Troublesome Shuswap house razed
A troublesome house in Scotch Creek has been torn down, according to Jay Simpson, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District director for the North Shuswap area.
Simpson said the owner was unaware the house was being used by squatters and it was torn down on Friday.
Just a few days ago, an arson fire was set at the residence and Chase police warned locals not to resort to vigilantism.
Simpson said there is frustration in the small community over ongoing thefts and drug dealing and concern over the lack of coverage by the small RCMP detachment, the members of which have a wide area to patrol.