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Chelsea Hope and her friend sell hair bows and scrunchies under the name Emi and Ellie Bowtique, named after Hope’s daughters. (Rebecca Willson/ Salmon Arm Observer)

PHOTOS: Salmon Arm pop-up market a sure sign of spring

Founders wanted to give vendors a chance to rent a table at a lower price

Chelsea Hope and her friend sell hair bows and scrunchies under the name Emi and Ellie Bowtique, named after Hope’s daughters. (Rebecca Willson/ Salmon Arm Observer)
Kelli Rose holds a photo of her daughter Tiffany, and her dog Lily. Tiffany died in 2005, leading Rose to The Compassionate Friends in Vernon. (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star)

Compassion continues for grieving Vernon parents

Compassionate Friends group going strong despite recent risk of folding

Kelli Rose holds a photo of her daughter Tiffany, and her dog Lily. Tiffany died in 2005, leading Rose to The Compassionate Friends in Vernon. (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star)
The Keremeos Elks hosted barrel racing at the rodeo grounds on Victoria Day. Guests got to take in the amazing speed and agility of horse and rider. (Susan Chaworth-Musters photo)

Keremeos Rodeo Parade returns on Victoria Day

Registration for the parade is now open

The Keremeos Elks hosted barrel racing at the rodeo grounds on Victoria Day. Guests got to take in the amazing speed and agility of horse and rider. (Susan Chaworth-Musters photo)
Sicamous Eagles defenceman Landen Janz geared up to work with the Sicamous Fire Department before moving home to Lake Country after the hockey season ended. (Sicamous Eagles/ Facebook)

Sicamous Eagles hockey players come off the ice to fight fires

Landen Janz and teammates work with fire department in off-season

Sicamous Eagles defenceman Landen Janz geared up to work with the Sicamous Fire Department before moving home to Lake Country after the hockey season ended. (Sicamous Eagles/ Facebook)
From the April 27, 1983 Observer: Between the speeches and strictly for fun, the Miss Salmon Arm Queen candidates provided some entertainment for the watching crowd. Here Wendy Goodrich, Susan Drew, and Elaine Pachmann sing some hillbilly tunes. <em>Image courtesy the Observer collection in the Archives at R.J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum. </em>

Shuswap history in pictures: Miss Salmon Arm Queen

From the April 27, 1983 Observer: Between the speeches and strictly for…

From the April 27, 1983 Observer: Between the speeches and strictly for fun, the Miss Salmon Arm Queen candidates provided some entertainment for the watching crowd. Here Wendy Goodrich, Susan Drew, and Elaine Pachmann sing some hillbilly tunes. <em>Image courtesy the Observer collection in the Archives at R.J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum. </em>
(Black Press File Photo)

Sicamous Easter egg hunt returns to Finlayson Park

Kids hunt for eggs from 10:30 a.m. on April 8

(Black Press File Photo)
Hot air balloons float above Vernon Saturday for the annual North Okanagan Hot Air Balloon Society's Balloon Festival as part of the Vernon Winter Carnival. (Matt Boos photo)

Funds raised to support school breakfast programs in Vernon

The VSSRotary, Silver Star Mountain Resort and Play Forever fund contributed $2,740 in funds

Hot air balloons float above Vernon Saturday for the annual North Okanagan Hot Air Balloon Society's Balloon Festival as part of the Vernon Winter Carnival. (Matt Boos photo)
Shamrocks are associated with Ireland, but a four-leaf clover is much more rare. Do you know the odds of finding a four-leaf clover? (Pixabay.com)

QUIZ: How Irish are you?

St. Patrick’s Day, on March 17, is a celebration of Ireland and Irish culture

Shamrocks are associated with Ireland, but a four-leaf clover is much more rare. Do you know the odds of finding a four-leaf clover? (Pixabay.com)
Alli Graham enjoys her 99th birthday party at the Sicamous and District Seniors Centre March 15, 2023. (Rebecca Willson/ Eagle Valley News)

Sicamous senior honoured at 99th birthday celebration

Author Alli Graham celebrated over lunch at Seniors Centre

Alli Graham enjoys her 99th birthday party at the Sicamous and District Seniors Centre March 15, 2023. (Rebecca Willson/ Eagle Valley News)
A child-led ping pong game played during the Sunflower Childcare Centre Campaign Launch event on March 1 for the OC Foundation. (Contributed)

Sunflower Campaign springs into focus for Okanagan College childcare centre

New on-campus childcare centre, planned to open in 2024

A child-led ping pong game played during the Sunflower Childcare Centre Campaign Launch event on March 1 for the OC Foundation. (Contributed)
Sicamous council awarded Splatsin the contract to upgrade the Kerr Road Owlhead Creek Crossing culverts that are deteriorating. (Rebecca Willson/ Eagle Valley News)

Sicamous council awards priority infrastructure project to Splatsin

Splatsin Developmenet Corporation’s price, experience fit project requirements

Sicamous council awarded Splatsin the contract to upgrade the Kerr Road Owlhead Creek Crossing culverts that are deteriorating. (Rebecca Willson/ Eagle Valley News)
EXPLORE Sicamous is calling on artists for submissions for the next Visitor Guide printing. (DOSDC image)

Sicamous Tourism calling on artists to submit new visitor guide design

Contest closes March 31 at 5

EXPLORE Sicamous is calling on artists for submissions for the next Visitor Guide printing. (DOSDC image)
The houseboat that sits on Highway 1 in Sicamous will no longer have an occupant as of the end of April and council is deciding what to do next with the building. (Black Press file photo)

Sicamous council discusses future of houseboat landmark along Highway 1

Repurposed vessel greets visitors to the houseboat capital of Canada

The houseboat that sits on Highway 1 in Sicamous will no longer have an occupant as of the end of April and council is deciding what to do next with the building. (Black Press file photo)
Cam Brown and Rochelle Dale were recognized as community leaders in Salmon Arm’s Top 20 Over 40 program. (Contributed)

Salmon Arm’s Top 20 Over 40: Cam Brown and Rochelle Dale

Program recognizes community leaders in the Shuswap

  • Mar 15, 2023
Cam Brown and Rochelle Dale were recognized as community leaders in Salmon Arm’s Top 20 Over 40 program. (Contributed)
The Olympic Peninsula Equine Network' new Western Treasures and Used Tack store offers western clothing, jewelry, decor and horse equipment for sale by donation that will serve as an ongoing fundraiser for the nonprofit. Sequim Gazette photo by Erin Hawkins

Horsey Ladies Okanagan round up new fundraiser

Tack sale April 1 raises funds for an equine coach to benefit student

The Olympic Peninsula Equine Network' new Western Treasures and Used Tack store offers western clothing, jewelry, decor and horse equipment for sale by donation that will serve as an ongoing fundraiser for the nonprofit. Sequim Gazette photo by Erin Hawkins
For her father’s birthday, Christine Fritz made a donation at the Canada Blood Services Clinic in Walnut Grove on Saturday, March 11. It was her eighth contribution. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

Daughter donates blood for dad’s birthday

‘If I’m out there donating, someone else is donating for him’ B.C. woman says

For her father’s birthday, Christine Fritz made a donation at the Canada Blood Services Clinic in Walnut Grove on Saturday, March 11. It was her eighth contribution. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
Juno Award winners Digging Roots will be one of several Indigenous artists performing at the upcoming SKƏLƔAP Movable Feast in Penticton on March 29. (Ratul Debnath photo)

Movable Feast showcases Indigenous artistry in Penticton

Outstanding lineup of Indigenous artists showcased in free March 29 show at Cleland Theatre

Juno Award winners Digging Roots will be one of several Indigenous artists performing at the upcoming SKƏLƔAP Movable Feast in Penticton on March 29. (Ratul Debnath photo)
From the Feb. 16, 1983 Observer: Wayne Graham points to some of the finished signs for the Larch Hills cross-country ski area. The signs were made at the Sheltered Workshop and on display during the open house and Valentine tea. Image courtesy of the Salmon Arm Observer collection in the archives at R.J. Haney heritage Village & Museum.

Shuswap history in pictures: Signs of cross-country ski season

From the Feb. 16, 1983 Observer

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From the Feb. 16, 1983 Observer: Wayne Graham points to some of the finished signs for the Larch Hills cross-country ski area. The signs were made at the Sheltered Workshop and on display during the open house and Valentine tea. Image courtesy of the Salmon Arm Observer collection in the archives at R.J. Haney heritage Village & Museum.
South Canoe Outdoor Learning School students Duval Crosby, Caelynn Bennett, Nash Doyle and Kai Anderson-Omura re-enact the classic folk tale Stone Soup in a performance at the Mall at Piccadilly on Friday, March 10, 2023. The performance was for the School District 83 Art Fair held at the mall March 2-10. (Lachlan Labere-Salmon Arm Observer)

Salmon Arm students’ live performances wrap up annual school district art fair

South Canoe Outdoor Learning School kids bring theatre and music

South Canoe Outdoor Learning School students Duval Crosby, Caelynn Bennett, Nash Doyle and Kai Anderson-Omura re-enact the classic folk tale Stone Soup in a performance at the Mall at Piccadilly on Friday, March 10, 2023. The performance was for the School District 83 Art Fair held at the mall March 2-10. (Lachlan Labere-Salmon Arm Observer)
(Brittany Webster/Capital News)

Photos: Kicking the winter blues with Seedy Sunday in Kelowna

The event is hosted by Okanagan Master Garderners and goes until 3 p.m.

  • Mar 12, 2023
(Brittany Webster/Capital News)
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