Barb Brouwer

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Anglemont Marina was fully open for business just a few days after a powerful storm ripped through the Shuswap on June 25 causing substantial damage. (Photo contributed)

Powerful winds damage marina in Shuswap

Storm of June 25 breaks apart two docks in Anglemont, rearranges shoreline

Anglemont Marina was fully open for business just a few days after a powerful storm ripped through the Shuswap on June 25 causing substantial damage. (Photo contributed)
Home Hardware has issued a recall for flexible lighters because they may exceed allowable flame height, may exhibit an abnormal, sudden increase of flame height and may continue to burn after the trigger mechanism has been released. (Photo contributed)

Home Hardware recalls faulty lighters

Lighters exhibit issues with flame during and after ignition

Home Hardware has issued a recall for flexible lighters because they may exceed allowable flame height, may exhibit an abnormal, sudden increase of flame height and may continue to burn after the trigger mechanism has been released. (Photo contributed)
Wildlife photographer Clive Bryson captured an image of an adult grebe taking a piece of plastic to a chick. He is concerned the baby will die if it accepted the offering and worried by plastic pollution both at the Salmon Arm wharf and Peter Janninck Park. (Photo contributed)

Photographer snaps ‘disturbing’ photo as bird offers chick a plastic bite

Wildlife photographer laments proliferation of litter in Salmon Arm Bay

Wildlife photographer Clive Bryson captured an image of an adult grebe taking a piece of plastic to a chick. He is concerned the baby will die if it accepted the offering and worried by plastic pollution both at the Salmon Arm wharf and Peter Janninck Park. (Photo contributed)
Shuswap Tribal Nation Tribal Chief Wayne Christian says the current treaty process for land claims in B.C. needs a complete overhaul. (Photo contributed)

Shuswap Tribal Nation Council wants treaty process overhaul

Province says work underway to create a lasting reconciliation with First Nations

Shuswap Tribal Nation Tribal Chief Wayne Christian says the current treaty process for land claims in B.C. needs a complete overhaul. (Photo contributed)
CSRD’s Ben Van Nostrand is not happy with new proposals from Recycle BC. (Observer file photo)

Columbia Shuswap Regional District protests proposed recycling changes

Plans will cost smaller communities, directors also irked by residential/commercial divide

CSRD’s Ben Van Nostrand is not happy with new proposals from Recycle BC. (Observer file photo)
A Silver Creek home just misses being struck by a falling tree during Monday morning’s storm in the Shuswap and throughout BC’s Southern Interior. Photo contributed.

Shuswap storm brief but powerful

More than 11,000 customers lose power in outlying areas of Salmon Arm.

A Silver Creek home just misses being struck by a falling tree during Monday morning’s storm in the Shuswap and throughout BC’s Southern Interior. Photo contributed.
Columbia Shuswap Regional District waste reduction facilitator Carmen Fennell reveals new recyclables accepted at all CSRD recycling depots. (Jodi Brak/Salmon Arm Observer)

Expanded opportunities at recycling depots

New items not included in curbside pick-up programs to be accepted

Columbia Shuswap Regional District waste reduction facilitator Carmen Fennell reveals new recyclables accepted at all CSRD recycling depots. (Jodi Brak/Salmon Arm Observer)
Greg Sebell will be playing two shows in Salmon Arm at the Salmon Arm Secondary Theatre on Feb. 18. Doors open at 4 p.m. for the matinee and at 7:30 for the evening show. -Photo contributed.

Sebell hosts homecoming concerts

Greg Sebell will play two shows Feb. 18 in Salmon Arm

Greg Sebell will be playing two shows in Salmon Arm at the Salmon Arm Secondary Theatre on Feb. 18. Doors open at 4 p.m. for the matinee and at 7:30 for the evening show. -Photo contributed.
SD83 District Principal of Aboriginal Education Irene LaBoucane (left), Neskonlith elder Louis Thomas and poet Wendy Morton look at one of the books created through the Elder Project: A Way Toward Knowledge. -Barb Brouwer photo

Poetry collection preserves Indigenous knowledge

B.C. author collaborates with Shuswap students, First Nations elders

SD83 District Principal of Aboriginal Education Irene LaBoucane (left), Neskonlith elder Louis Thomas and poet Wendy Morton look at one of the books created through the Elder Project: A Way Toward Knowledge. -Barb Brouwer photo
In her second memoir, author Kay McCracken explores her journey from ill-health and despair to healing and a place of peace. )Image credit-Jim Elliott/Salmon Arm Observer

Writing her way to recovery

Shuswap author finds healing and well-being by writing

In her second memoir, author Kay McCracken explores her journey from ill-health and despair to healing and a place of peace. )Image credit-Jim Elliott/Salmon Arm Observer
CP Rail Holiday Train

Holiday train lights up the Shuswap night

The annual CP Rail event raises food and funds for food banks

CP Rail Holiday Train
Gary Brooke, Jim Downs, Chris Letham, Brian Sansom, Chris Papworth, Patty Munro, Georgia McLeod, Chelsea Kraft. Missing is Joan Scholinder continue to serve on the board of the Salmar. -Image credit: File photo

Entertainment with community in mind

Buying a ticket for non-profit Salmar Association benefits Salmon Arm

Gary Brooke, Jim Downs, Chris Letham, Brian Sansom, Chris Papworth, Patty Munro, Georgia McLeod, Chelsea Kraft. Missing is Joan Scholinder continue to serve on the board of the Salmar. -Image credit: File photo
Catherine Frot and Catherine Deneuve star in the French film The Midwife, which shows Saturday, Dec. 2 at 5 p.m.-Image credit: Photo contributed

Film navigates towards forgiveness

The Midwife shows at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2 at the Salmar Classic Theatre.

Catherine Frot and Catherine Deneuve star in the French film The Midwife, which shows Saturday, Dec. 2 at 5 p.m.-Image credit: Photo contributed
Moustaches, both real and artificial were on display for the fourth annual Moustache Formal at Grattitude Yoga on Saturday, Nov. 25. Over $500 was raised for prostate cancer research.-image credit: Jim Elliot/Salmon Arm Observer

Hair, hair for research

Grattitude Yoga raises funds for prostate cancer research

Moustaches, both real and artificial were on display for the fourth annual Moustache Formal at Grattitude Yoga on Saturday, Nov. 25. Over $500 was raised for prostate cancer research.-image credit: Jim Elliot/Salmon Arm Observer
Salmon Arm Fire Department Halls 2 and 3 are responding to a fire near a hot water tank at Off the Beat Pub at 995 Lakeshore Dr. SW.-Image credit:Lachlan Labere

Update: Firefighters extinguish pub fire

RCMP establish perimeter to keep people away from Off the Beat Pub area

Salmon Arm Fire Department Halls 2 and 3 are responding to a fire near a hot water tank at Off the Beat Pub at 995 Lakeshore Dr. SW.-Image credit:Lachlan Labere
Gil Risling, left and Mike Melnichuk, right, accompany Patrick Rylley who performs as Hank Williams who fell off the wagon, at the sold-out Louisiana Hayride Christmas show at the Salmar Classic on Monday, Nov. 27. -image credit: Jim Elliot/Salmon Arm Observer

Christmas season rolls in

All seats taken at Louisiana Hayride Christmas Show

Gil Risling, left and Mike Melnichuk, right, accompany Patrick Rylley who performs as Hank Williams who fell off the wagon, at the sold-out Louisiana Hayride Christmas show at the Salmar Classic on Monday, Nov. 27. -image credit: Jim Elliot/Salmon Arm Observer
It’s a Christmas concert with a jazz twist as from left, Sandy Cameron, Terry Kosowick, Andréa Roberts, Colin Spence, Jake McIntyre-Paul and Gareth Seys present “Merry Krizz” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12 in the hall at First United Church.

Jazzing up the season

Musicians offer a Merry Krizz at First United Church

It’s a Christmas concert with a jazz twist as from left, Sandy Cameron, Terry Kosowick, Andréa Roberts, Colin Spence, Jake McIntyre-Paul and Gareth Seys present “Merry Krizz” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12 in the hall at First United Church.
Fusing soul, funk, rock and psychedelic sounds, the Family Stone provided a soundtrack to the times with tunes like Stand, Everyday People, Dance To The Music, Thank You, Family Affair, I Want To Take You Higher, M’Lady and Hot Fun In The Summertime.-Image credit: Photo contributed

Roots and Blues announces first six acts for 2018

Tickets for red-hot festival in Salmon Arm go on sale Dec. 1

Fusing soul, funk, rock and psychedelic sounds, the Family Stone provided a soundtrack to the times with tunes like Stand, Everyday People, Dance To The Music, Thank You, Family Affair, I Want To Take You Higher, M’Lady and Hot Fun In The Summertime.-Image credit: Photo contributed
After a year of study, Lena Alhamad, at the wheel, and her husband, Hussam Al Hassan, recently obtained their BC Driver’s licences. The parents of four children are thrilled by the welcome Salmon Arm has given them and are committed to giving back to the community.-Image credit: Jim Elliott/Salmon Arm Observer

Syrian mother gets behind the wheel

Ability to drive gives Salmon Arm newcomer and her husband more freedom

After a year of study, Lena Alhamad, at the wheel, and her husband, Hussam Al Hassan, recently obtained their BC Driver’s licences. The parents of four children are thrilled by the welcome Salmon Arm has given them and are committed to giving back to the community.-Image credit: Jim Elliott/Salmon Arm Observer
Auditions will take place on Dec. 5 and 6 for Shuswap Theatre’s production of Canadian playwright Norm Foster’s Opening Night. -Image credit” Photo contributed

Actors needed for Shuswap Theatre production

Auditions for Norm Foster's Opening Night take place in the first week of December.

Auditions will take place on Dec. 5 and 6 for Shuswap Theatre’s production of Canadian playwright Norm Foster’s Opening Night. -Image credit” Photo contributed