Tracy Hughes

The North Okanagan-Shuswap school district has approved changes to its transportation policy which will see route changes in Salmon Arm. (File photo)

School bus changes coming for September

Salmon Arm downtown students to get bus service, other riders will have to find their own way

The North Okanagan-Shuswap school district has approved changes to its transportation policy which will see route changes in Salmon Arm. (File photo)
(File photo)

High water forces closure of a boat launch on Shuswap Lake

Boat launch on Eagle Bay Road shut down, two others in Sorrento remain open

(File photo)
School District 83 is selling the SASCU Downtown Activity Centre. (Martha Wickett/Salmon Arm Observer)

Trustee won’t delay Downtown Activity Centre sale

Salmon Arm city council had asked for an extension, bid process will run until July 6

School District 83 is selling the SASCU Downtown Activity Centre. (Martha Wickett/Salmon Arm Observer)
Tracy Hughes, Observer editor

Column: What happened to spring?

Local tourism organizations like to promote the fact that the Shuswap is a four-season destination, with unique things to do in summer, winter, fall and spring.

Tracy Hughes, Observer editor
An accident at the Balmoral intersection has closed the westbound lane of the Trans-Canada Highway. -image credit: google maps

Update: Police say alcohol not a factor in Balmoral crash

Salmon Arm RCMP investigating highway collision, injuries to three people not life-threatening

An accident at the Balmoral intersection has closed the westbound lane of the Trans-Canada Highway. -image credit: google maps
South Canoe School. -Image credit: File photo.

School district gets OK from land commision for outdoor school

New South Canoe School program will open to 110 students in September

South Canoe School. -Image credit: File photo.
Fire crews clean up shattered glass and debris after a collision between a black Dodge truck and a black Ford SUV at the intersection of 12 Avenue and 15 Street SE in Salmon Arm May 17. (Jodi Brak/Salmon Arm Observer)

Truck, SUV collide in residential Salmon Arm neighbourhood

Police, fire crews and an ambulance are on the scene of a two-vehicle collision early Thursday afternoon.

Fire crews clean up shattered glass and debris after a collision between a black Dodge truck and a black Ford SUV at the intersection of 12 Avenue and 15 Street SE in Salmon Arm May 17. (Jodi Brak/Salmon Arm Observer)
Ten Vernon-North Okanagan officers named to Alexa’s Team for helping remove impaired drivers from B.C.’s roadways. (Photo submitted)

Shuswap RCMP officers named to Alexa’s Team

Three officers honoured for helping remove impaired drivers from B.C.'s roads

Ten Vernon-North Okanagan officers named to Alexa’s Team for helping remove impaired drivers from B.C.’s roadways. (Photo submitted)

Motorcycle crash near Chase causes serious injuries

Incident disrupted highway traffic for a few hours near the Squilax-Angelmont turn off.

Tourists fight for the best view of the salmon run on the newly built viewing platform in Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park. The province is planning to re-name the park, Tsútswecw Park. (File photo)

Plans to rename Roderick Haig-Brown Park proceed

A Secwepemc name, Tsutswecw Park, will be used at the request of the Little Shuswap Indian Band.

Tourists fight for the best view of the salmon run on the newly built viewing platform in Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park. The province is planning to re-name the park, Tsútswecw Park. (File photo)
On Alex owner Cheryl Bateman poses with Shuswap Soul proprietor Riley Corcoran and his sister Grace after they recently delivered the inventory of Shuswap Soul t-shirts and hoodies for display in the retail shop. The brand, designed by the 13-year-old, is also available at ReMarket Etc. in Salmon Arm and through an online store. (Photo contributed)

Entrepreneurial teen inspired by the Shuswap

Riley Corcoran, 13, creates his own company, Shuswap Soul Clothing

On Alex owner Cheryl Bateman poses with Shuswap Soul proprietor Riley Corcoran and his sister Grace after they recently delivered the inventory of Shuswap Soul t-shirts and hoodies for display in the retail shop. The brand, designed by the 13-year-old, is also available at ReMarket Etc. in Salmon Arm and through an online store. (Photo contributed)
Firefighters carry some equipment from a hazmat kit into the office of the Ministry of Housing and Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction on Thursday at 2 p.m. after reports of fuel spilled inside the building. (Jim Elliot/Salmon Arm Observer)

Man pours fuel inside B.C. government office

Suspect dumped an oil-gas mixture on desks and counters of B.C. ministries before fleeing the scene

Firefighters carry some equipment from a hazmat kit into the office of the Ministry of Housing and Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction on Thursday at 2 p.m. after reports of fuel spilled inside the building. (Jim Elliot/Salmon Arm Observer)
Aaron Brookes is running for a seat on Salmon Arm city council in the October 2018 municipal elections. (Lachlan Labere/Salmon Arm Observer)

Rookie makes bid for Salmon Arm city council

Aaron Brookes concerned about poverty, housing

Aaron Brookes is running for a seat on Salmon Arm city council in the October 2018 municipal elections. (Lachlan Labere/Salmon Arm Observer)
Firefighters remove some office equipment from the Ministry of Housing and Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction after a fuel spill call was made to the RCMP.  (Jim Elliot/Salmon Arm Observer)

Update: Police ask for help in finding man who poured fuel inside Salmon Arm government office

Suspect dumped an oil-gas mixture on desks and counters of B.C. ministries before fleeing the scene

Firefighters remove some office equipment from the Ministry of Housing and Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction after a fuel spill call was made to the RCMP.  (Jim Elliot/Salmon Arm Observer)
Tracy Hughes

Column: Don’t run blind

The municipal election is in October but preparations are starting now

Tracy Hughes
Kevin Flynn

Coun. Kevin Flynn makes bid for re-election

Longtime councillor announces he will run again

Kevin Flynn
Tim Lavery, city councillor

Tim Lavery starts the race for city council

Current councillor announces re-election bid.

Tim Lavery, city councillor
Kids make their way off the school bus on Shuswap Street. (Observer file photo)

School district considers changes to bus service

Report suggests elimination of 'courtesy rides' for middle school students, day care kids

Kids make their way off the school bus on Shuswap Street. (Observer file photo)
Crews from the BC Wildfire Service work to extinguish a grass fire near Chase on Thursday, April 26. (Rick Koch photo)

Update: Fire near Chase under control

Crews called out Thursday evening to battle grass fire

Crews from the BC Wildfire Service work to extinguish a grass fire near Chase on Thursday, April 26. (Rick Koch photo)
A screen shot of the area where a vehicle accident has shut down the Trans-Canada Highway.

Update: Trans-Canada Highway re-opened late Friday night after crash east of Sicamous

Vehicle incident closes both directions of traffic for more than seven hours

A screen shot of the area where a vehicle accident has shut down the Trans-Canada Highway.