Columbia Shuswap Regional District
Columbia Shuswap Regional District looking to step up firefighter recruitment
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
Rural fire halls in the Shuswap are finding it an ongoing challenge to recruit and retain members. Continue reading
Police warn against ‘vigilantism’ as Scotch Creek plans anti-crime meeting
Chase RCMP say they do not condone vigilantism and recommend the public leave investigations to the police. Continue reading
Fatal fall at Sicamous Creek Trails claims life of Alberta man
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
The death of the Alberta man marks the second time in three months that someone has suffered a fatal fall from the area above the waterfall. Continue reading
Some Shuswap beaches safe for swimming says regional district
Amid public concerns, the CSRD says some beaches are still safe for swimming and recreation. Continue reading
Salmon Arm landfill expansion gets provincial, regional district approval
The public will have its say in August this year regarding the landfill expansion. Continue reading
Spontaneous combustion sparks fire at Sicamous landfill
Fire started in wood chip pile, then spread to nearby wood waste pile. Continue reading
Search and rescue crews to attempt body recovery of fallen hiker near Sicamous
The man reportedly fell while hiking along Sicamous Creek trail. Continue reading
With dry conditions in B.C.’s Southern Interior, Osoyoos reminds residents of water usage
Dry conditions are being reported throughout the province, and the fire danger rating is ranging between moderate and high. Continue reading
Proposed rail trail in North Okanagan, Shuswap lands $500K in provincial funding
Proposed 50-kilometre trail would span the communities of Sicamous, Grindrod, Enderby, Spallumcheen and Armstrong. Continue reading
Regional district has ‘serious concerns’ with B.C.’s caribou recovery plan
Columbia Shuswap Regional District wants deadline for public input extended another 12-18 months. Continue reading