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Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrick Allvin signs former Salmon Arm Silverbacks d-man Akito Hirose to the team on March 29, 2023. (Vancouver Canucks/Twitter photo)

Former Salmon Arm Silverbacks captain Akito Hirose signs with Vancouver Canucks

Hirose played 208 regular-season games with the Salmon Arm team

Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrick Allvin signs former Salmon Arm Silverbacks d-man Akito Hirose to the team on March 29, 2023. (Vancouver Canucks/Twitter photo)
Sicamous RCMP conducted a search of a Kappel Street residence on Friday, March 24. (File photo)

Weapons seized, man charged during RCMP search of Sicamous residence

Assault with a weapon charge linked to March 21 incident

Sicamous RCMP conducted a search of a Kappel Street residence on Friday, March 24. (File photo)
In 2020 and 2021, Laurent Roy and Ian Petterson entered consent agreements with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia, for allegations around misappropriated medications. Petterson was fined $35,000 and Roy $25,000, and both were suspended as registered pharmacists for one year. (File photo)

Shuswap men connected to alleged drug sales scheme charged with fraud, theft over $5,000

Pair were named in 2020 civil claim filed by Interior Health

In 2020 and 2021, Laurent Roy and Ian Petterson entered consent agreements with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia, for allegations around misappropriated medications. Petterson was fined $35,000 and Roy $25,000, and both were suspended as registered pharmacists for one year. (File photo)
Juno award-winner George Leach will be performing at the Pellsquepts Spring Winds Music Festival at Pierre’s Point on Saturday, March 18, 2023. (File photo)

Artists jump at chance to celebrate Indigenous culture at music festival near Salmon Arm

Pellsquepts Spring Winds Music Festival takes place at Pierre’s Point on March 18

Juno award-winner George Leach will be performing at the Pellsquepts Spring Winds Music Festival at Pierre’s Point on Saturday, March 18, 2023. (File photo)
Salmon Arm resident Murray Wallace recently won $675,000 with a BC Lottery Corporation Set for Life ticket. (BCLC photo)

Salmon Arm prankster has tough time convincing spouse of lottery win

‘She thought it was another one of my pranks and even hung the phone up on me twice’

Salmon Arm resident Murray Wallace recently won $675,000 with a BC Lottery Corporation Set for Life ticket. (BCLC photo)
Jayda Koppel was expecting to develop a black eye, in addition to having a concussion and other injuries sustained after she and a friend were allegedly assaulted by an unknown driver in Silver Creek on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. (Jayda Koppel photo)

‘She was a beast’: B.C. women recovering after alleged assault by unknown driver

Both young victims sustained concussions, other injuries in altercation in Silver Creek

Jayda Koppel was expecting to develop a black eye, in addition to having a concussion and other injuries sustained after she and a friend were allegedly assaulted by an unknown driver in Silver Creek on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. (Jayda Koppel photo)
Jayda Koppel was expecting to develop a black eye, in addition to having a concussion and other injuries sustained after she and a friend were allegedly assaulted by an unknown driver in Silver Creek on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. (Jayda Koppel photo)

UPDATE: Salmon Arm RCMP investigating assault connected to driving incident

Police said victims were transported to hospital, later released

Jayda Koppel was expecting to develop a black eye, in addition to having a concussion and other injuries sustained after she and a friend were allegedly assaulted by an unknown driver in Silver Creek on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. (Jayda Koppel photo)
Hillcrest students and staff teach Sloan’s Chris Murphy the moves they used in the school’s CBC Music Class Challenge video entry that featured the Sloan song The Rest of My Life. (Photo contributed)

Sloan singer strikes a chord with Salmon Arm elementary school students

Band’s Chris Murphy spends afternoon at Hillcrest Elementary

Hillcrest students and staff teach Sloan’s Chris Murphy the moves they used in the school’s CBC Music Class Challenge video entry that featured the Sloan song The Rest of My Life. (Photo contributed)
Canadian music legends Sarah McLachlan and Blue Rodeo will be performing in the 31st edition of the Salmon Arm ROOTSandBLUES Festival, Aug. 17 to 20, 2023. (Photos contributed)

Sarah McLachlan, Blue Rodeo among artists performing at 2023 Salmon Arm ROOTSandBLUES

Organizers reveal first 20 musical acts coming to this year’s festival

Canadian music legends Sarah McLachlan and Blue Rodeo will be performing in the 31st edition of the Salmon Arm ROOTSandBLUES Festival, Aug. 17 to 20, 2023. (Photos contributed)
City of Salmon Arm Couns. Louise Wallace Richmond and Kevin Flynn lend a hand with the Shuswap Trail Alliance’s fundraising efforts during the Trails Party at the SASCU Recreation Centre on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. (Barb Brouwer/Facebook photo)

Shuswap Trail Alliance grateful for more than $70,000 received in fundraising efforts

Funds raised leveraged with matching grants, donations, in-kind contributions

City of Salmon Arm Couns. Louise Wallace Richmond and Kevin Flynn lend a hand with the Shuswap Trail Alliance’s fundraising efforts during the Trails Party at the SASCU Recreation Centre on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. (Barb Brouwer/Facebook photo)
Silverback Maddux Martin looks to intercept a shot on the Salmon Arm net during away action versus the Cranbrook Bucks on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. (Martin Ross/Cranbrook Bucks Facebook photo)

Salmon Arm Silverbacks clinch playoff berth, injured player cleared from hospital

Ryan Gillespie taken to hospital after injury on ice in Cranbrook

Silverback Maddux Martin looks to intercept a shot on the Salmon Arm net during away action versus the Cranbrook Bucks on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. (Martin Ross/Cranbrook Bucks Facebook photo)
Professional chocolate sommelier Geoseph Domenichiello offers educational chocolate tastings in Salmon Arm. (Lachlan Labere-Salmon Arm Observer)

Salmon Arm chocolate sommelier passionate about opening minds and palates

Geoseph Domenichiello has been involved in the world of fine chocolate for 15 years

Professional chocolate sommelier Geoseph Domenichiello offers educational chocolate tastings in Salmon Arm. (Lachlan Labere-Salmon Arm Observer)
The Salmon Arm Folk Music Society plans to use a $436,722 Pacific Economic Development Canada grant to support events, including the Salmon Arm Pride and Indigenous Music festivals, and work towards making Salmon Arm and the Shuswap the Live Music Capital of B.C.

Making Salmon Arm ‘Live Music Capital of B.C.’ one of the goals for federal grant funding

Salmon Arm Folk Music Society receives $436,722 to enhance music-related tourism

The Salmon Arm Folk Music Society plans to use a $436,722 Pacific Economic Development Canada grant to support events, including the Salmon Arm Pride and Indigenous Music festivals, and work towards making Salmon Arm and the Shuswap the Live Music Capital of B.C.
Shuswap Highland Stills owner Simon Koczwarski displays his award-winning apple-based vodka and coffee spirit in his Salmon Arm distillery’s new tasting room. (Lachlan Labere-Salmon Arm Observer)

Salmon Arm distiller in high spirits after winning national awards

Shuswap Highland Stills’ apple-based vodka and coffee spirits win gold and bronze medals

Shuswap Highland Stills owner Simon Koczwarski displays his award-winning apple-based vodka and coffee spirit in his Salmon Arm distillery’s new tasting room. (Lachlan Labere-Salmon Arm Observer)
911 services in the Columbia Shuswap Regional District are provided by E-COMM. (Facebook/E-Comm911)

Columbia Shuswap Regional District extends agreement for 911 service, awaiting system upgrade

Cost of Next Generation 911 system expected to be significant

911 services in the Columbia Shuswap Regional District are provided by E-COMM. (Facebook/E-Comm911)
Richard Hartwick places the steering wheel on one of his current model boat projects, a motorized mahogany model Chris-Craft. (Lachlan Labere-Salmon Arm Observer)

Miracle Man: Keeping busy, staying happy aids Salmon Arm man’s fight with cancer

‘They gave me eight months to live when they found out I had these tumours.’

Richard Hartwick places the steering wheel on one of his current model boat projects, a motorized mahogany model Chris-Craft. (Lachlan Labere-Salmon Arm Observer)
Marionette Winery’s Jamie Smith stands in the winery’s lounge where live music is shared and records and board games are played. (Lachlan Labere-Salmon Arm Observer)

Live music a perfect pairing at Salmon Arm winery

Marionette Winery’s Jamie Smith offers fellow singer/songwriters a place to share their music

Marionette Winery’s Jamie Smith stands in the winery’s lounge where live music is shared and records and board games are played. (Lachlan Labere-Salmon Arm Observer)
This image shows supplies that may be included inside a ShelterBox, which is delivered to a family in need after a disaster. (ShelterBox photo)

Salmon Arm Rotarians support relief efforts in Türkiye, Syria after earthquakes

Donations made to purchase ShelterBoxes for people displaced in catastrophic quakes

This image shows supplies that may be included inside a ShelterBox, which is delivered to a family in need after a disaster. (ShelterBox photo)
The Eagle Valley Rescue Society is one of the groups currently providing road rescue services within the Columbia Shuswap Regional District. (Eagle Valley Rescue Society/Facebook photo)

Columbia Shuswap Regional District urges province to take lead on road rescue services

Service gaps in rural areas compromising safety and well-being of motorists

The Eagle Valley Rescue Society is one of the groups currently providing road rescue services within the Columbia Shuswap Regional District. (Eagle Valley Rescue Society/Facebook photo)
The BC Lottery Corporation announced Salmon Arm’s Richard Lambert won the $50,000 prize with a Super Crossword Scratch & Win ticket on Feb. 13, 2023. (BCLC photo)

Salmon Arm man at a loss for words after winning $50,000 on crossword ticket

Winning ticket purchased at service station

The BC Lottery Corporation announced Salmon Arm’s Richard Lambert won the $50,000 prize with a Super Crossword Scratch & Win ticket on Feb. 13, 2023. (BCLC photo)
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