Steve Arstad

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Keremeos RCMP looking for owners of stolen goods

Successful raid recovers months' worth of stolen goods, some of which police have no record of theft

Sandy Diaz (left) has been a fierce advocate for foreign agricultural workers rights in the Similkameen for several years. Workers’ fear of retribution prevents many stories of abuse from coming to light. Diaz is shown here speaking with “Belonging in the South Similkameen” researcher Susana Cazaj during a community picnic held on August 21.

Foreign agricultural workers program giving Canadian reputation a black eye

Tireless Similkameen workers' advocate Sandy Diaz says more oversight needed to correct abuses in the program

Sandy Diaz (left) has been a fierce advocate for foreign agricultural workers rights in the Similkameen for several years. Workers’ fear of retribution prevents many stories of abuse from coming to light. Diaz is shown here speaking with “Belonging in the South Similkameen” researcher Susana Cazaj during a community picnic held on August 21.

Random thoughts on the end of summer

It’s with a heavy heart that I’m watching August wind down, and with it, for all intents and purposes, our summer season

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure recently awarded a contract to Lock-BLock Limited of Richmond, B.C. to supply $113,467.2 worth of concrete retaining blocks to a pullout near the location of the January 27 slide area between Keremeos and Hedley.

Work at slide area to get underway soon

Original plans for quick resolution to slide area dashed by further rockfall

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure recently awarded a contract to Lock-BLock Limited of Richmond, B.C. to supply $113,467.2 worth of concrete retaining blocks to a pullout near the location of the January 27 slide area between Keremeos and Hedley.
A Saddlehorn Drive residence went up in flame Thursday night in Kaleden.

Fire destroys Saddlehorn Drive residence

Members of the Kaleden and Okanagan Falls Volunteer Fire Departments fought a structure fire at 135 Saddlehorn Drive on Thursday morning.

A Saddlehorn Drive residence went up in flame Thursday night in Kaleden.

Directors discuss future of regional district headquarters

Regional district board members discussed the future of Regional District Okanagan Similkameen corporate headquarters

Three major fires burning in Regional District Okanagan Similkameen

Emergency Services Manager updated regional district board on wildfire status in the RDOS

Firefighters worked in vain Monday to contain a blaze at the historic Red Bridge Pub, Keremeos Hotel Liquor Store and the Seventh Street Diner.

Keremeos landmark lost to fire

Historic pub, liquor store and diner all gone after flames destroy downtown building

Firefighters worked in vain Monday to contain a blaze at the historic Red Bridge Pub, Keremeos Hotel Liquor Store and the Seventh Street Diner.
From left to right: Owner and winemaker at Seven Stones winery George Hanson, Rhys Pender, Head Media Judge; Executive Chef Lee Humphries from Local Lounge • Grille; Chef Damien Mischkinis, Local Lounge • Grille. The trio were awarded the title of Similkameen Barbeque King on Saturday at the Grist Mill in Keremeos.

King of the ‘Cue crowned at Grist Mill

Local Lounge and Grille of Summerland was crowned Similkameen Barbecue King on Saturday, at the Grist Mill in Keremeos.

From left to right: Owner and winemaker at Seven Stones winery George Hanson, Rhys Pender, Head Media Judge; Executive Chef Lee Humphries from Local Lounge • Grille; Chef Damien Mischkinis, Local Lounge • Grille. The trio were awarded the title of Similkameen Barbeque King on Saturday at the Grist Mill in Keremeos.
Andy English and Jennifer Douglass look over two binders of research the two have discovered about Hedley's World War 1 veterans.

Hedley researchers rediscover Hedley’s rich First World War past

Hedley researchers discover a gold mine of information about community’s long lost First World War vets

Andy English and Jennifer Douglass look over two binders of research the two have discovered about Hedley's World War 1 veterans.

Grant money supports local communities

Community safety, other Keremeos programs to receive boost through local government funding

Fortis provides timeline for switch to smart meters

Timeline would see Lower SImilkameen switch in 2015

Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone, Kaleden resident Kim Denis, MLA LInda Larsen and RDOS Area 'D' Director Tom Siddon officially turn the sod on the Lakehill Road pedestrian pathway on July 4.

Safety concerns prompt Pedestrian pathway in Kaleden

Safety concerns behind community driven push for Lakehill Road walkway in Kaleden

Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone, Kaleden resident Kim Denis, MLA LInda Larsen and RDOS Area 'D' Director Tom Siddon officially turn the sod on the Lakehill Road pedestrian pathway on July 4.
Blocking off the Burlington Northern rail trail bed has forced transients back into the village.

Itinerant campers have their say

Keremeos' annual summer transient population upset over petition that speaks against them

Blocking off the Burlington Northern rail trail bed has forced transients back into the village.
Pat Tracey was returning from Osoyoos, coming upon last week’s fiery tractor trailer crash probably no more than a minute or so after the crash happened.

Major accident on Highway 3 closes highway on July 2; wildfire danger rising

Fire danger rising as weather heats up in the Lower Similkameen

Pat Tracey was returning from Osoyoos, coming upon last week’s fiery tractor trailer crash probably no more than a minute or so after the crash happened.

Village responds to comments and ideas raised during business walk

The Village of Keremeos, in conjunction with Sim Country reviewed responses from local business following the April 29 business walk.

Transient vehicles parked at the end of Veterans Avenue, along the Burlington-Northern rail trail bed.

Transient issues on the rise again

Keremeos’ perennial issues with transients appears to be a topic of contention amongst village residents during recent weeks.

Transient vehicles parked at the end of Veterans Avenue, along the Burlington-Northern rail trail bed.
Keremeos firefighters work a large sawdust fire that broke out on the Clifton Ranch Thursday morning.

Fire breaks out in Clifton Ranch’s sawdust pile

Stubborn fire in animal bedding material likely caused by machinery

Keremeos firefighters work a large sawdust fire that broke out on the Clifton Ranch Thursday morning.
An accident Friday afternoon on June 20 destroyed part of the sign and planter box at Elks Motel in Keremeos.

Friday accident in Keremeos

Vehicle crosses centre line of Highway 3, takes out part of Elks Motel signage

An accident Friday afternoon on June 20 destroyed part of the sign and planter box at Elks Motel in Keremeos.
Bhaktimarga Swami - The Walking Monk- passed through Keremeos on his fourth cross Canada walking trip on June 18-19.

The Walking Monk walks through Keremeos

Four time cross country walker has no cause to promote, other than a healthy spirit - and spirituality

Bhaktimarga Swami - The Walking Monk- passed through Keremeos on his fourth cross Canada walking trip on June 18-19.