Salmon Arm News
Construction of the Shuswap-North Okanagan Rail Trail has officially started
Work on the Shuswap-North Okanagan Rail Trail has begun. According to the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, following the development of a “hugely...
Salmon Arm Mounties say man allegedly in breach of release conditions fled across Highway 1 before being apprehended
Salmon Arm RCMP say charges have been laid against a man who allegedly fled across the Trans-Canada Highway after being spotted in breach of release conditions....
Castanet News launches new team dedicated to serving the Shuswap
Castanet News has officially expanded to the Shuswap. Salmon Arm has become home to Castanet’s sixth newsroom, adding to our network spanning the Okanagan...
Utility work in Salmon Arm will require temporary closure of 30th Street starting Monday
The City of Salmon Arm said 30th Street will be closed for more than a week starting Monday, allowing crews to complete utility work. The street will be blocked...
District of Sicamous releases statement following claims council members were threatened over rail trail decision
Sicamous Mayor Colleen Anderson read aloud a press release during a Wednesday meeting, expressing concern for members of council and the community who have been...
RCMP spot man attempting to hide in a vehicle, discover he has active warrants in two BC municipalities
Mounties spotted a man attempting to hide in his vehicle and soon discovered he is wanted on warrants in several locations. Const. Andrew Hodges of the Salmon...
Salmon Arm council votes to apply for $150K grant to augment 2024 climate action plan
The City of Salmon Arm is applying for a $150,000 grant to help cover the costs of a 2024 climate action plan. Council approved a motion to apply for the grant,...
CSRD FireSmart program will continue for another two years due to $1.1 million grant
The Columbia Shuswap Regional District’s FireSmart program has received a $1.1 million grant that will help keep the program running for two more years....
Salmon Arm Mounties take drunk driver off road after boozy lunch
A drunk driver pulled over by Salmon Arm Mounties claimed he hadn't had anything to drink since lunchtime. Const. Andrew Hodges of the Salmon Arm RCMP said...
Salmon Arm council opts to stop funding Shuswap Watershed Council, says provincial support is necessary
Salmon Arm council voted to stop funding the Shuswap Watershed Council in hopes the decision will send a message to the B.C. government that protecting local...
Thief hits Salmon Arm liquor store twice in one day
A Salmon Arm liquor store was hit with two thefts in one day, but police say they have identified the perpetrator thanks to video surveillance. Const. Andrew...
BC Wildfire Service plans to burn 250 debris piles in the Anglemont area as part of wildfire risk reduction project
The BC Wildfire Service, Okanagan Shuswap Resource District and Anglemont Fire Department will be burning about 250 piles of wood debris in the Anglemont area...
Salmon Arm police warn residents of new text message scam alleging speed camera infractions
Mounties are warning Salmon Arm residents about a new scam involving text messages which claim the recipient has received a speed camera infraction, demanding...
Two men got into a fight in the Centenoka Park Mall bathroom, Mounties say
Mounties say a 44-year-old man and a 25-year-old man exchanged blows in the bathroom of Salmon Arm's Centenoka Park Mall earlier this month. Const. Andrew...
The Point at Adams Lake Resort has announced a permanent closure following a devastating fire in February
The owner of the Point on Adams Lake Resort has announced the permanent closure of the resort following a devastating fire in February. Richard (Rick)...
AIM Roads announces plans for bridge maintenance on Highway 1 near Chase starting Tuesday
Expect delays on Highway 1 near Chase on Tuesday with bridge maintenance planned to begin at 8 a.m. AIM Roads announced in a Facebook post that crews will be...
CSRD board votes against 'monster subdivision' proposed for Tappen
Columbia Shuswap Regional District directors have voted against an 86-lot subdivision proposed for Tappen. At the March 21 CSRD board of directors meeting, a...
Trans-Canada Highway in Salmon Arm clear after crews finish vehicle recovery work
DriveBC is reporting that Highway 1 through Salmon Arm is now clear after crews spent the day conducting recovery work on Friday. Vehicle recovery efforts...
CSRD directors ask Interior Health for better collaboration on algae blooms, hazardous spills
Columbia Shuswap Regional District directors have asked Interior Health and the provincial ministry of environment for improved collaboration when responding to...
Vehicle recovery planned Friday along Trans-Canada Highway in Salmon Arm
Vehicle recovery efforts are expected to cause minor delays on Highway 1 in Salmon Arm Friday morning. A report from DriveBC said vehicle recovery work will...