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Sicamous RCMP arrested a man found in a stolen truck after determining he is connected to two fuel thefts at a local business. (Rebecca Willson-Eagle Valley News)

Sicamous RCMP arrest man found asleep in stolen truck

The driver was determined to be connected to fuel thefts from a local business

Children walk across the Every Child Matters crosswalk unveiled in Keremeos on July 17, 2023. (Brennan Phillips Keremeos Review)

Chase council vote against ‘Every Child Matters’ crosswalk called ‘unacceptable’

Cost of crosswalk installation was to be shared with 3 Secwépemc bands

Former Splatsin Kukpi7 (Chief) Doug Thomas (left), Terry Rysz, former Enderby mayor Greg McCune and former Enderby councillors Brad Case and Roxanne Davyduke took part in the 2022 walk in recognition of Truth and Reconciliation Day. (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)

Splatsin’s 150 residential school survivors and victims honoured in Enderby

Sea of orange expected as truth and reconciliation day marked with walk

On Tuesday, May 24, members of Salmon Arm council, Coun. Louise Wallace Richmond, Mayor Alan Harrison, Couns. Kevin Flynn and Debbie Cannon, present Paralympian Natalkie Wilkie, centre, with a certificate of distinction on behalf of the city. Wilkie won a two gold, silver and a bronze medal in para nordic skiing in the 2022 Beijing Paralympics. Attending virtually were Couns. Tim Lavery and Syliva Lindgren. (Martha Wickett-Salmon Arm Observer)

Salmon Arm’s Natalie Wilkie recognized as one of Canada’s best

Para Nordic skier named Canada’s Best Female Athlete after 2022 Paralympic Games

  • Sep 21, 2023
On Tuesday, May 24, members of Salmon Arm council, Coun. Louise Wallace Richmond, Mayor Alan Harrison, Couns. Kevin Flynn and Debbie Cannon, present Paralympian Natalkie Wilkie, centre, with a certificate of distinction on behalf of the city. Wilkie won a two gold, silver and a bronze medal in para nordic skiing in the 2022 Beijing Paralympics. Attending virtually were Couns. Tim Lavery and Syliva Lindgren. (Martha Wickett-Salmon Arm Observer)
A rendering of the shaded pump track at Finlayson Park in Sicamous shows an aerial view. (DOS image)

Sicamous awards contract for construction of pump track in spring 2024

Track could be popular in competition circuit because of shade from surrounding trees

A rendering of the shaded pump track at Finlayson Park in Sicamous shows an aerial view. (DOS image)
Sicamous council continued the discussion about opening an indoor pool in the district. (News Bulletin file photo)

Sicamous council talks indoor pool with focus on water-based therapy

Social and medical facility could garner funding alongside rural healthcare discussions

Sicamous council continued the discussion about opening an indoor pool in the district. (News Bulletin file photo)
Harry Welton serves as MC at Salmon Arm’s Remembrance Day ceremony. (File photo)

Salmon Arm Legion encouraging new members during annual celebration

‘Everything we do, one way or the other, goes back into the community’

Harry Welton serves as MC at Salmon Arm’s Remembrance Day ceremony. (File photo)
The Eagle Valley Tennis group is asking the district for $13,000 in 2024’s budget to resurface the tennis court beside Eagle River Secondary, next to the newly built pickleball courts. (Rebecca Willson-Eagle Valley News)

Sicamous tennis players ask for court resurfacing in 2024 budget

Changes were made to the space to allow for 6 pickleball courts earlier this year

The Eagle Valley Tennis group is asking the district for $13,000 in 2024’s budget to resurface the tennis court beside Eagle River Secondary, next to the newly built pickleball courts. (Rebecca Willson-Eagle Valley News)
North Okanagan and Shuswap residents have the ability to have a dental hygienist come directly to their home courtesy of Buraby-based The Travelling Hygienist. (@TheTravellingHygienist Photo)

Dental exams provided in the comfort of North Okanagan-Shuswap homes

The Travelling Hygienist is a company that hits the road to give quality oral health care

North Okanagan and Shuswap residents have the ability to have a dental hygienist come directly to their home courtesy of Buraby-based The Travelling Hygienist. (@TheTravellingHygienist Photo)
This photo was taken at 1:45 a.m. on Aug. 30 from the chicken farm on Fredrickson Road in Sorrento. Shuswap Fire Department Deputy Fire Chief Ty Barrett said the Bush Creek East wildfire was coming down the mountain and through a dry grassy field, driven by aggressive winds. Firefighters stood their ground at a one-kilometre fire line and were able to keep the blaze from reaching any structures. (Ty Barrett photo)

VIEWPOINT: Shuswap deputy fire chief grateful for support during wildfire fight

‘We couldn’t have done it without them’

  • Sep 21, 2023
This photo was taken at 1:45 a.m. on Aug. 30 from the chicken farm on Fredrickson Road in Sorrento. Shuswap Fire Department Deputy Fire Chief Ty Barrett said the Bush Creek East wildfire was coming down the mountain and through a dry grassy field, driven by aggressive winds. Firefighters stood their ground at a one-kilometre fire line and were able to keep the blaze from reaching any structures. (Ty Barrett photo)
The rhythm of hand drums resonates among people attending a ceremony Saturday, Sept. 16, for the unveiling of a landmark sculpture created by Skwlāx artisan Shayne D. Hunt and David Jacob Harder at R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum. (Kayleigh Seibel Photography)

Secwépemc sculpture ceremony spurs reflection on wildfires, climate and loss

Third in series of landmark sculptures unveiled at R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum

  • Sep 20, 2023
The rhythm of hand drums resonates among people attending a ceremony Saturday, Sept. 16, for the unveiling of a landmark sculpture created by Skwlāx artisan Shayne D. Hunt and David Jacob Harder at R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum. (Kayleigh Seibel Photography)
Carly Procyshyn, the tourism and economic development coordinator for the District of Sicamous Development Corporation, is prioritizing local businesses’ revitalization after a devastating wildfire season. (District of Sicamous image)

Sicamous businesses desire plan to mitigate summer disruptions

Economic development corporation prioritizing revitalization after wildfire season

Carly Procyshyn, the tourism and economic development coordinator for the District of Sicamous Development Corporation, is prioritizing local businesses’ revitalization after a devastating wildfire season. (District of Sicamous image)
People gather early Wednesday at Salmon Arm's City Hall with messaging counter to the anti-SOGI 123 advocacy of the local One Million March for Children rally that would take place there and elsewhere in town on Sept. 20, 2023. (Lachlan Labere-Salmon Arm Observer)

SOGI 123 allies fly rainbows in protest of Salmon Arm ‘march for children’

Demonstraters gathered at city hall and along Highway 1

People gather early Wednesday at Salmon Arm's City Hall with messaging counter to the anti-SOGI 123 advocacy of the local One Million March for Children rally that would take place there and elsewhere in town on Sept. 20, 2023. (Lachlan Labere-Salmon Arm Observer)
A Shuswap Community Foundation logo made to promote #ShuswapStrong in the wake of wildfires. The foundation announced the Emergency Response Grants program Aug. 30, 2023. (Shuswap Community Foundation image)

Electoral areas contribute $25,000 to Shuswap wildfire relief

Grant-in-aid fund to support Shuswap Community Foundation Emergency Response Fund

A Shuswap Community Foundation logo made to promote #ShuswapStrong in the wake of wildfires. The foundation announced the Emergency Response Grants program Aug. 30, 2023. (Shuswap Community Foundation image)
At their Sept. 14 meeting, Columbia Shuswap Regional District directors awarded a three-year contract to Kathleen McNeil for concession management services at the Sicamous & District Recreation Centre. (Black Press file photo)

Sicamous recreation centre concession operator receives high praise from CSRD

Three-year contract awarded

At their Sept. 14 meeting, Columbia Shuswap Regional District directors awarded a three-year contract to Kathleen McNeil for concession management services at the Sicamous & District Recreation Centre. (Black Press file photo)
This year’s Mount Ida Cemetery Tour will take place on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2023. (File photo)

Cemetery tour to focus on brilliant, brave women of Salmon Arm’s past

Exploration of local history takes place at scenic Mount Ida Cemetery

  • Sep 19, 2023
This year’s Mount Ida Cemetery Tour will take place on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2023. (File photo)
SOGI 123 helps educators make schools inclusive and safe for students of all sexual orientations and gender identities. (sogieducation.org)

SOGI support swells in Vernon

Church urges community members with concerns to educate themselves

SOGI 123 helps educators make schools inclusive and safe for students of all sexual orientations and gender identities. (sogieducation.org)
The Central Okanagan endured weeks without tourism during its peak season because of wildfires and a regional travel ban. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)

Climate change cost B.C. tourism ‘$100s of millions, never to be recovered’

Provincial, regional tourism leaders are calling for quick, immediate relief after wildfire season

The Central Okanagan endured weeks without tourism during its peak season because of wildfires and a regional travel ban. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)
Specially outfitted volunteers sift through the ashes of a burned Kelowna home. Similar ash-sifting will soon be taking place further north in the Shuswap region. (Frank King - Samaritan’s Purse Canada)

Samaritan’s sift through wildfire ashes in Shuswap

Group helping residents start the long road to recovery

Specially outfitted volunteers sift through the ashes of a burned Kelowna home. Similar ash-sifting will soon be taking place further north in the Shuswap region. (Frank King - Samaritan’s Purse Canada)
A structure fire approximately two kilometres up the Forest Service Road on Bastion Mountain has been contained by Tappen Sunnybrae Fire Department members (CSRD)

Fire destroys home on Bastion Mountain in Shuswap

The fire did not spread to nearby forested area

A structure fire approximately two kilometres up the Forest Service Road on Bastion Mountain has been contained by Tappen Sunnybrae Fire Department members (CSRD)