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Photo: Technical experts from Waters Edge Limited assess rising waters and erosion on the rail trail along the Shuswap River this spring for the Sicamous-to-Armstrong rail trail development plan. Technical planning includes archeological, cultural, geotechnical, environmental, agricultural, storm water, erosion control, steep slope, and structural bridge assessments by local experts. More information at www.ShuswapNorthOkanaganRailTrail.ca. (Photo Credit: Waters Edge Ltd)

Planning proceeds on Rail Trail

Despite the COVID-19 restrictions, technical planning for the new rail trail between Sicamous and Armstrong has moved ahead over the past two months. As part of the commitment to tell the true story of the region within the Secwepemc Nation … Read More

Splatsin, Regional District of North Okanagan, and Columbia Shuswap Regional District Governance partners remind everyone the rail trail remains closed for all motorized and non-motorized use until safely developed for walking and cycling. (Shuswap Traill Alliance photo)

Rail Trail restrictions address unauthorized use

Sunny days are seeing more people heading outside on local trails as a recreational option during the COVID-19 pandemic. But the Sicamous-to-Armstrong Rail Trail is not one of the trails that is currently open for use. The Rail Trail Governance … Read More

Rail-Trail planning proceeds with information displays, agricultural meetings

Planning is well underway for the Shuswap-North Okanagan Rail Trail between Sicamous and Armstrong. Citizens throughout the Shuswap and North Okanagan are invited to learn more about the project through a series of public information sessions, a dedicated information website … Read More

Sicamous-to-Armstrong Rail Trail Strengthens Relationships and Communication - CSRD Chair Director Rhona Martin (Area E), Splatsin Kukpi7 (Chief) Wayne Christian, and RDNO Chair Mayor Kevin Acton (Lumby), sign the recently adopted Sicamous-to-Armstrong Rail Trail Memorandum of Understanding. The MoU outlines the three governments’ commitment to work together, strengthen relationships, and ensure the linear integrity of the Sicamous-to-Armstrong Rail Trail is preserved. Looking on (l. to r.) are RDNO Area F Director Denis Delisle, CSRD Area C Director Paul Demenok, Sicamous Mayor Terry Rysz, CSRD Area D Director Rene Talbot, Township of Spallumcheen Councilor Todd York, Enderby Councilor Tundra Baird, Armstrong Councilor Shirley Fowler, Coldstream Director Rick Fairbairn, and Splatsin Councilor Shawn Tronson.

Governance partner move planning and technical consultation forward

The Shuswap – North Okanagan – Splatsin of the Secwepemc Nation, British Columbia – Planning for the Sicamous-to-Armstrong Rail Trail continues to move forward with adoption of a communications plan and engagement of technical expertise at the recent Rail Trail … Read More

Shuswap Trail Alliance to assist CSRD, RDNO, Splatsin with Rail Trail Project

The Shuswap Trail Alliance has been retained by the Sicamous-to-Armstrong Rail Corridor Governance Advisory Committee to administer the day-to-day operations as the project moves into the design and planning stages. The committee endorsed a recommendation to bring the Shuswap Trail … Read More

Funds add momentum to Sicamous-to-Armstrong Rail Trail Project

Plans for the development of a non-motorized trail connection from Sicamous to Armstrong are taking a leap forward with the announcement of a $500,000 BC Rural Dividend Grant to advance the project to the design phase. The Columbia Shuswap Regional … Read More

Members of the Sicamous-to-Armstrong Rail Trail Corridor Interjurisdictional Governance Advisory Committee in discussions at a meeting held March 15, 2019 at the Splatsin Community Centre. (Tracy Hughes/CSRD photo)

CSRD, RDNO, SPLATSIN make progress on the Rail Trail Initiative

The opening words from Kukpi7 Wayne Christian of Splatsin accurately summed up the spirit of the entire Sicamous-to-Armstrong Rail Trail Corridor Interjurisdictional Governance Advisory Committee at a meeting held March 15 at the Splatsin Community Centre. Kukpi7 Christian, who was … Read More

Purchase of CP Rail Corridor finalized

Purchase of CP Rail Corridor between Armstrong and Sicamous has been finalized The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) and the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) have successfully concluded the purchase of a section of CP Rail corridor that runs … Read More

Public assent achieved

Public assent achieved to purchase sections of the abandoned Canadian Pacific Rail corridor between Sicamous and Armstrong The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) and the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) have both successfully concluded an Alternative Approval Process (AAP), … Read More

The Sicamous-to-Armstrong Rail-Trail is in the Splatsin traditional territory of the Secwepemc First Nation.