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Driver fatigue blamed for head-on crash near Sicamous

Driver fatigue blamed for head-on crash near Sicamous

The crash happened on Highway 97A north of Swansea Point Friday, Nov. 29
Salmon Arm councillors call Highway 97A/B intersection an 'accident waiting to happen'

Salmon Arm councillors call Highway 97A/B intersection an 'accident waiting to happen'

'…people’s old habits are literally dying hard and hopefully nobody has a head-on…'
Chase council rejects 2% pay raise for 2nd year in a row

Chase council rejects 2% pay raise for 2nd year in a row

Motion for increase failed to get a second mover
Sicamous gets a 'fresh set of eyes' through government internship program

Sicamous gets a 'fresh set of eyes' through government internship program

Position will start in March of 2025 for one year
Brush fire in Vernon draws emergency response

Brush fire in Vernon draws emergency response

A small brush fire sparked on Old Kamloops Road in Vernon at approximately 4 p.m. on Friday November 29. Fire crews are on-scene and are working to extinguish the blaze.
Sicamous proposes to take over management of rec centre

Sicamous proposes to take over management of rec centre

Notice of motion will be discussed at regional district Dec. 13
Veteran's crosswalk suggested for Sicamous lest we forget

Veteran's crosswalk suggested for Sicamous lest we forget

Staff will look at options for an intersection near the legion
UPDATE: Highway 97A reopened just south of Sicamous following crash

UPDATE: Highway 97A reopened just south of Sicamous following crash

No detour available due to Bruhn Bridge construction
Salmar board proceeding cautiously on future of historic Salmon Arm theatre

Salmar board proceeding cautiously on future of historic Salmon Arm theatre

'The movie thing wasn’t working out  largely due to restraints on what kind of product we can show here'
Charges don't meet impact for victims of tragic Kamloops crash

Charges don't meet impact for victims of tragic Kamloops crash

Okanagan parent shocked by Crown's decision to not pursue Criminal Code charges