Rebecca Willson

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Starbucks is now available for delivery in Salmon Arm thanks to the coffee company’s partnership with delivery app DoorDash in the area. (Contributed)

Salmon Arm Starbucks now delivers to local coffee lovers

Coffee company partners with DoorDash delivery app to bring caffeine to your door

Starbucks is now available for delivery in Salmon Arm thanks to the coffee company’s partnership with delivery app DoorDash in the area. (Contributed)
Lily Brook and Kaden Baum pose with their medals at the 2022 Nationals in Whistler. Both Lily and Kaden are heading to the BC Winter Games in Vernon, March 23-26, 2023. Brook will compete in wheelchair basketball and Baum in cross country skiing. (Donna Flatman photo)

Salmon Arm sending host of athletes to compete in BC Winter Games in Vernon

Local athletes taking part in cross-country skiing, curling, ringette, wheelchair basketball

Lily Brook and Kaden Baum pose with their medals at the 2022 Nationals in Whistler. Both Lily and Kaden are heading to the BC Winter Games in Vernon, March 23-26, 2023. Brook will compete in wheelchair basketball and Baum in cross country skiing. (Donna Flatman photo)
Sicamous RCMP, assisted by Salmon Arm RCMP and Kelowna specialized forces, arrested a Salmo man on two outstanding warrants in a Malakwa RV park on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. (Black Press file photo)

Salmo man arrested in Malakwa RV park after 5-hour standoff

Tear gas used in arrest by Salmon Arm, Sicamous RCMP and region’s Emergency Response Team

Sicamous RCMP, assisted by Salmon Arm RCMP and Kelowna specialized forces, arrested a Salmo man on two outstanding warrants in a Malakwa RV park on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. (Black Press file photo)
Sicamous RCMP, assisted by Salmon Arm RCMP and Kelowna specialized forces, arrested a Salmo man on two outstanding warrants in a Malakwa RV park on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. (Black Press file photo)

Salmo man arrested in Shuswap RV park after 5-hour standoff

Tear gas used in Malakwa arrest by Salmon Arm, Sicamous RCMP and region’s Emergency Response Team

Sicamous RCMP, assisted by Salmon Arm RCMP and Kelowna specialized forces, arrested a Salmo man on two outstanding warrants in a Malakwa RV park on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. (Black Press file photo)
Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail partners announced March 6, 2023, that they will be receiving a $500,000 B.C. Active Transportation Infrastructure grant that will go towards construction of a section of the trail near Armstrong. (CSRD photo)

Shuswap Trail Alliance looks forward to spring camps, rail trail construction

Junior Trail Camp to work with youth on trail building and maintenance, hiring for 2023 underway

Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail partners announced March 6, 2023, that they will be receiving a $500,000 B.C. Active Transportation Infrastructure grant that will go towards construction of a section of the trail near Armstrong. (CSRD photo)
A large algal bloom in Shuswap Lake near Salmon Arm in summer 2020. (Trevor Andrew photo)

Shuswap Watershed Council’s concern over algal blooms gets provincial reply

Further investigation into nutrient inputs coming, says BC Minister of Environment

A large algal bloom in Shuswap Lake near Salmon Arm in summer 2020. (Trevor Andrew photo)
Shuswap Middle School students take part in a Canadian Institute of Actuaries presentation and role played owning an ice cream stand to visualize the realities of running a business. (SD 83 Career Programs image)

Shuswap students given opportunities to explore careers hands-on

Grades 8-12 to try mathematics, mining, conservation careers with professional mentors

Shuswap Middle School students take part in a Canadian Institute of Actuaries presentation and role played owning an ice cream stand to visualize the realities of running a business. (SD 83 Career Programs image)
Sicamous Eagles defenceman Landen Janz geared up to work with the Sicamous Fire Department before moving home to Lake Country after the hockey season ended. (Sicamous Eagles/ Facebook)

Sicamous Eagles hockey players come off the ice to fight fires

Landen Janz and teammates work with fire department in off-season

Sicamous Eagles defenceman Landen Janz geared up to work with the Sicamous Fire Department before moving home to Lake Country after the hockey season ended. (Sicamous Eagles/ Facebook)
The Seymour Arm wharf was closed to the public in October 2022 because of structural safety issues. (CSRD image)

Shuswap’s Seymour Arm Community Wharf receives funding to fix damage

CSRD funding adds to community group contribution, totalling $300k

The Seymour Arm wharf was closed to the public in October 2022 because of structural safety issues. (CSRD image)
Seth Spotted Eagle performing a chicken dance at Pellsqepts Spring Winds Music Festival Saturday, March 18, 2023. (Rebecca Willson/ Salmon Arm Observer)

VIDEO: Indigenous song and dance delights crowd at Salmon Arm music festival

Pellsqepts Spring Winds Music Festival features artists, vendors, food and more

Seth Spotted Eagle performing a chicken dance at Pellsqepts Spring Winds Music Festival Saturday, March 18, 2023. (Rebecca Willson/ Salmon Arm Observer)
Chelsea Hope and her friend sell hair bows and scrunchies under the name Emi and Ellie Bowtique, named after Hope’s daughters. (Rebecca Willson/ Salmon Arm Observer)

PHOTOS: Salmon Arm pop-up market a sure sign of spring

Founders wanted to give vendors a chance to rent a table at a lower price

Chelsea Hope and her friend sell hair bows and scrunchies under the name Emi and Ellie Bowtique, named after Hope’s daughters. (Rebecca Willson/ Salmon Arm Observer)
(Black Press File Photo)

Sicamous Easter egg hunt returns to Finlayson Park

Kids hunt for eggs from 10:30 a.m. on April 8

(Black Press File Photo)
Ruby Marcelino displays some of the products available for travelling parents to rent through her BabyQuip representative business in Salmon Arm. (Rebecca Willson/ Salmon Arm Observer)

Salmon Arm mom starts business to help fellow travellers in need of baby gear

Ruby Marcelino delivers and shops for equipment to make vacations easier

Ruby Marcelino displays some of the products available for travelling parents to rent through her BabyQuip representative business in Salmon Arm. (Rebecca Willson/ Salmon Arm Observer)
Current street naming at Old Town Road and Solsqua-Sicamous Road, Sicamous. (DOS Planning and Development image)

Sicamous’ Old Town Road focus of proposed name/address changes

District staff also proposes renaming of Solsqua-Sicamous Road

Current street naming at Old Town Road and Solsqua-Sicamous Road, Sicamous. (DOS Planning and Development image)
Alli Graham enjoys her 99th birthday party at the Sicamous and District Seniors Centre March 15, 2023. (Rebecca Willson/ Eagle Valley News)

Sicamous senior honoured at 99th birthday celebration

Author Alli Graham celebrated over lunch at Seniors Centre

Alli Graham enjoys her 99th birthday party at the Sicamous and District Seniors Centre March 15, 2023. (Rebecca Willson/ Eagle Valley News)
Sicamous council awarded Splatsin the contract to upgrade the Kerr Road Owlhead Creek Crossing culverts that are deteriorating. (Rebecca Willson/ Eagle Valley News)

Sicamous council awards priority infrastructure project to Splatsin

Splatsin Developmenet Corporation’s price, experience fit project requirements

Sicamous council awarded Splatsin the contract to upgrade the Kerr Road Owlhead Creek Crossing culverts that are deteriorating. (Rebecca Willson/ Eagle Valley News)
EXPLORE Sicamous is calling on artists for submissions for the next Visitor Guide printing. (DOSDC image)

Sicamous Tourism calling on artists to submit new visitor guide design

Contest closes March 31 at 5

EXPLORE Sicamous is calling on artists for submissions for the next Visitor Guide printing. (DOSDC image)
The houseboat that sits on Highway 1 in Sicamous will no longer have an occupant as of the end of April and council is deciding what to do next with the building. (Black Press file photo)

Sicamous council discusses future of houseboat landmark along Highway 1

Repurposed vessel greets visitors to the houseboat capital of Canada

The houseboat that sits on Highway 1 in Sicamous will no longer have an occupant as of the end of April and council is deciding what to do next with the building. (Black Press file photo)
Eagle Valley Snowmobile Club is asking Sicamous council for support as it seeks infrastructure upgrades, like an additional parking space and access point at Blue Lake. (SLED Sicamous/ Facebook)

‘Snowmobiles support Sicamous’: Club asks council for help in upgrading infrastructure

Expanding Blue Lake parking and staff first-aid training among club’s requests

Eagle Valley Snowmobile Club is asking Sicamous council for support as it seeks infrastructure upgrades, like an additional parking space and access point at Blue Lake. (SLED Sicamous/ Facebook)
Sicamous council heard a presentation on the Active Transportation Network plan that aims to upgrade sidewalks, paths, street crossings, and all factors in human-powered transportation. (Black Press file photo)

Sicamous active transportation plan aims to improve walkways, accessibility and safety

Residents most concerned about incomplete sidewalks, vehicle traffic, poor lighting at night

Sicamous council heard a presentation on the Active Transportation Network plan that aims to upgrade sidewalks, paths, street crossings, and all factors in human-powered transportation. (Black Press file photo)