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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Indigenous Okanagan grad to study journalism

6 days ago | saobserver.net | John Arendt

Gray Chartrand is turning to write the next page of their book as the Penticton Secondary School graduate heads off to study journalism in the fall. The graduate, from Summerland, has been accepted into the four-year Bachelor of Journalism program at University of King’s College in Halifax. “I wanted to help other people’s voices get out in the world,” Chartrand said of their choice of study.
B.C. forestry needs to do more to reduce wildfire risk: Report

1 week ago | saobserver.net | Mark Page

A new Forest Practices Board report says the province needs to do more to ensure logging activity protects B.C. communities from wildfires. Results of a two-year investigation by the board were released Thursday (June 19), finding the government needs to alter regulations to make cutblock clean-up easier, be stricter in holding forestry companies accountable, and encourage local communities to make wildfire risk reduction plans available to logging companies.
Indigenous interests won't be trampled under B.C.'s economic fast-track plan: Eby

1 week ago | saobserver.net | Jessica Durling

Premier David Eby is aware that legislation fast-tracking energy and infrastructure projects has caused a "significant amount of anxiety" among B.C.'s Indigenous communities, but promises projects will not go through on Crown land without First Nations consent. The premier gave a keynote address on Thursday, June 19, during the Indigenous Resource Opportunities Conference at Nanaimo's Vancouver Island Conference Centre.
Police evacuate Kamloops Court House following threat

1 week ago | saobserver.net | Jen Zielinski

RCMP received a threat regarding the Kamloops Court House at about 9 a.m. Thursday. Police evacuated and closed off the court house. Pedestrians and motorists are asked to stay away from the area. More to come.
6 underweight, dehydrated pups from Thompson Nicola surrendered to BC SPCA

1 week ago | saobserver.net | Jen Zielinski

Six underweight German Shepard mix puppies are now in the care of the BC SPCA after their owner surrendered the dogs to animal protection officers on June 10. The owner of the seven-month-old puppies had been trying to rehome the animals following an accidental litter, according to Eileen Drever, senior officer of protection and stakeholder relations for the BC SPCA.
Oliver man arrested picking up pal from Kelowna RCMP detachment with stolen vehicle

1 week ago | saobserver.net | Jordy Cunningham

An Oliver man was arrested inside Kelowna's RCMP detachment, after walking into the building by his own accord to pick up a friend. Michael Scott Miller, 43, parked a stolen vehicle a block away from the Kelowna detachment, on June 17. He then exited the vehicle and walked into the jail waiting area of the detachment to pick up his friend. “The circumstances of this arrest were definitely not common and made our job much easier,” said Kelowna RCMP Proactive Enforcement Unit officer Cpl.
Vernon agricultural park growing nicely

1 week ago | saobserver.net | Roger Knox

It's fresh, growing, thriving. Like any good garden should. Vernon's sncəcmałqtn Agricultural Park (SAP) is flourishing as community spirit and new initiatives transform the park into a vibrant hub for sustainable agriculture, environmental restoration, and community engagement. The newly established community garden officially opened on May 1 and is buzzing with activity.
Okanagan dad wins 5-day jungle race in Peru

1 week ago | saobserver.net | Jacqueline Gelineau

A father from Kelowna has returned home to his family with some wounds, a full heart and a new toy snake for his eldest daughter after winning a prestigious stage race in the mountains of Peru. On June 5, Nick Sunderland, a husband and dad to two young girls, crossed the finish line in Pilcopata, Peru, as the winner of the 230km Beyond Ultimate Jungle Ultra. The five day self-supported race took competitors from high in the Andes Mountains to the depths of the Amazon Rainforest.
Rare sturgeon spotted along B.C. shoreline fuels hope for Upper Columbia recovery

1 week ago | saobserver.net | Sheri Regnier

What could be greater than a lunchtime stroll along the Trail Esplanade, with the sunshine foretelling a bright summer to come? How about spotting an ancient species of fish — one that swam alongside the dinosaurs? That’s exactly what happened to Diane Langman during a midday walk through downtown Trail last week, when she caught sight of a white sturgeon, several feet long, basking near the shoreline of the Columbia River.
Coldstream collects cash for emergency preparedness

1 week ago | saobserver.net | Roger Knox

It's always handy to have some cash stashed away in case of an emergency. It's also nice for municipalities to get some funds to help its residents prepare for disasters. The District of Coldstream will receive almost $40,000 as a grant recipient from the Provincial Community Emergency Preparedness Fund. The incoming money will be put toward the district's Emergency Operation Centre's training and operational equipment.