BC Thompson Nicola http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=960&32=4377&7=406084&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com News from Black Press community papers covering the Thompson Nicola region en-us 2008 Black Press Group Ltd. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:00:00 GMT BClocalnews.com 2009-07-01T01:00:00Z en-us 2008 Black Press Group Ltd. Wildfire comes dangerously close to homes http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=244572&44=49525257&32=4377&7=406084&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fbc_thompson_nicola%2Fkamloopsthisweek%2Fbreaking_news%2F49525257.html Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:00:00 GMT 57d56c55ee0ccc637e8d01da4f92e4e4 Webpapers Admin 2009-06-30T19:00:00Z Thanks but no thank you http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=273821&44=49561882&32=4377&7=406084&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fbc_thompson_nicola%2Fsalmonarmobserver%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F49561882.html To whoever deposited a sofa on our driveway: Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:00:00 GMT 968ee9f2bc2adb686c3e41b2f4f4532a Webpapers Admin 2009-07-01T01:00:00Z Beauty without big box http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=273821&44=49561867&32=4377&7=406084&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fbc_thompson_nicola%2Fsalmonarmobserver%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F49561867.html During a recent holiday cruise among sundry ports in the Mediterranean Sea, we were very impressed by the tidiness, cleanliness and ecological awareness of these ancient locations. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:00:00 GMT a4cfe0a506c2cdcc7e109cfa85c9a00d Webpapers Admin 2009-07-01T01:00:00Z ‘Paws’ cash stays in town http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=273821&44=49561862&32=4377&7=406084&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fbc_thompson_nicola%2Fsalmonarmobserver%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F49561862.html The Shuswap Branch of the BC SPCA has just launched its Annual 2009 Scotiabank and BC SPCA Paws for a Cause... Walk for the Animals.   Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:00:00 GMT 8b047823e07dc9484ee5282579356f9e Webpapers Admin 2009-07-01T01:00:00Z Ducks Unlimited wants help http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=273821&44=49561852&32=4377&7=406084&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fbc_thompson_nicola%2Fsalmonarmobserver%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F49561852.html The City of Salmon Arm was the host for Ducks Unlimited Canada’s (DUC) Annual Volunteer Convention on May 29 and 30 at the Prestige Harbourfront Resort. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:00:00 GMT 4589a7e19dd84e6b10348cdbc746bc49 Webpapers Admin 2009-07-01T01:00:00Z Comedy term offensive http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=273821&44=49561832&32=4377&7=406084&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fbc_thompson_nicola%2Fsalmonarmobserver%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F49561832.html Human rights: Not OK to discriminate re income. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:00:00 GMT 68c8916b41138d7ea8076bf5bf335e6d Webpapers Admin 2009-07-01T01:00:00Z Brain injury is forever http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=244987&44=49561827&32=4377&7=406084&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fbc_thompson_nicola%2Fsalmonarmobserver%2Fopinion%2F49561827.html The event looked like tons of fun. Athletic people performing feats of skill and derring do on skateboards. What was missing, however, were helmets. And other bodily protection, like elbow guards. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:00:00 GMT fe9242252459851da0567349f1aa9305 Webpapers Admin 2009-07-01T01:00:00Z Real world doesn’t measure up http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=244987&44=49561817&32=4377&7=406084&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fbc_thompson_nicola%2Fsalmonarmobserver%2Fopinion%2F49561817.html Greens and yellows of varying hues pop in the surrounding landscape, as diamonds glisten off the sun-soaked waters of Shuswap Lake surrounding the Salmon Arm Wharf. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:00:00 GMT 653790d11f30e6064be1fe100f741678 Webpapers Admin 2009-07-01T01:00:00Z Getting caught in B.C.’s safety net http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=244987&44=49561802&32=4377&7=406084&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fbc_thompson_nicola%2Fsalmonarmobserver%2Fopinion%2F49561802.html VICTORIA – There was a fuss here at the legislature last week about B.C.’s rising social assistance cases.  Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:00:00 GMT 350b1d3caf18a1e0f48f5d020042a5aa Webpapers Admin 2009-07-01T01:00:00Z Garden party Brien and Susan Day, artists Debbie Skjerpen and Amy Huppler and Lori Anthony admire items for sale at the Avant Garden Art Show and Sale held Saturday at Lee Rawn’s studio near McGuire Lake. http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=244952&44=49561757&32=4377&7=406084&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fbc_thompson_nicola%2Fsalmonarmobserver%2Fentertainment%2F49561757.html Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:00:00 GMT 07cf2779efe0abec9953192d52d2359f Webpapers Admin 2009-07-01T01:00:00Z Buyers, bees wanted http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=244952&44=49561752&32=4377&7=406084&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fbc_thompson_nicola%2Fsalmonarmobserver%2Fentertainment%2F49561752.html Shuswap Theatre Society will host an improvisational garage sale indoors at the theatre Saturday, July 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:00:00 GMT 001898359fab0efc875eeb7a98476f0b Webpapers Admin 2009-07-01T01:00:00Z New plot, new menu http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=244952&44=49561747&32=4377&7=406084&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fbc_thompson_nicola%2Fsalmonarmobserver%2Fentertainment%2F49561747.html Haney: Roast pork a prelude to Shirley Tucker play. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:00:00 GMT 5e7027dcde8f5ab85b9d160fd7b9d32d Webpapers Admin 2009-07-01T01:00:00Z Courtship, seduction in music http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=244952&44=49561737&32=4377&7=406084&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fbc_thompson_nicola%2Fsalmonarmobserver%2Fentertainment%2F49561737.html It’s the 21st Century and the western world has reduced the fine art of courtship and seduction to keystrokes, emoticons and a list by some inventive guy named Craig, says Lori Wilbur, Roots and Blues Festival marketing director. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:00:00 GMT c7386f6b1f80d4f207928f6d17655384 Webpapers Admin 2009-07-01T01:00:00Z From the archives http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=244957&44=49561777&32=4377&7=406084&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fbc_thompson_nicola%2Fsalmonarmobserver%2Flifestyles%2F49561777.html 1909 The Andover (steamer ship) continues to do a rushing business. Each trip she brings a number of tourists from Kamloops, all of whom are charmed with the scenery along the route. In addition to the passenger traffic, the steamer handles a large quantity of freight for Kamloops and Salmon Arm, as well as for points along the shore. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:00:00 GMT 595584429418b6b75cde552eab9f31c4 loadxml 2009-07-01T01:00:00Z Events coverage lacking in paper http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=273826&44=49561252&32=4377&7=406084&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fbc_thompson_nicola%2Feaglevalleynews%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F49561252.html On Wednesday afternoon I look forward to reading the Eagle Valley News, and to see what is happening in Sicamous and the surrounding regions. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT 3774058383eb2d09e746ad17f3e8edbc loadxml 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z Distressed by cuts at high school http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=273826&44=49561232&32=4377&7=406084&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fbc_thompson_nicola%2Feaglevalleynews%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F49561232.html Dear Sicamous, Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT 870e9d7d24c6fc684b24d9fd751151f3 loadxml 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z Plant thieves offered gardening advice http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=273826&44=49561222&32=4377&7=406084&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fbc_thompson_nicola%2Feaglevalleynews%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F49561222.html Even in our small town of Sicamous, we haven’t been able to escape vandalism. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT 62c9002f48ee6c92a7e67fa34775dedc loadxml 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z Sicamous-area schools losing out http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=273826&44=49561217&32=4377&7=406084&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fbc_thompson_nicola%2Feaglevalleynews%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F49561217.html Once again Eagle River Secondary has received the short end of the stick from School District #83. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT 3d7466381c1b26c1a0f0ec85f070bc68 loadxml 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z Give invaluable volunteers the support they need http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=244522&44=49561212&32=4377&7=406084&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fbc_thompson_nicola%2Feaglevalleynews%2Fopinion%2F49561212.html Day or night, in freezing temperatures or searing heat, up mountains or across rivers, the volunteers of Shuswap Search and Rescue regularly risk their lives and give up their free time in order to search for people who are missing or need assistance. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT e68abf3d25261ff6929babf1481e79e0 loadxml 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z Drenters, Jager dominate Men’s Night http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=244537&44=49561192&32=4377&7=406084&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fbc_thompson_nicola%2Feaglevalleynews%2Fsports%2F49561192.html Scoring was tougher than last week at Men’s Night, but someone forgot to tell Frank Drenters and Sonny Jager. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT d46bbc2bf6a0f7222b3ce403c133d1b8 loadxml 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z