I remember when I represented one-third of a young(-ish) Salmon Arm family.

My son can still make that claim but me 91裸聊视频� not so much anymore.

I mention this after taking part in Mayor Alan Harrison91裸聊视频檚 virtual state of the city address to the chamber of commerce. His presentation revolved around what the city has, or will have, to offer young professionals/families who might consider making Salmon Arm their home.

Based on what I saw over the Family Day weekend alone, I think it91裸聊视频檚 safe to say this demographic has a healthy foothold in the community.

On Valentine91裸聊视频檚 Day I headed out onto Salmon Arm Bay to take photos of folks out enjoying a skate. When I arrived, I was impressed not only by the rarity and splendour of the sunny scene, but also the number of families and kids who were there, some far out on the lake, and the majority better prepared. (If, like me, you do not know how to skate, don91裸聊视频檛 run carelessly out onto a smooth-as-glass frozen lake without some form of ice grips on your feet.)

My neighbourhood has changed quite a bit over the past couple of years with a lot of new homes having been built, and a lot of families having moved in. You can tell just by the volume of sledders flying down Harrison Hill at Hillcrest Elementary this winter. And also by the number trick-or-treaters on Halloween, though more so in 2019 than last year.

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I don91裸聊视频檛 know if Salmon Arm is the only Shuswap community seeing an uptick in that young family demographic 91裸聊视频� It seems Sicamous is experiencing the same.

The mayor highlighted in his presentation the numerous assets Salmon Arm has to offer: low crime, various amenities, short commutes and an amazing array of outdoor recreational opportunities.

There are challenges yet to be addressed though. Housing, while 91裸聊视频渁ffordable91裸聊视频� compared to larger urban areas like Vancouver or Kelowna, is still a pricey proposition for many, and options below $400,000 are limited. Opportunities for steady, full-time employment are also not abundant, but that91裸聊视频檚 part of why growth is important.

For me, Salmon Arm is kind of a Goldilocks community. It91裸聊视频檚 a city with a small-town feel. It91裸聊视频檚 lush and green in the summer and has a super cross-country skiing trail system nearby for the winter months. It is also close to family in the Vancouver area, but I91裸聊视频檒l tell you 91裸聊视频� I91裸聊视频檇 choose to live in Salmon Arm over the Lower Mainland any day.

lachlan@saobserver.net
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