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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Environmental appeal board upholds $197K fines against private Skaha sewer

1 day ago | saobserver.net | Brennan Phillips

The BC Environmental Appeal Board upheld almost $200,000 in fines against the owner of a private sewer system for a neighbourhood overlooking Skaha Lake south of Penticton. Johnny Aantjes, the now-former owner of the Vintage Views private sewer system, had filed an appeal over multiple breaches of municipal wastewater regulations registered by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy and the Ministry of Energy, Mines, and Low Carbon Innovation.
Dog missing from highway crash in Kelowna

6 days ago | saobserver.net | Jordy Cunningham

According to multiple social media posts, a dog is missing as a result of the crash that occurred at Harvey Avenue and Burtch Road in Kelowna on Thursday, April 17. The multi-vehicle crash happened around 6:30 p.m., causing one of the cars to land on its slide with the windshield smashed out. It's unknown if anyone was injured as a result of the crash, which closed the northbound lanes of Harvey Avenue for a couple hours.
PHOTOS: Kids get hopping on Easter with Salmon Arm Early Years event

6 days ago | saobserver.net | Lachlan Labere

Kids and parents hopped to William Baker Park Thursday morning for an early start on Easter activities. The Shuswap Children's Association's Early Years Easter Egg Hunt took place between 10 and 11 a.m. at the Canoe ball diamonds. The event offered arts and crafts, information for parents, playground time, floppy bunny ears and masks and an opportunity for kids to find and collect six coloured, candy-filled eggs each.
Council counters proposed annual lease fee for Salmon Arm wharf marina

1 week ago | saobserver.net | Lachlan Labere

A Shuswap boat rental company will continue to hold the lease for the marina at the end of the Salmon Arm Marine Peace Park wharf for another two years. In place since 2015, Sea-Dog Rentals Inc.'s agreement with the city to lease, sublease and operate the marina, was renewed for another two years at the April 14 council meeting.
Third award for Summerland for financial reporting

1 week ago | saobserver.net | John Arendt

For the third year in a row, the municipality of Summerland has received an award for its financial reporting. The Canadian Award for Financial Reporting was awarded to the District of Summerland by Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for its annual financial report, ending Dec. 31, 2023.
Vernon Council Briefs: Free transit, city parks and rec, property tax

1 week ago | saobserver.net | Bowen Assman

City parks update In a report to council, Mark Dowhaniuk, manager of infrastructure, presented an update to carryover projects from 2024 to 2025 and special projects. According to Dowhaniuk, the Polson Park Naturalization project is done. "The bridge is in place, and we will be moving forward with phase 2 shortly in the summer months," he said. Due to excessive rain recently, city parks are behind schedule before opening up.
'Social insurance numbers were stolen': B.C. Government on Interior Health breach

1 week ago | saobserver.net | Jacqueline Gelineau

Question period in the B.C. Legislature began with an inquiry about a large data breach that targeted Interior Health. "Over 28,000 social insurance numbers have been stolen from B.C.'s Interior Health employees," said Bruce Banman, a B.C. Conservative MLA for Abbotsford South. "Their personal information has been hacked and stolen," he added. "What kind of gong show is this government running in Interior Health?" In March 2024, Interior Health released a statement about the data breach.
Recommendations for Salmon Arm e-scooter program coming soon

1 week ago | saobserver.net | Lachlan Labere

An attempt to nudge along efforts around starting an e-scooter program in Salmon Arm failed to gain traction at city council.
Okanagan Fest of Ale celebrates B.C. brews

1 week ago | saobserver.net | John Arendt

Beer was at the forefront at the Okanagan Fest of Ale in Penticton on April 11 and 12. The 28th annual celebration of beer was held at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, with 50 breweries and cideries offering 150 varieties of beverage. In addition to beers and ciders, the festival featured non-alcoholic drinks and seltzers. “We had an awesome time this weekend and are thrilled with the success of the event," said Michael Stokker, Okanagan Fest of Ale Society president.
Canada Health Act 'at risk' this election, says Hospital Employees’ Union

1 week ago | saobserver.net | Jessica Durling

The Canadian Labour Congress and Hospital Employees' Union are calling on voters to make public health care an election priority, as the union warns that the Canada Health Act "is absolutely at risk this election." The unions held a joint press conference outside Nanaimo Regional General Hospital on Monday, April 14, warning that "years of under-funding, privatization, and tax breaks for the wealthiest have left our universal public health-care system under-resourced and vulnerable." Barb...