The rising challenges flowing through the North Okanagan with flood waters are getting some federal attention, but not in the way of financial support.

Mel Arnold, North Okanagan Shuswap MP, said no calls for federal assistance have been made yet as provincial support is currently underway.

But Arnold has made Ottawa aware of the situation after touring the most heavily impacted regions Saturday.

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Arnold also notes that those with secondary homes will not receive assistance.

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