Tracy Hughes

Maureen Kennah-Hafstein sits in front of her favourite dogwood tree in her backyard. Medication and supplements help to control some of her symptoms but each night she endures a painful withdrawal with uncontrollable movement and spasms. (Tracy Hughes/Salmon Arm Observer)

Column: Looking for a parting gift

Tracy Hughes' final column asks readers to help Maureen Hafstein get the government's attention

Maureen Kennah-Hafstein sits in front of her favourite dogwood tree in her backyard. Medication and supplements help to control some of her symptoms but each night she endures a painful withdrawal with uncontrollable movement and spasms. (Tracy Hughes/Salmon Arm Observer)
From the archives of the Observer

From the archives of the Observer

1940 - His Majesty, King George VI, celebrated his 45th birthday this week although his actual date of birth is Dec. 14. In spite of the serious war situation, it is well for Canadians everywhere to honour our King and extend him sincere wishes for better and more prosperous times ahead.

From the archives of the Observer
Maureen Kennah-Hafstein plans to continue her fight to get increased funding from the B.C. Government for Deep Brain Stimulation surgery. (Jim Elliot/Salmon Arm Observer)

Health minister offers no remedy for surgical wait time

Parkinson's patient continues quest for province to fund more procedures

Maureen Kennah-Hafstein plans to continue her fight to get increased funding from the B.C. Government for Deep Brain Stimulation surgery. (Jim Elliot/Salmon Arm Observer)
Hank Shelley

Column: A look at the outdoor scene in the Shuswap

Despite happenings and events taking place around the world, and even in our own province, we tend to be a happy lot and are very fortunate, even thankful to live where we do.

Hank Shelley
There will be changes to leadership at some North Okanagan-Shuswap schools this fall. (File photo)

Principals shift at North Okanagan-Shuswap schools.

Staffing changes announced as school year comes to an end

There will be changes to leadership at some North Okanagan-Shuswap schools this fall. (File photo)
Leah Blain

Business spotlight: Intwined Fibre Arts moves down Hudson

This is the third move for Intwined Fibre Arts but all three locations have been on Hudson Street.

Leah Blain
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Sicamous firefighters put out small blaze in slash pile

Cause of the fire unknown at this time

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Bear spotted in Little Mountain trail system

People urged to use caution if walking or biking through the park

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Canoe Beach is re-opening for public use on Friday, June 8. (File photo)

City re-opens Canoe Beach

Area had been closed down due to high water.

Canoe Beach is re-opening for public use on Friday, June 8. (File photo)
Environment Canada is calling for gusty winds and risk of a thunderstorm this weekend.-Image credit: Barb Brouwer/Salmon Arm Observer

Weather alert issued for the Shuswap

Gusty winds, thunderstorms in the forecast

Environment Canada is calling for gusty winds and risk of a thunderstorm this weekend.-Image credit: Barb Brouwer/Salmon Arm Observer
Park should recognize Haig-Brown

Park should recognize Haig-Brown

The back and forth between the two words was kinda humorous, but I think it's a good idea to give the park a First Nations name.

Park should recognize Haig-Brown
Observer editor Tracy HughesObserver editor Tracy Hughes

Time for a change

Observer editor Tracy Hughes announces her resignation after nearly 22 years with the paper

Observer editor Tracy HughesObserver editor Tracy Hughes
Maureen Kennah-Hafstein hits the heavy bag during a workout designed to help Parkinson’s patients improve their health. But what Kennah-Hafstein is really fighting for is a reduced wait time in B.C. for DBS surgery – a procedure that could dramatically help control her symptoms. (Jim Elliot/Salmon Arm Observer)

Salmon Arm woman fights for a life-changing surgery

Parkinson's patient lobbies government to fund another operating room and reduce wait time

Maureen Kennah-Hafstein hits the heavy bag during a workout designed to help Parkinson’s patients improve their health. But what Kennah-Hafstein is really fighting for is a reduced wait time in B.C. for DBS surgery – a procedure that could dramatically help control her symptoms. (Jim Elliot/Salmon Arm Observer)
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Police identify man killed by train near Chase

The victim was a man from Lee Creek in the North Shuswap

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CSRD Board Chair Rhona Martin, Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo, along with friends and family gathered today to remember longtime Sunnybrae community member Roy Sharp, who tragically lost his life in the Robinson Creek Landslide on May 5, 2017. (CSRD photo)

Park name changed to honour senior killed in landslide

Sunnybrae resident Roy Sharp remembered as someone who loved to lend a helping hand

CSRD Board Chair Rhona Martin, Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo, along with friends and family gathered today to remember longtime Sunnybrae community member Roy Sharp, who tragically lost his life in the Robinson Creek Landslide on May 5, 2017. (CSRD photo)
The BC Wildfire Service is reporting fire crews have gained control of a blaze burning in a remote area between Malakwa and Revelstoke as of Saturday morning. (File photo)

Update: Two fires in the Shuswap no longer active

Fire crews also gain control of Perry River blaze between Sicamous and Revelstoke

The BC Wildfire Service is reporting fire crews have gained control of a blaze burning in a remote area between Malakwa and Revelstoke as of Saturday morning. (File photo)
Sunnybrae Water System users no longer have to boil their water after upgrades to the water system. The boil-water notice had been in place since 2009. (File photo)

Boil-water notice lifted after 9 years

Sunnybrae residents now have access to safe drinking water straight from the tap

Sunnybrae Water System users no longer have to boil their water after upgrades to the water system. The boil-water notice had been in place since 2009. (File photo)
A map from the BC Wildfire Service of the site of the blaze burning in a remote area between Malakwa and Revelstoke.

Crews fight small wildfire between Malakwa and Revelstoke

The blaze is classed as active and is estimated at 4 hectares in size

A map from the BC Wildfire Service of the site of the blaze burning in a remote area between Malakwa and Revelstoke.
At its meeting on Tuesday, May 22. School District No. 83 officials set the stage for the official adoption of the budget at the June 19 board meeting to be held at the District Education Support Centre on Shuswap Street. (File photo)

Enrolment increase boosts North Okanagan-Shuswap School District budget

Additional money provided to support new curriculum, school supplies for students

At its meeting on Tuesday, May 22. School District No. 83 officials set the stage for the official adoption of the budget at the June 19 board meeting to be held at the District Education Support Centre on Shuswap Street. (File photo)
The Sicamous boat launch at Kappel Street is the latest site to be closed due to high water. (File photo)

More boat launches shut down as Shuswap Lake rises

Municipalities warn other boat launches could be closed down with little advance warning

The Sicamous boat launch at Kappel Street is the latest site to be closed due to high water. (File photo)