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WSP Canada Inc. will develop an Asset Risk Framework and Asset Management Plans for the Golden and District Recreation Centre. (Google)

The future of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District’s assets

The CSRD is using a consultant to build out the framework

WSP Canada Inc. will develop an Asset Risk Framework and Asset Management Plans for the Golden and District Recreation Centre. (Google)
Kootenay Krush Farms is located near Parsons. (Black Press Media File)

‘Canned response’: Frustration grows over outdoor cannabis operation near Golden

Health Canada responded to residents of Parsons regarding the cannabis odour

Kootenay Krush Farms is located near Parsons. (Black Press Media File)
When it comes to landscaping options, Columbia Shuswap Regional District FireSmart Co-ordinator Len Youden strongly advises against the use of junipers and cedars. (Contributed)

Columbia Shuswap Regional District awaits funding for FireSmart

Fire season is on the horizon

When it comes to landscaping options, Columbia Shuswap Regional District FireSmart Co-ordinator Len Youden strongly advises against the use of junipers and cedars. (Contributed)
Black Press File photo

Columbia Shuswap Regional District raises concerns about proposed changes to Recycle BC

If approved, nine existing recycle depots would no longer be eligible for funding

Black Press File photo
Mattresses in a landfill. (Photo Submitted)

Fees on the rise for commercial tipping in Columbia-Shuswap

Recommendation to increase tipping fees for commercial recycling from $80 to $160 per tonne

Mattresses in a landfill. (Photo Submitted)
Black Press File photo

New Recycle BC rules causes issues for Columbia Shuswap Regional District

Nine of 17 existing CSRD Recycle depots would no longer be eligible for funding

Black Press File photo
Two Columbia Shuswap Regional District fire crews stand next to a structure protection unit for a photograph before being deployed to fight wildfires in July 2021. (CSRD photo)

‘Great news’: Shuswap Emergency Program gets new mobile sprinkler unit for 2023 fire season

This will be the fourth structure protection unit for the region

Two Columbia Shuswap Regional District fire crews stand next to a structure protection unit for a photograph before being deployed to fight wildfires in July 2021. (CSRD photo)
Nicholson Fire Department. (Facebook)

Support could be on the way for fire departments in Columbia Shuswap

Columbia Shuswap Regional District votes to support grant that would help rural firefighters

Nicholson Fire Department. (Facebook)
Bernice Jensen and her All My Relations Dance Group include, Junior Jensen, who was given a drum when he was a toddler and, at 16, sings his own songs, including the Salmon Journey Song. To the right of Junior are Sue Oliverius, Jewel Jensen, Lakeesha and Stephane Richard. The group performed on the Storyteller Stage at the Reclamation Day at Tsútswecw Provincial Park on Sept. 30. (Barb Brouwer photo)

Thousands of people, few salmon, arrive for start of Sepwépemc celebration at Tsústwecw Provincial Park

High daytime temperatures, low water levels may be delaying return of salmon

Bernice Jensen and her All My Relations Dance Group include, Junior Jensen, who was given a drum when he was a toddler and, at 16, sings his own songs, including the Salmon Journey Song. To the right of Junior are Sue Oliverius, Jewel Jensen, Lakeesha and Stephane Richard. The group performed on the Storyteller Stage at the Reclamation Day at Tsútswecw Provincial Park on Sept. 30. (Barb Brouwer photo)
Buckerfield’s Urban Agriculture Series at the Salmon Arm Fair will offer all kinds of information including how to help residents grow food in small and large spaces, just as this community garden at the Salvation Army Food Bank is doing. (Shuswap Food Action photo)

‘Get Growing’: Salmon Arm Fair to help more residents grow food

Workshops vary from how to start indoor container gardening to meal planning

Buckerfield’s Urban Agriculture Series at the Salmon Arm Fair will offer all kinds of information including how to help residents grow food in small and large spaces, just as this community garden at the Salvation Army Food Bank is doing. (Shuswap Food Action photo)
Harvey (left) one of the mini donkeys living at the Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge and elderly Socrates (right) who has Cushings disease. (Refuge photo)

Donkey rescue in Shuswap looks to raise funds for expansion

Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge needs $40,000 to add 2,000 square feet of infrastructure

Harvey (left) one of the mini donkeys living at the Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge and elderly Socrates (right) who has Cushings disease. (Refuge photo)
South Shuswap First Responders train with firefighters at the Tappen Sunnybrae Firehall. (South Shuswap First Responders photo)

South Shuswap First Responders in desperate need of volunteers

The next training session for new volunteers begins Sept. 14

South Shuswap First Responders train with firefighters at the Tappen Sunnybrae Firehall. (South Shuswap First Responders photo)
Wildlife photographer turns lens on wolves killed with neck snares

Wildlife photographer turns lens on wolves killed with neck snares

John Marriott shares passion for conservancy with video series, Exposed

Wildlife photographer turns lens on wolves killed with neck snares
John Marriott is using his passion for wildlife photography to promote wildlife conservancy with his latest project, Exposed, which includes a series of web videos, the latest titled, Choking to Death: Killing Canada’s Wolves With Neck Snares. (John Marriott photo)

Wildlife photographer turns lens on wolves killed with neck snares

John Marriott shares passion for conservancy with video series, Exposed

John Marriott is using his passion for wildlife photography to promote wildlife conservancy with his latest project, Exposed, which includes a series of web videos, the latest titled, Choking to Death: Killing Canada’s Wolves With Neck Snares. (John Marriott photo)
A Silver Creek couple have been given 30 days to find another home after being handed an eviction notice because their rental unit is non-compliant with zoning. (Photo submitted)

Couple shocked by eviction notice for rural illegal suite

CSRD says zoning doesn’t permit residence to be used as rental duplex

A Silver Creek couple have been given 30 days to find another home after being handed an eviction notice because their rental unit is non-compliant with zoning. (Photo submitted)
A Silver Creek couple have been given 30 days to find another home after being handed an eviction notice because their rental unit is non-compliant with zoning. (Photo submitted)

Shuswap couple shocked by eviction notice for rural illegal suite

Regional district says zoning doesn’t permit residence to be used as rental duplex

A Silver Creek couple have been given 30 days to find another home after being handed an eviction notice because their rental unit is non-compliant with zoning. (Photo submitted)
Leon Yanko serves Salmon Arm Secondary principal Rob MacAulay coffee in a photo from the front page of School District #83’s Newsline publication. (SAS Sullivan Campus photo)

Special-needs student faces barriers to post secondary education

Okanagan College campus not funded to provide courses for people who need one-on-one assistance

Leon Yanko serves Salmon Arm Secondary principal Rob MacAulay coffee in a photo from the front page of School District #83’s Newsline publication. (SAS Sullivan Campus photo)
Leon Yanko serves Salmon Arm Secondary principal Rob MacAulay coffee in a photo from the front page of School District #83’s Newsline publication. (SAS Sullivan Campus photo)

Special-needs student faces barriers to post secondary education

Okanagan College campus not funded to provide courses for people who need one-on-one assistance

Leon Yanko serves Salmon Arm Secondary principal Rob MacAulay coffee in a photo from the front page of School District #83’s Newsline publication. (SAS Sullivan Campus photo)
Canadian Christian musician, guitarist and drummer who grew up in Salmon Arm will perform a CD release concert at the Salmar Classic Theatre on April 5. (Photo contributed)

Loss of record contract strengthens musician as artist

Salmon Arm singer-songwriter Dan Bremnes to release new CD

Canadian Christian musician, guitarist and drummer who grew up in Salmon Arm will perform a CD release concert at the Salmar Classic Theatre on April 5. (Photo contributed)
Canadian Christian musician, guitarist and drummer who grew up in Salmon Arm will perform a CD release concert at the Salmar Classic Theatre on April 5. (Photo contributed)

Loss of record contract strengthens musician as artist

Shuswap singer-songwriter Dan Bremnes to release new CD

Canadian Christian musician, guitarist and drummer who grew up in Salmon Arm will perform a CD release concert at the Salmar Classic Theatre on April 5. (Photo contributed)
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