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B.C. Conservatives looking for leader

B.C. Conservatives looking for leader

Dan Brooks says he can't go on as 'volunteer leader' after quelling revolt against former leader John Cummins, serving two years
Year in Review: A look at the Observer from 2015

Year in Review: A look at the Observer from 2015

Let it Snow quickly became a Christmas favourite tune, but the storm that dumped 46 centimetres of snow in the Shuswap…
Holiday glow

Holiday glow

Rylan, left, and Ciera Ranahan stand under the Christmas lights in front of the downtown Askew’s on Wednesday, Dec. 16

Fortis rates to fall

Natural-gas customers with FortisBC will be getting a break on their bills, with the monthly tab expected to fall by about $5 on average
Second snowmobiler rescued from Owls Head area

Second snowmobiler rescued from Owls Head area

On Dec. 28, crews were called to the Morton Peak to help an Alberta man who began experiencing chest pains due to a possible heart attack.

City adds to water contribution

City council has upped its contribution to a water line southwest of the Canoe Forest Product’s plywood plant
Province settles with fired drug researchers

Province settles with fired drug researchers

William and Rebecca Warburton are the last to settle 2012 dispute that saw eight drug researchers fired in error
Man rams police cruiser, attempts escape by kayak

Man rams police cruiser, attempts escape by kayak

Justin Daniels remains in police custody and his next court appearance is scheduled for Jan. 19

Council offers funding support for trail alliance

The Shuswap Trail Alliance and its volunteer ‘warriors’ have received the support of Salmon Arm council for another four years
Search drone attracts attention

Search drone attracts attention

For about a year-and-a-half, Keam has been piloting drones for the local, non-profit, volunteer rescue organization