The South Shuswap Scoop

Police are warning Shuswap residents of another scam targeting seniors.

If you worked from home for four consecutive weeks or more due to COVID-19, you can claim up to $400 on your 2020 tax return.

Some very recognizable Hollywood stars are shooting in the Kamloops area.

The Sorrento-Blind Bay Incorporation Committee meeting set for December 7 has been changed to virtual attendance only.

Merry Christmas! Get the scoop out about your business, upcoming events or announcements in our First SCOOP Edition of 2021. Contact us by December 28th to reserve your ad space. Edition will be delivered on January 15th.... SCOOP is the only newsletter that serves Sorrento, Blind Bay, Eagle Bay, Tappen, White Lake, Sunnybrae and also delivers in Salmon Arm and North Shuswap. Here's how to reach us: Display Advertising: [email protected] Classifieds: [email protected] Editorial and other inquires: [email protected] 250-463-2611 December SCOOP & past Editions: www.shuswapscoop.ca The South Shuswap SCOOP is excited to be taking part in the Shop the South Shu Passport campaign! If you purchased ad space in the Scoop between November to January you can be entered into a draw to win great prizes! But before you are eligible here is what you must do: Pick up a passport at participating store locations Find the page number in the SCOOP that has the Shop the South Shu stamp on it. Contact South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce to let them know what page number you saw the stamp on (and which monthly issue) The Chamber will give you a one time code that you can write in your passport book All stamps/codes filled in your passport book give you a chance to win. To find out more details about the program and where to pick up you passport go to https://www.southshuswapchamber.com/shop-the-south-shuswap. or call 250.515.3276 #shopthesouthshu #shuswap #southshuswapscoop #shoplocal #supportlocal #supportlocalbusiness #shuswaplife #southshuswapchamber

There’s snow place like home for the holidays. #shopthesouthshu Get the scoop out about your business, upcoming events or announcements in our Christmas Holiday edition. This edition will be delivered on December 11. SCOOP is the only newsletter that serves Sorrento, Blind Bay, Eagle Bay, Tappen, White Lake, Sunnybrae and also delivers in Salmon Arm and North Shuswap. Contact us! Display Advertising: [email protected]... Classifieds: [email protected] Editorial and other inquires: [email protected] 250-463-2611 Check out our November SCOOP & past Editions: www.shuswapscoop.ca #shuswap #supportlocal #shoplocal #shuswaplife #shuswapscoop

Look way up tonight: Jupiter and Saturn will line up, a rare conjunction that hasn’t happened in nearly 400 years.

Downtown Salmon Arm makes change in response to protocols. Holiday Market, Tree Light-up in Salmon Arm, cancelled.

Single Vehicle Collision leads to death of Sorrento man. - Salmon Arm RCMP Detachment On October 11, 2020 at approximately 4:45 PM the Salmon Arm RCMP and emergency crews attended to a report of a single vehicle collision in the 3200 block of 50th St. SW. The event was not witnessed and it is believed to have occurred prior to being reported by a person who was farming in the area. ... The investigation determined that the green Ford pickup had been traveling northbound when it left the road, hit trees and flipped into the Salmon River. No criminality on the part of any other driver is suspected to be a causal factor in the crash. The driver, a male in his 40's from Sorrento, was determined to be the sole occupant. Regrettably the driver was pronounced deceased at the scene. At this time the BC Coroner's service continues to follow up in their investigation. The RCMP would like to thank Salmon Arm Rescue and Ben's towing for their assistance in this investigation. S/Sgt. Scott West, NCO i/c Salmon Arm Detachment.

Spike Belt Deployment / Two arrested On November 22, 2020 at approximately 12:45AM, the Salmon Arm RCMP were alerted to a stolen vehicle from Alberta that had fled from Revelstoke RCMP officers at speeds exceeding 160km/hr as it traveled west on the Trans Canada Highway.... Sicamous officers were able to determine that the vehicle still traveling west on the TCH toward Salmon Arm. The Salmon Arm RCMP officers were able to deploy two spike belts at different locations. The first spike belt that was deployed disabled the stolen Nissan Frontier pick up truck a short distance away as the spikes safely deflated two of the vehicle's front tires. The truck came to a stop in the Canoe area on the Trans Canada Highway. After two separate short foot pursuits two suspects from the Calgary area were arrested for possession of the stolen vehicle. Both suspects had lengthy criminal records for property crime offences. The successful and safe apprehension of these two suspects and the recovery of the truck was facilitated by good communication across three detachments on the Trans Canada Corridor lead to the safe recovery of the truck and the arrest of two property criminals both of whom have lengthy criminal records. Salmon Arm RCMP Media Release

Environment Canada issued a snowfall warning for the Coquihalla, noting that about 15 centimetres of snow is expected to fall over Pennask and Kootenay Pass summits tonight.

Do you have a child who will start kindergarten in September 2021? Registration opens at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, October 13.

SD83 is seeking community feedback from ALL residents and business owners through an online survey. Deadline to submit is November 27th at 4 pm.

The daily health check list which parents have been asked to do each day has been update and School District is adopting the new check list for Tuesday, October 13th.

The October 2020 issue of the Scoop is out! Pick up your copy at your favourite location or read it right here or check out our website to read current and past issues: www.shuswapscoop.ca We are grateful for our many editorial contributors this month. And thank you to all of our advertisers. We could not print this wonderful informative newsletter without you. ... If you would like to submit something to the Scoop by way of advertising, or sharing article ideas please contact us: Advertising: [email protected] Classifieds: [email protected] Editorial and all other inquiries: [email protected] Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! https://bit.ly/2SHH1fC

Using earbuds while you drive is considered distracted driving.

Provincial Election All Candidates Meeting NEW DATE AND TIME: When: Oct 14th, 2020 07:00 PM The South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce and Sorrento Centre will be co-sponsoring the Provincial Election All Candidates Meeting. Michael Shapcott of Sorrento Centre will be moderating the session via live video stream. Register in advance for this free Zoom webinar.... Please also email Karen Brown your top three questions you would like the candidates to answer at [email protected]

Some of the CSRD's landfill sites and transfer stations will be open on the Thanksgiving statutory holiday. Check CSRD website before you go.

Please continue to support all of our local entrepreneurs. Their businesses and our community depend on it.

October is Drive Relative to Conditions Month. BC RCMP Traffic Services are reminding drivers to be prepared for the changing driving conditions as the winter months near.

All Kinds of Weird and Wonderful Stuff Part 2 By Jerre Paquette Last month I promised to continue the story of Uncle Al McClelland and that it would include something of ghosts and his winning a battle with a broken cannon. But it turns out Al's story is far too complex and engaging and historical to get all that into this space--I can squeeze in something of the ghosts, but for the full story you will have to ask him in person while you're negotiating your next woodsy, "li...Continue reading

Transport Canada is no longer allowing bandanas, face shields or masks with an exhalation vent on flights or in airports.