Salmon Arm council

Several electric vehicle charging stations are currently in the city, including the BC Hydro station at the Ross Street parking lot and those at Canadian Tire, pictured above. (File photo)

Councillor against buying 4 new gas-powered trucks for Salmon Arm fleet

Local dealership wins bid, councillor would prefer used vehicles now and electric trucks in 10 years

 

Alexander Street, between Hudson Avenue NE and Lakeshore Drive NE, gets a fresh coat of paint in preparation for the return of the Alexander Plaza downtown market. (Downtown Salmon Arm photo)

City gives the nod to two more sidewalk cafes on Salmon Arm’s Alexander Street

Downtown Parking Commission approves the plan with two stipulations

 

Prior to March 15, the City of Salmon Arm will be moving the remaining tenters on 3rd Street SW to city-owned property at 350 Narcisse St. in Salmon Arm. (Lachlan Labere-Salmon Arm Observer)

Salmon Arm to move remaining tenters to city-owned property near park

City decides in in-camera meeting to move tenters to Narcisse Street

 

City council decided on Feb. 27 that a tent encampment on 3rd Street SW, across from the Salvation Army building in Salmon Arm, must be moved by March 15. (Martha Wickett /Salmon Arm Observer)

Time to go: Tent encampment in Salmon Arm must be moved by March 15

City council makes decision on timeline after receiving letters from neighbours

City council decided on Feb. 27 that a tent encampment on 3rd Street SW, across from the Salvation Army building in Salmon Arm, must be moved by March 15. (Martha Wickett /Salmon Arm Observer)
Salmon Arm council considers a development variance permit application requested after a 17.5-foot retaining wall, taller than the 6.5 feet permitted, was built in North Broadview. (City of Salmon Arm image)

Council ponders retaining wall that grew well beyond Salmon Arm bylaw limits

Tall wall constructed before city variance permit obtained

Salmon Arm council considers a development variance permit application requested after a 17.5-foot retaining wall, taller than the 6.5 feet permitted, was built in North Broadview. (City of Salmon Arm image)
Wayne Matthews died on Jan. 23, 2023 at 82 years. He was a city councillor in Salmon Arm for 12 years. (File photo)

Salmon Arm council takes time to remember longtime councillor

Councillor who served for 12 years passed away in January

Wayne Matthews died on Jan. 23, 2023 at 82 years. He was a city councillor in Salmon Arm for 12 years. (File photo)
Salmon Arm incumbent councillor Louise Wallace Richmond, in yellow, enjoys a celebratory hug with other incumbent local politicians on municipal election night 2022. (File photo)

Salmon Arm councillor to pull up chair at national table

Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) branded as national voice for Canada’s local governments

Salmon Arm incumbent councillor Louise Wallace Richmond, in yellow, enjoys a celebratory hug with other incumbent local politicians on municipal election night 2022. (File photo)
Building permit values and number of units in Salmon Arm take a jump in January 2023. (File photo)

Council wowed by Salmon Arm building permit values in January 2023

Both number of units and value of permits jump from same period in 2022

Building permit values and number of units in Salmon Arm take a jump in January 2023. (File photo)
Salmon Arm council receives accolades for its actions on homelessness. (File photo)

‘Not an easy fix’: Salmon Arm council receives appreciation for work on homelessness

Letter writer says taking everyone’s concerns into consideration not an easy task

Salmon Arm council receives accolades for its actions on homelessness. (File photo)
Letter writer says tiny houses could solve some housing shortages in Salmon Arm. (Contributed)

Secondary suites promoted in Salmon Arm for years, maybe tiny houses next

Letter writer suggests tiny houses could solve housing troubles for those without homes, seniors

Letter writer says tiny houses could solve some housing shortages in Salmon Arm. (Contributed)
With 20th Avenue at the bottom of the aerial photo, the treed parcel in the middle, at 3831 20th Ave. SE, was excluded from the Agricultural Land Reserve in a Jan. 11, 2023 decision from the Agricultural Land Commission. (City of Salmon Arm image)

Parcel excluded from Agricultural Land Reserve in Salmon Arm for light industrial use

Land commission sticks with intention set in 1988 regarding land near airport

With 20th Avenue at the bottom of the aerial photo, the treed parcel in the middle, at 3831 20th Ave. SE, was excluded from the Agricultural Land Reserve in a Jan. 11, 2023 decision from the Agricultural Land Commission. (City of Salmon Arm image)
Nineteen-unit development proposed for 1481 10th Street SW in Salmon Arm. (City of Salmon Arm image)

19-unit housing project proposed for 10th Street SW in Salmon Arm

Public hearing March 13 for plan which includes triplexes, fourplexes and a fiveplex

Nineteen-unit development proposed for 1481 10th Street SW in Salmon Arm. (City of Salmon Arm image)
A tent encampment remains on 3rd Street SW across from the Salvation Army building in Salmon Arm because the temporary winter shelter at the Downtown Activity Centre is not considered suitable for everyone living rough in the community. (Martha Wickett - Salmon Arm Observer)

Parking complaints take back seat in Salmon Arm to tent encampment reports

Bylaw enforcement summary lists $11,000 cost in 2022 for public works to clean up vacated sites

A tent encampment remains on 3rd Street SW across from the Salvation Army building in Salmon Arm because the temporary winter shelter at the Downtown Activity Centre is not considered suitable for everyone living rough in the community. (Martha Wickett - Salmon Arm Observer)
Festivalgoers enjoy a blues show under the hot sun at the 2019 Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival. (File photo)

Council adds support to camping request for Salmon Arm ROOTSandBLUES Festival

Two other B.C. festivals announce possible cancellations due to high production costs, other factors

Festivalgoers enjoy a blues show under the hot sun at the 2019 Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival. (File photo)
The former Canoe school property is to be the subject of a rezoning and amendment to Salmon Arm’s official community plan. (City of Salmon Arm photo)

Building which has ‘captured the imagination of Canoe’ to be rezoned

Former school to be renovated for owners of Vancouver antique store to live and work in

The former Canoe school property is to be the subject of a rezoning and amendment to Salmon Arm’s official community plan. (City of Salmon Arm photo)
The city’s Traffic Safety Committee looked at several roads and intersections in Salmon Arm that were the subject of complaints in 2022 and made decisions on whether action should be taken. (File photo)

Speeding biggest concern for Salmon Arm residents wanting road improvements

Traffic safety committee recommends more streets be put on mobile speed sign list

The city’s Traffic Safety Committee looked at several roads and intersections in Salmon Arm that were the subject of complaints in 2022 and made decisions on whether action should be taken. (File photo)
Julia Beatty of the Shuswap Climate Action Society who is also a member of the city’s Environmental Advisory Committee, presents a report to Salmon Arm council on Jan. 9, 2023 with recommendations for a new pesticide bylaw. (Martha Wickett-Salmon Arm Observer)

‘Deep concerns’: Committee reports on ‘extensive use of unnecessary pesticides’ in Salmon Arm

City’s environmental advisory committee reviews 2008 pesticide bylaw, recommends overhaul

Julia Beatty of the Shuswap Climate Action Society who is also a member of the city’s Environmental Advisory Committee, presents a report to Salmon Arm council on Jan. 9, 2023 with recommendations for a new pesticide bylaw. (Martha Wickett-Salmon Arm Observer)
Salmon Arm council puts more than $300,000 in a reserve fund in its 2023 budget for the Active Transportation Task Force (Black Press Media file photo)

‘Hats off to Norma’: Resident relentless in quest for improvements to Salmon Arm street

City council approves about a dozen ‘specific referral’ requests in 2023 budget

Salmon Arm council puts more than $300,000 in a reserve fund in its 2023 budget for the Active Transportation Task Force (Black Press Media file photo)
City council’s budget deliberations for Salmon Arm’s 2023 budget began on Jan. 10 and wrapped up about 1 p.m. on Jan. 11. (File photo)

Getting people out of their vehicles key part of Salmon Arm’s 2023 budget

Taxpayers to face 3.83 per cent increase in what mayor describes as budget to maintain core services

City council’s budget deliberations for Salmon Arm’s 2023 budget began on Jan. 10 and wrapped up about 1 p.m. on Jan. 11. (File photo)
Frederik Vroom and Luke Gubbels present a review of and recommendations for Salmon Arm's Urban Tree Removal Bylaw to city council on Jan. 8, 2023. (Martha Wickett-Salmon Arm Observer)

‘Not just landscaping’: Better protection, planning for Salmon Arm trees needed

Environmental Advisory Committee suggests a tree management plan and improved tree protection bylaw

Frederik Vroom and Luke Gubbels present a review of and recommendations for Salmon Arm's Urban Tree Removal Bylaw to city council on Jan. 8, 2023. (Martha Wickett-Salmon Arm Observer)