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Tourist numbers on the increase

Despite a rainy summer, the Shuswap has seen tourism numbers rise over the last year

Unannounced blasts to control an avalanche threat last Friday frightened Chase area residents.

Avalanche blast creates alarm

The B.C. ministry of transportation has apologized after unscheduled avalanche blasts frightened a number of Chase residents

Unannounced blasts to control an avalanche threat last Friday frightened Chase area residents.
Donovan Pippus was killed Sept. 1, 2010

Driver in fatal crash denies intoxication

The man accused in the death of 17-year-old Salmon Arm resident, Donovan Pippus, was not drunk when the accident occurred

Donovan Pippus was killed Sept. 1, 2010

Heat happy with residents’ backing

Chase hockey team grateful for community support in the stands and behind the scenes.

Helping hand for pals with paws

Food for thought: Resident willing to help keep pets with families.

Winning way with words

A 12-year-old Blind Bay resident says he looked into his own family history for the inspiration to write his unique story

Interior Health is preparing to launch this year’s flu vaccine.

Flu clinics to open next week

Flu season is approaching and public health nurses are gearing up for the launch of this year’s influenza (flu) vaccination campaign.

Interior Health is preparing to launch this year’s flu vaccine.

Looking for leash-free space

Dogs may soon be able to run free in the Chase as the village searches for appropriate grounds for an off-leash dog park.

Residents of Chabelos Resort show off some of the toys collected during the annual potluck barbecue before they were donated to the Chase Hamper Society.

Fostering fun and fundraising

Even more Chase children will be smiling this Christmas, thanks to the hard work and generosity from a group of Chase residents.

Residents of Chabelos Resort show off some of the toys collected during the annual potluck barbecue before they were donated to the Chase Hamper Society.

CP told to stop blowing their horn

VLA residents can finally breath a sigh of relief as the last whistle has finally blown.

Duan Stewart

Country of ballads and bards

A Blind Bay resident is giving back to the community whose beauty helped inspire him to rediscover his own musical roots.

Duan Stewart
Wacky and wonderful wobbly balls will be a feature of this year's Salmon Arm Fall Fair, which runs Sept. 7 to 9 at the fairgrounds.

Fair celebrates the Shuswap’s rural roots

Annual Fall Fair runs Friday, Sept. 7 to Sunday, Sept. 9 at the Salmon Arm Fairgrounds.

Wacky and wonderful wobbly balls will be a feature of this year's Salmon Arm Fall Fair, which runs Sept. 7 to 9 at the fairgrounds.
The Emergency Department housed in the Chase & District Health Centre will be able to open with the arrival of a third doctor.

Chase acquires new doctor

Interior Health has announced the latest addition to the two physicians working out of Chase, just weeks after a day of protest.

The Emergency Department housed in the Chase & District Health Centre will be able to open with the arrival of a third doctor.
Sneak peak: Farid Salji shows off the new $20 polymer bill that is set to be released in November.

Campaign against counterfeit cash

Bank of Canada reps have been around the region educating the RCMP, store owners and employees about how to detect fakes.

Sneak peak: Farid Salji shows off the new $20 polymer bill that is set to be released in November.

Complete fire ban issued in Chase

Chase has joined other provincial agencies in instituting a fire ban.

Roots and Blues impresses first-timer

As a first time Roots and Blueser, I can honestly say that I had no idea what to expect from the three-day music festival

Chase Mayor Ron Anderson walks into the village office as a group of protesters gather outside with placards expressing their concerns regarding closures at the Chase Health Care Centre and a lack of doctors in the village.

Health centre closures spark rally

Chase: Citizens draw attention to increasing problem with lack of doctors, services.

Chase Mayor Ron Anderson walks into the village office as a group of protesters gather outside with placards expressing their concerns regarding closures at the Chase Health Care Centre and a lack of doctors in the village.
Mickey Sims poses at the Salmon Arm Wharf with his most recent Senior Masters Middleweight World Championship belt.

Sims repeats as boxing champion

A Salmon Arm resident returns home a world champion for the second year in a row.

Mickey Sims poses at the Salmon Arm Wharf with his most recent Senior Masters Middleweight World Championship belt.

Backs up over park benches

Local business owners are pushing to remove benches from downtown area, with the hope that troublesome teens will soon follow.

Hefty victory: Former Salmon Arm resident Scott Jackson holds the Calder Cup, signifying his part in winning the AHL’s top honour. Jackson brought the trophy to the Shaw Centre Monday to show his hometown fans and other aspiring hockey players.

Jackson returns home bearing Calder Cup

A Salmon Arm sports hero has comes home to return a favour.

Hefty victory: Former Salmon Arm resident Scott Jackson holds the Calder Cup, signifying his part in winning the AHL’s top honour. Jackson brought the trophy to the Shaw Centre Monday to show his hometown fans and other aspiring hockey players.