Now THAT’S some kind of grocery shopping! In Pictures at the Food Bank
By David F. Rooney Every year the Food Bank orders in a massive shipment of food from Cooper's just before Christmas and this year was...
12 hours of pre-ski madness
Opening day at your home ski resort is akin to the Superbowl, FIFA World Cup and Stanley Cup finals rolled into one for serious...
At least one bear still out and about
Not all of our ursine friends are hibernating, says Bear Aware Coordinator Janette Vickers. As of December 2, a black bear continues to roam in...
Obituary Notice — Betty Olson
Betty Olson passed away at the Hillside Village Care Center in Salmon Arm, B.C. on Saturday, November 26, 2011 at the age of 88...
Seven tips for a warm winter
As the days gets shorter and the weather gets colder, energy demand across the province almost doubles as people turn up the heat and...
What are YOU giving this year?
By David F. Rooney What are you giving this year? Oh, there's no need to spill the beans on that necklace for the wife or...
Dan Meakes enjoys telling stories
By Sally Scales Lakeshore News Dan Meakes is a storyteller. He came with his wife, Cathy, to Salmon Arm to farm after 35 years of ministry...
Oh, the angst! Council begins six months of budget deliberations
By David F. Rooney City Council has begun the long, arduous process of developing a rational and workable financial plan for the next five years. Last...
CBC Smackdown!
It's no secret: some people hate the CBC; others are devoted fans. Personally, I think it makes valuable contributions to Canadian culture and national...