Martha Wickett

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From top left, clockwise, Caitlin Potts, Ashley Simpson, Deanna Wertz and Nicole Bell. With the remains of Ashley Simpson found in 2021, three women from the Shuswap and North Okanagan are still missing – Caitlin and Deanna for five years, Nicole for four. (Photos contributed)

RCMP find remains of Shuswap woman missing for five years, former boyfriend charged

The news they’ve been praying for brings both happiness and sadness for Ashley Simpson’s parents

From top left, clockwise, Caitlin Potts, Ashley Simpson, Deanna Wertz and Nicole Bell. With the remains of Ashley Simpson found in 2021, three women from the Shuswap and North Okanagan are still missing – Caitlin and Deanna for five years, Nicole for four. (Photos contributed)
A man who appeared in Salmon Arm Court Nov. 9, 2021 is faces charges of possession of child pornography and breaching conditions of his release by having more than one ‘mobile communication device.’ (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward)

Man charged with possessing child porn in Salmon Arm also facing voyeurism charge in Burnaby

Incident in Salmon Arm alleged to have taken place in 2020, alleged offence in Burnaby from 2018

A man who appeared in Salmon Arm Court Nov. 9, 2021 is faces charges of possession of child pornography and breaching conditions of his release by having more than one ‘mobile communication device.’ (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward)
BC Supreme Court rules on Oct. 8, 2021 that three men can be extradited to U.S. to face charges in connection with an alleged 2006 cannabis smuggling operation from the Okanagan-Shuswap to California. (File photo)

Extradition ordered in alleged Okanagan-Shuswap cannabis smuggling via hollow logs

Three men to be extradited to U.S. in connection with trafficking charges involving B.C., California

BC Supreme Court rules on Oct. 8, 2021 that three men can be extradited to U.S. to face charges in connection with an alleged 2006 cannabis smuggling operation from the Okanagan-Shuswap to California. (File photo)
A memorial for the five victims of July’s fatal crane collapse in Kelowna stands in front of the Bernard Block construction site as two new tower cranes are assembled at the site on Oct. 26, 2021. (Aaron Hemens/Capital News)

Friend of victims in deadly Kelowna crane collapse want probe complete before work resumes

Petition launched as two new cranes are assembled at worksite

A memorial for the five victims of July’s fatal crane collapse in Kelowna stands in front of the Bernard Block construction site as two new tower cranes are assembled at the site on Oct. 26, 2021. (Aaron Hemens/Capital News)
Chase RCMP searched to no avail for a suspect in an alleged assault in Chase on Oct. 14. (File photo)

Chase RCMP say they can’t find suspect who allegedly assaulted girl on trail

Police receive report of assault near skate park on Oct. 14 in Shuswap community

Chase RCMP searched to no avail for a suspect in an alleged assault in Chase on Oct. 14. (File photo)
Salmon Arm Secondary graduate Michael Worobey, professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Arizona, provides information on the coronavirus and vaccine. (Contributed)

Virus specialist raised in Salmon Arm recommends more COVID rapid testing

Michael Worobey says vaccines ‘incredibly safe,’ still effective against delta variant

Salmon Arm Secondary graduate Michael Worobey, professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Arizona, provides information on the coronavirus and vaccine. (Contributed)

Subdivision planned for Salmon Arm’s Hillcrest area to be solar power friendly

City councillor would like pre-wiring for electric cars and solar power included

Liberal candidate from Salmon Arm vows to give it another try

Shelley Desautels vows to run again against Conservative incumbent

New building planned for 11th Avenue NE in Salmon Arm to house doctors, engineers

Two-storey complex near police station, Highway 1 to provide professional offices

Boaters want Shuswap Lake channel dredged but obstacles deter city

Salmon Arm mayor, staff say cost, government requirements, short life of remedy prohibitive

Boaters want Shuswap Lake channel dredged but obstacles deter city

Salmon Arm mayor, staff say cost, government requirements, short life of remedy prohibitive

Pandemic puts public events for Sorrento-Blind Bay incorporation on hold

Incorporation discussion panel and two open houses postponed until January 2022

Plan to use city land for parking for Salmon Arm daycare expansion gets initial nod

Development permit variance for Maple Tree Montessori Daycare to go to Sept. 27 council meeting

COVID-19 cases in Salmon Arm reach new high, Vernon’s head downward

Vernon health area reached a weekly record number of cases on Aug. 22 to 28, now decreasing

North Okanagan-Shuswap voters urged to be patient Sept. 20, avoid busier times

Steep increase in riding's advance voters over 2019, might mean less voting election day

Courses to keep youth active for life offered in Salmon Arm

Salmon Arm Recreation and PLAY Shuswap offer Coach Connection and Courses from Oct. 1 to 3.

Electric vehicle charging stations galore at Uptown Askew’s, Salmon Arm

Grocery store provides eight Tesla Supercharger stations and three Flo stations

Candidates in North Okanagan-Shuswap tackle wildfire prevention

Forum asks would-be MPs more than a dozen tough questions on climate

Dancing with the Shuswap Stars event will go on in 2021

To make sure the format will fit potential pandemic protocols it will be live-streamed this year

Update: One person connected with COVID-19 outbreak at Salmon Arm facility has died

Interior Health reported the death at Hillside Village long-term care facility, no further details