Eagle Valley News

Highway 1 near Malakwa all clear after semi-truck’s trailer catches fire

DriveBC first reported the incident at 8 a.m. on Sept. 9

  • Sep 9, 2021

Sicamous fire chief receives medal for 25 years of service

Brett Ogino was recognized for his dedication on Sept. 8, 2021

  • Sep 9, 2021

‘Business walks’ a stepping stone for Sicamous economic development co-ordinator

Carly Procyshyn said she wants to meet as many Sicamous business owners as she can

  • Sep 8, 2021

‘No-win situation’: Sicamous business community split on proof of vaccination

District of Sicamous chamber received 39 responses to survey on vaccine passport

  • Sep 7, 2021

Columbia-Shuswap residents invited to support those living with dementia by hiking local trails

10th annual Climb for Alzheimer's event will raise funds for Alzheimer Society of B.C.

  • Sep 4, 2021

Sicamous residents see room for improvement on Main Street, survey shows

78 per cent of those surveyed say more waste receptacles needed, 64 per cent say more seating needed

  • Sep 4, 2021

In the heart of Mara Lake: Family and dive team reflect on recovery of drowned Alberta man

John Planaden called Sicamous a second home, was part of community for more than 30 years

  • Sep 3, 2021

Rumours the unvaccinated won’t be served at Sicamous health centre false

District of Sicamous issued notice Aug. 27 stating everyone will have same access to care

  • Sep 2, 2021

‘It was a godsend’: Chance encounter with wildfire crew helps Shuswap rescue mission

Shuswap Volunteer Search and Rescue responded to a quadding accident on Aug. 28

  • Aug 31, 2021

More families in need of after-school care in Sicamous

The district announced changes to its after-school program Aug. 27

  • Aug 31, 2021

‘You can’t rush it’: Meats smoked low and slow at new restaurant in Sicamous

The Narrows Smokehouse opened for business Aug. 27

  • Aug 30, 2021

Shuswap labour shortage: Local businesses hiring, but can’t find employees

Lack of affordable housing said to be part of the problem

  • Aug 27, 2021

Crazy Creek Gorge wildfire north of Sicamous being held

The BC Wildfire Service said blaze not a threat to public safety

  • Aug 26, 2021

New playground equipment installed at Parkview Elementary School in Sicamous

Fundraising from Parent Advisory Council ensured equipment install before beginning of school year

  • Aug 26, 2021

Two Mile wildfire near Sicamous held thanks to firefighting crews’ ‘great work’: Fire chief

Brett Ogino was quick to commend wildfire crews for holding the fire

  • Aug 26, 2021

Sicamous florist puts heart and soil into her business

Jill Colby's business, Heart and Soil Flower Farm and Design, is all about local flowers

  • Aug 25, 2021

VIDEO: North Okanagan-Shuswap People’s Party candidate speaks at Salmon Arm event

Kyle Delfing talked about B.C.'s vaccine passport and more at Blackburn Park on Aug. 25

  • Aug 25, 2021

Sicamous council sides with opposing public on building variance request

Council suggests in the future, strata vote on variance requests before they come to district

  • Aug 22, 2021

‘We’re really starting to get a handle on some of these fires’: Sicamous Fire Chief

Brett Ogino says it's important for media to focus on victories as well as losses

  • Aug 21, 2021

Body of Alberta man who drowned in Mara Lake near Sicamous recovered

Hutterian Emergency Aquatic Response Team was successful in their search

  • Aug 21, 2021