Steve Arstad

Upcoming composting seminars in the Similkameen

Regional district residents have the opportunity to pre-purchase compost bins or Green Cones from locations in the Similkameen

From left, George Bush, Gary Thielmann, Chris Mathieson, Shane Wright, Keith Crow, Joe Dennis, Frank Armitage, Kim Maynard, Colleen Christensen.

Similkameen Valley Planning Society news

Members of the Similkameen Valley Planning Society gathered for their monthly meeting after a short hiatus

From left, George Bush, Gary Thielmann, Chris Mathieson, Shane Wright, Keith Crow, Joe Dennis, Frank Armitage, Kim Maynard, Colleen Christensen.

Directors have change of heart over change requests

Last minute changes of heart amongst a number of directors threatened to derail a second reading of the regional district budget

Similkameen Elementary Secondary School Vice Principal Scott Tremblay helps select the winner of the 'most pink' contest at Feb.26 anti bullying campaign at the school

Giving bullying the boot

Elementary students at SESS gathered in the school’s elementary gym to support and encourage anti bullying strategies

Similkameen Elementary Secondary School Vice Principal Scott Tremblay helps select the winner of the 'most pink' contest at Feb.26 anti bullying campaign at the school

Winter weather snow fun for Similkameen residents

A late February snowfall put residents of the Lower Similkameen in a grumpy mood Sunday, in spite of Team Canada’s hockey gold

Regional district briefs

Director supports irrigation districts; budget changes thwarted by threat; Carriage houses coming to Area "H""

Keremeos emergency personnel assist the driver involved in a single vehicle rollover on the Keremeos bypass on Friday afternoon.

Keremeos emergency personnel respond to Friday afternoon MVA

Keremeos emergency personnel attended the scene of a single vehicle rollover on the Keremeos bypass late Friday afternoon.

Keremeos emergency personnel assist the driver involved in a single vehicle rollover on the Keremeos bypass on Friday afternoon.
Keremeos firefighters, ambulance personnel and a citizen work to remove the driver injured in a two vehicle accident west of Keremeos late Thursday morning.

Accident west of Keremeos blocks Highway 3

Collision between pickup and semi trailer at Sportsmans Corner injures one

Keremeos firefighters, ambulance personnel and a citizen work to remove the driver injured in a two vehicle accident west of Keremeos late Thursday morning.

Local infrastructure growing for movie industry, says film commission

Okanagan Film Commission working with Okanagan College to develop animation program

Sunday afternoon skating party on Skaha Lake

Rare combination of temperature and weather conditions make Skaha Lake the South Similkameen’s biggest skating rink

Not too much new on dam proposal

Fortis rep says decision on high dam on the Similkameen should be made this year

Smart meters coming to the Similkameen in 2015

Fortis program to upgrade to smart meters begins this spring, but won't affect the SImilkameen until next year

Similkameen’s Fortis customers won’t see quick relief from two tiered electric rate

Not our fault, say Fortis reps, while MLA urges letter writing campaign to BCUC

Keremeos and District Volunteer Firefighters responded to the third structure fire in less than a week last Friday when a Barcelo Road residence in Cawston went up in flames. Two occupants were fortunate to escape the fast moving fire unharmed.

Fire strikes in Cawston

A Barcelo Road residence went up in flames Friday morning in Cawston

Keremeos and District Volunteer Firefighters responded to the third structure fire in less than a week last Friday when a Barcelo Road residence in Cawston went up in flames. Two occupants were fortunate to escape the fast moving fire unharmed.

Starling control program benefits many

Program to reduce starling populations in the SImilkameen has benefits beyond those of agriculture

Council shares views on two notices of motion

Regional budget introduced to council for 2014 at regular meeting of council on February 3

Kassidy Todd at Castle Mountain.

Kassidy and Maxwell Todd to compete in freestyle events at BC Games

Skiing a family affair for the Todd family of Keremeos as BC Games beckon for Kassidy

Kassidy Todd at Castle Mountain.
Keremeos and District Volunteer Fire Department Chief Jordy Bosscha and Geoff Berg, owner of Berg’s Ox Yoke Collectables, survey the aftermath of the Monday morning fire that destroyed the building adjacent Berg’s. He had high praise for the actions of Keremeos firefighters in containing the spread of the fire.

Fire strikes in Keremeos – again

Second fire in two nights strikes Keremeos as downtown business destroyed in early morning blaze on Seventh Avenue

Keremeos and District Volunteer Fire Department Chief Jordy Bosscha and Geoff Berg, owner of Berg’s Ox Yoke Collectables, survey the aftermath of the Monday morning fire that destroyed the building adjacent Berg’s. He had high praise for the actions of Keremeos firefighters in containing the spread of the fire.

First joint council meeting results in letter to the premier

The first joint council meeting held between the regional district and three regional Indian bands took place on January 3

Life returning to normal in the Similkameen

After the slide, life returns to normal after three day closure of valley's lifeline - Highway 3