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Screening key to changing cancer statistics

Salmon Arm Observer - Wednesday May 16, 2012

BC NDP leader Adrian Dix would like to see the BC government push ahead with a province-wide program for colorectal cancer screening.

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Maiden voyage of the Heart and Stroke Foundation's Big Bike

Salmon Arm Observer - Wednesday May 16, 2012

The Princess Maidens of the Shuswap is the first team to leave the Mall at Piccadilly on the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s Big Bike.

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Survey seeks input on palliative care

Salmon Arm Observer - Wednesday May 16, 2012

End-of-life care is on the table for discussion and Dr. Joan Bratty is hoping residents will speak up.

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Course offers tools to improve mental health

Salmon Arm Observer - Wednesday May 16, 2012

If you’re feeling overwhelmed and need some help to tackle your issues this course could be for you.

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Takazushi for tsunami relief

Salmon Arm Observer - Wednesday May 16, 2012

Ako Hobbs performs ‘Konya Wa Kanpai – the Anniversary Song’ at the Japanese Festival hosted by the Takazushi Restaurant.

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Gumboots to the beat

Salmon Arm Observer - Wednesday May 16, 2012

Alberta based dance instructor Francis Mayrand conducts a gum boot dance workshop Friday with students at Salmon Arm Secondary.

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Planting with love and a little water

Salmon Arm Observer - Wednesday May 16, 2012

Sabine Landau and Paige Kirkman make hanging flower baskets for their mothers at Buckerfield’s annual Mother’s Day Hanging Basket event.

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In Never Neverland

Salmon Arm Observer - Saturday May 12, 2012

Bastion Elementary School French immersion students Aria Izik-Dzurko, as Captain Hook, and Ryan Schmitt, as Peter Pan, perform.

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Celebration of a decade

Salmon Arm Observer - Friday May 11, 2012

Shirley Ehlers and Mary MacKenzie cut a cake during a celebration to mark the 10th anniversary of the Seniors Activity Centre.

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Guides earn honours for service

Salmon Arm Observer - Saturday May 12, 2012

A number of Salmon Arm Girl Guide members received the Lady Baden Powell Award, Canada Cord, and Chief Commissioner’s Gold Award.

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Salmon Arm student studying curiosity

Salmon Arm Observer - Tuesday May 8, 2012

Neuroscientist Bechara (John) Saab is continuing his studies on curiosity at the University of Zurich.

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Fundraising for daycare in Baja

Salmon Arm Observer - Tuesday May 8, 2012

Shopping local on Saturday will help care for impoverished children in Baja, Mexico.

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Childhood without a bike inspires fix-it project

Salmon Arm Observer - Tuesday May 8, 2012

Memories of doing without more than necessities have spurred a young Salmon Arm man into helping others.

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RCMP Bike Rodeo

Salmon Arm Observer - Tuesday May 8, 2012

Members of the RCMP held a cycling clinic and bike rodeo to help educate young riders about proper bicycling practices.

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Face first

Salmon Arm Observer - Sunday May 6, 2012

Sadie and Jesper Stromgren pose for the camera during the First Annual Cupcake Eating Contest held at Harmonious Homestead and Ewe.

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Salmon Arm students win diversity contest

Salmon Arm Observer - Saturday May 5, 2012

Salmon Arm students embraced diversity in our community through posters, stories and videos.

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Fennell family fundraiser set for May 12

Salmon Arm Observer - Friday May 4, 2012

A benefit dance will be held May 12 at the Chase Community Hall to raise money for the Fennell family, who lost their home to a fire.

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Spring spruce up

Salmon Arm Observer - Saturday May 5, 2012

Salmon Arm and Shuswap Lake Agricultural Association administrator Kelly Weightman, Mary Ross and Maitland Weightman pick up branches.

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Salmon Arm man's tree house a secret labour of love

Salmon Arm Observer - Wednesday May 2, 2012

The past week has been one of the more bizarre in Joel Allen’s admittedly unconventional life.

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Ducklings rescued from drain in Salmon Arm

Salmon Arm Observer - Wednesday May 2, 2012

A mother duck and her 11 babies were reunited thanks to the efforts of local citizens and a member of the Salmon Arm Fire Department.

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