More new affordable rental homes and housing with supports are on the way for Salmon Arm.

The public is invited to attend a drop-in information session on Tuesday, Nov. 28, about proposed Highway 1 improvements in Salmon Arm.

The British Columbia government is providing $235,000 to support three community projects in Salmon Arm, announced Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development Doug Donaldson today.

Several side roads in the small Shuswap community of Tappen will be resurfaced this fall, improving road conditions for local residents and tourists.

Silver Creek elementary in the North Okanagan-Shuswap School District will continue to serve the community of Silver Creek thanks to a $213,353 investment under the Rural Education Enhancement Fund (REEF).

Construction tenders for three projects will be posted on BC Bid this spring to expand the Trans-Canada Highway to four lanes. 

As the Shuswap region gets ready to kick-off another busy boating season, the B.C. government is once again adding to its arsenal in the fight to help keep B.C.’s waters invasive mussel free.

The B.C. government is providing $61,600 to three organizations to help manage invasive plants in the Shuswap and Okanagan regions.