When it comes to environment protection, some of our region's top champions are in the youngest age group. 

Recently, a group of students from Shuswap Middle School made a difference by keeping waste out of our landfills. They have also set an example that all CSRD residents can follow − everyone in the region can be recycling their batteries. 

CSRD Firefighters are known for being connected to their communities and stepping up when there's a need. 

Once again, many of our departments are organizing Christmas events to benefit local charities, even though many of the events look differently in 2020 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. All fire department events are operating with COVID-19 safety protocols in place. 

Here's a listing of events in chronological order:

One of the things that links residents of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) together is the CP Railway, which runs through the region from Field to the North Shuswap.

In December, there's usually a very special Holiday Train that brings celebration and a huge boost of donations to local food banks all across the CSRD.