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Okanagan College professor ‘a connector, a facilitator, a guide’ to students
5+ hour, 46+ min ago (722+ words) Published 12:00 pm Saturday, March 28, 2026 This story of part of Kelowna Capital News's 34th edition of Women Who Dare (formerly Women in Business). Kyleen Myrah has had a fair share of accomplishments during her career, and continues to take on challenging tasks,…...
Street sweeping coming up in Enderby
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (132+ words) Published 7:00 pm Friday, March 27, 2026 A welcome sign of spring is sweeping into Enderby next week. Weather permitting, street sweeping will occur in the city Friday, April 3, with a pre-sweep of Highway 97A (George Street) on Saturday, March 28. The city is asking…...
Vernon man’s acquittal heartbreaking for family of Splatsin man killed crossing Hwy. 97A
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (320+ words) Published 1:30 pm Thursday, March 26, 2026 Harry Joesph Jones Jr was killed while crossing in the marked crosswalk near Canyon Road on Highway 97A south of Enderby Saturday, July 1, 2023. (Miranda Kimbasekt/Facebook) It was a heartbreaking decision for family and friends of Harry…...
Governor General honours 6 Salmon Arm residents with bravery awards
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (223+ words) Published 12:05 pm Friday, March 27, 2026 After showing courage under fire during a 2019 church shooting, two Salmon Arm men were recognized with Canada's top honours at Rideau Hall. On Thursday, March 26, Governor General Mary Simon presented Paul Derkach with the Star of…...
Murdered B.C. teen’s family backs move to extend parole ineligibility
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (605+ words) Published 8:52 am Friday, March 27, 2026 Kimberly Proctor, 18, was murdered in 2010. (Courtesy of Jo-Anne Landolt) A push for change on Parliament Hill in Ottawa has been welcomed by the family of Langford teenager Kimberly Proctor, who was murdered 16 years ago. Cowichan-Malahat-Langford MP…...
Shuswap history in pictures: Ballet school production
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (72+ words) Shuswap history in pictures: Ballet school production'Salmon Arm Observer Shuswap history in pictures: Ballet school production Published 10:00 am Friday, March 27, 2026 Man who assaulted sex trade workers in Nanaimo to be released in Abbotsford Murdered B.C. teen's family backs move to extend…...
Bonus word up for grabs Literacy Alliance of the Shuswap pre-bee showdown
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (257+ words) Published 5:00 am Wednesday, March 25, 2026 Bee Witched reigned supreme, taking the win for the 7th year at the Shuswap Literacy Alliance's 8th Annual Spelling Bee held at First Community on Wednesday, May 1. (Heather Black-Salmon Arm Observer) The Literacy Alliance of the Shuswap Society…...
City sitting pretty with Vernon surplus reserve funds
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (334+ words) Published 5:30 pm Tuesday, March 24, 2026 The City of Vernon earns its 16th Canadian Award for Financial Reporting. The City of Vernon ended 2025 in good financial shape. Financial planning manager Mack Kanigan delivered his fourth-quarter report to council Monday, March 23, showing that overall…...
Daughter of respected Neskonlith elder shares history of Wap Creek monument
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (719+ words) Published 5:00 am Tuesday, March 24, 2026 The bridge at Salmon Arm's west end isn't the only monument named after the late Dr. Mary Thomas. "I think it's a significant bridge because it's a way of uniting our people, and it's about Truth…...
Shuswap golf course looks for turf reduction with separation of residential lot
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (425+ words) Published 12:00 pm Monday, March 23, 2026 Zoning and official community plan bylaw amendments sought by the owners of Shuswap National Golf Course received first reading by the Columbia Shuswap Regional District board meeting on March 19, 2026. (Google image) A Shuswap golf course is…...