Salmon Arm Observer

UPDATE: Highway 1 west of Chase reopens after closure due to collision

According to Drive BC, the incident occurred between Old Highway and Ska-Hiish Drive

City planning department looks forward to creation of more industrial land in Salmon Arm

Main hurdle for 18-acre parcel may be approval of road access by Ministry of Transportation

No structures reported damaged or lost to White Rock Lake fire Sunday night in the CSRD

Several wildfires in regional district reported to have increased in size after windy night

Rain brings welcome relief in Salmon Arm from suffocating smoke, parched spirits

City receives burst of precipitation amid heavy smoke on Monday afternoon, Aug. 16

Salmon Arm mayor urges residents to be prepared, stay calm as wildfires threaten

Mayor emphasizes the need to be prepared now even if measures are never needed

The elusive praying mantis turns heads in the Shuswap

Unusual insect noticed by residents in Salmon Arm and around the region

Bastion Creek: Report shows moderate likelihood of debris flow relating to proposed cutblocks

Province provides info after denying moratorium requested by Columbia Shuswap Regional District

Evacuation order issued for neighbourhoods southeast of Falkland

Yankee Flats, Glenemma back on evacuation alert due to White Rock Lake wildfire

‘Far from traditional’: Salmon Arm Art Gallery to host printmaking exhibition

'Pull: Printmaking in the Time of Covid' opens Aug. 28 and runs until Oct. 9

  • Aug 14, 2021

20 Shuswap non-profits in line for $5,000 each in COVID-19 restart funds

Columbia Shuswap Regional District distributing funds to community groups

BC Wildfire sets up camp in Salmon Arm for 100 firefighters

The camp, across from the fairgrounds, is expected to be operating into September

Momich Lake wildfire in North Shuswap nearly doubles in size, no structures lost

Wildfire now estimated at 13,661 hectares according to the BC Wildfire Service

  • Aug 13, 2021

North Okanagan-Shuswap MP talks snap election, climate change and freedom of speech

Connecting with constituents remains top priority for Mel Arnold

White Rock Lake wildfire: Falkland fire chief advises residents against risking life for property

CSRD, BC Wildfire Service respond to residents' questions at Falkland information meeting

Wildfires: Public urged not to travel to North Okanagan communities over weekend

Increased fire activity forecasted for weekend, next 72 hours will be critical says ministry

Evacuation order issued due to Momich Lake wildfire in North Shuswap

Wildfire is burning out of control across an estimated 7,345 hectares

  • Aug 12, 2021

Growing White Rock Lake wildfire prompts expanded evacuation alert near Falkland

56 properties in southeast corner of CSRD Electoral Area D now under alert

Increased fire behaviour due to weather at Hunakwa Lake wildfire in Shuswap

Increase seen at south flank of fire, away from community of Seymour Arm

  • Aug 12, 2021

Odour-capturing pilot project at Salmon Arm wastewater plant concludes in August

Technology has been in place since April to see if it will be a good fit for expansion