Salmon Arm Observer

Salmon Arm council invites input on proposed prohibition of groundwater bottling

City uses power of zoning as provincial government not interested in municipal opinion

Trial set for Enderby man charged in South Shuswap stabbing

Accused faces charges of attempted murder, robbery and assault

Anonymous donor, other benefactors support Shuswap trails through pandemic

Donated funding, vehicles help Shuswap Trail Alliance to continue with its work

Meters seen as top option for conserving Salmon Arm water

Increased demand during high temperatures tax water system but 55 per cent of homes not metered

Salmon Arm Fair organizers announce event’s cancellation

Recent pandemic restrictions, safety concerns and timing crunch led to decision

Salmon Arm RCMP recommend kidnapping charge in alleged targeted attack

Police say suspects broke into house, attempted to hide from officers

Salmon Arm Sockeyes offer fond farewell to head coach and longtime member

Jordyn Konrad leaving swim team and city to further boxing career

To honour children, Shuswap woman takes two walks from two residential schools

Medicine walk travels through Salmon Arm, Sicamous to bring awareness, healing

Bacteria levels prompts swim advisory for South Shuswap community beach

Caen Road Community Park remains open but swimming not recommended

  • Aug 23, 2021

Evacuation order, alert cleared for properties north of Adams Lake

Momich Lake wildfire estimated at 16,534 hectares in size

Falkland evacuee from White Rock Lake wildfire finds solace in gratitude

Man who grew up in Salmon Arm expresses thanks to all those who contribute to keeping people safe

Ministry says Salmon Arm West project 45 per cent complete

Construction continued over summer despite extreme weather and wildfire conditions

Salmon Arm Chamber of Commerce to host virtual all-candidates meeting

Questions for North Okanagan-Shuswap candidates must be submitted by midnight, Sept. 6

Wildfire evacuation alerts lifted for Shuswap communities

Swansea Point, Queest Village and Pete Martin Bay given the all clear

Hunakwa Lake wildfire no longer considered threat to public safety

The fire will be taken off the BC Wildfire Service's fires of note page on Aug. 22

  • Aug 21, 2021

Shuswap Trail Alliance talks summer successes and projects delayed by wildfires

Hope remains work delayed on some projects can begin again in the fall

Christian acclaimed as Shuswap Nation Tribal Council chief

Splatsin Kupki7 (Chief) Wayne Christian to serve another three-year term

  • Aug 20, 2021

CSRD passes dog control bylaw for Falkland, Salmon Valley communities

Electoral Area D director asks for public report to address misinformation

Evacuation order rescinded, alert issued in North Shuswap due to Momich Lake wildfire

Evacuation alert is for the area near Humamilt Lake West Provincial Recreation Site

  • Aug 20, 2021

Salmon Arm Fair organizers say event still proceeding as planned

Fair staff working with Interior Health and monitoring BC Wildfire updates