District of Sicamous sues over bridge replacement performance bond
The District of Sicamous is involved in a lawsuit over replacement of the Solsqua-Sicamous bridge. The district filed a lawsuit against Western Surety over a...
Firefighters save stuck calf, to relief of Twin Heart Animal Sanctuary
The Tappen Volunteer Fire Department doesn't just rescue kittens from trees – a team from the department can now add 'ruminant rescue...
Board of education eyes major changes in Shuswap schools
Salmon Arm schools could be due for a major grade shakeup. School District No. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) trustees are considering reducing the number of...
High price tag for new Sicamous Health Centre remains contentious
The proposed Shuswap (Secwépemc) Healing Centre and its $10-million price tag remains a source of controversy in the Shuswap community. The District of...
Salmon Arm Fair announces summer schedule change
The Salmon Arm Fair is 'moo-ving' on up in the calendar The community agricultural fair is foregoing its usual September weekend and instead will...
Vernon preschool says long waits for record checks hurt childcare industry
A Vernon preschool owner says long waits for provincial criminal record checks only exacerbate an early childhood educator shortage plaguing communities across...
Transport Canada teams up with CSRD to clear rogue buoys
The Columbia Shuswap Regional District and Transport Canada have been taking action on rogue buoys afloat on Shuswap Lake. Transport Canada’s Navigation...
New details of rescue efforts after cats seen falling from moving trailer
These cats landed on their feet — thanks to the tireless late-night efforts of Shuswap animal rescue volunteers. Chase RCMP responded to multiple calls...
Trans-Canada bridge in Sicamous a national disgrace, and gross negligence, council says
Sicamous council is sounding the alarm over the state of the R.W. Bruhn bridge on the Trans-Canada Highway. The bridge is one of the major entrances to the...
Salmon Arm sports complex roof found to be structurally unsafe when snow accumulates
The City of Salmon Arm has announced it will be closing the SASCU Indoor Memorial Sports Complex as soon as the first snowfall arrives. According to the city,...