People in the Shuswap community of Seymour Arm have voted to bring in hydro electricity. Only about 80 people live in the remote area on the northern end of Shuswap Lake.
The population swells in the summer as people with seasonal cottages come to the area. Most homes use solar panels or generators to get power. But now a majority of home owners have voted to allow B.C. hydro to bring electricity to the area. Bob Reimer is one of the people who pushed for the change. Reimer admits some people did not want hydro lines to come in. He says some some are scared it will lead to more development, or change the tranquil way of life. Homes are expected to be wired with hydro in 3 years.
Winter driving rules take effect
If you are heading out on the highway on October 1st or afterwards, don't forget to put your winter tires on or pack chains at the very least. Winter driving rules for highways across the majority of the province go into effect Tuesday. Staff Sergeant Steve Frayne is with the Central Interior traffic services based in Kamloops. He says police will be checking tires if they have to deal with vehicles on the highways. He says the fine for not having winter tires on your car, or chains in the trunk, is 121 dollars.
Grizzly attacks man near Hudson's Hope
Conservation Officers are hoping to learn more about an apparent grizzly bear attack near Hudson's Hope on the weekend. A sixty year old man was hunting alone in Butler Ridge Provincial park on Saturday. He suffered injuries to his face, upper and lower body. He was able to walk to his car, and drive to get help. Conservation Officer Brad Lacey says they've been unable to locate the bear, or the exact location of the attack. Lacey says the hunter was air-lifted to a hospital in Fort St. John, and eventually Edmonton, where he's recovering in stable condition. Conservation officers plan to interview the man to find out happened. Lacey says bear encounters are more common at this time of year because there are so many people hunting and working in the bush. At the same time, bears are searching for food before the winter.
