Salmon Arm News
Critical repairs on way for community wharf in Seymour Arm
A community wharf in the North Shuswap will receive some much-needed repairs. Columbia Shuswap Regional District directors voted unanimously to provide $180,000...
Man dies in Salmon Arm hospital following violent incident in which he was struck by vehicle
A man has died in hospital following a dispute that turned violent in Salmon Arm. Salmon Arm RCMP say officers responded at 4:25 p.m. March 6 to a disturbance...
Accused in 2021 Shuswap murder released on bail
The man accused in a 2021 Shuswap murder has been granted bail. Paul Vincent Binder is charged with second-degree murder in the death of John Vance, 32, who...
Salmon Arm pharmacists charged with fraud, theft from Shuswap Lake General Hospital
Two Salmon Arm pharmacists have been charged with fraud and theft from Shuswap Lake General Hospital. Ian Petterson and Laurent Roy are charged with theft over...
Salmon Arm trial on child sex abuse and luring scheduled for January 2024
A Salmon Arm man facing charges of possession of child sexual abuse materials, making child pornography and luring a child will go to trial next year. Brecken...
Salmon Arm resident $675,000 richer in Set For Life lottery
A Salmon Arm long-haul trucker is $675,000 richer after cashing in on a Set for Life lottery ticket. "My first thought was, ‘Is this a...
Indigenous musical festival coming to Salmon Arm next Saturday
An Indigenous music festival is taking place next weekend in Salmon Arm and tickets are free. The Pellsqepts Spring Winds Music Festival will celebrate...
Two women sent to hospital after being attacked near Salmon Arm
Salmon Arm RCMP are investigating after an alleged road rage assault sent two women to hospital. Staff Sgt. Scott West said on March 8 just after 3 p.m., police...
Two people sent to Salmon Arm hospital after dispute over money turns physical
A dispute over money sent two people to hospital in Salmon Arm Monday. Staff Sgt. Scott West, with the Salmon Arm RCMP, said at approximately 4:25 p.m., police...
Shuswap Trail Alliance raises $70,000 for a variety of projects
A recent event by the Shuswap Trail Alliance raised a record $70,000 for upcoming projects. The February fundraiser lays the foundation that allows the STA to...
Sarah McLachlan, Blue Rodeo to headline Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival
The first lineup for this summer's Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival has been announced. Hitting the stage are popular artists Sarah McLachlan, Blue Rodeo...
'Big Spoon Pillow' allows couple to cuddle through recovery
A Sicamous inventor is anxiously awaiting a callback from the Dragon’s Den. Brodie Wilkinson auditioned for the show’s producers via Zoom late...
Columbia Shuswap Regional District has adopted Bylaw Dispute Adjudication System
Disputing bylaw tickets just got easier. The Columbia Shuswap Regional District has adopted new Bylaw Dispute Adjudication System which allows for bylaw...
Chase RCMP seek older RV with 'security' on back of motorhome
A suspicious vehicle fled from police Wednesday night in Chase and has yet to be located. About 9:15 p.m., during routine patrols, officers spotted an older...
Scary nighttime encounter for woman along rail tracks in Chase
A Chase man says he was just protecting his property in a case in which a woman felt she was being chased by a stranger. Chase RCMP say they were dispatched to...
School District 83 has launched a survey to gather information on upcoming school year calendar
A survey has been launched to gather public opinion on the North Okanagan-Shuswap school district calendar for the upcoming school year. School District 83 is...
Court battle leaves Shuswap Lake partners fractured, strata project in limbo
A "stalemate" between former business partners has left what was to become a 40-lot strata development on Shuswap Lake in limbo. In a BC Supreme Court...
Salmon Arm man faces child sex abuse and luring charges
A Salmon Arm man faces charges of possession of child pornography, making child pornography and luring a child. That's on top of possession of child sexual...
Little Shuswap Lake Band seizing opportunities for growth
The Little Shuswap Lake Band is flexing its business acumen, taking sole ownership of Skwlax Resource Management Ltd. The move comes three years ahead of...
Salmon Arm man scratches $50,000 winning lottery ticket
A Salmon Arm man was at a loss for words after scratching a $50,000 lottery ticket. “I was at home and thought, ‘what the heck?’”...