Barb Brouwer

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Shuswap Women Who Wine hold their second community giving event from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5 at the Salmon Arm Curling Centre where members of three community groups will receive funding for their projects. (File photo)

Shuswap women invited to dine and donate

Three groups will make presentations on the work that they do in the community

Shuswap Women Who Wine hold their second community giving event from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5 at the Salmon Arm Curling Centre where members of three community groups will receive funding for their projects. (File photo)
Valdy played to a packed house when he appeared with Gary Fjellgaard as part of the Contenders recently. He drew thunderous applause when he announced he will be performing at the 2019 Roots and Blues Festival in August 2019. (Jim Elliot/Salmon Arm Observer)

Valdy to bring his folk music magic to Roots and Blues

Canadian icon thrilled to be asked to MC Mainstage Sunday night of Salmon Arm festival

Valdy played to a packed house when he appeared with Gary Fjellgaard as part of the Contenders recently. He drew thunderous applause when he announced he will be performing at the 2019 Roots and Blues Festival in August 2019. (Jim Elliot/Salmon Arm Observer)
Cod Gone Wild deliver Christmas with a Celtic twist to the Shuswap

Cod Gone Wild deliver Christmas with a Celtic twist to the Shuswap

Popular Oknangan band to perform concerts in Salmon Arm and Sorrento

Cod Gone Wild deliver Christmas with a Celtic twist to the Shuswap
Sicamous Mayor Terry Rysz looks on as Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities Francois-Philippe Champagne announces the Canadian government will be kicking in $91 million towards the $224.5 million Bruhn Bridge replacement project. (Lachlan Labere/Salmon Arm Observer)

$224.5 million announced for Highway 1 bridge replacement in Sicamous

Transportation Minister Claire Trevena says bridge option will be announced next month

Sicamous Mayor Terry Rysz looks on as Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities Francois-Philippe Champagne announces the Canadian government will be kicking in $91 million towards the $224.5 million Bruhn Bridge replacement project. (Lachlan Labere/Salmon Arm Observer)
Members of the Loft Zack Hamre, Nicole Cowan, Jessica Drolet, Quinton Gauthier and Angelina VanderMeulen enjoy getting acquainted with one of the resident llamas at DeMille’s Farm Market. The Loft is one of the many programs the Shuswap Children’s Association provides in the community. (Photo submitted)

Need outstrips funds at Shuswap Children’s Association

Raffle to help provide vital services to children with developmental delays or disabilities

Members of the Loft Zack Hamre, Nicole Cowan, Jessica Drolet, Quinton Gauthier and Angelina VanderMeulen enjoy getting acquainted with one of the resident llamas at DeMille’s Farm Market. The Loft is one of the many programs the Shuswap Children’s Association provides in the community. (Photo submitted)
The Banff Film Festival World Tour arrives in Salmon Arm this weekend with films that relate tales of remote journeys, ground-breaking expeditions and cutting-edge adventures told through the eyes of thrill-seekers, authors, philosophers and filmmakers from around the globe. Shows run Saturday and Sunday in the festival that raises funds for the non-profit Shuswap Search and Rescue. (Film contributed.)

Banff Film Festival presents a world of adventure

The annual festival at Salmar Classic is a fundraiser for Shuswap Search and Rescue Society

The Banff Film Festival World Tour arrives in Salmon Arm this weekend with films that relate tales of remote journeys, ground-breaking expeditions and cutting-edge adventures told through the eyes of thrill-seekers, authors, philosophers and filmmakers from around the globe. Shows run Saturday and Sunday in the festival that raises funds for the non-profit Shuswap Search and Rescue. (Film contributed.)
Members of the group Shuswap Connextions, Jesse Shaw, Brian Erickson, Wanda Radies and Clayton Bayes discuss plans to host the fourth annual “Unlimited Possibilities” film festival and marketplace to be held Nov. 17 at Kindale on Lakeshore Drive. (Barb Brouwer/Salmon Arm Observer)

Film festival features diversabilities

Shuswap Connextions presents eight films on challenges and inclusion

Members of the group Shuswap Connextions, Jesse Shaw, Brian Erickson, Wanda Radies and Clayton Bayes discuss plans to host the fourth annual “Unlimited Possibilities” film festival and marketplace to be held Nov. 17 at Kindale on Lakeshore Drive. (Barb Brouwer/Salmon Arm Observer)
Lincoln Yarama slips his rope around its target during a tie-down roping competition. (Maryann Sampson photo)

Local Indigenous youth win sports awards

Province honours members of Shuswap First Nations bands

Lincoln Yarama slips his rope around its target during a tie-down roping competition. (Maryann Sampson photo)
School District #83 has advised tenants in the Downtown Activity Centre on Shuswap Street that they must vacate the premise by the end of December. Most have now found new locations from which to operate. (Jodi Brak/Shuswap Market News)

Most of Salmon Arm’s Downtown Activity Centre tenants have found new homes

Too little, too late, say those who have been asked to stay, pending a new real estate deal

School District #83 has advised tenants in the Downtown Activity Centre on Shuswap Street that they must vacate the premise by the end of December. Most have now found new locations from which to operate. (Jodi Brak/Shuswap Market News)
The Salmon Arm Jazz Club hosts Juno Award nominee, renowned pianist and singer Elizabeth Shepherd at the Nexus at First Thursday, Nov. 22. (Image contributed)

Velvet-voiced pianist to play Salmon Arm Jazz Club

Elizabeth Shepherd and friends present new album MONtreal Nov. 22 at Nexus

The Salmon Arm Jazz Club hosts Juno Award nominee, renowned pianist and singer Elizabeth Shepherd at the Nexus at First Thursday, Nov. 22. (Image contributed)
The Canadian Mental Health Association will receive $3 million in funding from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for 71homes for families and seniors in Salmon Arm. The Eagle Valley Senior Citizen Housing Society will receive $3.6 million for 36 homes for people with disabilities, families and seniors. (Jim Elliot/Shuswap Market News)

Salmon Arm, Sicamous to get $3 million for affordable housing projects

Province provides funding for 4,900 new affordable mixed-income rental homes across the province

The Canadian Mental Health Association will receive $3 million in funding from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for 71homes for families and seniors in Salmon Arm. The Eagle Valley Senior Citizen Housing Society will receive $3.6 million for 36 homes for people with disabilities, families and seniors. (Jim Elliot/Shuswap Market News)
The ensemble band of Brian Pratt-Johnson’s former students perform in the Salmon Arm Secondary Jackson campus gym during the special send-off concert for their music teacher. (Heather Pratt-Johnson photo)

Changes cause discord over school music program

Former School District #83 superintendent calls for independent review

The ensemble band of Brian Pratt-Johnson’s former students perform in the Salmon Arm Secondary Jackson campus gym during the special send-off concert for their music teacher. (Heather Pratt-Johnson photo)
With federal funding over two years, Okanagan College personnel, in partnership with Handmade Shoppe owner Karen Dow, are involved in research into how to reduce heating costs for greenhouses in cool climates and developing an automated control system for indoor vertical hydroponic farming, in order to allow them to operate economically longer or year-round. (File photo)

Two Shuswap businesses get federal research funds

Okanagan College researching food sustainability and better climate control for greenhouses

With federal funding over two years, Okanagan College personnel, in partnership with Handmade Shoppe owner Karen Dow, are involved in research into how to reduce heating costs for greenhouses in cool climates and developing an automated control system for indoor vertical hydroponic farming, in order to allow them to operate economically longer or year-round. (File photo)
Fred Green shovels his driveway on Friday, Nov. 9 as the first snowfall of the year brings winter to Salmon Arm. (Barb Brouwer/Salmon Arm Observer)

Flakes of winter fall on Salmon Arm

Winter dresses the town in white, more forecast overnight

Fred Green shovels his driveway on Friday, Nov. 9 as the first snowfall of the year brings winter to Salmon Arm. (Barb Brouwer/Salmon Arm Observer)
Referendum packages have been mailed to British Columbians. Completed ballots on the proportional representation vote must be received by Nov. 30. (Elections B.C.)Referendum packages are being mailed starting this week. Completed ballots on the proportional representation vote must be received by Nov. 30. (Elections B.C.)

Weighing in on B.C. debate on proportional representation

Shuswap MLA, Salmon Arm doctor express their opposing views on referendum

Referendum packages have been mailed to British Columbians. Completed ballots on the proportional representation vote must be received by Nov. 30. (Elections B.C.)Referendum packages are being mailed starting this week. Completed ballots on the proportional representation vote must be received by Nov. 30. (Elections B.C.)
This picnic shelter is just one of the improvements Gardom Lake Community Park Society members have installed at the park over the past 25 years. Other improvements include toilets, wharves, trails and wheelchair access to the sandy beach. (Photo contributed)

Future of Gardom Lake Park up for discussion

Residents concerned that licence for park between Salmon Arm and Enderby won't be renewed.

This picnic shelter is just one of the improvements Gardom Lake Community Park Society members have installed at the park over the past 25 years. Other improvements include toilets, wharves, trails and wheelchair access to the sandy beach. (Photo contributed)
A sign on the Trans-Canada Highway at DeMille’s Farm Market expresses owner Brad Demille’s opinion of the roadwork that has snarled traffic near the Salmon River Bridge. (Brad DeMille photo)

Gridlock on Highway 1 in Shuswap angers market owner

Owner of DeMille's Farm Market in Salmon Arm says store is suffering as ministry paves during day

A sign on the Trans-Canada Highway at DeMille’s Farm Market expresses owner Brad Demille’s opinion of the roadwork that has snarled traffic near the Salmon River Bridge. (Brad DeMille photo)
A sign on the Trans-Canada Highway at DeMille’s Farm Market expresses owner Brad Demille’s opinion of the roadwork that has snarled traffic near the Salmon River Bridge. (Brad DeMille photo)

Gridlock on highway at Salmon River Bridge angers market owner

Brad DeMille says his store is suffering from long lines of idling vehicles as MOTI paves road

A sign on the Trans-Canada Highway at DeMille’s Farm Market expresses owner Brad Demille’s opinion of the roadwork that has snarled traffic near the Salmon River Bridge. (Brad DeMille photo)
Traffic was halted on the Trans-Canada Highway in March when a sedan crossed the centre line on the highway near Chase, hitting a westbound tractor trailer unit. The driver of the car was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and the semi driver was not hurt. (Rick Koch photo)

Speed limit on Trans-Canada Highway reduced in two Shuswap sections

Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure follows up on study of B.C. highways

Traffic was halted on the Trans-Canada Highway in March when a sedan crossed the centre line on the highway near Chase, hitting a westbound tractor trailer unit. The driver of the car was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and the semi driver was not hurt. (Rick Koch photo)
Tatianna O’Donnell is one of the artists whose work will be on display during the upcoming Dark Nights White Lights exhibition at the Salmon Arm Art Gallery. (Image contributed)

Artists illuminate the darkness with upcoming exhibit

Salmon Arm Art Gallery is pleased to present Dark Nights White Lights, Nov. 16 to Dec. 22

Tatianna O’Donnell is one of the artists whose work will be on display during the upcoming Dark Nights White Lights exhibition at the Salmon Arm Art Gallery. (Image contributed)