Mayor Marty captures vote

Except for one councillor, Salmon Arm voters returned the incumbent politicians to power Saturday night. Incumbent Mayor Marty Bootsma was re-elected with 1,792 votes, second was Charles Nash with 1,488, third was incumbent councillor Marg Kentel with 1,378 and next was Nancy Cooper with 1,089. Topping the polls in the... more

Lipsett siblings at home in sport

Successful siblings: Erika and Bobby Lipsett are prominent figures in local sports. The name Lipsett is a prominent one on the Salmon Arm sport scene. Whether it's on a ringette, hockey, soccer or baseball lineup representing Salmon Arm and the Shuswap,... more

• Close win takes Golds to provincials
• Bantam Chargers upset undefeated Blazers
• Harlem Crowns slam dunk Golds

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Fine food finds corner store

Downtown’s palate has been expanded with the opening of Culinary Inspirations gourmet food store, and people have been showing up to taste the wares. “The response has been overwhelming,” said co-owner Todd Langenfeld. The store carries specialty food items, primarily Mediterranean... more

• Awards honour local business
• Business bits

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Playing in the key of life

An 18-year engagement will come to a close at the end of January. Talented and well-loved by staff and students, Joyce Lank is retiring from her job as accompanist with School District #83. It is a position she has held since she... more

• Bluegrassers to perform at Carlin
• Celebrating music
• Funding for Akonjo

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Bonding in English/Dholuo

Off to Africa: Hillcrest Elementary students Nick Yadernuk, Cole Rithaler, Emma Denty, Eric Porter and Tricia Fair look over an illustrated dictionary students put together. It was sent to Akonjo Village in Kenya to receive input from students there. Through... more

• Getting ready for the future
• Day of action nears
• Walking a mile in their shoes:

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Farewell to fall

Observer photographer James Murray captured the colours of autumn before winds and weather began to change the landscape.... more

• Programs promote peace
• From the archives

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