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COLUMN: Knowing how to report a wildfire is half the battle
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (316+ words) Published 9:57 am Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Journalism is a career that bleeds into every corner of your life — if you let it. With every moment you scroll through social media, there’s another story tip. The same goes for every room you stumble…...
PHOTOS: A picture-perfect IPE parade in Armstrong
6+ day, 14+ hour ago (89+ words) Salmon Arm Observer Published 3:00 pm Sunday, September 6, 2026 It’s a favourite event among fair-goers every year. The 2026 Interior Provincial Exhibition (IPE) held its annual parade through Armstrong Saturday morning, Sept. 5, offering a long line of impressive sights to see. BC Timber…...
Boundary-Similkameen MLA Donegal Wilson latest to quit B.C. Conservative Party
1+ week, 3+ day ago (675+ words) Published 10:44 am Wednesday, September 2, 2026 By Mark Page/Black Press With MLAs quitting the caucus in droves and controversies swirling around B.C. Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Boundary-Similkameen MLA Donegal Wilson had been calling for a full meeting for weeks. So she was…...
Salmon Arm Fair People???s Choice photo winners on display at city library
1+ week, 3+ day ago (98+ words) Salmon Arm Fair People’s Choice photo winners on display at city library Salmon Arm Observer Published 10:00 am Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Top prize for this category is bragging rights and a one-year club membership. The club meets second and fourth Mondays from…...
B.C. MLA says RCMP to interview him over Conservative leader allegations
1+ week, 4+ day ago (545+ words) Published 8:12 pm Tuesday, September 1, 2026 By Mark Page/Black Press Delta South MLA Ian Paton confirmed to Black Press Media that the RCMP is scheduled to interview him at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday to discuss allegations that B.C. Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay offered him…...
Evacuated Summerland Seniors Village residents finally headed home
1+ week, 5+ day ago (224+ words) Published 3:32 pm Monday, August 31, 2026 All residents evacuated from the Summerland Seniors Village due to the Bald Range wildfire are now on their way home. “After a temporary relocation due to the nearby Bald Range wildfire, all 190 residents have safely returned…...
'Immediate threat to structures has passed' as Bald Range wildfire near Summerland remains held
1+ week, 6+ day ago (279+ words) Published 9:44 am Sunday, August 30, 2026 The Bald Range wildfire remains held at a size of 25,163 hectares. As crews head into their fourth week of fighting the blaze, the BC Wildfire Service notes that the immediate threat to structures has now passed,…...
PHOTOS: People have a blast at the Salmon Arm fair despite the fact that it did rain on their parade
2+ week, 12+ hour ago (126+ words) Published 5:11 pm Saturday, August 29, 2026 A morning of rain couldn’t put a damper on the fun and excitement of the 127th Salmon Arm Fall Fair Saturday, Aug. 29. Smiles were everywhere from the barns to the midway to the live entertainment and everywhere…...
UPDATE: 6 wildfires, 2 out of control at north end of Mabel Lake, east of Salmon Arm
2+ week, 1+ day ago (214+ words) Published 2:13 pm Friday, August 28, 2026 Progress is being made on a cluster of wildfires near the north end of Mabel Lake. The BC Wildfire Service now reports there are six fires, two of which are being held, one under control, and…...
B.C. rescue teams free sea lion with plastic wrapped around neck
2+ week, 4+ day ago (454+ words) Published 12:51 pm Tuesday, August 25, 2026 By Ben Fenlon/Goldstream Gazette Less than two kilometres from the shores of Metchosin, a rescue team rallied together to help a California sea lion in need. The approximately 280-kilogram adult male was first spotted Aug....