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On the fly

Salmon Arm Secondary students learn to fashion their own fishing fly patterns.

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Local group hosts MS outreach

Learn more about the condition and available services in Blind Bay.

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Appraisal event added to breakfast feast

Enjoy pancake breakfast and have family "treasures" appraised at Father's Day event in Chase.

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Students take part in mock accident

Paramedics, First Responders, police, the fire department and grade 12 students from Salmon Arm Secondary take part in a mock accident,

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Keeping watch on speech development in children

One in 10 people have a speech or hearing disability that they will need help with.

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Fluffy finds at Relay for Life fundraiser

Riley Barnes checks out some of the stuffed animals for sale at the Pink Ladies Relay For Life team’s garage sale…

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No help for injured duck

A beautiful, sunny day at McGuire Lake lost its glow for one Salmon Arm resident.

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Offers for the empties

Ron Leis checks out several cases of wine bottles for sale at the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church yard and junk in the trunk sale

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Bringing home bragging rights

Tappen volunteer firefighters attended an event in Salmon Arm and returned with bragging rights.

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In front of the lens

Observer photographer James Murray trades his current career to take a shift at the Salmon Arm McDonald’s for their annual McHappy Day event

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Public should steer clear of deer

They’re cute and everything, but baby deer belong in nature, not in somebody’s yard.

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Canadian shoes make big difference in Nicaragua

A Haldane teacher has made a big impact on the lives of many overseas last year, and this year she proved just what can be accomplished

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Donkey numbers rise

Community support continues to help save the lives of now more than 50 donkeys.

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Helping children communicate emotions

I am lucky to have two sisters that I am close with. However, close doesn’t always mean we see eye-to-eye.

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Chase breast screening set

The mobile clinic will be rolling into town May 30 and 31 to provide free mammograms for Chase and area residents

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Focusing on water issues and solutions

It’s a room of doing, not sitting still – a room where Grade 11 students are learning about their environment and enjoying the process

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Musician’s message inspires city students

Accompanied by music and humour, Robb Nash’s message to students ignited something already rooted within each of them — strength

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Walking to stop violence

Men took to their feet Thursday to counter violence against aboriginal women and children.

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Shuswap language introduced at school

Students at Salmon Arm West Elementary are learning about the rich First Nations culture.

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Slow day at work

Sam and Jack Couillard wait for customers to come to their lemonade stand which they set up in cool weather Sunday morning

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