Tracy Hughes

Water rates are set to increase in Abbotsford by 3.75 per cent. Pixabay photo

Funds will cover water system upgrade in Scotch Creek

Federal gas tax funds provide for nearly $1.5 million in improvements

Water rates are set to increase in Abbotsford by 3.75 per cent. Pixabay photo
Splatsin band councillors George Dennis and Daniel Joe show their support for the Eagle Pass summit lookout, rebuilt by volunteers, as a welcome addition to the Secwepemc First Nation. The cabin, however, may be torn down if the provincial ministry decides the structure was renovated illegally. (File photo)

Hearing set to determine fate of Eagle Pass cabin

Volunteers could face fine of up to $10,000 for rebuilding structure without official permits.

Splatsin band councillors George Dennis and Daniel Joe show their support for the Eagle Pass summit lookout, rebuilt by volunteers, as a welcome addition to the Secwepemc First Nation. The cabin, however, may be torn down if the provincial ministry decides the structure was renovated illegally. (File photo)
A surveillance photo of the suspect in a bank fraud at TD Bank branches in Salmon Arm and Kelowna. (Photo contributed by RCMP)

Police ask for help finding fraud suspect

Suspect obtained funds at banks in Salmon Arm and Kelowna

A surveillance photo of the suspect in a bank fraud at TD Bank branches in Salmon Arm and Kelowna. (Photo contributed by RCMP)
Cheering is an important part of sport — within reason.

Column: Controlling the volume

Yelling and sports. It may not be as well known a combination as peanut better and jam or peas and carrots, but, in life, raising your voice and athletic endeavours are undoubtedly a combination.

Cheering is an important part of sport — within reason.
Salmon Arm Ice Breaker Jack Isaac races during the 2018 BC Winter Games Relay. Isaac had a strong showing at the BC Provincial Short Track Speed Skating Championships and qualified to make the BC Team for the Western Canadian Regional event. (Photo courtesy of M. Mong)

Ice Breakers burn up the track

Eight Salmon Arm skaters post fastest times of the season

Salmon Arm Ice Breaker Jack Isaac races during the 2018 BC Winter Games Relay. Isaac had a strong showing at the BC Provincial Short Track Speed Skating Championships and qualified to make the BC Team for the Western Canadian Regional event. (Photo courtesy of M. Mong)
An image of circular designs on Shuswap Lake taken by Shuswap resident Grace Edwards. They were taken between Herald Park and Wittner Road in Tappen. (Photo contributed)

Strange Shuswap Lake ice circles prompt questions

A Tappen resident stopped to take photos, wonders about interesting patterns on the ice

An image of circular designs on Shuswap Lake taken by Shuswap resident Grace Edwards. They were taken between Herald Park and Wittner Road in Tappen. (Photo contributed)
Official school trustee Mike McKay’s recommendation to reduce the number of North Okanagan-Shuswap School trustees from nine to five has been accepted by the province. (File photo)

North Okanagan-Shuswap school board reduced to five trustees

Education minister accepts official trustee's recommendation, cuts board for the October election

Official school trustee Mike McKay’s recommendation to reduce the number of North Okanagan-Shuswap School trustees from nine to five has been accepted by the province. (File photo)
Leah Blain

Business Sportlight: Late night summer shopping on Thursdays?

Late night shopping on Thursdays downtown Salmon Arm just might become a reality this summer.

Leah Blain
Levi Eden is wanted on a Canada-Wide warrant. (Facebook photo)

Canada-wide warrant issued for man with connections to Salmon Arm

Levi Eden is considered to be armed and dangerous.

Levi Eden is wanted on a Canada-Wide warrant. (Facebook photo)
Alan Harrison

Alan Harrison announces bid for mayor

The retired principal says he now has the time to contest for the top job at city hall

Alan Harrison
A moose was spotted in the 1300 block of 4th Ave. SE on Thursday, Feb. 8. (Photo contributed by Alma Sept)

Column: Return of the moose

Our moose is back.

A moose was spotted in the 1300 block of 4th Ave. SE on Thursday, Feb. 8. (Photo contributed by Alma Sept)
Investigators mark the location of spent bullet casings and gunshot marks on the vehicles involved in the Jan. 30 shooting at the Xcalibur car wash in Salmon Arm. (Jim Elliot/Salmon Arm Observer)

RCMP officer officially cleared in shooting incident

Police watchdog concludes Salmon Arm officer's use of force was justified

Investigators mark the location of spent bullet casings and gunshot marks on the vehicles involved in the Jan. 30 shooting at the Xcalibur car wash in Salmon Arm. (Jim Elliot/Salmon Arm Observer)
A suspect was placed into an RCMP vehicle for transportation to the Salmon Arm RCMP detachment following an arrest outside the Shaw Centre on Saturday, Feb. 17. He is awaiting a court appearance. (Tracy Hughes/Salmon Arm Observer)

Suspect faces charges of possession of stolen property, weapon

Two people arrested outside Shaw Centre in Salmon Arm Saturday, woman released without charge

A suspect was placed into an RCMP vehicle for transportation to the Salmon Arm RCMP detachment following an arrest outside the Shaw Centre on Saturday, Feb. 17. He is awaiting a court appearance. (Tracy Hughes/Salmon Arm Observer)
John Lambert Bjornstrom, the Bushman of the Shuswap, while he was on the run from police near his main camp close to Shuswap Lake. -Observer file photo

Column: Bushman of the Shuswap saga reaches its end

Reporter Tracy Hughes recounts her experiences covering the former fugitive's story

John Lambert Bjornstrom, the Bushman of the Shuswap, while he was on the run from police near his main camp close to Shuswap Lake. -Observer file photo
Members of Shuswap Search and Rescue used a rope system to reach an injured snowmobiler and assist with transporting her to an ambulance on Monday, Feb. 12. (Photo contributed)

Shuswap Search and Rescue helps injured snowmobiler

Woman lost control of machine, went over embankment in the Fly Hills

Members of Shuswap Search and Rescue used a rope system to reach an injured snowmobiler and assist with transporting her to an ambulance on Monday, Feb. 12. (Photo contributed)
Sunday’s widespread snowfall left many Cariboo and Williams Lake residents digging out their vehicles after leaving them parked overnight and throughout the day. (Greg Sabatino photo)A snowfall warning has been issued for the Shuswap, Revelstoke, North Thompson and the Trans-Canada Highway Mountain passes. (File photo)

Update: Snowfall alert cancelled for Shuswap, Revelstoke, North Thompson

Okanagan expecting snow, but in amounts of 5 cm or less, travellers urged to be cautious

Sunday’s widespread snowfall left many Cariboo and Williams Lake residents digging out their vehicles after leaving them parked overnight and throughout the day. (Greg Sabatino photo)A snowfall warning has been issued for the Shuswap, Revelstoke, North Thompson and the Trans-Canada Highway Mountain passes. (File photo)
John Lambert Bjornstrom, the Bushman of the Shuswap, while he was on the run from police near his main camp close to Shuswap Lake. -Observer file photo

Bushman of the Shuswap dies in Williams Lake

John Bjornstrom earned notoriety from living on the run, stealing supplies to survive

John Lambert Bjornstrom, the Bushman of the Shuswap, while he was on the run from police near his main camp close to Shuswap Lake. -Observer file photo
A moose was spotted in the 1300 block of 4th Ave. SE on Thursday, Feb. 28. (Photo contributed by Alma Sept)

Moose strolls through Salmon Arm

The huge mammals returning to more urban areas of city

A moose was spotted in the 1300 block of 4th Ave. SE on Thursday, Feb. 28. (Photo contributed by Alma Sept)
Chase RCMP arrested a suspect in the robbery of the Chase Gorceteria. -image credit: Chase RCMP

Chase RCMP arrest robbery suspect

Chase RCMP have arrested a Shuswap man in relation to robberies and theft in that community.

Chase RCMP arrested a suspect in the robbery of the Chase Gorceteria. -image credit: Chase RCMP
Morgan, a 126 pound Newfoundland dog, uses owners Dean and Grace Edwards’ snowblower to clear their driveway in Sunnybrae. - Grace Edwards photo

Meet Morgan, the Shuswap’s snow shovelling dog

Newfoundland dog can also rescue swimmers, fetch beer and clean up garbage

Morgan, a 126 pound Newfoundland dog, uses owners Dean and Grace Edwards’ snowblower to clear their driveway in Sunnybrae. - Grace Edwards photo