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Splatsin supports old-growth harvest deferrals north of Revelstoke at Argonaut Creek. (File photo)

‘Vital habitat’: Splatsin supports old-growth harvest deferrals north of Revelstoke

Splatsin wants old-growth review to align with UN Declaration on Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Splatsin supports old-growth harvest deferrals north of Revelstoke at Argonaut Creek. (File photo)
The Shuswap Community Foundation is dispersing $45,014 in grants between five Sicamous non-profits in 2022. (File photo)

5 Sicamous non-profits to receive Shuswap Community Foundation grants in 2022

Foundation approves applications for $45,014 in available grant funding

The Shuswap Community Foundation is dispersing $45,014 in grants between five Sicamous non-profits in 2022. (File photo)
The approximate location of a collision and material spill that closed Highway 1 east of Salmon Arm on Dec. 9, 2021. (Google image)

UPDATE: Collision, spill cleared on Highway 1 east of Salmon Arm

DriveBC announced the highway was clear around 1 p.m. today, Dec. 9

The approximate location of a collision and material spill that closed Highway 1 east of Salmon Arm on Dec. 9, 2021. (Google image)
From left: Steve Giesbrecht, Griffin Weiss, Acura Aryana and Eric VanderKwaak are members of the crews responsible for wildfire mitigation efforts near Sicamous. (FESBC image)

Million-dollar mitigation: ‘Impressive’ Sicamous wildfire prevention work almost done

Grant from Forest Enhancement Society of British Columbia funded project which began in fall 2020

From left: Steve Giesbrecht, Griffin Weiss, Acura Aryana and Eric VanderKwaak are members of the crews responsible for wildfire mitigation efforts near Sicamous. (FESBC image)
Interior Health reported potential COVID-19 exposures at Len Wood Middle School from Nov. 23-26 and on Nov. 29, 30 and Dec. 1. (File photo)

Interior Health reports COVID-19 exposures at 5 North Okanagan-Shuswap Schools

Exposures occurred between Nov. 23 and Dec. 1

Interior Health reported potential COVID-19 exposures at Len Wood Middle School from Nov. 23-26 and on Nov. 29, 30 and Dec. 1. (File photo)
From left: Chelsea Dejager, Marley Ormondy, Jenna Ormondy and Amanda Jones came to enjoy the Christmas market at Bruhn Crossing in Sicamous on Dec. 4, 2021. (Zachary Roman/Eagle Valley News)

In photos: Sicamous community kicks off the holiday season in fine festive form

The weekend of Dec. 3 to 5 was filled with community events for all to enjoy

From left: Chelsea Dejager, Marley Ormondy, Jenna Ormondy and Amanda Jones came to enjoy the Christmas market at Bruhn Crossing in Sicamous on Dec. 4, 2021. (Zachary Roman/Eagle Valley News)
Highway 97A south of Sicamous has reopened. (Google image)

Rocks blocking Highway 97A south of Sicamous have been cleared

DriveBC announced the highway was open around 11 a.m. on Dec. 5

Highway 97A south of Sicamous has reopened. (Google image)
Salmon Arm Silverbacks goalie Owen Say stopped 43 of 45 shots in a 6-2 win over the West Kelowna Warriors on Dec. 3. (Contributed)

Salmon Arm Silverbacks have a franchise-best record after 6-2 win over West Kelowna

The Backs are 16-3-1 on the season and have a 5-game winning streak

Salmon Arm Silverbacks goalie Owen Say stopped 43 of 45 shots in a 6-2 win over the West Kelowna Warriors on Dec. 3. (Contributed)
The approximate location of a motor vehicle incident that closed the eastbound lane of Highway 1 west of Sicamous. (Google image)

UPDATE: Transport truck incident on Highway 1 west of Sicamous cleared

AIM Roads gave the all clear at 2 p.m.

The approximate location of a motor vehicle incident that closed the eastbound lane of Highway 1 west of Sicamous. (Google image)
Highway 97A is closed in both directions south of Sicamous this morning, Dec. 4. (Paige Gregson/Facebook)

UPDATE: Highway 97A to remain closed south of Sicamous until Sunday morning

DriveBC will release an update on Dec. 5 at 10 a.m.

Highway 97A is closed in both directions south of Sicamous this morning, Dec. 4. (Paige Gregson/Facebook)
A firefighter sprays water on the flames of a derelict building which was lit ablaze as part of a training exercise involving the Malakwa, Sicamous and Swansea Point fire departments on March 26, 2017. (File photo)

Two Shuswap fire chiefs take unpaid leave of absence in response to CSRD vaccine mandate

Swansea Point, Silver Creek fire chiefs say losing members puts communities in danger

A firefighter sprays water on the flames of a derelict building which was lit ablaze as part of a training exercise involving the Malakwa, Sicamous and Swansea Point fire departments on March 26, 2017. (File photo)
The Eagle Valley Arts Council is seeking heritage designation for Sicamous’ Red Barn Arts Centre. (File photo)

Heritage designation sought for Sicamous’ Red Barn Arts Centre

Original structure was built by Fred Peters in 1926

The Eagle Valley Arts Council is seeking heritage designation for Sicamous’ Red Barn Arts Centre. (File photo)
The Monashee Music Festival will be held at the Sicamous Dog Park on July 22 and 23, 2022. (Contributed)

Rockers 54-40 to headline in new Shuswap music festival coming next summer

Monashee Music Festival will feature a day of rock and a day of country tunes

The Monashee Music Festival will be held at the Sicamous Dog Park on July 22 and 23, 2022. (Contributed)
Salmon Arm Silverbacks forward Simon Tassy scored three goals against the West Kelowna Warriors on Nov. 19 in a 6-3 victory. (Chris Fowler image)

Salmon Arm Silverbacks forward named BCHL 2nd star of the month

Simon Tassy had 10 goals and 10 assists in 12 games during the month of November

Salmon Arm Silverbacks forward Simon Tassy scored three goals against the West Kelowna Warriors on Nov. 19 in a 6-3 victory. (Chris Fowler image)
An autographed Shea Weber jersey is being raffled off at Hideaway Liquor Store in Salmon Arm and tickets are available until Dec. 20, 2021. (Contributed)

Signed Shea Weber jersey being raffled off in support of Shuswap Paws

The two-time Olympic gold medalist from Sicamous’ threads will benefit non-profit rescue society

An autographed Shea Weber jersey is being raffled off at Hideaway Liquor Store in Salmon Arm and tickets are available until Dec. 20, 2021. (Contributed)
Purchase of the Sicamous to Armstrong rail corridor by the Regional District of North Okanagan and the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (excluding portions owned by the Splatsin), was completed in early 2018. (Photo contributed)

Columbia Shuswap Regional District dismisses claim it plans to bring rails back to rail trail

CSRD administrator says updated agreement with Shuswap property owners ‘functionally the same’

Purchase of the Sicamous to Armstrong rail corridor by the Regional District of North Okanagan and the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (excluding portions owned by the Splatsin), was completed in early 2018. (Photo contributed)
Rocks were blocking part of Highway 1 east of Chase around 3 p.m. on Nov. 25, 2021. (File photo)

Rock scaling to be completed near site of rock slides on Highway 1 east of Chase

The scaling begins Dec. 1 at 8 a.m. and traffic will be reduced to single-lane alternating

Rocks were blocking part of Highway 1 east of Chase around 3 p.m. on Nov. 25, 2021. (File photo)
Water and debris have been reported at the 11-kilometre mark of the Seymour Arm Main Forest Service Road on Nov. 30, 2021. (File photo)

Water, debris prompt warning to avoid forest service road in North Shuswap

Danger is at 11-kilometre mark of Seymour Arm Main Forest Service Road

Water and debris have been reported at the 11-kilometre mark of the Seymour Arm Main Forest Service Road on Nov. 30, 2021. (File photo)
Salmon Arm Silverbacks forward Danny Ciccarello scored the winning goal in a Nov. 27, 2021 win over the Wenatchee Wild at Town Toyota Arena in Washington. (Contributed)

Salmon Arm Silverbacks win 3 games in 3 nights on the road

‘Backs take down the Wenatchee Wild in games on Nov. 26, 27 and 28 in Washington

Salmon Arm Silverbacks forward Danny Ciccarello scored the winning goal in a Nov. 27, 2021 win over the Wenatchee Wild at Town Toyota Arena in Washington. (Contributed)
Water in Sorrento is safe to drink again after a 5-day-long boil water notice. (File photo)

Interior Health rescinds Sorrento boil water notice

Columbia Shuswap Regional District announced water was safe to drink on Nov. 29

Water in Sorrento is safe to drink again after a 5-day-long boil water notice. (File photo)
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