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South Shuswap Rides Service Nears Launch By Bryan Lowes The South Shuswap Transportation The South Shuswap Transportation Society arose out of this need. A volunSociety continues to make progress toteer Board of Directors took on the prowards a fall launch of its South Shuswap ject, incorporating a non-profit society Rides project. This service is intended to and applying for grants to finance the provide convenient, safe, affordable and purchase of a vehicle and help get this personalized transportation services for service on the road. In the interests of the residents of the South Shuswap. the environment it was decided to purMany residents are not able to drive chase an all-electric vehicle. Volunteer themselves to town or elsewhere for drivers would be recruited and trained in medical apthe very pointments special tasks and other serthey will face in vices. This may be betransporting cause treatindividuals ments for varwho are in a ious illnesses fragile state. and condiThanks to tions leave funding supthem in need port from of transportathe CSRD, tion support. SASCU and the Shuswap Bus service from the Community South ShusFoundation, wap is not a Chevrolet An electric Chevrolet Bolt has been purchased for convenient Bolt has been transportation support. Shared from Bryan Lowes purchased and there is no taxi serand a chargvice or ride hailing available locally. ing station installed at Tirecraft in SorThis means a reliance on family or rento, where the vehicle will also be friends to get people where they need to stored. This charging station is available to the general public for a small charge. go, when they need to be there. Sadly, many residents reluctantly decide to A website is under development so leave their homes, friends and neighthat residents can access all the inforbours to move into Salmon Arm or else(Continued on page 3) where. No more.
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South Shuswap Rides Service Nears Launch cont’d mation they will need to utilize the service, which is intended to operate on a Monday to Friday basis during a regular business day schedule. They will be able to book a ride by telephoning a dispatcher who will collect the necessary information and arrange a schedule for pickup, drop-off and return. The realities of operating this kind of service today involves legalities, liabilities, insurance and due diligence processes, which the Board of Directors have spent many hours developing. And with the Covid Pandemic, another layer of safety protocols have been added to the mix. Many individuals who want to provide this community service by driving have stepped forward. In coming weeks they will be provided with all the information they will need to move forward into the required driver training program.
The best news is that this service will be provided free of charge to clients who need to use it. However, developing and delivering the service and operation of an incorporated society is not free. In addition to grant funding, the SSTS will be looking for community partners – businesses and organizations who want to help. Memberships will also be available to both support the organization financially and to build a network of citizens who want to make our community even more wonderful than it already is. Naturally donations will also be welcome and the website will feature a very convenient mechanism to enable donations. All going well South Shuswap Rides will be ready to launch before the snow flies! Interested parties can contact the organization at sstransportationsociety@gmail.com
RCMP NEWS
RCMP seeks suspects in Shuswap stabbing Salmon Arm General Investigation Services The Salmon Arm RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) is leading the criminal investigation into an assault with a weapon, after a stabbing victim showed up at the front door of a Blind Bay home seeking help. On August 16 at 10:38 p.m., front line Salmon Arm RCMP officers and emergency medical crews responded to a Blind Bay home along Forest Drive where they found a man bleeding heavily from apparent stab wounds. The investigation is in its early stages; however, police believe that the assault was carried out at a nearby car wash. Our investigators believe that as many as three suspects were involved in the physical confrontation, which resulted in the victim being stabbed multiple times, states Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey, spokesperson for the BC RCMP Southeast District. Although it is early in the investigation, RCMP has reason to believe the incident was targeted in nature. RCMP is urging all witnesses to come forward.
The victim a 30-year-old man from the Shuswap area was transported to hospital by BC Emergency Health Services. His injuries are not considered to be life threatening at this time. The RCMP Integrated Forensic Identification Section (IFIS) conducted an examination of the crime scene, which included logging, gathering and seizing physical evidence. If you witnessed this incident and have not yet spoken to police, or you have any information, you are asked to call Salmon Arm RCMP GIS at 250-832-6044. Or remain completely anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Routine Patrols are Not Routine On August 20 at 1:15 am, a Salmon Arm RCMP officer was on patrol on the Trans Canada Highway near 3rd Nations Road. The officer had just passed a tractor trailer truck in a 4-lane section of the Highway. After passing the semi, the officer rounded a corner and came upon a single vehicle which had gone off the road and came to rest back on the highway. The crash had just occurred. The driver (Continued on page 5)
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The Director’s Scoop News of Note from the CSRD
Paul Demenok Director, Electoral Area C (South Shuswap)
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Study Highlights Housing Needs in the South Shuswap
A massive new study recently conducted by Urbanics, was reviewed at the August CSRD Board meeting and highlights significant housing needs in CSRD Areas C and E. The consultant used a number of data sources including the 2016 Census data, 2019 Tax Roll data, an online survey, stakeholder interviews and a review of best practices in other communities. The key findings in the 102-page study are summarized in its Executive Summary and include: 1. There is a rapidly aging population in our area. Many in the 65+ age group are having difficulty remaining in singledetached housing due to declining health and mobility and there is a lack of accessible seniors housing which would enable more to remain in this community as they age. 2. Household sizes are declining and population growth is slow. These trends result in more housing needed per capita and outline a need for different housing formats. 3. Local affordability is a concern. The 652 survey respondents reported that housing is overpriced. Much of the housing stock is out of reach of median incomes, and the rental housing market does not provide sufficient stock for year-round tenants or seasonal workers. 4. Other key findings for Area C included: • Notable share of the work force commute to jobs outside of Area C • Modest population growth suggesting a need for more new builds • We have an aging population and a large existing population of seniors • Average household size is shrinking • High proportion of dwellings are not occupied by usual residents • Housing types are constant and lack diversity
Single family homes are preferred followed by rowhouses and townhouses • Supply of non-market housing is low relative to population • Lower than average affordable rental units • Lower proportion of households are in core housing need than region or Province • Median rent is $1048 • 74% of households cannot qualify for single family home mortgage • Need for more supportive and/or accessible housing for seniors • Projected 46% increase in senior households Based on these research findings and an in-depth review of best practices, a number of strategies were outlined as being suitable for consideration. For each strategy and series of low, medium and high cost actions were outlined. The recommended strategies included: 1. Encourage the development and retention of affordable housing units. Under this heading a series of actions were described to generate smaller and more dense housing types. 2. Encourage more housing diversity through increased supply of entry-level housing for families and seniors-appropriate housing. 3. Increase density on properties that are already serviced with water and sewer. 4. Facilitate more discussion with other orders of government, community agencies and the development community to address affordable housing needs. 5. Undertake research and education to support innovations in affordable housing. 6. Undertake education and advocacy to enhance understanding and support for affordable diverse housing. 7. Encourage an increase in the rental housing supply. 8. Establish a housing reserve fund. 9. Promote greater accessibility in housing for seniors. At this point, the CSRD has yet to define its approach to housing needs in our region, and I’m sure this will be a topic of discussion in the months to come. The South Shuswap Housing Society is planning to hold a public event to share the results of this study in further detail with the consultant on hand to answer questions. An announcement on this will follow. In the interim the housing needs study can be accessed at https:// www.csrd.bc.ca/inside-csrd/reports/ housing-needs-report-electoral-areas-c-e. •
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and sole occupant of the smashed vehicle was located injured and stunned, laying in the travel portion of the Highway. The officer was able to get traffic stopped with his emergency equipment before anyone ran over the driver or was involved in a secondary collision with the disabled vehicle. It was determined that the driver had suffered a broken leg and was unable to get out of the travel lanes. The officer sought out medical attention for the injured male and then investigated the male for impaired driving. As a result, a 21 year old from Sorrento, was served an immediate roadside driving prohibition and transported to hospital where his leg was treated. Weed Whacker Violence From Chase RCMP On August 12 at 3:27 pm, Chase RCMP were dispatched to Sorrento for a report of an assault. The complainant, a 64-year-old female from Surrey, was visiting a family member in Sorrento. She noticed that a neighbour was acting somewhat oddly throughout the day but didn’t think much of it until she realized that he appeared to be using a weed whacker to shoot rocks at her car. When she asked him to stop so that she could move her car out of the way, he hit her in the stomach with a weed whacker.
The neighbour, a 65-year-old male from Sorrento, resisted arrest, forcing police to physically restrain him. Meanwhile, another neighbour started yelling at police to leave him alone, not knowing the full story of what had occurred. Eventually, police were able to take the male into custody safely and then updated the second neighbour, who was supportive of police actions once he heard the back story. The accused will be facing assault charges in Kamloops Provincial Courthouse. SV Collision Death From Chase RCMP On August 14 at 8:18 pm, Chase RCMP were advised of a single vehicle collision at the intersection of Skimikin Road and Hepburn Road in Turtle Valley. The complainant reported that an SUV had gone over a steep embankment into a shallow creek. Tire tracks in the gravel road indicated that the vehicle had failed to stop at a ‘T’ intersection and had gone directly over the bank. Sadly, the driver, a 39-year-old male from Fort St John, was found to be deceased at the scene. While the investigation of the cause is ongoing, it was determined the driver was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the collision. Chase RCMP would like to express their condolences to the family and friends.
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Alex Stewart for Small Home Repairs to Full Renovations Recognizing Local Business Supporters of South Shuswap Scoop
By Barbra Fairclough After 35 years of working in building restoration, Alex moved to the Shuswap and started Alex Maintenance Contracting. Alex placed his ad in the SCOOP three years ago and this was the start of his home repair and renovation business. Alex says he never looked back. One client at a time Alex grew his business. Alex finds that once he works with a client on a project then neighbours will begin calling for their own projects. He gets quite a bit of work that way. “I successfully completed for one neighbour recently and they were so happy they recommended me to another neighbour.” His background in building restora-
tions gives him a particularly good starting point for tackling any number of different jobs. With his experience in restorations he has seen, and problem solved just about every situation. Regardless of the project he has a solid understanding of the many components of a building and the type of trade required to get the job done. Alex says he enjoys working for seniors. He has worked for many people installing rails and other modifications that accommodate aging in place. “I take the time to listen to their concerns and address them.” Working with seniors is something Alex is happy to do but there is no job that is too small or too large. Alex says it can be something so small as changing a light bulb. Of course, he can tackle large scale renovations too. When working on larger projects Alex coordinates with a suite of other contractors that bring their skills and specialties to the jobsite. When red seal trades are needed, and permits are required Alex coordinates all the details. “Sometimes I can do the job right then and there if it is a small repair or a simple project.” But sometimes a larger job needs a bit more. Alex will schedule an appointment with the client that is a beneficial time for them, and he will do a “walk though” listening to wants concerns and expecta-
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tions. His focus is on making sure clients’ needs are met. No two jobs are alike with renovations. Alex has been doing his maintenance and repair business for many years and he has clients that have him back to work on new projects or over time. If you would like to contact Alex and find out how he can be of service call 250 253 7866 or email stewartar@shaw.ca
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South Shuswap Chamber Rallied in Support of Tourism this Summer By Karen Brown, Executive Director In a unique tourism year that was likely to be impacted by the COVID19 pandemic, the South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce knew that they had to do something to support their tourism businesses and lessen the potential financial and economic impact on their community. In late Spring, when it appeared that British Columbians had successfully flattened the curve, the Chamber Board of Directors saw a window of opportunity to warmly welcome visitors to the region while still adhering to the recommendations of Dr. Bonnie Henry and the Provincial Health Office. The Board, along with the Chamber’s marketing team, Mackay Marketing, developed a strategy to boost tourism while at the same time, keeping our area residents safe. With the support of Shuswap Tourism and the financial assistance of the CSRD, the Chamber embarked on filming and distributing a series of three tourism videos. The films, entitled ‘Relax’, ‘Connect’ and ‘Play’ follow storylines showcasing experiences enjoyed by different demographics. ‘Relax’ dials into the 50+ retirees and semi-retirees, ‘Connect’ focuses on multi-generational families creating lasting memories together and ‘Play’ hones in on adventurous
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millennials enjoying action-packed Shuswap activities. Mimi Huser of MH Productions (Salmon Arm) was awarded the contract to produce the three tourism videos, overseen by the Chamber’s Tourism Committee. “In May, we put out the welcome mat for our tourists and seasonal neighbours via social media.” says Chamber Executive Director Karen Brown. “We knew posts with pictures wasn’t going to do the trick so we opted for a video series instead. The project proved successful as the response to the video series was phenomenal. As well, we now have a great inventory of photos and video content that we will be able to utilize for years”. Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association and Destination BC were both highly supportive, sharing the videos to a wide audience, which will result in a direct benefit to all areas of the Shuswap region. The Board for the Chamber also struck a project ‘Kindness is Contagious’. Frontline workers in the community wore welcoming tee-shirts and Kindness is Contagious – Pass it On buttons to emphasize that we are ‘all in this to(Continued on page 8)
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gether’ and to support kindness, calm & non-judgment. “The videos, coupled with the Chamber’s #KindnessIsContagious campaign, have provided a sense of safety and welcome for area visitors” says Chamber President Lynn Ewart. “There is a calm
surrounding this year’s summer vibe with everyone being respectful to one another and following safety protocols. We are quite proud of that”. All three videos can be watched on the Chamber website: southshuswapchamber.com
CSRD Media Release In light of the recent uptick in the number of COVID-19 cases in BC, Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) Directors voted on Thursday, August 20, 2020 to support continued measures to assist in the reduction of the spread of the virus. This includes an extension to the CSRD's support for regional district staff to continue to work from home where feasible. The CSRD closed its administrative office on March 20, 2020 in response to directives from the Provincial Health Officer with staff working remotely. Since that time, the office was able to reopen to the public in a phased manner beginning June 8, 2020. As part of the CSRD's Return to Work COVID-19 Recovery Plan and Guide, the CSRD was supportive of staff continuing to work remotely as much as possible with the goal of bringing the full complement of staff back into the administrative office by the end of August. Now, the Board has agreed to extend the phase-in period for a full staff return to the administration office until November 30, 2020. The CSRD office will continue to remain open to the public from 9 to 4 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays. The public is strongly encouraged to contact staff through telephone or email or to make an appointment if an in-person visit to the office is necessary. This will assist in maintaining the required physical distancing and reduce exposure to the virus. In addition, the CSRD will continue to restrict all meetings deemed nonessential. Meetings may be authorized to proceed on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the CSRD's Chief Administrative Officer or designate. Meeting dates and information are available on the events calendar of the CSRD website. CSRD Directors, however, have directed staff to look at options for resuming non-essential committee meetings, as it is increasingly unlikely that provincial COVID-19 restrictions on public gatherings will be relaxed in the near future.
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Small Business Providing Services Despite Challenges By Mel Arnold, MP NorthOkanagan Shuswap Small businesses are the backbone of Canada’s economy and provide communities, big and small, with the jobs, goods and services they require. The past few months have heightened our awareness of how reliant we are on businesses to provide essential services. Food supply, transportation of goods, and many health services all depend on local businesses being able to operate regardless of the challenges they may be facing. Small business owners in the South Shuswap that I have spoken to or met with over the past few months have stated that COVID-19 has been a challenge unlike any before and they are thankful for the support they have received from the local and visiting customers. These business owners also shared that customers have been very understanding if there were shortages of goods or delays and lineups resulting from physical distancing and new safety measures. While business operators have been happy with support from their customers, many are not happy with the unintended consequences created by the rollout of the Trudeau government’s assistance packages. Workers and employers continue to deal with the unintended consequences of federal government programs meant to support individuals who lost work to mandatory closures required for reasons of public health and safety. The conditions and benefits of some programs have made it difficult for businesses that were deemed essential to get employees to return to work because the government relief programs became a disincentive to working and lacked flexibility to accommodate a partial return to work. As a result, owners and man-
agers have been required to work extremely long shifts without days off just to meet the needs of their customers. One operator I spoke with had been working for over 180 days straight because they were unable to find employees to fill shifts. If Justin Trudeau had not shut down Parliament, many of the unintended consequences from these program rollouts could have been raised in the House of Commons. Parliamentary committees could be studying the programs and making recommendations and Members of Parliament could be better advocating for the changes that Canadians need. Instead, Parliament has been prorogued in an attempt to silence Opposition members and prevent the government from being held accountable. This tactic will not silence Opposition members, nor will it stop me for advocating for changes to programs that enable small businesses, their employees and our communities to provide and receive the full range of services that we all need. I will continue to connect with constituents and small business operators so that I can carry their message forward along with my colleagues from across Canada as we continue to reiterate what is not working and strive to propose practical solutions. While we continue to press the federal government for the supports and adjustments to programs that are required, I encourage everyone to continue to support local small business operators. They are the not just business owners; they are employers, community supporters and in many cases, providers of essential services. Our local small business operators continue to be there for us despite the challenges they face, I hope we can all do the same and be there for them.
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Eagle Bay Fire Department By Nigel Collett I hope everyone and their families are safe and healthy and enjoying the summer heat! The water appears to be draining out of the lake fast and I should be able to walk to my buoy soon! Although the fire rating for Eagle Bay is trending to extreme as I write this on Aug 21, the Eagle Bay Fire Department has not been called out this month. In fact the most exciting news is that we got fibre optic installed at the Firehall! Although there have been no callouts, fire practices have continued every Tuesday evening. I had a perception before joining the Fire Department that it would be a huge time commitment and it is clearly not. You do appreciate though how much there is to learn and it can appear daunting at first. However, the more you practice the more you learn and the more the knowledge becomes engrained. I am also looking forward to the courses at the Shuswap Regional Fire Centre starting up again in the fall. From a rookie perspective you also
start to notice a real change in your outlook on life. Stuff you instinctively knew but is magnified now that you are being exposed to all this training and information. For example: • When I travel through other communities I notice where the Firehall is located and how big it is! Forget trains, fire trucks are cool. • I look at buildings from a Firesmart perspective – what is the fire potential? The most common thing I notice now are cords of wood stacked up against houses but there are lots of other factors and getting a FireSmart assessment for your property makes perfect sense and is so easy. • I look at fire hydrants and how easy and quick they are to access. You can tell if someone is taking the time to make sure the hydrant is not buried in undergrowth and easily accessible. This would be especially true in winter with the clearing of snow berms. • I really move over when emergency vehicles come up on me and I’m heartened to see the emergency first
responders are back in the South Shuswap. I am also taken by the camaraderie across Fire Departments – not just in the CSRD. On a recent family visit I met a couple of firefighters in Prince George who were happy to pose for a photograph and share stories of vacationing in the Shuswap. The very next day this Firehall dealt with a fire at a nearby motel in downtown Prince George where unfortunately three people lost their lives. It’s important to have that connection because even though we have no calls this month in Eagle Bay it brings a stark reminder of why we are practicing over and over again so that we are ready when the community needs us. Eagle Bay Fire Department welcomes anyone who would like more information – please contact Alan Rendell 250-517-0429. He will be happy to answer any questions. Practice is on Tuesday evenings at 7pm for 2 hours, all equipment and training is provided. (Continued on page 11)
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Prince George fire fighters share stories with Eagle Bay firefighter Nigel Collett Photo contributed. (Continued from page 10)
You can keep up to date on lots of fire related and fire department news on our ‘Eagle Bay Fire Department’ Facebook page. If you don’t follow us on Facebook we also share on Instagram. You will also find links to more information about current burning regulations and the CSRD’s FireSmart initiatives.
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Re-Use Centres, Clothing Donations Reopen CSRD Media Release The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) is restoring service to its Re-Use Centres and clothing donation bins effective immediately. The centres and the donations bins were shut down earlier this year as part of COVID -19 restrictions. Now, new protocols are in place for using these services, which will allow people to continue their recycling efforts, while maintaining all public safety measures. Currently, Re-Use Centres operate at the Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Revelstoke and Golden Landfills and the Scotch Creek, Skimikin and Falkland Transfer Stations. The Re-use Centres allow people to take items they no longer want, which are reusable and
in good working condition, and leave them at the centre for someone else to take home for free. Tipping fees apply to the items brought into the centre. Residents are required to maintain
social distancing of two-metres from others with only one person allowed in the Re-Use Centre at a time. Patrons
should limit their time in the centre to 15 minutes maximum, to minimize wait times. Users are also accepting all risks involved with the materials left in the centre. If users do not follow the posted COVID-19 protocols, they will be asked to leave the Re-Use Centre. Clothing Donation bins are a partnership program with Big Brothers Big Central and Southern Interior of BC. Gently used clothing, shoes, towels, draperies and bedding can be donated by placing the items inside the bins. These are located at the Salmon Arm Landfill and Sicamous and Malakwa Transfer Stations. More information on the Re-Use Centres and the Clothing Donation Bins are available on the CSRD's website.
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First Responders Health Advice at 8-1-1
By Sandra Reutlinger Did you know that BC Ambulance 911 calls are colour coded? Purple and Red are the calls that your local South Shuswap First Responders will be getting called out to. Thankfully, we now have the proper personal protective equipment and have been cleared to respond. Inperson training sessions are back on schedule and we are thankful to be serving our community again. However, at this time, we won't be going out to minor calls, only those that are life threatening so if you don't see us show up it is due to the nature of the incident. At the top of the priority are conditions such as cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest and total airway obstruction. If you call with other conditions such as minor infection, nausea etc then you may be able to resolve your problem with some advice on the phone from a nurse. Often, people need help but don't necessarily need to go the emergency department. BC 911 receives approximately 130,000 calls a year that don’t require transport to an emergency department. Did you know you can call 811 for all kinds of health advice including
"should I call an ambulance or just make an appointment with my doctor". 8-1-1 is a free-of-charge provincial health information and advice phone line available in British Columbia. The 8-1-1 phone line is operated by HealthLink BC, which is part of the Ministry of Health. By calling 8-1-1, you can speak to a health service navigator, who can help you find health information and services; or connect you directly with a registered nurse, a registered dietitian, a qualified exercise professional, or a pharmacist. Any one of these healthcare professionals will help you get the information you need to manage your health concerns, or those of your family. Having local emergency medical responders are essential to our community and your first responders are trained volunteers who believe in assisting our community members with their health and wellbeing. You are welcome to talk to us for more information on how you can volunteer to help or donate toward the costs of equipment or to purchase a reflective address sign for your house: 250-833-5060.
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Fishery Supported by White Lake By Barbra Fairclough With a focus on enhancing the fishery of White Lake, the White Lake Residents Association in partnership with the White Lake Stewardship Group and BC Government fishery officials have been focused on addressing foreign invasive fish species in the lake. Goldfish introduced many years ago are out competing the native trout species. Two sessions of electroshocking have been conducted this summer with an effort to reduce the impact of the goldfish on the natural ecosystem of the lake. Goldfish are a competitive species and they will dominate over natural fish species, disrupting the natural ecosystem of the lake. The goal is to reduce the concentration of goldfish to the point where the natural and stocked species are more likely to be successful. Stocking of Pennask trout occurs annually and this year of the 45,000 trout stocked, 15,000 will be Blackwater trout. The Blackwater trout are naturally more competitive and have a more predatory behavior toward other fish. The introduction of Blackwater as well as Pen-
Biologist teaching volunteer lake keepers how to use the plankton net Photo credit: Nick Najda
nask trout is with the focus of having a more competitive trout species to mitigate or possibly eliminate the impacts of the goldfish. Fisheries officials conduct the stocking and oversee the health and wellbeing of fish to ensure that mishandling is not done. White Lake Residents Association through its Water Quality Committee is embarking on a three year multi-faceted monitoring program. It will culminate in a comparative analysis of data collected over the last ten years. It will be possible to recognize the impacts of boaters, fishers, logging, and climate change. “As we collect data, we can see what parameters are changing with regards to flora, fauna, riparian zone and water quality.” confirms Nick Najda, Chair of the WLRA Water Quality Committee. Najda says, “Workshops are being conducted by a biologist (Continued on page 15)
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who is helping in terms of scientific data collection and determining metrics we want to track over time.” Using a train-the-trainer model the biologist conducted a half day workshop on different metrics such as water temperature, secchi depth, water, and plankton health. Deep Site water testing is done at the deepest part of the lake and this is where most of the monitoring will happen. “In July and August, we have had sets of volunteers trained in water monitoring.” Over the year monitoring is done during ‘ice off’ and we will be gathering data to be submitted to the BC Lake Stewardship Society database. Monitoring ‘ice on’ ‘ice off’ dates, as well as the speed of ice-on, ice-off cycles, helps us to better understand the effects of global warming. As freeze-thaw cycles change, so will the hibernation and resting stages of lake animals and plants. WLRA submitted a Forest Service Road Relocation Proposal to move the forest service road upland and away from the riparian zone within White Lake Park. Forest Lands Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development officials agree that the forest service road in the White Lake Park Riparian zone is a source of sedimentation and potential contamination of the lake. They committed preliminary funding to see if it is feasible to move the road out of the riparian zone. While they are considering this, they have put a sign up at the forest service road to limit speed 15km per hour to help protect the foreshore. To volunteer or get involved with the WLRA, visit WLRA.ca or send an email to info@wlra.ca
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Citizens Patrol Volunteers a Visible Presence By Barbra Fairclough Blind Bay Citizens Patrol confirms that it is another step closer to being fully operational, group treasurer, Carolyn French, told the Scoop. The arrival of their uniforms brings new excitement about the tasks that lay ahead. When they are up and running, they will focus on theft from homes and cars. Pandemic conditions have affected timelines for start and details for operational requirements are being worked on. Mentorship from Salmon Arm Citizens Patrol is ongoing as well. On Feb 21st they formed a board, on March 3 they filed for incorporation, and on March 4, a CSRD Grant in Aid for startup funds was approved. Planned training was called off not long after that, when the pandemic arrived.
The volunteers are meeting again now, and they are looking forward to next steps. President Syd Loeppky has been in touch with ICBC as they provide the equipment for the speed watch. “Speeding is a real concern of our group, particularly Blind Bay Road, Golf Course Drive, and occasionally Centennial,� says French.
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She also says there is some interest in potentially obtaining a licence to offer a volunteer security service for community events such as the Canada Day Celebrations. That will be pursued in due course. The Citizens Patrol volunteers are looking at what it will take to be active during winter months as well. As plans get a little further down the road, they have an idea of what that will entail. A start date for Patrols is still to be determined and is guided by information from the RCMP regarding pandemic safety requirements. For information, donations, or volunteering call Carolyn French at 403 796 7221 or email info.bbcp@shaw.ca
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Want to Know More About Diabetes Care? By Marilyn Clark Notification of this webinar event entitled “Careful and Kind Diabetes Care” came across my mail this week. It is scheduled for Wednesday, September 23, 7 to 8:15 pm PDT and is open to the general public but you must register in order to participate. Dr. Victor Montori, MD, the presenter, is a world-renowned endocrinologist and researcher and Professor of Medicine at Mayo Clinic and, apparently "a great promoter of the patient/citizen voice in medicine". He authored “Why We Revolt: A Patient Revolution for Careful and Kind Care”. Dr. Montori has authored more than 650 peerreviewed publications and is noted as "among the top 1% of researchers with most cited papers in the clinical medicine and in social science worldwide in the last decade". He is recognized as an expert in evidencebased medicine and shared decision making. It could be particularly relevant to those managing diabetes as Dr. Montori is a great proponent for practitioner/patient shared decision making. Health practitioners are eligible for a Continuing Education credit for this event. The stated learning goals for participants in the session include the ability to: Describe how to care for each person with diabetes with evidencebased minimally disruptive medicine and shared decision making. Find in minimally disruptive care, evidence-based medicine, and shared decision making the approaches and tools that help fit care for each person. Explain how an approach that considers both the burden of disease and the burden of treatment contributes to patientcentered diabetes care The following link takes you to UBC's announcement and provides directions to register: https:// www.ti.ubc.ca/2020/08/13/sept-23-careful-and-kinddiabetes-care/
CORONA PRECAUTIONS: I went to the bathroom at a restaurant. I washed my hands. Opened the door with my elbow. Raised the toilet seat with my foot. I switched on the water faucet with a tissue. Opened the bathroom door to leave with my elbow. AND when I returned to my table I realized… I forgot to pull up my pants!!!!
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By Michael Shapcott Housing and homelessness are not just big city concerns: a housing needs assessment for the South Shuswap recently completed shows that seniors, low-income families, renters and seasonal workers are all struggling to find a good home in our rural region. The Columbia-Shuswap Regional District commissioned Vancouver-based Urbanics Consultants to complete the housing review of our area. The experts looked at housing data and the current housing market, surveyed more than 600 residents and spoke to a variety of local experts. Their 102 -page report provides the most detailed overview of housing in our community. Some key findings: • Our population is aging, and there is not enough healthy and ageappropriate housing for independent seniors, in particular. • Average household size is shrinking, which means we need more housing for the same size of population. • Housing prices are rising beyond the level affordable to a growing part of the population, in particular renter households and seasonal workers. • There is very little nonmarket housing (non-profit and co-operative homes) that are more affordably priced. Here is one of many quotes from the housing report: “Low cost rental housing is non-existent which hurts low income and seasonal workers. We also need seniors housing providing independ-
ent living and assisted care. Too many people have to move elsewhere because it’s not available in this area.” The consultants say the entire housing spectrum in the South Shuswap needs to be tackled: • Encourage the development and diversity of affordable, market-rate housing. • Enhance the supply of rental housing. • Promote greater availability and accessibility of seniors’ housing. • Increase the supply of nonmarket housing (affordable non-profit and co-op homes). The big challenge for the ColumbiaShuswap Regional District is that it doesn’t have the financial resources, the operational capacity or even the mandate to create a big housing department that would take on development and management of affordable housing issues – as happens in some big cities across the country. So, we have big city problems, but lack the ability to adopt big city solutions. That’s where the South Shuswap Housing Society, and other community-based housing groups throughout our wider region (like CMHA Shuswap in Salmon Arm), come in. Our housing society was established in 2019 when several groups – including the South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce, the South Shuswap Health Services Society, the Sorrento Foodbank, St Mary’s Anglican / United Church and the Sorrento Centre – joined together. Continued on page 19)
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Our first, and ongoing, task is to raise awareness about the specific housing needs in our region. We fully supported the CSRD housing needs assessment, and we are planning a virtual community gathering in the fall with Urbanics, the consultant, to continue to shine a spotlight on housing needs and housing solutions. We are in negotiations with a housing developer to launch our first collaborative housing project – perhaps as early as this fall or early winter. We are willing to work closely with the CSRD as a community housing partner. Even though the regional district doesn’t have the resources or mandate of a big city (or, indeed, the financial clout of provincial or federal
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governments), CSRD can work creatively with community groups to take positive steps right across the housing spectrum – just as the housing needs assessment has recommended. Stay tuned for information on our upcoming virtual housing meeting, as well as our plans for more much-needed affordable housing in our region. You can read the entire Urbanics housing report here:
Michael Shapcott is President of the South Shuswap Housing Society and Executive Director of the Sorrento Centre. You can connect with him by email at michael@sorrentocentre.
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Sunnybrae Community Association By James Clark The landscaping is coming along here at the Sunnybrae Community Hall. A huge thanks to L. Turner Contracting for their generous donation of landscaping rock! And a big thanks to Glen Haines, one of our community volunteers for putting all the time in to lay all the rock on the front banks of the hall. The amazing contributions and donations we have had over the season have really helped us to achieve this FireSmart project without breaking the bank: which I'm sure many non-profit organizations and small businesses can relate to this year. So thanks again to L. Turner Contracting, the CSRD, Buckerfields of Salmon Arm and all our Sunnybrae volunteers! With this project coming to a close, we will be moving on to establishing a Covid-19 protocol for the hall. At present the hall is still closed, and all public rentals have either been cancelled or rescheduled for 2021. At the moment the Sunnybrae Coffeehouse will not be resuming as usual in October. The board of directors will continue to de-
velop protocol that is in line with the Provincial Health Order, however there is no anticipated opening date for the Community Hall at this time. Please keep up to date with our news at the Sunnybrae Community Association page on Facebook, or via our website: www.sunnybraecommunityassociation.com In the meantime we hope everyone is enjoying what seems to be the tail end of the summer, and that you are all staying safe and healthy! Best wishes from the Sunnybrae Community Association.
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Garden Design for the Home Ignition Zone By Barbra Fairclough Designing your garden with fire safety in mind will make your garden an asset that will increase the visual appeal as well as the safety of your home. The area within 10 meters of your home is considered a ‘home ignition zone.’ Here are some design and maintenance considerations to reduce the risk of fire. The garden nearest to your house should be separated into smaller areas by the smart use of hardscapes such as walls, pavers, walkways, driveways, and decks. These fire resistant zones break up more combustible areas into smaller areas slowing the advance of fire. Pathways can improve sight lines and provide texture contrast to softer plant textures. By laying a curved pathway you can create points of interest. Where the curve turns out of view it is an invitation into the garden to see what lays beyond. Walkway surfaces built with non-combustible pavers serve as fire barriers that mitigate fire movement. Mulching with stone next to the
year long. They can separate garden spaces and reduce the amount of watering as well. Stone laying is an artform unto itself. This can be a whole new area of discovery in designing your garden. Resist planting trees such as cedars next to the house. Coniferous trees such as pine, cedar, juniper, spruce is not recommended to be planted in the home ignition zone. Conifers are generally thought of as highly flammable. Len Youden, CSRD Firesmart Coordinator, notes that this is a highly common issue that is often overlooked. Fire resistant plants that are low growing, with high moisture, fleshy leaves such as Euphorbias (Spurge) and Sempervivums (Hens and Chicks) are Euphorbia - Photo credit Barbra Fairclough good choices for the area around the home. Semi evergreen perennials are house creates a non-combustible apron good choices. Avoid plants that produce around the home. Consider a clear path- seasonal brown foliage or have twiggy way around the house that sets plants woody debris. apart from the home. Ornamental grasses are excellent Boulders can provide good bones for companions with rockery and stone. the garden that make it interesting all They soften hard surfaces and bring movement to the garden. Be mindful of varieties that have a brown dormant season. Grasses can shed dead foliage and spent leaves and flowers that will be ignition points. Low growing well behaved three or four season grasses such as Festuca (Fescue) or Hakonechloa (Hakone) grass varieties are solid choices for low growing, multi season interest. Remember there are no fireproof plants. Choosing fire resistant plants and keeping them properly maintained will ensure brown debris does not build up. Youden says the key to reducing fire risk is looking for ‘ember traps’ such as the space under your steps that gather dead needles or leafy debris. (Continued on page 21)
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Lawns should be kept green through the summer months. Take care to install your lawn on a topsoil with a minimum finished depth of 3 inches. An even layer of topsoil Hens and Chicks - Photo credit Barbra Fairclough will support a healthy lawn that needs less associated with specific remediation tasks that water and nutrient. In the outer yard extend- improve fire safety. Youden ing 20 meters or so beyond says“ Even if the homeowner completes the work the home ignition zone, themselves, they may be deciduous trees slow the movement of fire. Decidu- eligible to receive a rebate for the completed work as it ous trees are not resinous is outlined ahead of time in like conifers, so they are the assessment.” not the same ignition Properties are given a points. Deciduous trees with smaller, easy to com- rating associated with risk and if the home is deemed post leaves are easier to to be a “moderate” or highmaintain. er risk, the homeowner may Remove tree branches up to the height of 2 meters. qualify for a rebate of up to $500 for any improvements This will prevent’ laddering’ that helps a ground fire made. Check the program quickly move into the tree for details. A thoughtful approach canopy. to your garden design and Wooden sheds, wood maintenance will make garpiles or any other features that are combustible should dening easy and it will look good throughout the seabe located away from the sons. You will find local home into the outer yard information in the area. FireSmart Guide to LandYouden says a free FireSmart assessment is the scaping and the Firesmart first step to see where you Homeowners Manual. It will help you look at garmay qualify for financial dening in a whole new way. support for completing Sign up for a FireSmart work on your home or property that reduces the assessment at https:// risk of damage or loss due www.csrd.bc.ca/firesmart to a wildfire. or email The assessment infiresmart@csrd.bc.ca cludes a monetary value
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Copper Island Health and Wellness Centre South Shuswap Health Services #10 – 2417 Golf Course Drive, Blind Bay
First day of school is Thursday, September 10, 2020 *Please note - this is a FULL day* New student registration is Tuesday, September 1 from 9 2:30 p.m. at your neighbourhood school. To register parents will need a copy of their child's birth certificate (or passport), and proof of address. More information is available at www.sd83.bc.ca If you are unsure which school your child should attend please contact the District's Transportation Department at 250-8329415. All eligible school bus riders will be mailed a post card with their bus times on it. If you don’t receive a post card please call Transportation at 250-832-9415 School District No. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap)
By Sandra Reutlinger Be part of ensuring we live in a healthy community. We are doing a membership drive this month and you might wonder why a 'membership' at a Health and Wellness Centre is important. Our personal and our community's health is of utmost importance and all it takes is one good sick day for us to have some gratitude for our health AND access to health care and services. We are not part of Interior Health meaning that we are supported by regular people just like you and funded by people like you along with any grants we can procure. We are a grass roots movement that exists to bring health care close to home because we believe healthy communities are essential to our wellbeing. Your membership keeps the lights on and the Centre open for community services and resources. What are some of those services you might ask? • A Doctor. Right now, just on Saturday mornings at the Walk in Clinic from 9-12. Wouldn't it be great to have one or more doctors full time? • A registered Psychologist is now working out of the Copper Island Health and Wellness Centre. Call Dr. Kathleen Irvine to book an appointment for counselling: 778-401-0765 • Mobile Lab services for collections and ECGs runs every Tuesday and Thursday 8-12. • A volunteer is at the Centre on Lab days and able to answer your inquiries regarding Senior and Community Services and help for families. • Foot Care is offered at the Centre for a fee of $40 and appointments can be made by calling 250-675-3661 • Seniors Computer Literacy program is run by the LASS: Literacy Alliance of the Shuswap Society and the free tutoring will help improve skills. Contact bbseniors@shuswapliteracy.ca or call 250-463-4555 • Dental Hygiene Clinic by The Smile People will be coming to do a clinic on Sept. 18th. Check them out at www.thesmilepeople.ca and give us a call to book an appointment: 250-675-3661 • Nutrition Coupon Program and Shuswap Boxes is run in partnership with the Sorrento Farmers Market. Shuswap Boxes are $25 and contain all locally farmed/produced, organic products including a dozen eggs, one loaf artisan bread and in season fruits and veggies. You can contact us to order a box or for more information. • Income Tax preparation in the spring for those who qualify. • Mammogram mobile unit is cancelled this fall due to COVID • Immunizations are being done this fall in Salmon Arm at the Health Unit instead of at the Centre due to COVID • Nutrition Learning Events are offered at various times throughout the year so check out our Instagram or Facebook page for the next event. • Registered Social Worker, acupuncture, massage therapy, reflexology, addiction support, holistic medicine and
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what else would you like to add to the list? We want to expand the health service we are able to offer to our community. Becoming a member means you are helping to bring health care and allied services close to home and supporting the services already provided and those we hope to provide in the future. Membership is $20 for a single membership or $35 for a family. Other donations are accepted too including donations of time, energy, talents and sweat labour. sshealthss@gmail.com or call 250-675-3661
Registration for Lessons at FACES is Now Open! Arts Council for the South Shuswap
Submitted by Jacquie Middlekoop The Arts Council for the South Shuswap is happy to welcome back students and teachers for in-person lessons this Fall! We have worked extremely hard over the summer to develop the FACES 2020 Health & Safety Plan. The health of our students and instructors amid the Covid-19 pandemic is our top priority. This is why we’ve introduced new health and safety measures at the studio for the 2020-2021 year. These include: no touch sanitizing stations, enhanced cleaning measures, shortened class lengths to allow for thorough cleaning in between each class, a maximum of 6 participants per dance class, the option to take private music lessons in either the art room or dance studio to allow for social distancing, disposable masks available at all times, temperature screening upon entry to the studio, and strict attendance reports to assist with contact tracing if need be. The full, detailed Covid19 Health & Safety Plan may be found on our website www.shuswaparts.com.
Registration is open for ballet, contemporary dance, private music lessons, and art. The choir and theatre programs are suspended for the time being. Complete class descriptions, schedules, fees, teacher bios and instructions on how to register may also be found on the website www.shuswaparts.com. Just a reminder FACES can bill direct to the Home Learning and Home Schooling programs in our area. If you have any questions about this process please email Jacquie at assist@shuswaparts.com. ZOOM Music Lessons at FACES The Arts Council for the South Shuswap offers ZOOM private music lessons to students wishing to continue with virtual learning this Fall. Though we’ve done our absolute best to ensure the health and safety of all who enter our studio, we understand if you’re not quite ready for that! A computer or tablet with a stable internet connection is required. To learn more please contact Jacquie at assist@shuswaparts.com.
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The Long Road to an Education Restart Plan By Greg Kyllo, MLA Shuswap I first want to thank all the concerned parents, teachers and administrators who have contacted my office over the last months, sharing with me your frustrations and anxiety over the continuous lack of a clear school restart plan by this government. We have all felt a multitude of challenges during the past months due to COVID-19, but it is clear that school is providing the most difficulties. Yet I feel that this government has simply made it worse by placing the majority of the responsibility around preparing for the coming year on B.C.’s 60 individual school districts, leaving them on their own to figure out how to adapt to the health guidelines from the province. You can ask any small business owner who has done their best to reopen and provide services just how hard it can be to navigate those guidelines, so when you expand that to hundreds of schools and thousands of students, you can imagine the challenge downloaded to these districts this summer. By waiting until the end of August, even though we have been in this since March, it has made it even more of a burden upon administrators, teachers and parents wondering what is going to happen in September. This lack of leadership is also echoed in the outrageous decision by the NDP to cut $12 million in funding to Independent Distributed Learning programs during the pandemic. This effectively limited and cut access to a service that has never been more needed than right now. Remote learning is important to so many rural families and add to that the challenges of COVID-19 and that type of fiscal decision is truly asinine. Our kids deserve the best access to education that they can safely receive, so I am pleased that all British Columbians have worked hard enough to flatten the curve and get us to this point, but that does not excuse a colossal misuse of resources and months of stress placed on so many of us due to a lack of leadership by this government.
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turn label our own emotions, we can start to accept them. Self-management is when we develop strategies to both accept and manage our emotions. It is known that many negative barriers to achieving success are direct results of anger, anxiety, or unhappiness. How do we learn to accept our negative emotions? What can we do to use them in positive ways? How can we turn anger into compassion? As leaders, we need to have a good understanding of those with whom we work. Social Awareness is about recognizing the emotions of others and showing them understanding and empathy. In order to lead effectively, we must truly understand those who we are leading. How can we truly understand the emotions of those we lead? Social skills are the fourth level of emotional intelligence. Effective leadership is based on healthy relationships with colleagues and staff. Successful teams are developed and influenced by leaders who have trusted and empathic relationships with their team members ensuring their commitment to the success of the company or project. What have we learned about our team to ensure success? Emotional intelligence is something we need to incorporate into our culture in order to be more successful in our business and personal lives. "Emotional Intelligence is a way of
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SWC Releases Quality Report and Algal Bloom Information SWC Release The report comes after alThe Shuswap Watershed gal blooms in the Salmon Council (SWC) has just reArm Bay and Canoe areas of leased a summary report Shuswap Lake occurred this about recent water quality year as a result of several facmonitoring throughout the tors including phosphorus, watershed. sunlight, and calm shallow “I’m very pleased to an- waters. nounce that our fourth annual Algae are a natural part of water quality summary report an aquatic ecosystem, and is available,” says Paul Dethey are always present in menok, SWC Chair and Shuswap Lake. An algal CSRD Director for Area C - bloom occurs when the numSouth Shuswap. “We know ber of algae rapidly increases, that residents here are very due to a change in environinterested in water quality. In mental conditions that algae view of this, favour, such a primary as an influx objective for of nutrients the Shuswap or increased Watershed sunlight. Council is to The Shusreport on wawap River ter monitorand Salmon ing results on River are an annual bathe largest sis.” contributors The reof nutrients port covers to the lakes. water quality The rivers in the large acquire nulakes and trients as rivers, at they flow swimming from the Salmon Arm Bay. beaches, and mountains Picture Credit Barbra Fairclough it summarizes to the lakes, a recently completed threethe majority of which come year nutrient research project from the valley bottoms that the SWC did with rewhere there are impacts from searchers at UBC Okanagan agriculture, housing, and The report also explains wa- commercial development. ter quality issues in the re“This has been a very wet gion such as invasive species year. The Salmon River has and algal blooms. been running higher than “From a human perspec- usual for the past few tive and our enjoyment of the months. Some of the phoslakes for swimming, the wa- phorus in question could be ter quality here in the Shus- ‘Legacy Phosphorus’, a term wap is very good,” explains given to the nutrient if it’s Erin Vieira, program manag- been stored in the soil for er for the SWC. “This is years as a legacy of by-gone demonstrated by the beach methods of farming. The monitoring program overseen heavy rains this year could be by Interior Health. Out of helping to releas legacy phos201 water samples collected phorus and move it downfrom beaches in 2019, 195 of stream. (Continued on page 27) them had acceptable results.”
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Salmon Arm Bay is a relatively shallow region of Shuswap Lake, and consequently it warms up more than other parts of the lake. These conditions are favourable to some species of algae. Vieira re-iterated that the algal bloom is being continuously monitored by authorities to ensure it doesn’t pose a safety risk to people swimming and beach-going. “If water quality is unsafe due to the bloom, notices will be posted at the affected sites.” “As a Council, we are now working on new ways to mitigate the amount of nutrients that flow into Shuswap and Mara Lakes from the large rivers so that, ultimately, the frequency and severity of blooms don’t increase,” says Demenok. “Our research with UBC-Okanagan has shown us where we need to focus our efforts. This year, we are working with four farms in the Salmon River valley and two stewardship
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organizations to support new nutrient management initiatives.” Some good news covered in the 2019 report is that the Shuswap watershed continues to be free of invasive Zebra and Quagga Mussels. However, Vieira says the threat of an invasion persists. “The most important preventative measures are for watercraft owners to always clean, drain, and dry their watercraft whenever they move it out of a lake or river. Additionally, anyone visiting or returning to BC with a watercraft needs to stop at watercraft inspection stations along their travel route,” Vieira adds. The report can be found on the SWC’s website, www.shuswapwater.ca. Print copies of the report will soon be available from all municipal, First Nations, and regional government administrative offices and at library branches across the Shuswap.
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NEW! Business Recovery and Expansion (BRE) Program By Tsuts’weye Women’s Entrepreneur & Innovation Network Businesswoman in the Shuswap region with an established business that has been in business, preferably for at least two years can apply to this NEW Tsuts’weye program. Women-led or owned businesses, including family -owned businesses with a woman involved in the ownership, who could benefit from assistance in positioning themselves for growth and a healthy future are encouraged to participate in the BRE program. This deep -dive business program has been set up with funding to adapt to the COVID-19 challenges presented to Canadian businesses. The BRE program includes business and marketing strategy development, social media training, financial planning, cost and inventory controls, and Human Resource training.be eligible for this program you must have been in business for at least two years, operate in the Shuswap region, and would like to benefit from support to grow your business or cope with the challenges of COVID-19. To register, download the intake form on the Tsuts’weye website. See full program details at https:// tsutsweye.ca/businesssupport/, or contactGrover, Tsust’weye Entrepreneur in Residence at (250) 300-4757 during business hours for more information. The program has key components: 1. On-line assessment—the current state of the company and issues impeding progress, creating a dashboard for both client and coach for the duration of the program.
2. Eight workshops and presentations (in a group setting) focusing on ways to address common challenges. 3. One-on-one (free) training—specialized consultants who work with each client to address specific business. 4. Three months of one-onone coaching peer mentoring. Tsuts’weye Women’s Entrepreneur Network is funded by Western Economic Diversification Canada, Community Futures Shuswap and is provided at no cost to Shuswap women entrepreneurs who are eligible for this program. (Program value: $6,000 per participant) There is a limit of twenty women business owners who can participate in the Recovery and Expansion program. There will be ten seats in the September intake and another 10 in the November intake. The September 2020 intake is currently full, and registration is being accepted at this time for the November 2020 intake. In addition to the BRE program outlined above, Tsuts’weye has a rapid response in Residence program. More than 75 businesses have been assisted in the past 8 months. This successful program offers personalized business support and strategy development for all female entrepreneurs, through a team of specialized consultants, at no cost to the client. Program is open to ALL Shuswap women at any stage of business, from idea development, start-up, scaling up, to succession planning. To participate in this popular program, download the Client Intake Form at:// tsutsweye.ca/forms/.
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Fall Activities for the Eagle Bay Community By Cathy Wolf While it has been a quiet month at the Eagle Bay Community Hall, plans are in the works for weekly groups to begin again at the Hall. Our quilters are ready to start again September 14. They have a full roster for the fall. Inquiries about the group can be directed to Inez Jorgensen (250 675-4531). Crafters as well will be reconvening on Wednesdays starting September 16 and calls for pre-registration can be made to Dot Salter (250 6754531). The Garden Club will meet on September 10 at 10:00 am. Please call (250 675-2125) or email Carol Newton (theeagleshack@gmail.com) by September 8 if you are planning on attending. We are also excited to begin Spanish classes in September. Caleb Espinoza will be instructing and while the class is currently full, please contact Sallyanne Calver (250 675-3884) if you would like to be put on the waiting list. Also, if anyone is interested in signing up for water colour art classes, a tentative date of September 8th has been set with classes running for 6 weeks. Contact Sallyanne Calver (250 6753884) for more information. Just a reminder that there are no drop-ins and protocols are in effect. Fitness classes and darts are currently on hold. We will provide updates as we can, on our webpage. The children’s playgroup will be delayed until after the new year. We are also taking a careful look at our monthly coffeehouses and are connecting with other community organizations to see how they may be offered. Stay tuned and we will do all we can to have them back as soon as possible. We are looking for more information from provincial health and safety officials regarding how some of these events can be supported. “Hamsters”, our local theatrical Board welcomes Tim Mascarenhas group, has also made the decision to postpone their yearly dinner theatre until This month we also want to welcome May of 2021. Please watch for more Tim Mascarenhas as a new director on information in the new year. the Board of the Community Associa-
tion. Tim is proud to be part of the Eagle Bay Community. He is interested in keeping Eagle Bay a safe and engaging community that is welcoming to all. Tim sees many changes coming through the Revitalization Project at the Community Hall. He is excited to part of these efforts to bring neighbours and our community together. While our new “normal” is still unfolding, we look forward to supporting community activities. We will continue to review and update hall protocols and keep you informed about community events.
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All Kinds of Weird and Wonderful Stuff Part 2
Uncle Al Indigenous Basket - Photo credit: Jerre Paquette
by Jerre Paquette Last month I promised to continue the story of Uncle Al McClelland and that it would include something of ghosts and his winning a battle with a broken cannon. But it turns out Al's story is far too complex and engaging and historical to get all that into this space--I can squeeze in something of the ghosts, but for the full story you will have to ask him in person while you're negotiating your next woodsy, "living edge" dining room table. He's quite the character! It's likely true there are ghosts in Al and Vicky's rambling wood structure with its considerable museum-worthy artifacts throughout. That was the rumour that began with the claims of a young lad sharing his venture at Al's with his friends, and it persists to this day. No wonder! Once you visit Al's CUSTOM LOG FURNITURE and personal habitat, you'll know there are enough dark corners, cracks, ancient spaces, and locked rooms for many otherwise homeless ghosts. Al's penchant for whiling
away some of his busy time telling stoworld that would expand in ways he had ries of early Canadiana, provides the pre- no idea about at the time. cise fodder and environment for the Two years later, still a kid, he met ghostly. Trust me--but check it out for Phyllis Bomberry of the First Nations of yourself! the Grand River reserve, manager of a Al is more than just a business man Tandy Leathercraft shop in Toronto and and custom furniture designer. He's a bit who, in 1969, became the winner of The of an historian too, with a personal histo- Tom Longboat Award as outstanding ry that links him to the Royal Ontario Canadian aboriginal athlete (https:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Museum, well-known indigenous leadPhyllis_Bomberry). ers, and even the likes of Alexander Through her, he became close to her Best (son of Dr. Charles Best, codiscoverer with Dr. Frederick Banting entire family (members of the Iroquois Nation), and from of insulin). Such them developed considerable influmuch of his growing ence may be why awareness of the to this day Al is an powerful traditions, unbridled collector culture, and art of the and keeper of artiindigenous people. facts that beg to His growing fortune tell their stories. did not end there. His Let's unpack father took him one Al's history a bit. day to the Royal OnWhile attendtario Museum where ing an Ontario he met Ed Rogers, Scout's Camp at Uncle Al’s Cabin Dining Room Table curator of the museage 12, he wanPhoto credit: Jerre Paquette um. He reminds Al of dered off and got Sean Connery who you might recall as irrevocably lost in the woods for two days and two nights. He vowed he would Harrison Ford's crusty old father in the never be that insecure or unprepared for last of the Indiana Jones movies. Ed Rogers did not fail to notice Al's life again. He undertook to learn bush craft, es- interest in indigenous materials and took him on as a kind of apprentice, challengpecially (at first) how to make leather, ing him again and again to become as how to make a fire with two rocks and keep food in your stomach--but that sim- informed and as articulate as could be. ple start led him into an entirely different Ultimately, he suggested Al should get a university degree and pursue a career in the area, something Al did not really feel the desire or need to do. Nevertheless, his acquired and growing knowledge and his set of new values gained through the Bomberry family served him very well by the time he met (Continued on page 31)
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up with Alexander Best in the late '60s. Alexander (better known as "Sandy") became Al's best friend and personal mentor. Sandy also had considerable money and a serious interest in indigenous artifacts, but he needed someone to hunt them down: He saw in Al an opportunity to combine resources, so established a cooperative arrangement with Al to exploit the fact that so many people were beginning to dispose of their grandparents' trunks full of historical artifacts. He invited Al to join him in searching for and acquiring as much as they could, thereby setting up one of Al's best business partnerships ever. This was the start of Al's life as a business man; his job in the partnership was to find the goods! He's still doing that today. Al lights up when he recounts the moment that Ed Rogers, Sandy, and he were
about to leave the Royal Ontario Museum to go for lunch when an elderly man, a retired doctor, and his greatgrandson suddenly approached them with a huge trunk full of Chief Sitting Bull's original garments that they no longer knew what to do with. What happened next is complicated. Of all that happened, Al's favourite memory is that he got to hold up Chief Sitting Bull's nowfamous war shirt, a particularly beautiful and emblematic garment. There's so much more to Al's story, but it can't all be told here. Go visit Al, explore with him what he can build for you, and get him talking! Al’s & Vicky’s unique Canadiana & Indigenous shop is about 3 km west of Blind Bay on the Trans Canada Highway. Look for the sign “Custom Log Furniture”; contact (250) 8046373 or alan4570@telus.net
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Cedar Heights Community Association Where neighbours become friends
Submitted by Shaunne Letourneau Well we have the usual signs that summer is winding down – kids going back to school, our summer visitors are on their way home, and we are harvesting the bounty from our gardens. In spite of COVID restrictions, it has been a busy summer at Cedar Heights. We had two areas of focus this summer – our regular outdoor programs and the building and grounds spruce up. Outdoor programs. Although modifications were required due to COVID, members and their guests were able to get out and enjoy competition on the Pickleball and Bocce courts. Play will continue into the fall! The Par 3 Golf Course was open to the public and it was busy all summer. Several regulars on the golf course noticed that there were more families with children and teens enjoying the course this year. The improvements to the course made over the past two years got rave reviews from users. Tom Hatton noted, “This course is a little gem – relaxing, very green, lovely trees and friendly people. The course is better than it has been for years.” New this year was a partnership with the youth golf program run by Hal Tomlinson from Shuswap Lake Estates. Three groups had instruction at the driving range and then came to Cedar Heights to play a round of golf. Building and grounds beautification. Hilary Brown,
President, said, “With COVID, it has been a strange year for our organization. While we had to cancel our regular events and saw our rentals cancelled, we were able to implement the plans we had for beautification of the grounds and building. These improvements were made possible through successful grant applications. The CSRD Grant in Aid will assist with building a much needed retaining wall at the Pickleball Courts and improve pathway access to the courts and beyond. The Shuswap Community Foundation provided funding to finish the slope between our upper and lower parking lots. This area was identified in our Fire Smart Assessment as a risk so we are happy to be able to take care of this issue.” Ellie McGillivray led the charge in garden improvements, including development of new flowerbeds complete with shrub and perennial plants. Our summer students, Karver and Trinity, funded by the Federal Government Summer Student program, were instrumental in completion of this work. In addition to the beds, they cleaned up the banks along the ditches, laid rock and built an Inuksuk! Karver and Trinity also completed several painting projects around the building. Bryan Lowes observed that the Centre has a much improved visual appeal and noted the progress wouldn’t have (Continued on page 33)
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been possible without the students. Golf course improvements have also continued. Dean Wallace reports that 6 out of 9 greens are new. He noted that the irrigation system replacement completed over the past two years has made a huge difference to the quality of the grass on the course. He said his team will be working through the fall to aerate and reseed the greens to get a head start on the quality of the course for next year. Other. CHCA submitted an application to the Federal Government on behalf of the NPO for the South Shuswap Community Halls. The application was successful and will help with insurance costs for all
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halls at a time when revenues have been decreased due to COVID. “This shows the benefits of cooperation and working together by our Community Halls.” notes Hilary Brown. Plans for the fall? Unfortunately our indoor programs and events continue to be on hold for the fall. Re-evaluation of opportunities to start up again will occur on a program-byprogram basis as we continue to monitor the changing guidelines around COVID. Our focus continues to be the safety of our members and those who use our Centre. The Board continues to meet remotely and plans are underway for a hybrid in person and virtual AGM. Thank goodness for technology!
Let’s Talk Fall Fashion By Deb Armour, Owner - deb’s Style Loft The thing that is most important to me during this time is making sure that our community stays healthy and happy. I derive energy from knowing that most people are good, are working together to keep each other safe. We need to make sure we continue to rally together. With all the social media conversations out there, it’s important to stand up for the things we believe in and know we’re not alone during these unprecedented times. I know we’re all enjoying the hot summer days, but fall is in the air. We will have to swap our bikinis for a little more coverage, like sweaters and actual pants. Now let’s talk fall fashion, the fashion trends you need in your life. You don’t have to put away your whole summer wardrobe just yet. A lot of these trends allow us to hold onto our warmweather essentials a tad longer. So, don’t pack up your bra tops and knee length shorts too early. These are just a few examples of what you’ll be wearing once the weather cools down. Regular and cropped Blazers, which are long enough for business, but short
enough to be considered cropped. Bra tops under jackets and oversized boyfriend sweaters. Tie-dye and beautiful bright colors are still hot this fall. Layering over an outfit with something sheer, very hot, especially over your favorite pair of denim jeans and knee-high boots. Dresses with pants is back with a vengeance. Of course denim, there’s so many choices to suit everyone. Oversize or not, classic trench coats, faux fur and leather are trendy options, these reign supreme. Whether you’re looking for a trendy piece or something more basic, Shuswap Better at Home there are a ton of fall coat options for “A little extra help for seniors to remain everyone. Whatever you choose, I beconfidently in their own homes” lieve you have to feel good in your choicCOVID 19 RESPONSE SERVICES PROVIDED AT THIS TIME: es in order to wear them well. Be com• Grocery shopping & delivery fortable, wear clothes that impower you. • Pick up & deliver drugstore items & prescriptions This might help to get your closet to • Support with meal program & foodbank delivery perfect. Downsize your wardrobe. Be • Check In & friendly visit calls • Some laundry service & transportation may be mindful while shopping, choose quality, approved a few pieces to update, express yourself. Wear your favorite color, above it all, Staff, Volunteers and Contractors have been have fun, be versatile. carefully ve ed and trained for your security Remember to shop local whenever Central Intake 250-253-2749 possible especially through these times. This pandemic is fast changing what we all once called normal, it’s now the “new norm.” Funded by the Government of BC. Income based service fees may apply
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Sorrento Lions Club By Marilyn Clark We held our second famous pancake breakfast at the Sorrento Farmers’ Market at the Sorrento Shopping Plaza on August 15th which was well attended and a great success. We continue to assist residents by delivering groceries from the Lighthouse Market all while maintaining physical distance and will to so as long as we are needed. Since all of our fund raising projects have either been cancelled or suspended, once again, we would appreciate any ideas our community may have so that we may still be active while maintaining social distancing. You can send your ideas to sorren-
tolionsclub@yahoo.ca . Our weekly meat draws at the Copper Island Pub & Grill on the TransCanada Highway in Sorrento will resume on September 18th, 2020 and run until June 18th, 2021 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The Pub will be following all protocols for a safe venue. We thank you for your support. If you are over 19 years of age (male or female) and would like more information about becoming a Lion, please contact the Sorrento Lions Club Secretary Lion Leona at our email address: sorrentolionsclub@yahoo.ca. We would love to hear from you! Check out our website at http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/ sorrentobc/ .
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Submitted by Jane Stephenson August 2020 is drawing to a close after a highly unusual summer. The area seems to have been as busy as ever and sometimes you’d almost never know there was a global pandemic happening. Carlin Hall has been quiet since March. The Board of Directors has been working on ways to reintroduce programming, while following all of the Provincial Health Directives. Everyone’s safety is first and foremost and it takes everyone who walks through the doors to do their part. Smaller audiences will be appropriately distanced from one another (unless with people from your bubble), the wearing of masks, sanitization, musicians using their own microphones, are but a few of the necessities that must occur in order for gatherings to be as safe as possible. The results of the recent survey completed by CHCA members and others from the public indicate support for these types of measures so that reopening can take place. Yes, like everywhere else, people here are eager to gather again. Advance planning will be a must and people can expect a different type of format. Whether it is the set up for the October 3 Coffeehouse, the Tuesday Workshop and Wednesday Jam, the classes being taught at FACES on the lower level of the Hall, if we all row this boat together, we can be successful. Please choose to access either carlinhall.net or Carlin Hall’s Facebook page in order to stay up to date with when/ how things will proceed.
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Shuswap Overland Adventures One Fish in Each Lake
By Jason Lutterman jump and my fly rod dove toNot often, but as often as possible, I ward the water, moments later a stretch out a map, drag my finger across it beautiful Rainbow lay in my net. and stop on a place I’ve never been. Satisfied I paddled back to camp Sometimes it’s a place suggested over and we stayed until morning. casual conversations held while leaning on I am a huge fan of old ships the hood of a dirty truck or by a campfire. and just around the corner in Other times, it’s a plan made by someone Kaslo sits the SS. Moyie, the else that now includes me and I’m a fan of oldest intact steam powered padgoing prepared. dlewheel of its kind in the world. This 1000 km trek began in the later Launched in 1898, it is now a fashion. With the dogs anxious from tourist draw in this small town. Sugar Lake watching us pack and Standing downtown prep for the last few looking around makes favourite spots along the Arrow Lakes. A days, we set off for Sugyou feel like you have ar Lake to meet some gone 100 years into the spot that has welcomed me before after plans had gone sideways. Not where I family and spend a few past. days camping and fishAfter replenishing some expected to be but happy I was there, I ing together. It was to be supplies, we carried on took to the water with a paddle and rod. It the first stop on our “no toward our next destina- was nearly a 2km paddle to my favourite spot and as I got there and began my rouobligations” road trip. tion, Trout Lake. The tine, I almost instantly felt that priceless Almost instantly I trip would lead us had already ruined that through Gerrard, a small tug. A Rainbow had taken my line and tonight’s dinner was provided by the cold Northern Pike Minnow theme by promising my town known for the Geryoung nephew that I would rard Trout. A government waters of the Arrow lakes. Two days were spent paddling back catch him a fish. Letting down a four-year fish hatchery was built there in 1914 and and forth along the shoreline. The -old wasn’t going to happen. Not long fry from there were stocked trip was coming to and end but after, through the winding roads of Cher- throughout the province and that craving for a new place was ryville and many kilometres down a dry sold to the USA. They are still lingering. With some well dusty forest service road, stood me waste known for their incredible played timing we managed to get deep in my waders throwing a line into the size, many 30 inches or bigthe last of 105 campsites located still lake and with a quick splash, I kept ger and up to 18 lbs. The bigat Blanket Creek and finished our my promise. I reeled in a fish for my gest recorded was caught in adventure standing in the mist of nephew to see and for him to release back 1976 weighing in at 35.5 Lbs. Sutherland Falls located within into the emerald water. We arrived at Trout Lake the Provincial park somewhere After two nights, we said our goodbyes but not to what we expected. we had never been. and carried on to Summit Lake, another The access to the campsites We are here for such a short location mentioned over the glow of a had been dug up and a spraytime, turn off your phone, find a campfire. Not knowing what to expect I painted sign made it clear copy of the Shuswap Scoop, grab was pleasantly surprised by this small lake local fear over Covid 19 was your paddle and slide your finger located in a scenic valley. Quickly we to blame. Caught off guard across the creases of a new map. made camp and I was able to paddle out in but not defeated, we carried Adventure is the key to happithe kayak and take in the view. Hazel is anxious for on through Galena Bay and ness. another adventure Almost like a gift the fish began to across the ferry to one of our
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Chief Gary Hoult, 250-675-3555, Council for the South Shuswap ShuswapVFD@csrd.bc.ca Karen Brown 250.515.3276 •Blind Bay Community Society • Sorrento Hall #2 - 2505 Greer Rd., Phone: 250-675-3919 Email: Chief Gary Hoult, 250-675-4441, blindbayhall@gmail.com ShuswapVFD@csrd.bc.ca • Blind Bay painters - Betty Schriver • Tappen/Sunnybrae - 3732 Sunnybrae250-675-2249 - bschrive@telus.net Canoe Point Rd., Chief Ryan Gray, • Blind Bay Garden Club - Susan 250-835 250-835-8696 -2351 or Donald 778-490-5008 TappenSunnybraeVFD@ csrd.bc.ca •Carlin Country Market • White Lake - 3607 Parri Rd. carlinpac@hotmail.com, Angela Inskip Chief Bryan Griffin, 250-835-4500, 250-833-2094 WhiteLakeVFD@csrd.bc.ca • Carlin Elementary Middle School PAC • Fire Services Coordinator - Sean Carlinpac@hotmail.com, Angela Inskip Coubrough, 250-833-5955 250-833-2094 scoubrough@csrd.bc.ca • Chase Fish & Game Club FIRST RESPONDERS - Debbie Edwards; thebackacher@telus.net. Helen 250-679-8019 • Copper Island Seniors Resource Services • GT Dragon Boat Society (CISRS) - (beside Spinnaker Cafe) 250Susan Eisenberger, 250-803-6864 675-3661, email: cisrcbb@gmail.com. www.gtdragonboatsociety.ca • CRIMESTOPPERS 1-800-222-8477 HEALTH SERVICES • CSRD Area C Director - Paul Demenok, : • South Shuswap Health Services Society 250-517-0810, pdemenok@csrd.bc.ca Sue McCrae - 250-675-3661 FIRE DEPARTMENTS http://sshss.ca/ • Eagle Bay - 4445 Eagle Bay Rd., Chief • Sorrento Health Centre – Alan Rendell, 250-517-0429, 250-803-5251 • Sorrento Health Centre Society – EagleBayVFD@csrd.bc.ca • Sorrento Hall #1 Marilyn Clark, 250-675-2449 • Lions Club - Email: sorren1164 Passchendale Road, • Arts
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tolionsclub@yahoo.ca / Web: Sorrento Lions Club - Lions e-Clubhouse • North/ South Shuswap Comm. Resource - nsscr@live.ca, Leigh 250-515-4682 ROAD MAINTENANCE - Acciona Infrastructure Maintenance Inc - 1-866 222-4204. Vernon Moti office: 250-503-3664. email: aimroads@acciona.ca • Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) South Shuswap - Leigh Schaffer 250-6754818, lschaffer@orl.bc.ca • Shuswap Better at Home - Central Intake 250-253-2749, sbahintake@outlook.com • Shuswap Community Foundation 250-832-5428 www.shuswapfoundation.ca •Shuswap Hospice Society 250-832-7099, 250-675-2568 (Sorrento) • Shuswap Lake Aero Modelers -1-866293-3851, info@slams.ca, www.slams.ca • Shuswap Theatre Society - shuswaptheatre.com & facebookbook.com Shuswaptheatre/ • South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce -
Karen Brown 250-515-0002, manager@southshuswapchamber.com • Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue Luke Gubbles 250-803-1095, shuswapvsar.org • Shuswap Tennis - sletennisclub@gmail.com • Shuswap Waterfront Owners Association (SWOA) info@SWOA.ca, www.SWOA.ca • Sorrento & Area Community Association (SACA) - saca@sorrento-shuswap.ca. Brenda Puetz 250-675-2599 • Sorrento Food Bank Tina Hysop 250253-3663 sorrentofoodbank.ca • Sorrento Minor Ball Geoff 250-804-6923, sorrentominorball@gmail.com • South Shuswap Canada Day Committee Tammy Packer 250.463.2495 • Victim Services - Guy Ramsay 250-679-8638 White Lake Community Hall Society 3617 Parri Road, 778-231-8810 whitelakehall@cablelan.net • White Lake Residents Assoc. - (WLRA) email: info@wlra.ca / www.wlra.ca • White Lake New Horizons Seniors Club Tim Hoy 250-835-2141
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•South Shuswap Library - open for “Browse and
Borrow” and the computers are available. All BC SRC reading logs continue until September 15. Challenge trackers must be submitted by Sept. 4. Email completed tracker to contest@orl.bc.ca Virtual Story Times will be offered weekly Sept. 21 – Nov. 28. Check online at www.orl.bc.ca for Story Times dates and other awesome fall programs for all ages. •Sorrento Centre Activities: for info about all events go to https://www.sorrentocentre.ca/ •Creative Ladies with Lisa Lindsay - at Sorrento Centre Sept 10 to 13. •Out of the Blue with Catherine Nicholls - 4 day workshop Sept. 27 to Oct 2 •Best Friends Quilters - Oct 4 - 9 •Silk Painting Workshop with Susan Aylard Sept. 26, at Blind Bay Hall. Contact: Agnes (250) 253-5200 •Sorrento Lions Club Meat Draw - starts Sept. 18. Fridays 5 - 7 pm at Copper Island Grill. •Stampin’Up! - Sept 25 - 27 at Sorrento Centre. unlimited access to Stampin’ Up! tools including: Die Cutting Machines, Dies, Embossing Folders, Punches, and stamps all weekend long. Evening Bingo, prizes, meals and more! FMI and to register go to http://shuswapculture.ca/ •Blind Bay Memorial Hall Regular events: •Blind Bay Painters: Tues 9am - 3pm Contact: Trudy (250)835-0039 •Full Throttle Fitness: every Mon., Wed., Fri., Contact: Lindsey (250)253-0320 •Impulse Movement: Mon., Tues., Wed., Start Date Pending. Contact: Melissa (780)996-0623 •Fit to Go: every Tues and Thurs. Contact: Louise (204) 773-6796 •Sorrento Preschool Registration - Mondays and Wednesdays mornings and Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. All of our programs can be found at http://www.nsscr.ca/ EAGLE BAY HALL •Water Colour Art Class by Debbie McKinnon Tuesdays 1 - 3pm starting Sept. 8 (tentative). 6 weeks. Covid compliant. Sallyanne to register 250 -675-3884 or email jekamanzi@hotmail.com •Spanish Classes at Eagle Bay Hall - Sept. 10 to Nov 26. 1 - 3pm. Currently full. To be on waiting list please call Sallyanne 250-675-3884
•Quilters group - starts up Sept. 14. Call Inez
250 675-4531 for more info. •Garden Club Meeting - Sept. 10 at 10am. Please call (250 675-2125) or email Carol Newton (theeagleshack@gmail.com) by September 8 if you are planning on attending. •Crafters - reconvene on Wednesdays starting Sept. 16. Pre-register with Dot 250 675-4531. •Fitness with Russ - starts Tues, Sept. 17 Tues & Thu, 9 to 10:15 am. FMI Wanda 250-675-5098 TAPPEN/SUNNYBRAE •Arts Council for the South Shuswap, FACES Registration now open - ballet, contemporary dance, private music lessons, and art. The choir and theatre programs are suspended for the time being. FMI and registration: www.shuswaparts.com. SALMON ARM & AREA •Go by Bike Week - Sept 28 to Oct 4. Register www.gobybike.ca to get healthy, fit and have fun. Win prizes. Organized by the Shuswap Cycling Club. FMI www.shuswaptrailalliance.com •Alexander Plaza Street Party - Saturday, Sept. 5. 9am to 3pm. Artisans, vendors, live music •Art Gallery Exhibition - “The Forecast” - Now Open, until October 10 at Salmon Arm Art Gallery. Exhibition features 8 local artists interpreting evidence of climate change through photography and mixed media. Gallery open Tues to Sat. 11am to 4pm. www.salmonarmartscentre.ca •Salty Dog Virtual Series - Sept 1 - 30. Registration is FREE and will include prizing for three categories (1, 3 or 5 laps) FMI go to https:// zone4.ca/event/2020/3D5C52A0/ •Salmon Arm Pride Project - 3 day arts & awareness festival, Sept. 25 to Sept. 27. This is the inaugural year of what is hoped to be a significant LGBTQ2S+ arts festival. Art exhibitions, Silent Disco all ages dance party, storytelling, Inner Rainbow sound bath, and more at Salmon arm Arts Centre and the Nexus at First. FMI visit http://shuswapculture.ca/ •Fair Realty Grand Opening - 2nd location Sept 25, 3 to 7pm. See the ad on page 27 NORTH SHUSWAP •‘Shake The Lake’ Free Concert -Saturday, Sept. 5 at 1:00 pm, Sea Store at the Cinnemousun Narrows. KixxSin and BROKENTOYZ.. (please check The Seastore Shuswap Lake on Facebook to confirm this
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FMI visit Social Media Platforms or call 250-9552002. •Tsútswecw Environmental interpretive walkabouts - Wednesdays from 10 am to 1 pm. Children’s activities Sundays from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Interpretive Cabin open Wednesdays and weekends. FARMERS MARKETS •Sorrento Village Farmers Market - Saturdays 8am to noon, until Oct 10. •Celista Farmer’s Market - Wednesdays 9am to 1pm,until Sept 9 at North Shuswap Community Hall. •Chase Farm & Craft Market - Fridays, 10am to 2pm, until Oct 9 next to Safety Mart Foods •Scotch Creek Farm & Craft Market - Sundays 9:30am to 1:30pm, until Sept 6 behind The Hub. ONLINE / WEBINARS etc. •CSRD BOARD MEETING- Thurs. Sept. 17, 9:30am. How to pre-register, go to www.csrd.bc.ca. Agenda will be available approximately one week in advance of the meeting. •Careful and Kind Diabetes Care webinar - September 23, 7 to 8:15 pm. More information and to register, www.ti.ubc.ca/2020/08/13/sept-23-carefuland-kind-diabetes-care/ •Business Recovery and Expansion program Registration is being accepted for November 2020 For more info see article on pg. 30 or visit www.tsutsweye.ca •Entrepreneur in Residence program - offers personalized business support and strategy development for all female entrepreneurs. This free program is open to ALL Shuswap women at any stage of business, from idea development, start-up, scaling up, to succession planning. To participate download the Client Intake Form at https://tsutsweye.ca/forms/. •Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society AGM - Oct 5, 10am to 11am. Updates from partners, including CSISS summer program and financial updates and Board of Directors Election. Interested in joining our Board of Directors? Register: https:// bit.ly/2D4K3WR •Meditation Ctr - Livestreamed classes available Tues & Wed 7-8:15pm. Topics vary. Register: kmcfv.ca under Livestream.
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COMMUNIT Y HALL INFORMATION Please check with your local community hall for more information about future events Blind Bay Memorial Hall 2510 Blind Bay Rd. 250-675-3139 blindbayhall@gmail.com Facebook: Blind Bay Memorial Hall & Reedman Gallery. Website: blindbaymemorialhall.ca Carlin Hall 4051 Myers Rd. Tappen. www.carlinhall.net To book call Marcha Adams 250-835-8577. Cedar Heights Community Association 2316 Lakeview Drive, Blind Bay 250-675-2012 www.cedarheightscommunity.ca Copper Island Health & Wellness Centre 2417 Golf Course Dr. Blind Bay Market 250-675-3661
Eagle Bay Community Hall 4326 Eagle Bay Rd. www.eaglebayhall.ca Hall rentals: 250-675-3136 Library (ORL) South Shuswap Branch Blind Bay Market. 250-675-4818 www.orl.bc.ca/branches/south-shuswap Notch Hill Town Hall 1639 Notch Hill Rd. Pres. Anna-Marie Eckhart 250 835-8455. Check us out on Facebook Shuswap Lake Estates Community Centre email: sle@shuswaplakeestates.com Web: www.shuswaplakeestates.com 250-675-2523, Many more events on webpage Sorrento Drop in Society 1148 Passchendaele Rd. 250-675-5358
Sorrento Lions Club Sorrento Memorial Hall, 1150 Passchendaele Rd. sorrentolionsclub@yahoo.ca Sunnybrae Community Hall 3595 Sunnybrae Canoe Point Rd. Hall Rentals - Vicki Green - 250- 835-2199, Facebook.com/SunnybraeCommunityAssociation sunnybraecommunityassociation.com Sunnybrae Seniors Hall 3585 Sunnybrae Canoe Pt. Rd., Maddie Welch 250-803-8890 White Lake Community Hall 3617 Parri Road 250-803-4616 whitelakehall@cablelan.net
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Boat for Sale – Collector Value or starter Boat. Vanguard 15ft Fiberglass runabout with 35hp electric start Johnson o/b. Trailer included. This is a classic from the 1960’s. Its small wake has also helped many kids learn to ski! Asking $1200. Anglemont Area. 250-955-6498.
KMS CONTRACTING
♦ Interior & Exterior Painting ♦ Cedar Hedge Maintenance & Pruning QUALITY WORK & RELIABLE
Serving the Shuswap & Area
Free Professional Quotes
Position: Construction Labourer Duties: Operating power and air tools, working on ladders and roof, lifting up to 50lbs, working outdoors year round. Please have valid class 5 driver's license Starting Wage: $18/hr Willing to train enthusiastic applicant Send application/resume to: crgiesbrecht@gmail.com
250-852-2298
RENTALS
Shuswap Piano Tuning, Restoration & Grand Piano Consultation Call/Text 250-517-7717
Furnished modern 2 bed close to lake in Anglemont. Avail Sept -June $950/mo. Plus hydro. Large kitchen/dining, laundry rm, etc. Outdoor fire pit and fenced yard. Ref. Req. Call 778-580-5661
Scooters, walkers, wheelchairs, bathroom safety, stair-lifts, hospital beds. Free Screening for obstructive sleep apnea, treatment and follow-up. CPAP masks, parts, and accessories. Respiratory therapy equipment and home oxygen. Located in Salmon Arm 250-832-2431 and Vernon 250-542-2425 www.lakesidemedical.ca
WANTED Wanted - to buy old wood windows, doors, ladders, crocks, suitcases, furniture, tools, trunks, tubs, signs, antlers, pumps, taxidermy, advertising, barrels, scales, farm & cowboy items. 250-577-3357, Pritchard
FOR SALE
LOST (250) 675-4818 #1 - 2425 Golf Course Drive, Blind Bay Market
LOST - Sea Ray Boat Trailer Spare Tire Cover & Swim Grid snap on carpet. Lost in Sept ’19 storm. Rob Bath, garoway@shaw.ca, 604-202-2291
Tues. 10am to 5pm Wed. 10am to 5pm Thurs. 10am to 3pm Fri. 10am to 5pm Sat. 10am to 5pm CLOSED: Sun., Mon. & Statutory Holidays
SEPTEMBER 2020
THE SOUTH SHUSWAP SCOOP
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THE SOUTH SHUSWAP SCOOP
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QUALITY FIBREGLASS DECKS
Great
selection of colors & designs to choose from Guaranteed workmanship over 30 years experience Book early to ensure your deck is protected!
Serving the Shuswap and Salmon Arm area
250-838-6589
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