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Shuswap watershed grants help flush out phosphorus from local waterways

5 local farms from Lumby to Scotch Creek share $34,646 in funding

May 13, 2025 1:30 PM Read more >

City of Salmon Arm pursuing 'safe and affordable' railway crossing option for Raven

'If we were to take that on that would cost at least $750,000 to make it safe, and that’s probably a modest amount.'

May 13, 2025 10:28 AM Read more >

Proactive wildfire power shutoff suspended after rural B.C. officials file complaint

Residents were concerned that the shutoff would have negative impacts to the community

May 13, 2025 10:00 AM Read more >

Open fire ban coming May 16 for Kamloops Fire Centre region

Campfires will remain allowed under the current conditions

May 13, 2025 9:48 AM Read more >

Blockade of Hwy. 1 bridge project at Sicamous continues

Splatsin and Splatsin Development Corporation initiated blockade in response to

May 13, 2025 8:46 AM Read more >

Salmon Arm retiree a millionaire after BC Children's Hospital lottery win

'How many people get a cheque for $2.3 million?'

May 12, 2025 5:05 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Hwy. 1 bridge at Sicamous to remain closed as blockade continues

'This action follows months of failed attempts to secure fair and meaningful participation for Indigenous contractors and workers'

May 12, 2025 3:50 PM Read more >

Special weather statement issued for multiple B.C. interior highways

Up to 4 centimetres is expected to fall on the roads

May 11, 2025 4:59 PM Read more >

Splatsin, Okanagan Indian Band spar over territorial claim to Wilsey Dam

The two First Nations disagree over whether the dam in the Lumby area is within Secwépemc or Syilx territory

May 11, 2025 5:00 AM Read more >

Matthew Monteith, 38, revealed as victim in 2024 murder at Sicamous hotel

Name released after search warrant executed in Calgary May 8, 2025

May 10, 2025 10:39 AM Read more >