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Campfire. (Black Press Media - File)

Campfire ban in effect for Kamloops Fire Centre

The ban starts June 8 at noon

 

Black Press File Photo

Man arrested after paddling to escape police near Chase

The 23-year-old Tumbler Ridge man is now in custody

 

Maps guide drivers to impassable terrain on way to Sun Peaks Resort, Chase RCMP responds to 911 calls. (Google Maps image)

Maps take drivers on unwanted detours into rugged terrain on way to B.C. resort

Chase RCMP receive 2 calls in less than a week about vehicles lost on snowy roads

 

Severe thunderstorms are possible across the Okanagan, Shuswap and other parts of the B.C. Interior, says Environment Canada Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Black Press file photo)

UPDATE: Thunderstorm warning in B.C. Interior lifted

Environment Canada warns of strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain

Severe thunderstorms are possible across the Okanagan, Shuswap and other parts of the B.C. Interior, says Environment Canada Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Black Press file photo)
Chase RCMP and Shuswap Search and Rescue are looking for a man who was last seen clinging to an overturned kayak in Chase Creek on Sunday, May 14, 2023. (Shuswap Search and Rescue photo)

RCMP, Shuswap Search and Rescue looking for kayaker last seen in distress in Chase Creek

Man was clinging to overturned kayak being swept toward South Thompson River

Chase RCMP and Shuswap Search and Rescue are looking for a man who was last seen clinging to an overturned kayak in Chase Creek on Sunday, May 14, 2023. (Shuswap Search and Rescue photo)
Llamas at the Llama Sanctuary have found a new home at the Recline Ridge EcoPark in Tappen. (Llama Sanctuary photo- Facebook)

Shuswap-based Llama Sanctuary makes second move in one month

Camelids and caretakers settling into permanent home in Tappen, hosting welcome-back event

Llamas at the Llama Sanctuary have found a new home at the Recline Ridge EcoPark in Tappen. (Llama Sanctuary photo- Facebook)
A dog found severely matted and in pain on a Sorrento property received some needed TLC from a local groomer, Donna Meads, who is now interested in adopting the pup. (Amy Berry photo)

Severely matted and in pain, dog found wandering Shuswap given new ‘leash’ on life

A Rover Makeover grooming, community support helping neglected dog find new family

A dog found severely matted and in pain on a Sorrento property received some needed TLC from a local groomer, Donna Meads, who is now interested in adopting the pup. (Amy Berry photo)
During the height of the rising waters in 2021, the Similkameen River came close to touching the underside of the White Bridge near Keremeos. A high streamflow advisory has now been issued for several regions of the province. (Black Press file photo)

Province issues high streamflow advisory for Southern Interior

Hot weather increases risk of floods in Upper Fraser, Middle Fraser and parts of Southern Interior

During the height of the rising waters in 2021, the Similkameen River came close to touching the underside of the White Bridge near Keremeos. A high streamflow advisory has now been issued for several regions of the province. (Black Press file photo)
Pictured are a few of the turtles Kyle Cosford had available at the White Lake Turtle Festival on Saturday, April 15, 2023. (Lachlan Labere-Salmon Arm Observer)

Galaxies in glass: Shuswap glass artist inspired by space and beauty of British Columbia

Kyle Cosford of Cosford Glass finds new fans at White Lake Turtle Fest

Pictured are a few of the turtles Kyle Cosford had available at the White Lake Turtle Festival on Saturday, April 15, 2023. (Lachlan Labere-Salmon Arm Observer)
Brownie, one of the llamas moved to The Llama Sanctuary’s new home in Mara on March 31, 2023. (The Llama Sanctuary/ Facebook)

Llama Sanctuary finds last-minute Shuswap home following eviction

Llamas and alpacas safely moved to property in Mara, move cost nearly $26k

Brownie, one of the llamas moved to The Llama Sanctuary’s new home in Mara on March 31, 2023. (The Llama Sanctuary/ Facebook)
Chase RCMP vehicle damaged by homemade device that damages tires. (Black Press Media file photo)

RCMP vehicle damaged in Shuswap by ‘homemade tire deflation device’

Chase police respond to report of stolen vehicles but none to be found

Chase RCMP vehicle damaged by homemade device that damages tires. (Black Press Media file photo)
A dog was stabbed to death in Chase. (Black Press Media file photo)

Dog stabbed to death in Shuswap

A man was arrested after police discovered a dead dog in an apartment

A dog was stabbed to death in Chase. (Black Press Media file photo)
Sicamous RCMP, assisted by Salmon Arm RCMP and Kelowna specialized forces, arrested a Salmo man on two outstanding warrants in a Malakwa RV park on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. (Black Press file photo)

Salmo man arrested in Shuswap RV park after 5-hour standoff

Tear gas used in Malakwa arrest by Salmon Arm, Sicamous RCMP and region’s Emergency Response Team

Sicamous RCMP, assisted by Salmon Arm RCMP and Kelowna specialized forces, arrested a Salmo man on two outstanding warrants in a Malakwa RV park on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. (Black Press file photo)
Salmon Arm’s Nan Gray sits with some of her preserves, ‘yellow’ cans, and bags of frozen foods, which have been staples of her frugal diet for years. (Martha Wickett - Salmon Arm Observer)

‘Stone soup’: B.C. woman reflects on stretching food dollars amid high inflation

Salmon Arm woman learned many ways to ensure access to enough food

Salmon Arm’s Nan Gray sits with some of her preserves, ‘yellow’ cans, and bags of frozen foods, which have been staples of her frugal diet for years. (Martha Wickett - Salmon Arm Observer)
Brodie Wilkinson went through many designs and prototype stages before perfecting the Big Spoon Pillow. (Contributed)

Shuswap man invents solution for couples looking to cuddle more comfortably

Injuries, discomfort watching TV with wife inspired Brodie Wilkinson’s Big Spoon Pillow

Brodie Wilkinson went through many designs and prototype stages before perfecting the Big Spoon Pillow. (Contributed)
Caribou herds in the Shuswap and surrounding areas remain in low numbers but have been relatively undisturbed by humans in the past year. (Black Press file photo)

Caribou herds being left undisturbed in the Shuswap and surrounding areas

Frisby-Boulder and other herds remain small in number but healthy

Caribou herds in the Shuswap and surrounding areas remain in low numbers but have been relatively undisturbed by humans in the past year. (Black Press file photo)
In 2022, the BC Conservation Officer Service completed its ninth consecutive boat safety patrol program. Twenty one patrols were conducted on six priority bodies of water in the North Okanagan and Shuswap. (BC Conservation Officer Service photo)

Many lake enthusiasts in North Okanagan, Shuswap break laws over summer

Conservation officers patrolling lakes and rivers in 2022 report 71% non-compliance

In 2022, the BC Conservation Officer Service completed its ninth consecutive boat safety patrol program. Twenty one patrols were conducted on six priority bodies of water in the North Okanagan and Shuswap. (BC Conservation Officer Service photo)
Bruce recovers on the couch on Dec. 9, 2022, the day he returns to his family in Blind Bay after being lost for three weeks. (Photo contributed)

Emaciated pet survives -20 C, no food in his search for South Shuswap home

Dog’s owner nearly gives up hope after more than two weeks of searching mountain

Bruce recovers on the couch on Dec. 9, 2022, the day he returns to his family in Blind Bay after being lost for three weeks. (Photo contributed)
Habitat for Humanity Canada announced Oct. 13 that it is ‘disaffiliating’ Habitat for Humanity Kamloops, but former Kamloops executive director Bill Miller says it will have no effect on car raffle, ReStore in Salmon Arm or housing developments. (File photo)

Habitat Canada points to Habitat Kamloops’ private home sales as a reason for disaffiliation

Lack of financial transparency another reason cited by national organization

  • Oct 19, 2022
Habitat for Humanity Canada announced Oct. 13 that it is ‘disaffiliating’ Habitat for Humanity Kamloops, but former Kamloops executive director Bill Miller says it will have no effect on car raffle, ReStore in Salmon Arm or housing developments. (File photo)
Bailey when first in BC SPCA care.

Shuswap family works to give neglected St. Bernard and 5 puppies new lease on life

Bailey and her puppies were rescued from unsanitary and neglectful conditions

Bailey when first in BC SPCA care.