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Electoral Areas C, D and F of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District could see some disruptions in dog service to start the new year. 

The current contract with K9 Control expires Dec. 31 and it has informed the regional district that it does not wish to extend the contract.

CSRD staff are looking at other available options for dog control services, however, it is unlikely a new contractor will be in place before the Dec. 31 deadline.

The disruption in service means that dog control officers within the CSRD areas will not be responding to dog control complaints until a suitable new option is put in place.

"Staff are continuing to work on the issue in hopes a solution can be implemented before the end of the year," stated the CSRD in a release to media. "The CSRD will keep residents updated on the status of the situation through our website, Facebook and Twitter feeds."

Dog control complaints can still be made to [email protected]. 

They will be recorded and kept on file until a new contracted dog control officer is secured.

The possible interruption in service does not affect the ability of people to purchase a 2019 dog license, which can be done online at www.csrd.bc.ca, by phone at 250.833.5950 or at the CSRD office at 555 Harbourfront Drive NE, Salmon Arm.