Steve Arstad

A helicopter douses a hot spot after a wildfire broke out south of Cawston on Sunday, April 13.

Weekend wildfires hit the Lower Similkameen

Another busy weekend for Keremeos firefighters as they fight back to back wildfires last weekend

A helicopter douses a hot spot after a wildfire broke out south of Cawston on Sunday, April 13.

Parking problems a pain for downtown business owners

Parking problems are plaguing downtown Keremeos business owners.

Community Foundation grants $223,000 to local charities

Keremeos and the Lower Similkameen receive $5,400 worth of Community Foundation grants

Sabryna, Audrey, Catherine and Julia prepare to enjoy a breakfast of fried bologna out on the Similkameen River flats near the former transient Farmworkers Campground. The four young ladies, all from Quebec, are experiencing Kermeos and B.C., through a simply lived camping experience.

Spring has sprung, transient worker season has begun

Ten campers are currently staked out along the bank of the Similkameen in the vicinity of the former Farmworkers Campground site.

Sabryna, Audrey, Catherine and Julia prepare to enjoy a breakfast of fried bologna out on the Similkameen River flats near the former transient Farmworkers Campground. The four young ladies, all from Quebec, are experiencing Kermeos and B.C., through a simply lived camping experience.

Keremeos council notes

Business arising from the April 7 regular meeting of Keremeos council

Keremeos' water reservoir begins to take shape above the bypass as work crews prepare the walls for concrete pouring last week.

Reservoir work continues

Work continues at a steady pace on Keremeos’ new water reservoir.

Keremeos' water reservoir begins to take shape above the bypass as work crews prepare the walls for concrete pouring last week.

I’m never ready for spring

I found myself wondering why, this past weekend, did it feel like I had so much yard work to catch up on?

Local real estate interest on the rise with the arrival of spring

Days of spring-like weather has turned thoughts to real estate as realtors notice the annual uptick in interest in Similkameen markets.

Village receives CARIP grant

Keremeos Village staff delivered their CARIP report to council; staff time spent compiling the report cost more than the grant was worth.

Fortis updates SVPS on dam proposal

The SVPS hears presentation from Fortis, who updated members on the Similkameen dam proposal.

Kaleden Irrigation District to benefit from $10,000 grant from OBWB

The Regional District Okanagan Similkameen received six grants from the Okanagan Basin Water Board totalling $64,050.

Jake MacDonald, manager of Keremeos Building Supplies, stands in front of a recently erected banner announcing the recent change in his business to a Home Building Centre.

Keremeos hardware turning Home

Keremeos Building Centre now affiliated with Home Hardware chain

Jake MacDonald, manager of Keremeos Building Supplies, stands in front of a recently erected banner announcing the recent change in his business to a Home Building Centre.

Spring is tick time

Annual warning comes from Interior Health regarding advent of tick season

Similkameen Valley Planning Society monthly update

Members of the Similkameen Valley Planning Society met in Keremeos on Wednesday, March 26 at the Lower Similkameen Indian Band office.

Jason of Sunrise Restorations prepares to work on the Seventh Avenue building destroyed by fire on February 3.

Clean up of Seventh Avenue property begins

Building destroyed by fire on February 3 being slowly removed this week in Keremeos downtown

Jason of Sunrise Restorations prepares to work on the Seventh Avenue building destroyed by fire on February 3.

Quagga mussel scare

Boat entering Canada headed for Okanagan Lake contaminated with quagga mussels

Keremeos police report further vandalism

Detachment commander reviews recent police activity with Keremeos council

Similkameen Sparks senior girls team (l- r): Jori Bishop, Keisa Minshull, Nev Dhaliwal, Sara Vriends, Azalya Klippenstein, Nicola Terbasket, Emerveer Khosa, ElleLeigh Snow, Reiley Terbasket, Madison Terbasket - Winser, Tina Schaefer. Coach: Fred Danenhower, Assistant Coach Marshall Winser. Missing from photo: Jyoti Bopari, Sierra Yamamoto. The Sparks finished the season ranked number five in the province this year.

Similkameen teams end basketball season on high note

Similkameen Sparks senior girls basketball team finished fourth at the Single A provincials held last weekend at Lumby.

Similkameen Sparks senior girls team (l- r): Jori Bishop, Keisa Minshull, Nev Dhaliwal, Sara Vriends, Azalya Klippenstein, Nicola Terbasket, Emerveer Khosa, ElleLeigh Snow, Reiley Terbasket, Madison Terbasket - Winser, Tina Schaefer. Coach: Fred Danenhower, Assistant Coach Marshall Winser. Missing from photo: Jyoti Bopari, Sierra Yamamoto. The Sparks finished the season ranked number five in the province this year.

Move to tie Crime Stoppers with police program would be a bust, says program coordinator

Coordinator of crime tips program fears police involvement will reduce effectiveness

Nothing new on Fortis’ dam proposal

Fortis received an investgative permit from the province recently, which allows them to explore the possibility of constructing a dam