Salmon Arm News
Trans-Canada Highway closed between Revelstoke and Golden until 5:30 p.m.
The Trans-Canada Highway between Revelstoke and Golden is expected to be closed for most of the day as crews undertake necessary avalanche control work....
Sicamous says reports of vehicles on the beach need to be sent to the DFO
The district says reports of people driving vehicles on Sicamous beaches need to be sent to the proper authorities. In a post on its website, the District of...
Chase council agrees to forgive $90K water bill charged to the arena
The Art Holding Memorial Arena ended up with a near-$90,000 water and sewage bill after problems with the well system led to the usage of municipal water for...
Alleged thief didn't make it far before running into Salmon Arm RCMP
Mounties say a would-be thief didn't make it very far after stealing from a Salmon Arm business — busted with the stolen loot in the parking outside....
Salmon Arm 'N' driver's truck impounded for drunk driving: RCMP
An “N” driver was served a 90-day driving prohibition after he was caught drunk behind the wheel in Salmon Arm. At 10:15 p.m. on March 1 a Salmon...
Salmon Arm city council agrees to put $500K toward federal grant application for West Bay Connector Trail
The City of Salmon Arm agreed to put up $500,000 in support of a federal grant application to help finance the West Bay Connector Trail. Salmon Arm city council...
Shuswap Children's Association plans diaper drive to help struggling families
Increasing formula and diaper prices have led the Shuswap Children's Association to organize its first annual Community Diaper Drive in order to help...
Stay off Salmon Arm sports fields for now, city cautions
City officials are asking Salmon Arm residents to stay off the fields for a little while longer to avoid damaging wet and soggy fields. Despite warmer...
Salmon Arm man spends night in jail after being caught driving drunk downtown
A man ended the night in jail after he was caught driving drunk in downtown Salmon Arm. On March 1 at about 1:30 a.m., a Salmon Arm RCMP officer on patrol saw a...
Salmon Arm city council votes to cut red tape on municipal projects
City council voted to cut red tape from certain municipal projects in order to avoid possible delays, although some city councillors felt the move could give...
Okanagan-based jazz musician signature tenor sax to Salmon Arm
One of the Okanagan’s best jazz quartet’s will be playing in Salmon Arm this week. The Salmon Arm Jazz Club presents the Craig Thomas Quartet live...
Shoplifter found, arrested by Salmon Arm RCMP after taking off with cart full of stolen groceries
An alleged grocery thief accused of taking off with a cart full of stolen food was quickly found and arrested by Salmon Arm RCMP. On Feb. 28, an employee at a...
Salmon Arm city council dug deep into need for more reserves to fund landfill closure costs
Salmon Arm city councillors got the inside scoop on the future of the Salmon Arm Landfill and the need for a 50 per cent increase in money obtained through...
Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge mourns the loss of co-founder and president Shirley Mainprize
Rob Miller will step into the role of president at the Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge following the tragic death of his wife and co-founder of the refuge Shirley...
Shuswap Lake Golf Course on track to be first course in the Shuswap to open for the 2025 season
Shuswap Lake Golf Course in Blind Bay is on track to be the first track to open for the 2025 season in the Shuswap. In a social media post, the golf course said...
Sicamous passes bylaw to correct accommodation sales tax collection slip up
Sicamous council passed a last minute bylaw to allow for the continuing collection of the accommodation sales tax that supports local tourism initiatives. At...
Salmon Arm Art Gallery launches new exhibit celebrating 'Fierce Female Artists'
The Salmon Arm Art Gallery is celebrating nearly 70 years of incredible art from a diverse array of women artists through its newest exhibition. Dialogue with...
Garbage, recycling collection on hold in Chase as garbage truck is out for repairs
Garbage and recycling collection is on hold again in Chase after the garbage truck had to be sent away for repairs. In a social media post Wednesday, the...
Salmon Arm woman scammed out of $7K after being told her identity had been stolen
Salmon Arm RCMP are urging residents to use extra caution when receiving unsolicited phone calls after a local woman lost $7,000 through an identity theft scam....
Salmon Arm Chamber of Commerce hosting business roundtable discussion about tariffs, trade
The Salmon Arm Chamber of Commerce says it is looking for solutions to help local businesses weather new challenges imposed by United States tariffs. The...