Steve Arstad

B.C. grants $1.6 million to fight invasive plants

The provincial government’s is recently announced funding of over $1.6 million in new grants to control the spread of invasive plants

Keremeos councillors report on SILGA convention

Keremeos Councillors Gary Thielmann and Arlene Arlow attended the Southern Interior Local Government Association conference.

Liza Sanders is preparing to open Keremeos' newest restaurant on May 16.

New pub style restaurant set to open rodeo weekend

Keremeos’ newest eatery is sheduled to open May 16, just in time for lunch.

Liza Sanders is preparing to open Keremeos' newest restaurant on May 16.
A semi truck discovered nature the hard way Sunday evening after striking a boulder that tumbled onto Highway 3 during heavy rains. The accident occurred at the location of a larger slide that took place on January 27 this year.

Highway 3 west of Keremeos reopened after closure

Highway 3 west of Keremeos had been closed due to a landslide that took place on Sunday evening, May 4.

A semi truck discovered nature the hard way Sunday evening after striking a boulder that tumbled onto Highway 3 during heavy rains. The accident occurred at the location of a larger slide that took place on January 27 this year.
Members of the Lansdowne Middle School Band and Choir entertained at Similkameen Elementary on May 1.

Visiting band entertains

Elementary students at Similkameen Elementary Secondary School were treated to some delightful sounds on May 1.

Members of the Lansdowne Middle School Band and Choir entertained at Similkameen Elementary on May 1.
Grist Mill Manger Chris Mathieson and Host of the APTN series 'Wild Food'  Tracey Kim Bonneau on the set of an episode for the series in the Grist Mill summer kitchen on May 1. Two episodes of the series 'Quest out West' were filmed at the mill over five days.

Grist Mill location for aboriginal food show

The summer kitchen at Keremeos Grist Mill was turned into a television set for five days last week.

Grist Mill Manger Chris Mathieson and Host of the APTN series 'Wild Food'  Tracey Kim Bonneau on the set of an episode for the series in the Grist Mill summer kitchen on May 1. Two episodes of the series 'Quest out West' were filmed at the mill over five days.
Anna-Marie Friesen opens Canadiana Spicery on Seventh Avenue on May 2.

New business promises to spice up Seventh Avenue

Shopping on Seventh Avenue in Keremeos is about to get spiced up.

Anna-Marie Friesen opens Canadiana Spicery on Seventh Avenue on May 2.
Kelly Bickner of Keremeos Curiosity Shop. Bickner found a long lost sports trophy from Port Alberni at the Penticton Value Village. The cup was recently repatriated to Port Alberni after being lost for over 100 years.

Long-lost Port Alberni sports trophy found in Keremeos after being lost for over a century

The repatriation of a sports trophy from Port Alberni’s early history has a Kerermeos connection

Kelly Bickner of Keremeos Curiosity Shop. Bickner found a long lost sports trophy from Port Alberni at the Penticton Value Village. The cup was recently repatriated to Port Alberni after being lost for over 100 years.

Village has dike inspected

A recent dike inspection on behalf of the Village of Keremeos’ has resulted in a recommendation to remove vegetation from the dike’s slopes.

Keremeos council briefs

Keremeos council briefs from the April 21 regular council meeting

Kereemos Irrigation District and village workers worked with Suck it Up Envrionmental Services to fix some waterworks related issues last week.

High tech solution to low tech problem

The Village of Keremeos solved a number of low tech waterworks problems using a high tech solution on April 24

Kereemos Irrigation District and village workers worked with Suck it Up Envrionmental Services to fix some waterworks related issues last week.
Suck it Up Environmental Services technicians excavate a hole near the Keremeos pool  April 24.

Village opts for hydro-excavation to deal with water issues

Service is like microsurgery for close tolerance public works projects

Suck it Up Environmental Services technicians excavate a hole near the Keremeos pool  April 24.

Keremeos dog park will go ahead this year

Keremeos council agreed Monday to provide funding for an off-leash dog park in Keremeos in the 2014 budget.

Elks first annual garage and craft sale

The first annual Garage and Craft sale, taking place at the Elks Hall in Keremeos, is rapidly approaching.

Regional DIstrict Okanagan Similkameen Directors Brad Hope, (Princeton rural) George Bush (Cawston) and Mark Pendergraft (Osoyoos rural, board chair) socialize at the second Similkameen Valley Tourism Advisory Council’s industry day.

Valley experiences guide revealed

The event was the stage for the unveiling of the 2014 Similkameen Valley Travel Experiences Guide

Regional DIstrict Okanagan Similkameen Directors Brad Hope, (Princeton rural) George Bush (Cawston) and Mark Pendergraft (Osoyoos rural, board chair) socialize at the second Similkameen Valley Tourism Advisory Council’s industry day.
Recent graffiti vandalism in Keremeos included spray painting a businesses’ wall, as well as a garbage container.

Graffiti spree continues defacement of downtown Keremeos

Problem not exclusive to Keremeos, as Nelson discussion reveals

Recent graffiti vandalism in Keremeos included spray painting a businesses’ wall, as well as a garbage container.

New Similkameen travel guide introduced during industry day

The event was also the stage for the unveiling of the 2014 Similkameen Valley Travel Experiences Guide

Jordy Bosscha has been Keremeos Fire Chief since 1998.

Worth the personal sacrifice

Jordy Bosscha is Keremeos and District Volunteer Fire Department’s present chief. He’s been with the department since 1991.

Jordy Bosscha has been Keremeos Fire Chief since 1998.
Mike Ranta with companion Spitzii are on an 8,000 kilometre odyssey across Canada by canoe.

Cross continental canoe journey aims to fundraise for troubled youth

Mike Ranta’s April 14 canoe journey down the Similkameen River from Princeton to Keremeos was not without its share of adventures.

Mike Ranta with companion Spitzii are on an 8,000 kilometre odyssey across Canada by canoe.
A single vehicle accident just south of Olalla on Highway 3 sent one man to hospital Monday morning, April 14

Monday accident sends driver to hospital

Accidents and wildfires keep fire department busy in between appreciation dinner

A single vehicle accident just south of Olalla on Highway 3 sent one man to hospital Monday morning, April 14