Salmon Arm News
Sicamous Fire Rescue puts out list of ice safety tips following tragic death on Shuswap Lake
Sicamous Fire Rescue has put out a list of winter ice safety tips following the tragic death of an 18-year-old who fell through the ice on Shuswap Lake near...
Sicamous to host the 2025 UCI Pump Track World Championships Canada Qualifier
Some of the world’s best pump track cyclists will return to Sicamous again this year, with the community chosen to host the 2025 UCI Pump Track World...
Salmon Arm residents could be looking at 5.56% tax increase in 2025
Salmon Arm council cut back a proposed 8.14 per cent property tax hike down to 5.56 per cent during the first day of 2025 budget deliberations — an...
Sicamous RCMP issue warning after senior scammed out of thousands of dollars
Police are warning residents to use extra caution when dealing with unsolicited phone calls after a senior was scammed out of several thousand dollars. On Feb....
Salmon Arm's 29th annual Heritage Week Celebration kicks off next week
It's time for Salmon Arm residents and local bakers to get excited about history with the 29th Annual Heritage Week Celebration. The event is hosted by R.J....
City of Salmon Arm announces creation of new tourism marketing organization
The City of Salmon Arm announced it will be launching a new tourism marketing organization in partnership with the Salmon Arm Economic Development Society. The...
Boosting FireSmart rebates tops list of wildfire mitigation strategies proposed by Chase coordinator
Putting up money to boost rebates supporting FireSmart efforts and developing a wildfire development permit area topped the list of wildfire mitigation...
Salmon Arm council will meet with CSRD representative to discuss significant increases in solid waste management budget
Salmon Arm city council wants to hear from a Columbia Shuswap Regional District representative about the large increases to the solid waste management budget....
CSRD announces no-fees for tandem-axle loads of yard and garden waste at landfills to support FireSmart efforts
Shuswap landfills will now accept large loads of yard and garden waste free of charge as part of a commitment by the Columbia Shuswap Regional District to...
Body of 18-year-old that fell through ice on Shuswap Lake recovered by police
The body of a teen who fell through the ice Saturday on Shuswap Lake has been located in what Mounties are calling a "heartbreaking tragedy."...
Salmon Arm council asks for more information, puts off decision on frontage upgrades
Salmon Arm city council were unable to come to a decision about whether or not city projects should trigger frontage upgrades. At the Feb. 10 Salmon Arm city...
Salmon Arm mayor addresses 'tragedy in our community' as search continues for missing 18-year-old
The mayor of Salmon Arm says the city will do all it can to support the family of 18-year-old who fell through the ice at Shuswap Lake Saturday and remains...
Literacy Alliance of the Shuswap Society seeking volunteers to help seniors learn technology skills
The Literacy Alliance of the Shuswap Society is looking for tech-savvy volunteers who can help seniors build confidence with their technology skills. Tutors...
Salmon Arm man recognized by police behind the wheel while on driving prohibition
A man known to police was caught behind the wheel despite having an active driving prohibition, according to Salmon Arm RCMP. On Jan. 9 at about 2 p.m., an...
Search continues after 18-year-old man fell through ice on Shuswap Lake
Police say a search is ongoing for an 18-year-old man who fell through the ice on Shuswap Lake two days ago. At about 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8, an 18-year-old...
Man missing after falling through ice on Shuswap Lake
Salmon Arm RCMP are urging the public to stay off local lakes due to unsafe ice conditions after an 18-year-old man fell through the ice on Shuswap Lake. The...
Eagle Bay property owner hopes to move forward with plans for campsite despite setback at the CSRD
The owner of a property in Eagle Bay that he hopes to turn into a campground and mountain bike park pledges to make any changes necessary to turn his dream into...
Salmon Arm society requests help to remove old tower on Foreshore Trail
The Salmon Arm Bay Nature Enhancement Society is requesting help from the city to remove an old tower located on the Foreshore Trail. A letter from Janet...
The Salmon Arm Salvation Army thanks residents for $235K in holiday donations
The Salvation Army is thanking Salmon Arm residents for giving generously during holiday fundraising campaigns, helping everyone in the community to have a...
Chase FireSmart coordinator warns village at high risk of wildfire within 20 years
The Village of Chase FireSmart coordinator has issued a stern warning in a new wildfire risk report drafted for the municipality: “It’s not a matter...