Amid the devastation that has rocked the Shuswap, there is some good news ahead of the start of the school year.
North Shuswap Elementary School is still standing, confirmed the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) following a Celista visit Monday, Aug. 21.
“Our team conducted a thorough inspection and found no visible damage to the school or its surroundings,” CSRD said.
Great news - CSRD staff visited Celista today and confirmed that North Shuswap Elementary School is still standing.
— Columbia Shuswap Regional District (@ColShuRegDist) August 22, 2023
Our team conducted a thorough inspection and found no visible damage to the school or its surroundings.#CSRDStrong #CSRD #SEP pic.twitter.com/osWRbm2IDn
Meanwhile, there is no consideration for the city of Salmon Arm to be on evacuation alert at this time recommended by BC Wildfire Services.
READ MORE: BC Wildfire Service defends planned ignition in North Shuswap
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