Salmon Arm Observer

The Salmon Arm Observer is a newspaper based in Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Canada. It focuses on delivering local news, sports updates, business information, job listings, and details about community events. Founded on October 10, 1907, the Salmon Arm Observer serves the residents of Salmon Arm and the surrounding Southern Interior region of British Columbia.

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Armstrong stick curlers celebrate world championship title

14 hours ago | saobserver.net | Brendan Shykora

Derrell Sears and John Campbell have put Armstrong on the map in the world of stick curling. And as a thank-you for representing the city so well at the World Open Stick Curling Championships in Edmonton in late April, the Armstrong Curling Club threw a party for the pair who have curled as a team since 2016.
'Beyond thrilled': B.C.-wide recognition for Penticton winter carnival

2 days ago | saobserver.net | Logan Lockhart

Less than two years after it was created, Penticton's newest winter festival has been honoured as among the province's best. The BC Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA) has awarded Penticton with the 2025 Events and Festivals Award of Excellence, in recognition of Valley First Frost Fest.
BC Lions bring Snoop Dogg for Concert Kickoff game June 7

2 days ago | saobserver.net | Tom Zillich

BC Lions will begin their 71st season against Edmonton Elks on June 7 at BC Place Stadium, where Snoop Dogg will perform that Saturday night. Details about the CFL team's fourth annual Concert Kickoff game were announced Tuesday morning (May 13). Rapper 50 Cent performed at last year's Kickoff game, resulting in the largest attendance for a home-opener in franchise history, with a sellout crowd of 53,788 at Save-On-Foods Field at BC Place.
30 mins and a pair of boots: Kelowna musician takes the stage when illness strikes

3 days ago | saobserver.net | Jacqueline Gelineau

With less than an hour’s notice, Kelowna-based country artist Mitch Zorn went from relaxing at home with his girlfriend — waiting for sushi delivery — to performing in front of 3,000 people. On the evening of May 9, about an hour before the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band concert was set to begin at Kelowna's Prospera Place, Zorn got a call from an unknown number. The band's opener Kathleen Edwards, had fallen ill and organizers were wondering if Zorn could be on-stage for sound check in 30 minutes.
PHOTOS: Salty Dog shredders tear it up in Salmon Arm

3 days ago | saobserver.net | Lachlan Labere

The South Canoe trails were spoken for on Sunday by the more than 700 riders competing in this year's Salty Dog Enduro. Hosted by the Shuswap Cycling Club, the Sunday, May 11 event saw riders largely from throughout B.C. and Alberta take part in either the gruelling 6.5-hour solo or team event, or race in the 3.5-hour U15 team event. For the younger riders there was the shorter Salty Pup loop.
Salmon Arm FireSmart advocates share alternatives to 'clear cutting' around homes

3 days ago | saobserver.net | Lachlan Labere

Making your home FireSmart does not require removing every tree around it. In fact, such an approach in Salmon Arm, where there is a tree bylaw, may not sit well with the city. Instead, a good start would be arranging with the Salmon Arm Fire Department to have a free FireSmart assessment done on your property. "There are trees allowed within the FireSmart model," said Salmon Arm firefighter Tyler Stevenson, who looks after public education and training.
Pool and hot tub closed in Summerland

6 days ago | saobserver.net | John Arendt

The pool and hot tub at the Summerland Aquatic and Fitness Centre are temporarily closed for repairs. The blower motor for the boiler has failed and requires replacement, a message from the District of Summerland states. Parts have been ordered and will be installed once they arrive. The cost of this work will be less than $10,000, said Lori Mullin, director of community services for the district. However, the parts are coming from Europe and bringing them to Summerland will take time.
$40K feasibility study sought to address recently closed Salmon Arm trail access

6 days ago | saobserver.net | Lachlan Labere

The city is looking to conduct a feasibility study for public access options at the north end of Salmon Arm's foreshore trail. The agenda for the May 12 city council meeting includes a motion to award Gentech Engineering Inc. the task of undertaking an "active transportation at-grade rail crossing feasibility study" and preliminary design for $39,345 plus taxes.
12 Okanagan-based players selected in 2025 WHL Draft

6 days ago | saobserver.net | Jordy Cunningham

The 2025 WHL Prospects Draft made dreams come true for 12 Okanagan-based up-and-coming hockey players. Over the course on May 7 and 8, the draft took place as teenagers waited3 for their names to be called to the next level. In the Okanagan, 12 players were selected in the draft, 10 of which came from local hockey academies. Peachland Peachland represented the Central Okanagan best at the draft as two players were selected in the first two rounds.
New Salmon Arm fair parade route to avoid crossing Highway 1

6 days ago | saobserver.net | Lachlan Labere

A route change will address long-standing safety and timing concerns with the Salmon Arm Fair parade. The Shuswap Agricultural Association (SAA) has written the city asking for permission to hold the event, scheduled to run between 9 a.m. and noon on Saturday, Aug. 23. This year's parade route is being changed so that it avoids crossing Highway 1 to run through the downtown.