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
Columbia Shuswap Regional District
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
Progression being made in Sicamous to Armstrong rail trail
Planning for rail trail corridor involves two regional districts and the Splatsin First Nation. Continue reading
Shuswap grandmother dispels firefighting stereotype
Volunteer Lester McInally, 73, has important support role with White Lake Fire Department. Continue reading
Columbia Shuswap eyeing municipality amalgamation of Blind Bay and Sorrento
Regional district to ask province to fund study “examining the potential creation of a new municipality.” Continue reading
‘We promote the best person for the job and, quite often, that’s a woman’: A surge in Shuswap female firefighters
By Shay Galor Community Video Journalist
Columbia Shuswap Regional District is focused on inclusivity, encouraging women to apply to become on-call paid firefighters. Continue reading
Transport Canada enforcing buoy regulations on Shuswap Lake
Thirty-one buoys removed from lake for non-compliance. Continue reading
Creek erosion puts some Sorrento properties at risk
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
“We’ve already seen quite a number of trees come tumbling through. The concern now is that the homes in this area might be affected.” Continue reading