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Grade 11 students Ryan Price, Miranda Lambert and Emma Levorson pull up fencing that was protecting the Coldstream Creek riparian restoration that was planted two years ago and is now mature. The trio from the Students Without Borders Academy participated in the Society for the Protection of Kalamalka Lake clean-up in Creekside Park. Also taking part was a Grade 7 class from Kidston Elementary and Allan Brooks Nature Centre volunteers.
Thanksgiving weather shines JENNIFER SMITH Morning Star Staff
Despite the crisp mornings, many locals are thankful for the recent and continuing sun-filled days – making for an enjoyable start to fall. Autumn is in full swing and locally temperatures are near or reaching extremes both on the high and low end of the mercury. Normal temperatures for this time of year are around 15, while
“As long as you’re out at the right time of the day, it’s beautiful.” — Doug Lundquist lows tend to be around four degrees. But Environment Canada is forecasting highs around 21 for today, Thanksgiving Monday, and possibly even Tuesday, with lows between zero and two degrees. “As long as you’re out at the
right time of day, it’s beautiful,” said meteorologist Doug Lundquist. But be sure to layer up against the morning chill. “It’s sweater season in the mornings anyway,” said
Lundquist. “But the edge will come off that.” Lows are expected to climb up to four and five degrees by mid-week as dry and sunny conditions continue. “It’s looking like the dry weather is going to continue. There’s almost zero chance of rain,” said Lundquist, looking into the following weekend. “October is one of the driest months of the year.”
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There is some uncertainty about administration within the Township of Spallumcheen. Lynda Shykora, the longtime chief administrative officer, has not been terminated from her position but she is currently not performing her duties. “I can confirm I have been suspended without cause,” she said Friday. “I can’t comment further until I consider my legal options.” According to provincial legisla- Lynda Shykora tion that governs municipalities, the mayor must suspend a municipal officer or employee if the mayor considers this necessary. A suspension must be reported to the council at its next meeting, and the council may reinstate the officer or employee, confirm the suspension, confirm and extend the suspension or dismiss the officer or employee. When contacted, Mayor Janice Brown would not discuss Shykora’s position with the township. “I have been told to say, ‘No comment at this time,’” said Brown. Other members of council are also not providing many details. “She is on personal leave for two weeks,” said Coun. Christine Fraser. “She is still an employee,” added Coun. Ed Hanoksi. Shykora became CAO in September 2005, after serving as deputy corporate officer for 11 months. She has more than 30 years experience in local government management, including Lumby, Lake Country and the Regional District of North Okanagan.