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Issue for the week of Friday, December 16th, 2022 • Volume 27 - Issue 50

Busy Time for Food Bank submitted by Chase Hamper Society Thank You CHASE HEAT and all your fans, you have done it again! Three hundred and fifty pounds of food, and a truckload of toys donated to the Food Bank and the Christmas Toy Shop, at last weekend’s games! You are helping to bring the magic of Christmas to so many families with a Christmas dinner on the table, and toys

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The Top 10 Things to do when buyingLePage or selling Logos your home: Royal #1 - Call me.

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...and I will handle the other 9 :) from Santa under the tree! THANK YOU CHASE • KAMLOOPS • SHUSWAP ALL for your caring and generosity!

The looking enthusiastic for advice on the volunteers at theLooking to local market? lisaatkinson@royallepage.ca lisaatkinson@royallepage.ca make move? For all www.lisaatkinson.ca Food Bank area busy www.lisaatkinson.ca your packing up the first Proud to serve Chase/Shuswap/Kamloops group Real of hampers as call Lisa CHASE Estate needs • KAMLOOPS • SHUSWAP CHASE TAXI this is being written, Service Hours: Weekdays: 7.30am to 11.30pm which will be picked Friday & Sat: 8.30am to 2am up and delivered to Sunday: 9am to 12am The tagline logo is also available for horizontal applications, with the tagline positioned to the left of some out of town “official white space” present on all versions of the logo. These logos are not to be recreated, or alt addresses this week.

250-679-8884 MaLik VIRK All versions of the logo are available at rlpnetwork.com/logos. All versions are available as PMS, CM PRE-BOOKING FOR (Kamloops airport, The rest of the 160 Salmon Arm, Kelowna airport, etc.) plus hampers will go out in the second Back to Table of Contents round on Wednesday, Dec NEW PRICE - $224,900 21st. Pick up starts at 9AM. 2bdrm 2bath • Lakeview Vinyl Records Continued on page 3...

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Community Events Bulletin CHASE CURLING CLUB - PANCAKE BREAKFAST. Sunday January 8th, 2023 from 8am to 10am. $10 for 12years and older, $5 for children 6 to 12years, Children under 6 years free. Pancakes, sausage, eggs, coffee, juice

The CAYLS Annual General Meeting is this Friday, December 16th at 6pm at the Curling Club, everyone is welcome to attend and find out what we have been up to over the past year, and our plans for 2023.

We have spaces open on our Board

of Directors and are in particular need of a Treasurer. If you or anyone else you know may be interested, feel free to come on out on Friday or message chaseyounglearners@ gmail.com for more information.

OFFICE: 838 Shuswap Avenue, Chase BC Hours: 10 am - 4 pm Monday - Thursday PHONE:

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SKMANA SKI & SNOWSHOE Lot’s of improvement on the ski trails today, Dec 12th. Had the Ginzu Groomer out and levelled and re-set tracks. Sunflower is now looking good as well as all other trails. Only Minus 6 on the hill with soft snow.

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The Chase Sunflower invites stories, recipes, comments, photos, jokes and any other information that would be of interest to readers. We reserve the right to accept or refuse submissions and edit for content and length. We also reserve the right to refuse advertising that in our opinion does not reflect the concept of the newspaper. The opinions expressed in Letters and Columns do not necessarily reflect the views of this newspaper. Due care and attention for accuracy is used in checking advertising copy, but no warranty is implied by the publisher.

The Chase Sunflower is copyrighted and may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the written consent of the publisher.

The Chase Sunflower is independently owned and operated

by Shuswap Prairie Publishing. 1500 copies are printed weekly and distributed around Chase, as well as to Pritchard, Sorrento, Squilax, Jade Mountain, and Adams Lake. The Sunflower is available FREE for readers because it is advertiser supported.

Please support the local businesses that advertise in the Sunflower; shopping locally enriches our community.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 107 515 Shuswap Ave, Chase * For info / hours phone 250-679-3536 *

CHASE LEGION: Mon. Dec. 12 - open 2 pm - 10 pm - Mon league darts play off.

Tues. Dec. 13 - open 2 pm - 6 pm, fun pool, fun darts, free meat draws Wed. Dec. 14 - CLOSED Thurs. Dec. 15 - open - 2 pm - Thurs league darts play off.

Fri. Dec. 16 - open 2 pm - 8 pm - Ladies fun darts, Sat.. Dec. 17 - open at 1 pm - fun afternoon, meat draws, lotto, 50/50 Sun. Dec. 18 - CLOSED New Years Eve Sat. Dec 31 - 7pm Karaoke with CC + Andy Merry Christmas, Stay Safe.

EMAIL: info@chasesunflower.ca WEB: www.chasesunflower.ca ** Alternate drop-off location at Willows Natural Foods ** MAIL: Box 524, Chase BC, V0E 1M0 Publisher/Editor: Kelsey Snelgrove

With respect, I acknowledge that I live and work on the unceded traditional lands of the Secwepemc First Nation.

Chase Rotary Box 73

Pres: Patrick Herba (250-702-3677)

Meetings @ 5:30 pm on 1st & 3rd Thurs of each month at Railside Restaurant. New members welcome!

Chase Lions Club

PO Box 12, Chase, B.C. V0E 1M0 chaselions67@gmail.com Facebook Chase & District Lions Club President – Karen Bassett 250-318-4527 Please call for Lion projects incl pull-tab donations

Meeting at 7 pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, downstairs of community hall. Everyone welcome.

Lions RV Park Reservations 250-679-8470 For Medical equipment contact Sandra Welton 778-245-3808.

400 Club Winner Doug Sather $100.00

At the Blessed Sacrament Parish we invite you all to Mass every Sunday at 8:00 am Tuesdays @ 1:00 pm. - Holy Hour with Rosary and Divine Mercy chaplet.

For inquiries call 250679-3025 or 250-372-2581

The Light of Life Native Fellowship Pastor Joseph #1.250.457-3845 Find "Joseph Shuswap Kim" on Youtube

Churches of Chase John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life."

JoinShuswap us Sunday Chase ChaseEvangelical Evangelical Community Church morning at 10am Free Church Church Outdoor Services Free @ The Chase 295 Shuswap Ave 10am, Sunday @ Service at 10 am Physical Gathering Community Hall.

Memorial Park Sunday Suspended in response Visit Visit More Information to Provincial Healthat www.aplacetobelong.ca www.aplacetobelong.ca Order, Online Gatherings ChaseChurch.com or more info Accessible at for more info.

250 679 3626 www.ChaseChurch.com call: (778) 824-0383 Call: (778) 824-0383 250Tyler@ 679 1676 or email: spencer@ Email: Spencer@ ChaseChurch.com aplacetobelong.ca Tyler@ChaseChurch.com aplacetobelong.ca

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Holiday Train & Hamper Society News

The RCMP will be donating their time and vehicles again to make all the deliveries!

Thanks again to our local members!

The Holiday Train rolls into Chase at 2:30 on Friday for another stellar performance in support of Food Banks across Canada.

Our BC Food Banks van will be there, plus a couple trucks, to accept food and cash donations. Your donations will go to the Chase Food Bank, and will help us provide food hampers in our service area, including Pritchard, Chase Creek, Turtle Valley, Squilax, Neskonlith, Adams Lake, and the North Shuswap. North Shuswap has for many years provided Christmas hampers for their residents, while the rest of the year, they are served by the Chase Food Bank.

Donations of food can always be dropped off at the silver bin at Safety Mart or the big white bin at Pharmachoice, and the Credit Union and RBC have receipts for cash donations deposited there, OR phone

us at 250-682-6155. It is only through the generosity of the people and businesses in our area, that the Food Bank is able to give a helping hand to those who need it, whatever their circumstance.

The Senior Tree at the Eye Candy store is a good place to tuck a few extra unwrapped gifts destined for our Seniors. The little pile of wrapped gifts, courtesy of one very busy Elf, is growing, and we hope to make it a BIG pile soon, with your help.

As always, please remember friends and neighbors at this time of year. If you know of someone who could use a hand up to put nutritious food on the table, a toy under the tree, mittens and toques to keep little hands and heads warm, a kind word to let them know they are not alone, please reach out.

If you would like to volunteer with the Food Bank, Inclusive Cafe, or the Senior Meals program, please call us at 250-6826155. We would love to have you!

Family Safety During the Holidays submittd by Brian Lauzon, Fire Chief, Chase Fire Rescue

The holidays are a time for family, friends, and celebrating. However, they can also be a time for accidents and fires. According to the National Fire Protection Association, Christmas trees are the leading cause of home fires during the holiday season. In fact, it only takes 25 seconds for a tree exposed to a flame to be fully engulfed in fire and only 35 seconds for the fire to spread to things near the tree. To help keep your home safe this holiday season, follow these safety tips: • Test trees for freshness by seeing if needles fall off when you run your hands through it • Keep your tree watered

Wishing Everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Holiday Store Hours Dec 24th 8:30am-5pm Dec 25th CLOSED Dec 26th CLOSED Jan 1st. CLOSED

Wills & Estates Family Law Conveyancing CHASE OFFICE:

Open Thursdays 10 am - 4:30 pm #4-834 Shuswap Avenue

Phone: 250-679-3180 Web: www.cfselaw.ca

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Always use a sturdy tree stand designed for your type of tree.

• Make sure your tree is at least three feet away from any heat sources, including fireplaces, candles, and radiators.

• Do not overload electrical sockets with lights and other decorations.

• Always unplug lights and other electrical decorations before leaving the house or going to bed.

• Never use lit candles to decorate your tree.

• Use indoor lights on indoor trees Following these simple safety tips can help ensure that your holiday season is safe and merry.

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BUSINESS LISTINGS Small engine maintenance and repairs - Certified technician Call 250-320-6082 all outdoor power equipment serviced. Lawnmower, weed whackers, rototiller,

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The Village of Chase Council will be holding a Public Hearing pursuant to Section 464 of the Local Government Act, to consider amendments to the Village of Chase Zoning Bylaw No. 683 for the following property shown as “subject property” on the sketch plan below: LOT 21 DL 517 KAMLOOPS DIVISION YALE DISTRICT PLAN 29396 (1106 Beach Place) The Council, as the result of an application from the owner of the named property, will consider amending the uses on the subject property by adding “Short-Term Rental” as a permitted use.

If you feel your property interests may be affected by the proposed amendment and you wish to address Village Council on any matters pertaining to this bylaw, please attend the Public Hearing to be held at the Community Hall at 547 Shuswap Avenue, on: Tuesday, January 10th, 2023 at 4:00 pm Your comments/concerns may also be presented in writing, in advance of the meeting by addressing them to the undersigned, or at the public hearing in person, by petition or by attorney.

Sean O’Flaherty, RPP Corporate Officer Village of Chase Note: This is the first of two consecutive Public Notices.

Dated this 16 day of December, 2023 at Chase, BC

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Council Meeting Highlights Submitted by Village of Chase

The Regular Meeting of Council was held on December 13, 2022 at the Community Hall and via Zoom. 23 people attended inperson and 3 people attended virtually.

There was a public hearing for Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 923-2022 – 822 Hysop Road and for Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 924-2022 – 622 3rd Avenue.

Both proposals wish to be permitted to have Short Term Rentals in the homes.

Delegations United Way British Columbia. Signy Madden and Jeanne Legua of the United Way British Columbia presented to Council via Zoom regarding social issues and information about United Way investments, partnerships and operations, including emergent response efforts during the 2021 flood events.

Chase and Area Young Learners Society (CAYLS) – Summer Program for School Aged Children. Representatives from the Chase and Area Young Learners Society (CAYLS) addressed Council regarding the Summer Program for School Aged Children. They disappointment with the previous Council’s decision to not fund the program in 2022, noted that CAYLS will not be providing Summer Recreation programming in 2023 as it wishes to pursue other projects, and urged Council to provide for Summer Recreation programming and pursue grant funding to cover some of the expenses for 2023 and beyond.

Citizens on Patrol. Members of Citizens on Patrol addressed Council regarding the role of the organization in the community, the need for volunteers, issues with the collection of refundable containers and enforcement of non-smoking regulations.

3rd Avenue residents regarding truck route for Chase. Residents of 3rd Avenue addressed Council regarding the impact of heavy truck traffic along 3rd Avenue and Juniper Street and urged Council to consider establishing a truck route for Chase that would designate certain roads or areas for use by heavy trucks and prohibit heavy trucks from all other Village roads except where necessary to carry out certain functions.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 9232022 – 822 Hysop Road Council passed third reading and adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 923-2022, which changes the zoning designation at 822 Hysop Road from R-1, Low Density Residential to R-1SS, Low Density Residential with Secondary Suite.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 9242022 – 622 3rd Avenue Council passed third reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 924-2022, which would change the zoning designation at 622 3rd Avenue from R-1, Low Density Residential to R-1SS, Low Density Residential with Secondary Suite.

Council Members Extended Health and Dental Benefits Council passed a resolution to pay ½ of the single rate premium for each member of Council who wishes to participate in the benefits program until May 31, 2023 in order that the issue may be further discussed during budget discussions.

Council Procedure Bylaw - Acting Mayor and Agenda Deadlines. Council passed a resolution approving the use of current procedures to determine the quarterly rotation of Acting Mayor with remuneration of $100 per month. In addition, Council passed a resolution directing Administration to draft an amendment to Council Procedure Bylaw No. 783-2012 to provide more time between the deadline for agenda item submissions and the preparation and distribution to Council and the public.

2023 Council Meeting Schedule.

Council passed a resolution approving the 2023 meeting schedule, which includes 20 regular meetings beginning on January 10, 2023 and concluding on December 12, 2023.

Council Meeting Location – January 10, 2023. Council passed a resolution directing Administration to host future Council meetings at the Village office at 826 Okanagan Avenue beginning with the January 10, 2023 Regular Meeting.

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Call Bev at 250-679-3307 to order Pick up at Young Learners Christmas Store, Downtown Chase

Holiday Garbage and Recycling Schedule The schedule will remain unchanged.

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HELP VOTERS MAKE THEIR MARK Put your leadership and management skills to work serving democracy in British Columbia.

Elections BC is looking for a District Electoral Officer and Deputy District Electoral Officer for the Kamloops North and Kamloops South electoral districts. These roles plan for and manage provincial elections, by-elections and related projects.

These management-level positions are critical to ensure voters and other stakeholders experience an impartial, fair, accessible and inclusive electoral process. We are seeking highly motivated leaders with strong administrative, human resource and project management skills.

For more information, visit elections.bc.ca/jobs.

Apply now! Application deadline is January 8, 2023. elections.bc.ca 1-800-661-8683

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TWO TALES OF WONDER ABOUT TWO GAMES

by Scott Koch

The sense in the last couple of weeks of Heat hockey was that a corner had been turned, that things were looking up for our ice warriors that represent Chase. How better to display that but in front of hometown fans at the Art Holding Memorial Arena.

Friday night the 9th of the month the visitors were the Osoyoos Coyotes for their only visit of the season. 4 minutes in the Coyotes were on the scoreboard first. Less then 9 minutes later they earned their second a beauty of a shorthanded effort that sucked the oxygen out of the arena.

However little surprises come in big packages as Owen Dean on the man advantage ripped a point shot past the goalie assisted by Kaleb Preymak and the 1st concluded with the Heat down 1, the score 2-1. In the 2nd the visitors scored once to increase their lead. The 3rd saw both rosters scoring. Tyson Tokarz tallied assisted by Jarod Sigouin and Parker Garries prior to the Coyotes tickling the twine twice. Bignell completed the game’s scoring assisted by Kieran Armitage and Preymak.

The end a 5-3 loss for the Heat. Meyer Gaume faced 42 shots and stopped 37 of them, too many times being left unprotected and defenceless. A 7th straight loss for the Heat.

Saturday night the 10th rolls around and the Eagles from Sicamous are the evening’s guests. A nasty kneeing major by the visitors places the Heat

on a 5 minute man advantage 3 minutes into the game. First Mikkel Hrechka from Trevor Kennedy and Sigouin pops in a powerplay counter. The déjà vu happens as Dean from Armitage and Garries blasts one into the twine. The period ends 2-0 Heat and everyone has something to talk about between periods.

Between that time and the remaining 40 minutes of play the Heat ran out of gas, the wheels fell off and the only excitement was the dance competition between periods and the world famous Chili Chuck. Thirtyseven shots fired in those 40 minutes and the Eagles scored 7 unanswered goals to beat the Heat 7-2.

Roderic May started in goal and closed the door in the 1st period with or without help. Gaume came on in relief early in the 3rd and it would be speculation that neither one enjoyed the event.

Too many breakdowns, too many miscues and too many multi shot opportunities by the opposition, leaving the tenders alone.

On the bright side of life the acquisitions of Tokarz, Preymak and Hudson Ketsa is a huge positive. Kudos to Dean who seems to have found his niche with blasts from long range. Watching the games one and all has to have a tender spot for May and Gaume. So it’s now 8 straight losses with two left to play before the Christmas Season break. Keep your twisted twig on the ice and your cranium protector cinched!

Grant-In-Aid 2023 Application Deadline

The Village of Chase provides grants-in-aid to non-profit community groups who demonstrate a funding need for a service or program that will benefit the community and local area.

The deadline for application submissions for the 2023 grant in aid is January 6th, 2023.

The application form and policy are available on the Village of Chase website at www.chasebc.ca. or packages maybe picked up at the Village office.

Please submit all complete applications to the Village office, attention of Deb Lovin, Chief Financial Officer, or submitted complete applications to cfo@chasebc.ca If you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact the Village office at your earliest convenience.

CHASE COUNTRY CHRISTMAS ONE CRAFT FAIR PRICE DRAW STILL TO CLAIM TICKET #201055 CALL LEILA @ 250-679-8881 TO CLAIM

Best Wishes For The Holiday Season Be Safe & Shop Local

MEL ARNOLD MP North Okanagan - Shuswap MEL.ARNOLD@PARL.GC.CA 1- 800-665 -5040

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Chase Four Laning Project – Construction and Traffic Updates Chase Four Laning Project – Construction and Traffic Updates

December 2022

December 2022

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure project team wishes to provide the public with updatesofon key project activities, construction, traffic impacts to the The Ministry Transportation and Infrastructure projectand team wishes to provide public with updatesusers on keyinformed project activities, construction, and traffic impacts to keep locals and highway as the project progresses.

These updates keep locals and highway users informed as the project progresses.

These updates can be found on the project website www.gov.bc.ca/bchwy1-chase. can be found on the project website www.gov.bc.ca/bchwy1-chase.

Current & Upcoming Activities

Current & Upcoming Activities

Status Status

Chase West:

Chase West:well underway, Construction Construction well underway, expected completion Spring expected completion Spring 2023.

2023.

Chase East:

Chase East: Construction underway, Construction underway, expected completion Fall expected completion Fall 2023.

2023.

Know BeforeYou You Know Before Go gov.bc.ca/bchwy1-advisory gov.bc.ca/bchwy1-advisory www.DriveBC.ca www.DriveBC.ca

Project Project Employment Employment Opportunities Opportunities To apply for work on either

Segment

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Chase West

Chase West

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Description of Activity

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Seasonal shutdown, work will recommence in Spring Highway Seasonal 2023.

Highway 1work openwill withrecommence two paved lanes at 80km/h shutdown, in Spring A-D through traffic temporary intersection Highway 2023.and Highway 1 open with twoarrangements paved lanes through at 80km/h seasonal shutdown.

through traffic

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and temporary intersection arrangements through seasonal shutdown.

Highway through traffic

Blasting continues between 1300h – 1500h. Expect closures of up to 20 mins in both directions along Hwy 1.

Highway Blasting continues between 1300h – 1500h. Expect F Village Roads Winter shutdown. Work will recommence in Spring 2023. through traffic closures of up to 20 mins in both directions along Hwy 1.

Coburn Street Coburn Street access closed. Notice to be provided GVillage Roads shutdown.

Work recommence in Spring 2023.

Access Winter when reopening will will occur.

Coburn Street Access

Coburn Street access closed. Notice to be provided when reopening will occur.

To apply forproject work on either phase of the please phase of the project please visit www.bcib.ca. visit www.bcib.ca.

Have a Question?

Have a Question?

Ministry of Transportation:

Greg Jones Ministry of Transportation: 778-945-6153 Greg Jones chasefourlaning@gov.bc.ca 778-945-6153 chasefourlaning@gov.bc.ca Chase West Contractor: Dawson Civil Ltd.

Chase West Contractor: Chris Cooper Dawson Civil Ltd. 250-374-3657 Chris Cooper ccooper@dawsoncivil.ca 250-374-3657 Chase East Contractor: ccooper@dawsoncivil.ca CIF Construction Ltd.

Chase East Contractor: Scott Fomenoff 778‐835‐5357 CIF Construction Ltd. scott.fomenoff@cifcon.com Scott Fomenoff 778‐835‐5357 scott.fomenoff@cifcon.com

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OUR OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED AT NOON ON DECEMBER 23, 2022, THROUGH AND INCLUDING JANUARY 2, 2023, FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. JANUARY 3, 2023, OUR OFFICE HOURS WILL RESUME TO NORMAL FROM 9AM TO 4 PM (MONDAY-FRIDAY).

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! CHASE COUNTRY CHRISTMAS

THANK YOU

THE CHASE COUNTRY CHRISTMAS COMMITTEE WOULD LIKE TO SEND OUT THANKS TO OUR MANY SUPPORTERS & VOLUNTEERS *VILLAGE OF CHASE *CHASE FIRE DEPT. *CHASE RCMP *CHASE CITIZENS ON PATROL *CHASE CHAMBER & VISITORS CENTRE *CHARLENE & CHARLIE MCKIM/JUST ASK RENTALS *HAROLD & ELAINE LEWIS/TRU VALUE *CHASE HEAT *CHASE LIONS CLUB *CHASE CURLING CLUB *BEV AMUNDRUD & YOUNG LEARNERS GROUP (EXTRA BIG THANK YOU TO BEV FOR THE FABULOUS DECORATING OF TRU VALUE & THE WINDOW) *BARB MAHAR/LITERACY *ROB MCLEAN/PICTURES *CHASE FREE EVANGELICAL CHURCH & CHOIR *JANE HERMAN/SKATE ARENA *CHASE SUNFLOWER *EYE CANDY *THE WILLOWS NATURAL FOODS *WELTON STORAGE *MITCH & SHELLY AIMES/ALYMER ROAD STORAGE *ALL THE STREET VENDORS *CRAFT FAIR VOLUNTEERS & VENDORS *ALL THE BUSINESS THAT POSTED OUR SIGNS *ALL THE GREAT PARADE ENTRANTS *MR. & MRS CLAUS FOR MAKING THE TRIP FROM THE NORTH POLE *GARY LANOUE/GARRICK AUTOMOTIVE FOR SUPPLYING A RIDE FOR MR. & MRS CLAUSE IF WE MISSED ANYONE, PLEASE ACCEPT OUR APOLOGIES, IF WAS DEFINITELY NOT INTENDED. WE THANK EVERYONE FOR COMING OUT & SUPPORTING THIS GREAT ANNUAL EVENT. TURN OUT WAS FANTASTIC EVEN THOUGH IT WAS A COLD ONE. HAPPY HO HO HOLIDAYS TO ALL.

STUDIO SUITES AVAILABLE Independent and Assisted Living for Seniors All inclusive, home cooked meals, housekeeping, 24 hr on-site staff and social calendar.

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BLOWOUT SALE!!

Starting Dec. 19th

Holiday Sweater Contest

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Bucket Raffle Tickets Still Available Draw Date December 21

Last day to shop December 23rd!

“…brown paper packages tied up with string…”

From shipping to wrapping and all the gifts

found inside let’s keep waste out of our landfills.

Download the Recycle Coach App today.

All TNRD sites are closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Years Day.

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Council Meeting Highlights Council Remuneration.

Council passed a resolution approving the 2023 Council remuneration rates as per policy ADM-19 Council Remuneration. The rates will now be $14,610.84 for the Mayor and $9,648.97 for each Councillor which represents a 2 percent increase from the 2022 rates.

Letter of Introduction from Shuswap Trail Alliance. Council passed a resolution inviting the Executive Director of the Shuswap Trail Alliance to attend a Council meeting in January 2023 to further explain the structure and activities of the Shuswap Trail Alliance and the Shuswap Regional Trails Strategy.

Letter of Introduction from the BC SPCA. Council passed a resolution to receive for information the introductory letter from the BC SPCA. With no further business, the Council meeting concluded at 6:48 p.m.

For more information regarding Council’s meetings, please go to the Village’s website at https:// chasebc.ca/council/minutesagendas/ The next Regular Meeting of Council is scheduled to start at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at the Village office (826 Okanagan Avenue) and via Zoom.

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**Utility deadline reminder**

Any water, sewer and garbage charges left unpaid after January 6, 2023 shall be transferred to property taxes and shall bear interest until paid in full at the rate established by the Provincial Government for arrears and delinquent taxes.

You can make payments via: Online or telephone banking payments (see website for instructions) OptionPay is a third party credit card service provider (see website for link) In Person during office hours, the office will be closed to the public effective noon, Friday, December 23, 2022 and reopening Tuesday, January 3, 2023.

You can pay for municipal services by cash, cheque (made payable to the Village of Chase), and debit card at the Village office located at 826 Okanagan Avenue.

Payment Drop Box There is a drop box located just inside the main entrance of the Village office, which is located at 826 Okanagan Avenue.

Place your cheque (made payable to the Village of Chase) in an envelope and drop it in the box or through the mail slot if the office is closed. Please do not put cash in the drop box.

By Mail You can pay for municipal services by cheque (made payable to the Village of Chase) mailed to the Village of Chase, PO Box 440, Chase, BC V0E 1M0. Post marks are not acceptable as the payment received date so please allow time for delivery and processing.

Post-Dated Cheque You may make payment with a post-dated cheque. The payment is not cashed at your bank until the date of the cheque.

Post marks on envelopes are not acceptable as the payment received date, so please allow time for delivery and processing.

Please see the Village of Chase website for additional information. (https://chasebc.ca/) Contact the office at 250-679-3238 with any questions.