick as this could cause it to inject its stomach contents into your skin. Other tips to remove ticks safely include: • Use needle-nose tweezers to gently grasp the tick close to the skin. • Without squeezing, pull the tick straight out. • After removal, clean the area with soap and water. • If you find a tick, check very carefully for others. You can report a tick and submit a photo to eTick.ca to have it identified. Most individuals with acute Lyme disease do not notice the biting tick that precedes the illness. If you have concerns or need assistance removing a tick, please contact your family doctor or visit a walk-in medical clinic. While ticks are common in the Interior Health region, most are the wood tick (Dermacentor andersoni) which do not carry the Lyme disease bacteria. The wood tick can carry other diseases such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever, although it is rare. Lyme disease-carrying ticks (I. pacificus) are more common in the coastal areas of B.C. Anyone who has the typical bull’s-eye target skin rash of Lyme disease, or other symptoms compatible with Lyme disease, should see their physician.

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North Shuswap Lions By Ted Danyluk It’s lights out and away we go! The 27th Annual Fathers Day Captains Village Marina “On The Water” Poker Run is back for 2022. The North Shuswap Lions will again be assisting the Marina in staging this premier fundraising event held on Shuswap Lake. Entry forms to participate in getting your Poker Hand on Sunday, June 19 will only be available online from the Captains Village Marina website starting Friday, June 3. All the details, including entry fee, registration, where and when to pick up your entry pack and location for each of the five checkpoints will be right here in the June edition of The Kicker. Local community groups that benefit from this premier fund raising are the North Shuswap First Responders, North Shuswap Community Association, North Shuswap Health Centre Society, Lakeview Centre and North Shuswap Elementary School PAC. As explained last month, the Club is hoping to start up their Annual Garage Sale around the second week of September. The only hitch is we need a large waterproof facility in Scotch Creek to store all that we collect for the sale. If you have an empty garage, barn, storage unit, Sea Can that you are willing to donate for all or part of May, June, July, August and the first two weeks in September please contact Chuck at 250-955-0138 to work out the details. The North Shuswap Lions held their Annual General Meeting and elections on Thursday, April 14. Congratulations to the 2022-2023

Board of Directors; President–Ellen Little, Vice-President-Murray Lunn, Treasurer-Ted Danyluk, Recording Secretary-Dianne Fisher, Reporting Secretary-Chuck Fisher, Al Christopherson, Director (1 year) Marlene Kergan (2 years), Membership Chairperson-Ron Buffel, Past President-Tom Price. Most of the people who have been elected to form next year’s Executive have held these positions or similar ones in past years. Thank you to Murray, our newest member, for stepping forward to take on the role of Vice-President. The election process for our Club has become something similar to Musical Chairs for the most part, same names different chairs. This situation is not sustainable and unfortunately, it is not only happening in our Club but in other community groups in our area and beyond. For the North Shuswap Lions to survive next year and beyond 2022/23, we need people to join our group, not only to help with staging projects but to also take on leadership roles. This year our Club budgeted $40,000 in donations. If we are not here beyond 2022/23, many Community groups will take a financial hit and in addition, the social aspect of the events our Club sponsors will be gone. Contact our Membership Chairperson Ron Buffel at 250-955-0585, or any Club member if you are interested in joining our group or would like more information. If you just want to add your name to our volunteer list, give Ted a call at 250-9556384

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By Karla Bragg

North Shuswap Community Association Happy Spring! The NSCA has a great month ahead for our lovely community! May 8 is Mother’s Day and we are delighted to announce that we are bringing back our annual Mother’s day breakfast (with a twist)! We are throwing a Mother’s Day Brunch at the community hall from 10am-12pm where Mom’s and their kids/family can have a delicious pancake breakfast with sausages, fruit, and muffins! Karla L. will be bartending with some mimosas and special coffees to really kickstart that Mother’s Day! Brunch is by donation but if you fancy a cocktail, bring a little cash. Mark your calendars! June 4th is the Wine Stein Dine - an annual fundraiser for the North Shuswap Community Hall where we have live music, yummy food and door prizes for our guests. Our dance is a sold-out event that everyone enjoys so don’t miss out! We receive donations from local businesses and have raffles to raise funds as well as a 50/50 draw. The hall relies on our wonderful community for support with expenses and all the proceeds go back to the Community Hall to help fund amazing events such as this one. Tickets at Ross Creek Store, Sunnyside, and Scotch Creek Market, $40. Bingo continues at the hall on Monday’s at 7pm, come on down and have some fun and maybe win some cash! A reminder that memberships are $10 per individual or $20 per family, consider joining the NSCA and being a part of a great community association. We are happy to accept cash, cheque or e-transfer to NSCommAssoc@gmail.com. Feel free to reach out to me, Karla Bragg at Karla4NSCA@ gmail.com if you have any questions about joining – I’d be happy to chat.

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Cinnamon Ridge Hoodoos - A Whole New World! By Sarah Tokarek, The Cinnamon Ridge Hoodoos are part of the Lac du Bois Shuswap Adventure Girl Grasslands Protected Area. Located just outside of Kamloops, Have you ever traveled to the magical land of Turkey or to this trail system requires a sense of adventure and some very the mysterious mountains of Morocco or even to a beautifully fancy footwork! Rightfully named Cinnamon Ridge, the rich red bizarre desert-scape, like the Sahara or the Cappadocia region? of the rock and sand is reminiscent of the beloved spice and was Maybe you have dreamed of it! Kamloops’ surrounding hoocreated by weathering of the volcanic rock, resulting in red iron doos offer a totally unique experience, just like these exotic and being released. In my artistic eye, I see an array of spice and all dreamy destinations do! And you do not have to travel far to be things nice in the colorful palette of the awe-inspiring natural taken to a whole new world! work of art! The Lady Alliance - Shuswap Chapter is planning a 6 to Heading up the trail is a combination of rock scrambling, 8 hour day trip to the Hoodoos on feeling for secure rocks to pull April 30. Join the Lady Alliance up on, and keeping a safe eye Facebook page to learn more about on your feet while being tothis and other hikes. tally blown away by what you The hoodoos and rock formaare seeing and experiencing! tions surrounding Kamloops are Once on top of the plateaus, made up of volcanic rock and are the views are incredible and a result of millions of years of eroexpansive. Prickly pear cacti, sion. The Cinnamon Ridge Hoodoos grasslands, and fragrant sageare the remains of an ancient volcabrush line the winding sand no that erupted 50 million years ago. trail. These giant sandstone earth forAlthough this is a BC mations oddly rise above you, shadPark, the trails are not well ow and light playfully dance within marked, and there is not really them, and the simple presence of a proper trailhead or parking. this unusual landscape encompassThe trail system is rated as es you. Hiking through here will difficult, and I would agree have your senses excited and your with that, mainly because of Cinnamon Ridge Hike - Shuswap Adventure Girl mind intrigued! It’s like adventuring the hike back down. through the badlands! (continued from page 53)

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There are three main trails to choose from here: Mara Trail: 3.5 km loop trail, Dewdrop Trail: 5.5 km in-and-back trail and Cinnamon Ridge Trail: 4.25 km loop trail. I would not really recommend this trail for kids younger than 6 or 7 years old unless they can be packed on your back. The kids will slip and slide on the loose sand and gravel, so be prepared to assist them in spots. My biggest concern on this adventure would be an injury, so along with packing the hiking basics, be sure to have a properly stocked first aid kit with you! And a way to call for help if you need it. This is Northern Pacific Rattlesnake country! The impressive “spice” colors of the terrain Shuswap Adventure Girl photos Another reason it is important to stay on trail and to carry first aid! Map and more info at https://bcparks.ca/ explore/parkpgs/lacdubois_grass/hiking.html Join the Facebook group (The Lady Alliance-Shuswap Chapter) or follow along with Shuswap Adventure Girl at www.shuswapadventuregirl.ca The Lady Alliance website is https://theladyalliance.com

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Letter to Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure – Scotch Creek Bridge

Dear Minister Rob Fleming, Minister.transportation@ gov.bc.ca I am writing to you today in support of my constituent, Mr. Lawrence Walker, who has contacted me regarding the one-lane Scotch Creek Bridge on the Squilax/Anglemont Road, also known locally as Highway 446, located in the North Shuswap. Mr. Lawrence, and residents who live north of this bridge, are extremely concerned and anxious about their only evacuation route out of the North Shuswap should an emergency, such as a wildfire, occur. This onelane bridge would dangerously slow evacuation down and is in immediate need to be

upgraded to a two-lane bridge for safety purposes. Last year, the devastating White Rock Lake fire underscored how fast a wildfire can move with disastrous results. If such a fire would occur in the North Shuswap, the results could be catastrophic with the high potential of loss of life. As MLA for North Shuswap residents, I encourage the Ministry to commence preliminary design work for a two-lane replacement of the Scotch Creek bridge for inclusion in the current capital plan. Sincerely, Greg Kyllo, MLA Shuswap

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Hello, I’m sending this email to bring to your attention the predicament we, on the North Shuswap will be in if there is ever a need to evacuate. I have been a resident here since 1967 and have been witness to the growth that has taken place. Since the construction of the Adams River bridge our main evacuation route is still in jeopardy because of the MOT designating the Scotch Creek bridge a one lane bridge when in the past it was a two-lane bridge, plus it is an old wooden structure. Back in 2010 it was stat-

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ed that during tourist season traffic increased by a factor of 7-fold. I am sure now that it increases by 10-fold. If something is not done to rectify this situation (a new bridge) I can see a disaster in the making, especially if the bridge happened to burn down. I can only hope that some of our infrastructure funds will be spent to mitigate this problem. Thank You, Lawrence Walker

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Climate Action Tax Credit MLA Liberal Greg Kyllo’s article in April 2022 Kicker, on ‘High Cost of Gas’ included a request for provincial NDP government, “to return some of the millions in extra gas taxes through a one-time carbon tax rebate to help British Columbians. This would be done using the BC Climate Action Tax Credit”. The Climate Action Tax Credit is indeed refunding carbon taxes through its execution, with most recently quarterly payments being July 2021, October 2021, January

2022 and April 2022. There is wisely a threshold level at which the credit is reduced to zero, based on net income. I agree we need to encourage tourist and other traffic to North Shuswap – let’s talk about where electric vehicle charging stations will be installed in North Shuswap, as we transition into a fossil-fuel free future. Sincerely, Judith Brook Celista, North Shuswap

Fond Memories of Anglemont Lakeview Centre My wife and I lived in Anglemont from 1991 to 2014. When we moved into our house, we soon received a visit from our neighbours who invited us to join the Anglemont Seniors. We were still in our mid 50’s so it never occurred to us that we were “Seniors”. However we were invited to one of their monthly parties, October Fest, and we were welcomed by the members there. In those days, the hall was heated by wood and volunteers would take turns coming down to the Hall at 9 am to start the heater up to warm up the hall for the day’s activities, which contributed to making this a community. I was asked to take a small part in the “Pig and Whistle” (whatever that was). I had to come on stage and slam the door and sit on a piano stool and kick my heels up while spinning around in time to the music. I thought, since I had to come to the practices anyway, I might as well join the choir. The rest is history. I love to sing but you don’t have to have great talent to be an actor or a singer. Just volunteer and someone will

tell you what to do and how to do it. In those days, most of our talent was discovered from our monthly parties which we put on to raise money to keep our Seniors Center open. You were invited to volunteer to be part of a group that would plan and execute the duties of putting on this party and we tried to have a theme for each month – eg. Brit Night, St. Patrick’s Day, etc. And you were expected to put on a skit and procure the music for a dance afterwards. It is surprising the talent that is discovered through these parties. We have very fond memories of Anglemont and the people I met there. And you will too if you join the Lakeview Center or the Choir or go down to play cards or Pool or paint or do crafts – think about it. Keep the wonderful spirit alive that we found there and don’t let the people down who built up this community – It’s time to think again about the “Pig ’n Whistle”. Jack Carlsen

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR To the local Ministry of Highways I would like to thank George Lewis for donating his time and equipment to grade Richards, Garland and Line 17 from Garland to Beguelin Road. The local Road Maintenance company contracted to do this work can be seen driving their pickup up and down these roads but never seem to notice that a grader is the machine that they need to deploy to remove the craters in the road. In the spring, they spot grade sections of the road before applying dust retardant and that is the last we see of the grader until snowfall.

It is high time our local Ministry of Highways made sure the maintenance contractor lives up to their undertaking to ensure our roads are at least a semblance of decency. Fifty years ago, with equipment that was not nearly as good as it is today, our roads were maintained far better. We are sick of dodging potholes in our gravel bench land roads here in Celista. I hope this letter doesn’t fall on deaf ears.

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NS Health Centre Operations and COVID-19 Protocols I am writing to clarify how the North Shuswap Health Centre operates and our current protocols related to COVID-19. All established patients of the clinic are able to book either in-person or telephone appointments with myself, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status. Our clinic is not a walk-in clinic (this requires specific designation), and therefore we can only see established patients of the clinic by appointment. Please contact us if you are interested in becoming a patient of the clinic and joining the waitlist Lab services that operate out of the clinic building are run by LifeLabs. People can book lab services by calling the North Shuswap Health Centre. There is currently only one laboratory staff member that comes on Wednesdays and Fridays to take bloods and other lab samples. Previously, the lab services scheduled unvaccinated patients of the North Shuswap Health Clinic at a certain time of the day where

there would be a decreased risk of spreading COVID-19. Currently, all community members are able to access lab services, regardless of vaccination status or if they are a patient of the North Shuswap Health Centre. On behalf of the team at the North Shuswap Health Centre, I’d like to thank everyone for their donations and ongoing support. I am hoping that we will be able to secure another regular physician to join me so that we can expand the number of people we can care for in the North Shuswap. We are very proud of our ability to have continued to operate and provide this essential service to our community throughout the pandemic. Thank you for the opportunity to serve the North Shuswap community and I will be happy to answer any questions during our upcoming Open House on May 19th. Sincerely, Dr Domino Bucarelli

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Donkey Refuge Opens Again for Visitors

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Media Release After a two-year Covid closure, the Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge will be open for Donkey Visits on weekends starting April 30. Visitors can expect to be able to drop-in on the weekend anytime Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm. For those concerned about social distancing, or just looking for a quieter day, Tuesdays are available to be pre-booked for up to 15 guests during a 2-hour visiting block. “We wanted to give visitors a chance to see the donkeys during the week, and our new Quiet Tuesday helps us to accommodate any guests who might be worried about a crowd,” notes founder Shirley Mainprize. This year the Donkey

Refuge is also offering a new program for Seniors which is partially funded by the New Horizons for Seniors, a grant from the Government of Canada. The “Grandma/Grandpa & Me – All About Donkeys Program” is for a 55+ senior and youth from 8-16 to come out to the Refuge together and learn the basics of Donkey Care & Grooming. The program will run on Saturdays May 14, 28 and June 11, and includes donkey care class, a delicious vegetarian lunch, as well as an optional walk with the Donkeys in the afternoon. Pre-registration is required for this program. Please see www.turtlevalleydonkeyrefuge.com for more details on this and other upcoming events.

Lots of Smiles at Easter Egg Hunt By Debbie Lunden dren who had registered were unable to attend. Our 4th Annual Easter Egg Hunt saw 60 A heartfelt thanks to all those in our community children pass through this year, another beauwho donated in different ways to ensure this year’s tiful day for it .... the kiddies wore smiles and hunt was as successful as it was, as well as friends were very appreciative. who selflessly helped in planning and stayed the The hunt takes place on a 38-acre propday with us. erty in Lee Creek. Children travel along a The Colouring Contest Winners were loop route with 26 stops where the children announced Sunday, after the service at North find treats and small gifts. Shuswap Christian Fellowship. Emma, Paris, In some instances, I think the adults may Sophie, Winne and Elliana have received their have had more fun! The Easter Bunny was prizes. All the children who entered did a great here greeting each child when they arrived. job. Most were very excited. We are now looking forward to our 5th Annual Unfortunately, there was a flu bug Easter Egg Hunt next year. See you all going around, so another dozen chilThe Easter Bunny met 60 children at the Easter Hunt. then. Debbie Lunden photo

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Chase and District Fish and Game By Helen Dalin, Secretary Well, May 2022 is going to be a busy month for the CDFGC! We have one noticeably big event coming up. Our first 3-D archery shoot in over 3 years. On May 14 and 15 at our range at 724 Turtle Valley Road, we will have 40, 3-D foam targets set up to shoot at per day. It will be a cash only registration, so bring change. There will also be a concession and a potluck dinner with BBQed pork loin supplied by CDFGC on the Saturday evening for archers and their families. Free dry camping is available for the weekend. Phillips Lake is only a few kms away for fishing if you want to have some extra fun, so bring a rod if you want to. There are many age categories and bow categories to accommodate most archers. Cash prize for first place winners. You can come and just participate for fun. For more information call Vickey at 250-955-2374 or Brian at 250-220-3032. Hope to see you there. Beginners are welcome. Just bring lots of arrows in case you lose some in the bush! Our second event for May is our Fundraising Framed Wildlife Print raffle. We are hoping that the Chase Community and District will buy a $2 raffle ticket to support our CDFGC. That is a terrific value – a framed, under glass, and numbered wildlife print for a mere $2! Not only is it an excellent value but you are supporting a club that is trying to raise money to fix their road into the range and build some new toilet facilities. The prints are now on display at the old Chase True

Value Window. You can get a ticket at: The Village U-Brew, Chase, Ryan Bragg at L & S Garage, North Shuswap 250-344-1524 or the Adams Lake Store, Adams Lake. You can also call Vickey at 250-955-2374 if you live in the North Shuswap, or Helen at 250-679-8019 if you live in Chase. If you know one of our Executive, they have tickets to sell. Terry Berreth 250-318-1064, Daryl Adamson 250-6820237, Ray Jackson 250-2143223, Mary Hanna or Rob Parkin 750-713-8799, Jody or Rob Keizer, Scotch Creek, 604-961-6369, Dave Maberly 403-651-0116, Alison or Brian Lauzon, Chase, 778220-3032. The monthly Trap and Skeet Practice shoot will be on May 22 at 10 am at the range. For more information phone Helen or William Dalin at 250-679-8019. Pistol Practice is the 3rd Sat of the month, May 21, starting at 10 am. For more information on Pistol Practice phone Robbie Keizer at 604-961-6369. If you are interested in the outdoors, you may want to join our club. This year we have many new members sign up, who have moved into the area. Most are incredibly pleased with our facilities and the events we have put on. They often remark what a wonderful facility the CDFGC has and how reasonably priced. If you are interested, you can get a membership at the Village u-Brew across from Lordco in Chase or download a membership form and follow the instructions from our website cdfgc.ca. Our next meeting will be May 16, 7 pm at Creekside Senior Center, Chase BC.

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By Jan Penner Registration is open for the new school year. If you have school-aged children (5 years of age or older by December 2022) who are new to the area or who you wish to enroll for in-person learning, you are encouraged to enroll them as soon as possible. Definite enrollment numbers help with planning for the upcoming 2022-23 year. As of April 19, StrongStart is Back! New Anglemont resident, but long-time early childhood educator, Susan Beverly has been hired to facilitate the program and encourages families with preschool aged children to register. StrongStart is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9- 11:30 a.m. Please contact the school office for more information or to register in this wonderful program. Field trips and Cultural Performances are back! Intermediate classes spent a day at the Salmon Arm pool for a spring swim. Primary classes will have their day at the pool in June. Will’s Jams performed a fun interactive concert in the gym in April. This was the first performance offered at North Shuswap School since the pandemic started and students and staff had a great time. RupLoops arrives May 9 with their show “The Human Radio”. The performance takes the audience “on a journey of sound, exploring anatomy, geography and culture”, investigating “the brilliant design of our auditory and aural systems that allow us to create and listen to music. Through body percussion and beatboxing, Rup demonstrates and teaches how the human form is indeed a musical

instrument. With a mix of hip-hop, blues and bhangra, The Human Radio tunes into themes of home, identity, culture, justice, dignity and celebration.” North Shuswap students started training two lunch hours a week in April, for the District Cross Country event “The Little Mountain Stomp”, being held on May 3. Everyone is very excited at the opportunity to participate in the event, which traditionally has over 1000 competitors from K-12. Check back in June’s issue for results. District Track and Field will take place for qualifiers in June. Go Cougars! At the end of April, students planned placement and planted 60 trees on the school grounds, as part of the Planting of 215 Trees Project, which honors the memory of the Secwepemc children who died at the Kamloops residential school. Tree species planted included Birch, Trembling Aspen and Choke Cherry. The trees arrived on April 19 and students began planting April 20. With help from the existing irrigation system, we will hopefully see a small grove of trees native to the area, growing strong in the next few years. With warmer weather, classes will again be frequently using the outdoor space located on the beautiful shores of Shuswap Lake. Your care and attention to posted speed limits helps to make crossing to the beach access a safe journey. Huge thanks to drivers who are stopping to allow classes to cross safely.

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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 3276 Chase.. 250-679-8432 Chase Fish & Game Club.. Helen 250-679-8019 COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS Lakeview Community Centre Hall Bookings.. Tony Hudson 778-765-1506 NS Community Association.. Loretta Greenough 250-955-6431 Seymour Arm Comm. Assoc.. Bob Reimer 250-833-7610 Sorrento & Area Community Association (SACA).. Barry Stokes 250-675-3306 Country Kids Play School.. Alanna Stearns 250-679-3005 Country Gardens Garden Club.. Chris Trueman 250-955-6467 CRIMESTOPPERS 1-800-222-8477 Crowfoot Mtn Snowmobile Club.. Tyler Morrison 403-422-1144 CSRD - Area F Director.. Jay Simpson 250-517-9578 Emergency Support Services..Cathy Semchuk and Tom Hansen 250-833-5927 sep@csrd.bc.ca FIRE DEPARTMENTS Anglemont.. Graham Lucas 250-318-7157 Celista.. Roy Philips 250-804-3349 Scotch Creek/Lee Creek.. Ben Pellet 778-694-9890 Skwlax.. Paul Gamble 250-679-4472 Fire Services Coordinator.. Sean Coubrough 250-833-5955 FIRST RESPONDERS North Shuswap.. Kath Rowbotham 250-318-0317 South Shuswap.. Debbie Edwards, backacher@telus.net NS First Responder Society.. Don Devine, 250-955-2101, donedevine@gmail.com Girl Guides.. 1-800-565-8111 Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon.. Cynthia Bentley 250-955-2222 HEALTH SERVICES NS Health Centre Society.. Lorna Joy Pawluk 780-721-2293 North Shuswap Health Clinic.. 250-955-0660 Chase Medical Clinic.. 250-679-1420 Chase Health Centre.. 250-679-1400 SS Health Services Society.. Sue McCrae 250-675-3562

Sorrento Health Centre.. 250-675-2167 Sorrento Health Centre Society.. Eldene Lindberg 250-675-4168 Historical Society.. Loretta Greenough 250-955-6431 Imai Ball Park Foundation.. Brian MacDuff 250-955-0981 Lions Club.. Tom Price 250-574-6104 Needle Bugs Club.. Gerry Kendall 250-955-6279 Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness.. Cathy Semchuk and Tom Hansen 250-833-5927 sep@csrd.bc.ca Notch Hill Cemetery Society.. Louise 250-253-5776 NS Art Group.. Alison Elmes 250-955-2588 NS Cemetery.. Doug Prigmore 250-955-6454 or Loretta Greenough 250-955-6431 NS Christian Fellowship.. 250-955-2545 NS Craft & Needlework Club.. Gerry 250-517-7111 NS Elementary School.. Paul Rosman 250-955-2214 Okanagan Regional Library North Shuswap.. Lee Carreiro 250-9555-8198 South Shuswap.. Leigh Schaffer.. 250-675-4818 Parents Advisory Committee.. Sabrina Beyerly 250-955-2214 Parks Commission Contact.. CSRD 1-888-248-2773 RATEPAYERS ASSOCIATION Magna Bay.. Alan Nunn 250-679-2565 or 604-522-3346 Scotch Creek.. Mary Stewart 250-955-2967 St. Ives.. Miki Andrejevic 780-405-5571 Salmon Arm Toastmasters - www.salmonarmtm.com salmonarmtm@gmail.com School District # 83 Trustee.. Marty Gibbons, mgibbons@sd83.bc.ca Seymour Arm Snowmobile Club.. Markus Schrott 250-307-4360, seymoursledding@gmail.com Shuswap Community Foundation.. 250-832-5428 www.shuswapfoundation.ca Shuswap Emergency Program.. Cathy Semchuk and Tom Hansen 250-833-5927 sep@csrd.bc.ca Shuswap Environmental Action Society.. Jim Cooperman 250-679-3693 Shuswap Hospice Society.. 250-832-7099 Shuswap Lake Aero Modelers.. 250-515-2731, www.slams.ca Shuswap Needle Arts Guild.. Gerry 250-517-7111 or Sharon 250-832-4588 Shuswap Theatre Society.. http://shuswaptheatre.com, https://www.facebook.com/Shuswaptheatre/ Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue.. Luke Gubbles 250-803-1095, www.shuswapvsar.org Shuswap Waterfront Owners Association (SWOA).. info@SWOA.ca, www.SWOA.ca Skmana Ski club.. skiskmana@gmail.com, www.ski-skmana.com Sorrento Drop In Society.. 250-675-5358, website: sdis.ca 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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Lions Meat & 50/50 Draw Saturdays 3-5 pm at the Hub in Scotch Creek. North Shuswap Roadside Clean-up - May 6 and 7. Volunteers needed. Call Charlotte 250-517-8329. Mother’s Day Brunch – May 8 at North Shuswap community hall from 10am-12pm. Pancakes, sausages, fruit, and muffins! Mimosas and special coffees available. See ad on page 13 Anglemont Marina’s New Boutique - on Mother’s Day, May 8th. Prizes and Giveaways. See ad on page 14. Anglemont Estates Golf – Ladies opening day Thursday May 12. Tee times are 1pm, Tues and Thurs. for all of May. More info from Doris at 250-955-0141 or the clubhouse at 250-9552323. Men’s Club plays every Thursday, shotgun start at 5 pm, followed by supper. Senior men’s play Tues. and Wed. mornings, 10 am in May. See ad on page 46. Monthly Breakfast – May 14, 9 to 11am at Lakeview Centre. Chance to meet old and new neighbours. If you would like to help, call Denise 250-955-8135. If you would like to sponsor a monthly breakfast, email lakeviewcommunitycentre@gmail. com NS Health Centre Open House - May 19 from 3 to 5 pm. Enjoy a hamburger and meet the staff, health society board and our doctor. Family Fun May Long weekend - Bowling, Arcades, mini golf, carnival food at the Fun Centre in Scotch Creek. See ad pg. 17 Flea Market by NS Christian Fellowship - Saturday, May 21, 9am to 3pm. BBQ, bake sale and concession. For more info. including advance table rental, see ad on page 59. Spring Fling Dance – Featuring classic rock by Stiff Whiskers. May 28, 7pm at Lakeview Centre. Dancing and mingling will be encouraged. See ad on page 8. LIve Music at the Hub - May 7 Turtle Valley Band then Comedy Show night with Darren & Kenny, May 13 Kelly Spencer, May 14 Shattered Blue, May 20 Rawnside of Town -Suzie Rawn and Joile Rawn, May 21 Angie Heinz Band, May 22 Evans Wild, May 27 Soul Patch, May

28 Margit Sky Project, June 3 Darby Mills - Press Play. See ad on page 16. Bingo at NS Community Hall - every Monday except stat holidays. Bingo starts at 7:00 pm. See ad on page 14. StrongStart – is back at North Shuswap Elementary for preschool aged children. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9- 11:30 a.m. FMI or to register, call the school office at 250-955-2214 Electric Bike Raffle - Tickets on sale at Ross Creek Store and from Lakeview members. Also two paddle boards and portable BBQ. See ad on page 11. Hiking group for women – Monthly free organized outdoor experiences. Welcome to The Lady Alliance - Shuswap Chapter. FMI www.shuswapadventuregirl.ca or https://theladyalliance.com Anglebay Entertainers – if you are interested in joining this fun-loving amateur entertainers group, call Alison 250-955-2588 or Ann 250-955-2899. Looking for a musical director and a pianist. AA Meetings - Tuesdays at 7:00 pm at North Shuswap Christian Fellowship, 4079 Butters Road, Scotch Creek. Doctors/ Labs in the Clinic - To book for lab work and for doctor appointments, call NS Health Centre at 250-955-0660 or check nshealthcentre.ca for clinic services and availability of doctors. See ad on page 38. Wine, Stein, Dine & Dance June 4 at the North Shuswap Community Hall. Live music, yummy food, raffles, 50/50 and door prizes. Tickets at Sunnyside, Ross Creek Store and Scotch Creek Market. See ad on page 12. 27th Annual “On The Water” Poker Run – Father’s Day, June 19. Entry forms online at Captains Village Marina website starting Friday, June 3. More details in the next Kicker. Scotch Creek Farmers’ Market - opens on Sunday June 26 at 9:30 am. Located behind The Hub. Fresh produce, plants, crafts and more. See ad on page 20 Red Cross Swimming Lesson Registration - now open. Lessons in Scotch Creek July 25 - Aug 5. For more info and to register visit http://www. nsscr.ca/

CHASE 3-D archery shoot – May 14 and 15 at Fish & Game range, 724 Turtle Valley Road. 3-D foam targets, concession and potluck dinner Sat. evening. Free dry camping. Cash prizes in many age and bow categories. Cash only registration. FMI Vickey at 250-955-2374 or Brian at 250-220-3032. See ad on page 17. Framed Wildlife Print raffle – Fish & Game fundraiser. Tickets from Ryan Bragg at L & S Garage, Celista 250-344-1524 or Vickey at 250-955-2374. Adams Lake Community Market - Every Sunday from 9am to 3pm. Fish Market April 3. 6349 Chief Jules Drive. Shuswap Skating Club Spring Fundraiser - Plants, gardening supplies and meats. Last day to order is May 3. For more details or to place your order email info@shuswapskatingclub.com or call 778-921-0160

SOUTH SHUSWAP South Shuswap Tourism Launch & Breakfast - Friday, May 6 from 8am to 10am at Duffer’s Den Restaurant. In partnership with Shuswap Tourism, this is a chance for our Tourism Operators to pick up tourism literature and learn what is in store for our area this year. RSVP by April 30: www. southshuswapchamber.com/ tourism-breakfast-registration Sorrento Drop In - Annual garage sale on May 7, 2022 from 8AM - Noon. Coffee and muffins available. 1148 Passchendaele Road Sorrento Village Farmers’ Market - May 7 to October 8. Organic Vegetables, Local Art, Live Music & More. See ad on page 26. Coffee House at Carlin Hall - May 7, 7pm. Feature act is Allayama (Dave Allan and Naomi). Opening acts are Andrea Roberts and Ruben Carter. Tickets at shuswaptickets.com FMI carlinhall.net Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast - White Lake Fire Department hosting on Sunday, May 8, 8-11 am at White Lake Community Hall on Parri Road, adjacent to the Fire Hall. Mothers Day Pancake Breakfast & Mini Market - Sunday May 8, 9am to 12pm. Notch Hill Town Hall. Indoor/outdoor

seating. FMI notchhilltownhall@ gmail.com Nutrition for Seniors Wednesday May 11, 1 to 4pm at Blind Bay Memorial Hall. Looking for a booster session on how to use food to control and prevent disease? Register now: sshealth@gmail.com Sunnybrae Coffeehouse - featuring Chicken-Like Birds. Saturday May 14. Doors 6:30pm / Show: 7:30pm South Shuswap Library - Customer Appreciation Celebration Tuesday, May 3, 10am – 1pm. Celebrate our 12 years at Blind Bay location. Clubs for cooks, page turners, gardeners and knitters meet at the library. FMI, call the branch at 250-675-4818. White Lake Community BBQ and Celebration - Saturday May 28, 9am-2pm, White Lake Community Hall. BBQ, vendor market, information booths. N.S. Health Golf Fundraiser Event - Saturday, June 25, 2:30 start. 9 Hole event at Shuswap Lake Golf Course in Blind Bay. Registration is open now:https:// bit.ly/3OmR7xS. Details and more info., see ad on page 37.

SALMON ARM & AREA SASCU AGM - May 3, starting 11:30 am at the Prestige Inn or on-line. Register at SASCU. com/agm Shuswap Storytellers - meeting May 3, 7 pm in the boardroom at Piccadilly Mall in Salmon Arm. Everyone is welcome whether you have a story to tell or just come to listen. For more info call 250 546-6186 Enderby Folk & Pattern Dance - May 6, 7pm at the Enderby Drill Hall. Dance practices May 15 and 29 at 2 pm at the Drill Hall. Everyone, including beginners, welcome to attend. More info at 250 546-6186. 20th Annual Salty Street festival - May 14, 10am to 3pm in downtown Salmon Arm. Great family friendly activities. The famous kid’s bike rodeo sees youngsters ride through obstacles down Hudson Ave for a chance to win a prize from the Candy Vault. Bike swap at the Shuswap Cycling Club. Enjoy face painting, a petting zoo, street musicians, balloon people, clowns, jugglers, and more! Check out SaltyStreetFest.com for more info. including a detailed itinerary of the festivities.

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HD Live from the Met - at the Salmar Classic. Saturdays at 9:55 am. May 7, “Turandot”, Giacomo Puccini, May 21, “Lucia di Lammermoor”, Gaetano Donizetti and Jun 4, “Hamlet”, Brett Dean/Libretto by Matthew Jocelyn. FMI https://www.metopera.org/season/in-cinemas/ Salmon Arm Art Gallery - presents The Pollinators, featuring 15 Shuswap artists and one community collaborative felted fibre sculpture. Tuesday to Saturday 11am to 4pm until July 2. Coffee Break and Artist Talk, featuring Miki Mann’s art-cookies on Thursday, May 19 at 2pm. The Gravitational Pull of Bernice Trimble – Shuswap Theatre Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 1:30 until May 14. For more information and tickets, go to shuswaptheatre.com. A Gathering of Gratitude - Saturday, June 4 at Marine Park, Salmon Arm. 11am to 3pm. A celebration of the donors and organizations that improve life in the Shuswap. www.shuswapfoundation.ca See ad on page 27. Salmon Arm Toastmasters - meet every Thursday 7 - 9pm at the Okanagan College in Salmon Arm. Members are empowered to developU communication and leadership skills. www.salmonarmtm.com. FMI Sudoku - Easy

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From Tech to Tacos Trade Fair - Saturday, May 14. 10am to 4pm at Falkland Rodeo Grounds. Let’s Celebrate Community. Hosted by Shuswap Economic Development Society. All Vendors are welcome. See ad on page 31. 102nd Falkland Stampede - May 21, 22 and 23. Starts Saturday afternoon, parade Sunday at 12:30. More info at thefalklandstampede.ca

ONLINE / WEBINARS etc. CSRD Board Meeting Thursday, May 19 at 9:30 am. Pre-register at www.csrd.bc.ca. Agenda available approximately one week in advance of the meeting. Shuswap Trail Alliance AGM - via Zoom, May 17 at 7:00pm. Must be a member in good standing for a minimum of 30 days prior to the AGM. Cut-off is April 16. Memberships at shuswaptrails.com/get-involved/ membership/ ONLINE Guided MEDITATION Classes - Tues. & Wed. 7 8:15 pm / Topics vary. Register at: www.kmcfv.ca CSRD Learn how you FireSmart - watch a 30 minute online webinar. Pre-register at www.csrd.bc.ca/firesmart 1-888248-2773 See ad on page 49.

CORRECTION: The Kicker editor apologizes for any confusion caused last month by listing the game days for the North Shuswap SloPitch as being on Wednesdays and Thursdays. They are, of course, on Wednesdays and Fridays.

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Larry MARLATT

July 16, 1948 – April 3rd, 2022

A unique contract employment opportunity exists with The Adams River Salmon Society. This role is an amalgam of the Administrative Coordinator and Event Manager roles for the society. ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR DUTIES: • • •

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EVENTS MANAGER DUTIES: •

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Degree in Tourism or Project Management or equivalent experience coordinating large-scale events. Flexibility to work extensive hours and with varying shift Provide a clear Criminal Check

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APPLICATION PROCESS Qualified applicants are invited to email their resume and cover letter (including compensation expectations) to: Human Resource Committee-The Adams River Salmon Society By email to: secretary@salmonsociety.com Or by mail to: Human Resources Committee - The Adams River Salmon Society - PO Box 24034 Scotch Creek BC V0E 3L0

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It is with profound sadness and deep love that the family of Larry Marlatt announce his peaceful passing in the Vernon, BC Hospital, due to complications from Parkinson disease. Larry believed that life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and wellpreserved body, but rather to skid in sideways in a body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming, “WOO HOO what a ride!” Larry was born in Toronto but spent much of his adult life in British Columbia and Blind Bay. His career was mainly spent as a Cartographer with NAV Canada. Larry was also an Auxiliary member with the Surrey RCMP as well as a scout leader, a community volunteer, an avid hiker and a softball umpire. He enjoyed playing crib and euchre. Larry leaves behind his wife of 43 years Deborah, three daughters, one son, ten cherished grandchildren, three sisters and friends across the country.

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It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Peg Elizabeth (Grest) Zinck on April 19th after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by her loving husband Tom of fifty-one years, her daughter Celine Zanders and grandchildren Siena and Christian Zanders, her daughter Brigitte Zinck and Don Cecile and children Benoit, and Jenae. Her sisters and brother, Janet (Vic) Lemieux, Dee Jeffery, Ralph (Elaine) Grest. Peg was very close to many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents Doreen and Hubert Grest. She was born in Prince Alberta, Saskatchewan on October 2nd 1951. Her family moved to Coquitlam, British Columbia when she was nine. Luckily, Tom’s sister Loretta introduced them without realizing the story of them would last a lifetime. Tom and Peg were married on June 5th 1971 and moved to the Shuswap shortly after. Her career changed paths when B.C. Parks chose their crew to be the first to privatize in B.C., which lead to her own company PEG Ltd that held the contract for many years taking care of Shuswap Lake Provincial Park and 45+ more parks. Peg loved playing cards and games with family and friends. Her love of golf, catching some sun and happy hour made the decision to be one of the first members of Talking Rock a simple choice. She also enjoyed the bonus of golfing down south in California joining her sister Janet and her brother-in -law Vic for several winters and friends in Mexico for the last few winters. She loved her flowers, her flower gardens and especially daisies. Peg was known for her Grandma buns leaving the grandchildren trying to master her recipe. Peg will be greatly missed by her large family and friends. The girls and Tom are loving the messages and stories of the cool aunt, sister like aunty, fun friend, the best grandma, the go to Mom for every question and the love of Tom’ life. In lieu of flowers please donate to Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice in Kamloops.

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

BUILDING HOMES FOR LIFE

Ken Goertzen

Licensed Residential Builder

Cell. 250.833.2824 Email: cuttingedgeconst@gmail.com

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

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

Quality Comes First

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

EAT IN OR TAKE OUT

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Gas/Boat gas Diesel Propane Laundromat Lotto

May 6 & 7 Baby Back Ribs May 13 & 14 Chinese Dinner B a c k i n t h e f al l w i th ou r d i nne r spec ia l s

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

North Shuswap Kicker May 2022

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