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2021 Year in Review We’ve been through quite a year, with three states of emergency in BC for three different emergencies, the pandemic, wildfires and severe flooding. And the year ended with extreme cold warnings. We learned new words, like heat dome and atmospheric river. In June, the heat dome hit us, leading to drought and wildfires all around us. A wildfire caused Seymour Arm to be evacuated but local firefighters using structural protection equipment saved all the buildings in the community. Spot fires on the North Shuswap were quickly extinguished by local volunteers and firefighters, with support from BC Wildfire, saving our communities from the devastating outcomes we saw in neighbouring areas. Our businesses struggled with staff shortages and supply chain issues but went out of their way to provide our communities with necessities. Even during a pandemic, local volunteers worked to maintain our halls and deliver needed services. Following provincial health restrictions, several events happened this year including the Farmers Markets, Fine Art Show at Celista Estate Winery, Interpretive Walk-about tours and a fall market at Tsútswecw, non-profit fair, NS Health Centre Golf event, Sycamore String Quartet brought in by the Lions, Bicycle Safety Rodeo and Scavenger Hunt brought by the Pathway Team with support from the NS Chamber, the annual Witches paddle (this year in support of local fire departments), Lions 50/50 and meat draws, a Halloween event for local children at the Fun Centre, and a Christmas parade and Kicker Christmas colouring contest. The Health Centre Society had the grand opening of the Seniors and Community Resource Centre in October and St. David’s Thrift Store was open during the summer. NS Historical Society’s Shuswap Chronicle Volume 12 hit store shelves.
To raise money, many organizations turned to on-line 50-50 draws. The NS Health Centre sold $10,140 worth of tickets, the Community Hall sold $15,400, the Lions (in support of trails and pathways on the North Shuswap) Hay Sales sold $21,550 and Chase and Area Fish Lot Clearing and Game sold $9,320. Lakeview and Community Centre held a raffle for an Tree Removal electric bike, BBQ and helicopter ride. Contractors Ltd. The NS Health Centre Society had a 12 days of Christmas raffle. Frank 250-955-2924 The NS Health Centre conMini Excavator for Hire tinued to offer services while struggling to raise funds but is optimistic about the response from the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD). The Board voted to take the first step toward a financial contribution from Electoral Area F taxpayers. A voter assent process will need to occur with the possibility of the service starting in 2023. Emergency Response got a whole lot better in Seymour Arm when Seymour Arm First Responders received a Kenwood Cares Community Support Grant to purchase handheld radios, connectCALL/TEXT 250-515-2830 ing them to all emergency services. In May, during a www.facebook.com/shuswapkicker multi-agency rescue, the radiwww.kicker.ca os made all the difference in seamless communication beDeadlines & Contact Info pg. 43 tween the agencies. Things are also progressBulletin (NSCA) ................... pg. 37 ing on an active transportaCalendar of Events ............. pg. 41 tion pathway to connect our communities. A topographic Classifieds .......................... pg. 44 survey was completed for Chamber News ................... pg. 10 Lakeview Community Park Fire News ........................... pg. 16 in Anglemont to Ross Creek Park in Magna Bay, from Ross First Responders ............... pg. 31 Creek Park to Bristow Boat Launch Health Centre Society ......... pg. 24 in Celista and connecting pathways in Historical ............................. pg. 36 Scotch Creek. The CSRD is waiting to meet with the Ministry of Transportation Lakeview Centre .................. pg. 35 before finalizing plans. Letters to the Editor .......... pg. n/a The NS Chamber has been working with other local non-profit groups to creLions Club News ................. pg. 26 ate a network to collaborate and expand RCMP News ........................ pg. 07 resources. It also joined with Chase and Sidekick .............................. pg. 09 South Shuswap Chambers to form the Western Gateway Consortium, workSchool News ....................... pg. 40 ing together to promote business and
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By Jo Anne Malpass Holly Anderson 47 people and businesses were nominat-Annette ed for the six North Brausse Award-Busi Shuswap Chamber ness Person of of the Year Commerce 2020 Awards Charlotte Smith of Excellence, each one receiving high The winners received praise their awards nators for their outstandingfrom their nomi- privately, but the Chamber is hoping contributions to er to gaththe community. when it is safe to do so, to recognize the outstanding achievement After over 200 people voted in the April and s of the nominees on-line voting process, winners. the winners are: Retail Business of Nominees for retail the Year Captain’s Village Marina Captain’s Village Marina,business were Home Hardware, Service Business of PharmaChoice, Ross the Creek Country Store, North Shuswap Kicker Year Scotch Creek Market and Sunnyside Non-Profit Organizatio Market. North Shuswap Health n of the Year For service business, Centre Tourism Business Gutters, Charlotte Hall Advantage of the The Scotch Creek Hub Year Dave Edwards Drywall,Property Manager, Citizen of the Year Landscaping, Diamond Destree Cut Property (continued on page
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