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Sicamous Easter egg hunt returns to Finlayson Park

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

 

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

 

Salmon Arm singing group Earth in Harmony warm up before raising their voices a cappella Tuesday, March 7, 2023. (Rebecca Willson- Salmon Arm Observer)

VIDEO: Salmon Arm singing group connects passionate vocalists

Earth in Harmony Community Singers perform a cappella in a casual group dynamic

 

“Boys on ATVs in Moose Mouse parade,” is the title of this image from 1992. Plans for the return of Moose Mouse Days in Sicamous continue to grow and take shape, with eight groups so far committed to providing activities and services. (Sicamous and District Museum and Historical Society)

Plans for the return of Moose Mouse Days in Sicamous continue to take shape

Eight committed groups so far planning events and services for community

“Boys on ATVs in Moose Mouse parade,” is the title of this image from 1992. Plans for the return of Moose Mouse Days in Sicamous continue to grow and take shape, with eight groups so far committed to providing activities and services. (Sicamous and District Museum and Historical Society)
Tom Patterson’s ’35 Ford Coup on display at a past Show n’ Shine event in Sicamous. The 2023 Moose Mouse Days plans to include a car show put on by the Sicamous Car Club. (File photo)

Sicamous Moose Mouse Days continues to garner community support

Plans include sports, car show, dance; next meeting set for Feb. 16

Tom Patterson’s ’35 Ford Coup on display at a past Show n’ Shine event in Sicamous. The 2023 Moose Mouse Days plans to include a car show put on by the Sicamous Car Club. (File photo)
Let It Bee Farm in Sicamous is hosting a sourdough breadmakign class in February. (Pixabay image)

Sicamous farm hosts sourdough bread making class

Bakers will learn how to mix, shape and bake a loaf of sourdough bread

Let It Bee Farm in Sicamous is hosting a sourdough breadmakign class in February. (Pixabay image)
Saplings grown by the Sicamous Gardeners group and seeds destined for planting and for new owners. The Sicamous seed swap is planned for Feb. 18 at the Sicamous library. (Sicamous Gardeners- Facebook)

Sicamous gardening group hosting seed swap for community growers

Group hopes to keep heirloom plants alive, written log will keep track of who’s growing what

Saplings grown by the Sicamous Gardeners group and seeds destined for planting and for new owners. The Sicamous seed swap is planned for Feb. 18 at the Sicamous library. (Sicamous Gardeners- Facebook)
Chiropractors Jake Deeble and Jourdyne Mason teach kids about muscles, bones and their bodies before playing movement games at the Unplug and Play Anatomy and Movement class at Active Chiropractic, Jan. 21 2023. (Rebecca Willson photo)

Salmon Arm chiropractors hold body movement class and games for Unplug and Play

Children learned about muscles and bones, played and received free books

Chiropractors Jake Deeble and Jourdyne Mason teach kids about muscles, bones and their bodies before playing movement games at the Unplug and Play Anatomy and Movement class at Active Chiropractic, Jan. 21 2023. (Rebecca Willson photo)
From left to right, Serena Caner, SFAS executive director, Melanie Bennett, SFAS project coordinator, Barry Delaney, president and CEO of SASCU, Dave Wallace, Askew’s operations manager and Erin Stagg, SASCU community lead. Askew’s and SASCU co-sponsor the Coldest Night of the Year in 2023 again, supporting local food programs and hungry and unhoused people in the Shuswap. (Contributed)

Salmon Arm’s Coldest Night of the Year walk supports food security in community

Walks around the city raise funds and awareness for local food programs

From left to right, Serena Caner, SFAS executive director, Melanie Bennett, SFAS project coordinator, Barry Delaney, president and CEO of SASCU, Dave Wallace, Askew’s operations manager and Erin Stagg, SASCU community lead. Askew’s and SASCU co-sponsor the Coldest Night of the Year in 2023 again, supporting local food programs and hungry and unhoused people in the Shuswap. (Contributed)
Sicamous Mayor Colleen Anderson reflects on 2022, saying the year held both successes and challenges. Anderson has been mayor since the October 2022 election. (District of Sicamous image)

Sicamous mayor reflects on successes and challenges of 2022

Mayor Colleen Anderson thanked businesses, community, excited to socially gather again

Sicamous Mayor Colleen Anderson reflects on 2022, saying the year held both successes and challenges. Anderson has been mayor since the October 2022 election. (District of Sicamous image)
Jaeden Izik-Dzurko performing in the final round of the Paloma O’Shea Santander International Piano Competition, August 2022. (Contributed)

Salmon Arm’s Jaeden Izik-Dzurko impresses in Montreal competition

Award-winning pianist planning two local recitals in support of Ukraine refugees

Jaeden Izik-Dzurko performing in the final round of the Paloma O’Shea Santander International Piano Competition, August 2022. (Contributed)
James Dyck (sixth from left), with daughter Cadence Trottier, was the surprised and grateful recipient of a refurbished Jeep gifted to him with a year’s insurance by Braby Motors, Fix Auto, Kal Tire and SASCU in the 4th annual Shuswap Christmas Car Giveaway, 2021. (Lachlan Labere-Salmon Arm Observer)

Salmon Arm businesses gearing up for Shuswap Christmas Car giveaway

‘It’s a little bit of a boost that somebody might need, and it can improve their entire lifestyle’

James Dyck (sixth from left), with daughter Cadence Trottier, was the surprised and grateful recipient of a refurbished Jeep gifted to him with a year’s insurance by Braby Motors, Fix Auto, Kal Tire and SASCU in the 4th annual Shuswap Christmas Car Giveaway, 2021. (Lachlan Labere-Salmon Arm Observer)
Finishing details at the Burden renovation. (HAVAN photo)

PODCAST: Finishing details for real-time heritage home reno

TODAY IN BC: Following the Burden family through their real-time renovation

Finishing details at the Burden renovation. (HAVAN photo)
The Burden Family. (HAVAN Photo)

PODCAST:Following B.C.’s Burden family through their real-time renovation

TODAY IN BC:Millwork, walls and floors tackled in latest episode

The Burden Family. (HAVAN Photo)
A celebration of life for Kim Bailey takes place Oct. 21 at the Towne Theatre. (Contributed)

Movie marks Community Inclusion Month and memorializes young Vernon woman

Celebration of life at theatre for 28-year-old Kim Bailey

A celebration of life for Kim Bailey takes place Oct. 21 at the Towne Theatre. (Contributed)
Blake and Morgan Belton had some surprise visitors as they exchanged their wedding vows on Quadra Island. Photo courtesy With Love Photography

Orca pod crashes Quadra Island wedding

‘That’s a pretty good good way to start your marriage off’ — wedding videographer

Blake and Morgan Belton had some surprise visitors as they exchanged their wedding vows on Quadra Island. Photo courtesy With Love Photography
Bruce and Geoff Courtnall. (Greg Sakaki photo)

PODCAST: Courtnall Society funds charities that help mental health issues

TODAY IN B.C.: Brothers Geoff, Bruce and Russ lost father Archie to depression

Bruce and Geoff Courtnall. (Greg Sakaki photo)
Following B.C.’s Burden family through their real-time renovation. (HAVAN Photo)

PODCAST: Following B.C.’s Burden family through their real-time renovation

TODAY IN BC: Project Planning and tough choices that had to be made

Following B.C.’s Burden family through their real-time renovation. (HAVAN Photo)
Lt. Clinton Morgen, played by actor Patrick Stack, leads an ill-fated pursuit of Rambo during the film Rambo: First Blood. Stack is coming to Hope to take part in Rambo 40th anniversary celebrations. (YouTube screenshot)

Patrick Stack brought humour to heavy Rambo film as Lt. Clinton Morgen

Hope celebrates the 40th anniversary of Rambo: First Blood over the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend

Lt. Clinton Morgen, played by actor Patrick Stack, leads an ill-fated pursuit of Rambo during the film Rambo: First Blood. Stack is coming to Hope to take part in Rambo 40th anniversary celebrations. (YouTube screenshot)
(Photo - Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)

Lace them up and Play On!: Canada’s largest road hockey tournament hits the pavement in Kelowna

Water Street will be closed until 11 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 2 because of the tournament

(Photo - Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)