Irresponsible use of fireworks upsets residents

A municipal permit for the purchase of fireworks is being investigated by the district, with the hope of extinguishing growing concerns by residents, Sicamous’ bylaw services and the RCMP. Excessive noise, particularly after 10 p.m., interrupted sleep, agitated pets, fire risk and even the risk of stroke are just a few... more

Council revisits control policy for mosquitoes

The District of Sicamous hopes to have satisfied the public itch for greater mosquito control. At its July 9 regular meeting, council approved an amendment to the district’s mosquito control program to allow for adulticiding on private property. Introducing the amendment,... more

• Wicked weasels:
• Friend of Mara files petition against the district
• Doctor shortage expected for ER

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Eagle River ladies golf results

Ladies Nite continues at the Eagle River Golf and Country Club. Results for, Tuesday, July 15, were as follows: Low gross: Marianne Jager - 45/4, 2nd: Gwen Adamson - 46/2, Low net: Dot Renaud - 78/4, 2nd: Madeline Nelson -... more

• Ladies night continues at Eagle River

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Arrow Lake Ferry service stepped up for summer

Patrons of the Upper Arrow Lake Ferry between Shelter and Galena bays will see a bit of relief this summer. The provincial Ministry of Forests and Range, in conjunction with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure announced there will be... more > more

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Keep your doggies cool in cars

Play it cool this summer — don’t leave your dog in a hot car. With the long, hot days of summer upon us, the BC SPCA is urging the public to protect their pets against the dangers of heat exhaustion and... more > more

B.C. private forest lands disappearing

VICTORIA – First B.C.’s new children’s watchdog Mary-Ellen Turpel Lafond clashed with the B.C. Liberal government over its lack of progress in stabilizing programs for kids in government care. Then Ombudsman Kim Carter forced a shake-up of the B.C. Lottery Corp.... more

• Climate change threatens biodiversity
• Reply to auditor general’s report unprofessional
• More school for children could open possibilities

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More jobs, not mosquito control

Free overnight parking and a mosquito free town. Have you tried saying abracadabra? It’s time to think outside the condo. How about some diversity from tourism, such as business and industry? Local residents, who appreciate life in the Shuswap,... more

• Development must slow down

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The search for a home continues

Now that the readers of this column understand the place that we currently hang our hats, in this writing, we're going to delve into what we want out of our new home. With average detached home prices in the Lower Mainland... more

• The current state of affairs
• Deceived by a well dressed realtor
• Get rich with 15 minutes of fame

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