Epic North Shuswap

02/02/2023

Neato!

Sleep in this train caboose at the HI Canada Shuswap Lake, Squilax General Store and Hostel.https://hihostels.ca/en/destinations/british-columbia/hi-shuswap-...

20/09/2022

When you learn more, you care more:

https://www.todocanada.ca/visit-this-town-in-british-columbia-for-the-largest-sockeye-salmon-run-in-north-america/ =From%20%251%24s&aoh=16636372919103&csi=0&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.todocanada.ca%2Fvisit-this-town-in-british-columbia-for-the-largest-sockeye-salmon-run-in-north-america%2F

01/09/2022

Until Sep 30 🤩

02/08/2022

The other day I saw a tree on fire after the big thunderstorm in Sun Peaks... I called the BC wildfire number I found on Google, but I think this app would've been more productive. You upload a pic or pics and it gives the crew a better chance of finding and assessing the situation.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=432867522221335&id=100064942711574&sfnsn=mo

We are thrilled some people are adding photos to the new “Report a Wildfire” feature on the BC Wildfire Service Mobile App! It gives our operational team members clear information of what you are seeing, and helps them make timely response decisions.

When we receive a report with a photo, it is infinitely better than one without. It allows for an almost immediate behaviour assessment and in many cases narrows the location down to a very small area compared to verbal or text reports which can leave us with many kilometres to search. Photos submitted through Report of Fire are accessible to BC Wildfire Service response staff and provide them with a sense of what is happening on the ground before crews arrive on site.

Our biggest asset for detecting new wildfires in B.C. is you! Currently, we estimate less than five per cent of Report of Fire entries have photos.

To use this feature, make sure you have the latest version of the app downloaded to your mobile device (version 1.6.0). The Report a Fire function is not available unless you are connected to WiFi or a data network. 🔥👉📱 A video tutorial in the “Help” section explains how to report a fire in the app.

09/07/2022

EXCITING NEWS ❤️

It is with great joy that we announce Le7ke Spa will be opening its doors to the public on July 29th, 2022.
Call the Spa at 250-679-3018 to book your appointment today!

Spa Hours are Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Head to our website to see all our available spa services.

16/06/2022

Ummmm.... yes!!!

14/05/2022

Mylos - YARD SALE - Sunday, May 15
9:00am – 2:00 pm

Vendors Welcome - Call 250-955-2570 if you would like to set up a table.

SCOTCH CREEK - 3837 Squilax-Anglemont Road

30/04/2022

Hello North Shu!
I'm inviting all local business owners to please comment below with your Company info/ Social Media links! Building a list for myself and others 🤙

17/04/2022

Get ready to shine your ride!!

We are just waiting on some much needed items, then we should have all the bays ready to go! Including a brand new vacuum 😀 tap pay system, soap, brushes and all 😉

Watch for the grand opening 🎈 🎈 shooting for Beginning of May 2022 🥳

04/03/2022

This looks neat! Turn your ATV into a pontoon 😏
https://watertraxxinc.com/

The Water Traxx ATV Pontoon System is a revolutionary accessory that will get you and your ATV on the water with the freedom to explore like never before.

04/03/2022

A new group to post your rental or property for sale: North Shuswap Rentals + Houses for Sale

28/02/2022

Just found this local business! Time to break out the snacks 😍
https://www.facebook.com/Jens-Woodwork-Creations-101046128330282/

My hobby is making Cutting Boards, Charcuterie Boards, Cheese Slicers and Game Boards. I love it!!!

23/02/2022

Hope this is the news you’ve all been waiting for…. Mark your calendars MARCH 17th, ST. PATRICKS DAY 🍀 🍀 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

The hub will be back in business 🍻

To think 2 years ago was our lock down, thought how appropriate to re-open our doors.

Get your lucky Irish attire ready and come celebrate with us 🎉 ☘️

18/01/2022

https://www.saobserver.net/news/plans-in-store-to-refloat-iconic-antique-north-shuswap-boat/

Owner Paul White spent 10 years restoring historic vessel originally built in Vancouver

15/01/2022

See previous post for the sinking and plans to salvage this beauty.

15/01/2022

https://www.facebook.com/548500755264641/posts/4900974863350520/?sfnsn=mo

Plans in the works to Recover Sunken Boat

By Jo Anne Malpass

The owner of the 99-year-old wooden boat that sunk in McKay Bay, Lee Creek a few days ago is optimistic that it will soon be pulled ashore, repaired and refloated.

Paul White said the boat has been moored on a buoy there for the past 10 years or so. Knowing that in the wintertime, there is always the risk of the boat getting damaged by ice and possibly sinking, he always takes the fluids out of it before winter, so there is no excess fuel or engine oil in it. He has been in contact with the Canadian Coast Guard and demonstrated that the boat was prepared in case this should happen.

Because he did this, the air in all the empty and sealed fuel and water tanks, has helped to keep the boat from sinking entirely so it is still afloat. With the warmer weather and now that the ice is away from the proximity of the boat, over the next few days they are going to pull it over to the beach. Once it is pumped out, theoretically it will float again, he said. Repairs to re-caulk the seams or whatever needs to be done, can then be accomplished from the shore.

The Mandalay B. was built in Vancouver and registered in 1923. It was built in the little Hoffar Brothers shipyard, which was later sold to Bowing at the time of the big stock market crash in 1929.
Paul bought the boat in 1993 and spent 10 years renewing and refitting it and then used it extensively on the coast. When his family got established on the North Shuswap, he moved the boat up here and has taken it out with his family and with groups of friends.

Asked what he thinks happened to sink the boat, he explained “there is a phenomenon that happens with wooden boats. When the wind is extremely cold, it blows the little waves up the side of the boat and they freeze onto the side of the boat. That ice gets into the seams between the planks and freezes quickly in those little seams and pushes out the caulking that is keeping the boat watertight. I think that is what happened.”

He had been out a week or so before to check the boat and it was all good. But once the ice was solid around it, it sunk within three days.

He wants people in the community to know how much he appreciates their understanding, support and encouragement. Many have volunteered to help and offered their equipment. A special shout out to Cliff Garcia at Adams River Rafting for the offer of inflatable tubes in case they are needed in the recovery efforts.

Photo contributed

17/06/2021

Just spent 2 hours waiting on Hwy 1 heading east from Kamloops before getting to the hill in Chase and having to turn around. Someone said it could be closed for up to 7 hrs and that was at 4pm. This was the route I took to divert. Many other drivers (including some big rigs) were taking it too. At the time there were no signs until you got close to the accident scene.

02/04/2021

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