Salmon Arm Observer

Sicamous man charged with probation breach following child pornography sentence

Resident sentenced in 2020 for possession of pornographic images

Two-vehicle collision on Highway 1 near Kamloops leaves one woman dead

Crash took place near entrance to Highway 5, Highway 1 closed for about three hours Aug. 19

From Saskatchewan to Salmon Arm, walker speaks of wish for healing for all people

On the way to Kamloops residential school, healing journey also aimed at bringing awareness

RCMP called for report of unauthorized use of South Shuswap business’ washroom

Items allegedly stolen on Aug. 7 include soap and toilet paper

Remote control racing set to rev up in Salmon Arm this September

Bigfoot RC hosting four competitions with prizes

  • Aug 19, 2021

All clear: Evacuation alert lifted for Three Valley properties

Three Valley Lake fire estimated at 433 hectares

Barn Dance among popular activities upcoming at this year’s Salmon Arm Fair

Sept. 10 - 12 fair will include the super dogs, jousting, exhibitions and all the other favourites

Downtown Salmon Arm clothier celebrates business’ 100th anniversary

Shuswap Clothing and Shoe Company's Gerald Forman to mark anniversary on Aug. 25

Evacuation alert cleared for Shuswap ski lodge

Bews Creek wildfire estimated at 420 hectares

Evacuation order downgraded to alert for neighbourhoods southeast of Falkland

Columbia Shuswap Regional District says area around Pinaus Lake still on evacuation order

Food bank van used to deliver hampers in Chase stolen

Chase RCMP ask for public's help, stolen van sighted in several Shuswap communities

Registration open for Salmon Arm tennis tournament in September

SASCU Open Tennis Tournament to be hosted by Salmon Arm Tennis Club

  • Aug 18, 2021

Salmon Arm RCMP officers unharmed after alleged attack by person wielding machete, scythe

Person was apprehended with conductive energy weapon, transported to hospital

Salmon Arm ROOTSandBLUES fans applaud Altered States II concert via social media

Virtual event was shared online and at Salmar Classic Theatre Aug. 13 and 14

UPDATE: New wildfire discovered in Scotch Creek under control

Status on North Shuswap fire downgraded to under control, Copper Island fire in Shuswap Lake being monitored

Fire ignited by lightning on Copper Island in Shuswap Lake doused

BC Wildfire will monitor island where tree hit Aug. 16

Increased workload taps OT budgets at Columbia Shuswap Regional District

New development, bylaw enforcement complaints up over 2020 for development services staff

North Shuswap Lions launch lottery for development of local trails

50/50 draw to help build trail system connecting communities

Salmon Arm amends zoning to accommodate DeMille’s liquor sales application

Business must still receive provincial liquor licence, zoning change will also apply to neighbouring Pedro's

Salmon Arm’s Emergency Support Services says city still has room for evacuees

Vernon's capacity stretched following Aug. 15 evacuation orders caused by White Rock Lake wildfire