Downtown Falkland (photo /CSRD)

By Kevin Rothwell

New society takes over

Shuswap communities look to attract investment

Feb 27, 2021 | 12:00 PM

The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) has approved a four-year agreement to try bolster the economies of some of the smaller communities in its region.

The new Shuswap Economic Development Society (SEDS) is comprised of 12 directors, who represent a wide variety of personal and professional backgrounds, and were appointed to staggered terms of between one-to-three years to provide stability and continuity to the organization.

The not-for-profit society will receive $130,000 funding for 2021 with a review annually during budget deliberations.

SEDS would serve the eastern most electoral areas C, D and F, including the communities of Anglemont, Seymour Arm, Sorrento and Falkland.

Area E director Rhona Martin voted against the establishment of the service. Area E includes the community of Malakwa and Sicamous.

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Shuswap Economic Development had been administered and operated within the (CSRD), in conjunction with Shuswap Tourism. Tax rates will not change substantially, with the transfer of service.

A full-time economic development manager will be hired to manage the day-to-day activities of the society under the direction of its board.

Some experts feel smaller communities may be prime locations post COVID pandemic, as people look for a less crowded lifestyle.

The pandemic has also shown that physical location is less important than internet connectivity for many professions.