Construction zone

Paint is peeling off concrete walls, tiles have been torn up revealing bare cement floors, plumbing fixtures sit awaiting installation. This is the scene at the long-awaited homeless shelter in Salmon Arm. While the plan for the shelter has not died, it won’t see life until summer. The Salvation Army’s... more

B.C. talks tough on Ottawa red tape

VICTORIA – The B.C. government's throne speech takes an unusually harsh swipe at Ottawa for leaving private sector investments "stranded in the mire" of duplicated federal environmental assessments. In Tuesday's agenda-setting speech, the province repeats a long-standing demand that the B.C.... more

• Pair astounded by devastation
• Once hit, twice sprayed
• RCMP nab trio for theft spree

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A penchant for racing horses

The beauty of the horses and the excitement of racing is what draws winning racehorse owner Ted Smith to the track. Smith, and wife Audrey, are also drawn to the Shuswap, where they spend each summer. The Smiths spend the rest... more

• SilverBacks take two at home
• Say joining Canadian team
• Sports

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Celebrating Salmon Arm’s heritageroots

The Mall at Piccadilly hosts the 14th Annual Heritage Week Feb. 15 to 20 in partnership with the RJ Haney Heritage Village and Museum. The focus for this year’s event is the 100th anniversary of Haney House, which was built... more

• Funk fanatics
• Jackson tunes
• Guitar lesson from a legend

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Dance with daddy

Genevieve Reynard twirls with her father Eric at the Shuswap Trail Alliance Party and Auction at the Prestige Inn Friday night. The sell-out event was a huge success, see more details on page B7. more

• Celebrating women
• On thin ice
• Support for immigrants

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Restaurant headline here on two lines if possible

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• Cabin candidate for Haney
• Eating out? Online reports give patrons power
• Giving real peace a

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The Den Report, Lions beat 'Riders, now 2-4

It took six weeks, but the B.C. Lions were finally able to put forward a complete effort in their 35-20 win over Saskatchewan last Friday. But it was their play on defense that won the game for the Lions. Six... more

• The Den Report, Logan impressing in NFL camp
• The Den Report, Lions sign three
• Everything I like is bad for me

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