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Revelstoke avalanche claims one and injures 12 during competition (updated)
March 13, 2010 by ShuNews
Filed under Environment, Headlines, Local news, Recreation, Revelstoke news, Safety
Premier Gordon Campbell's office issued a statement today (Sunday, March 14) to 'extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and fellow snowmobilers of those who have been impacted by this terrible tragedy'. (Photo from RCMP)
Boulder mountain avalanche claims a life and injures 12.
Revelstoke RCMP.
At 3:33 pm on Saturday March 13th 2010, the Revelstoke RCMP received reports of an avalanche occurring on Boulder Mountain near Revelstoke, during a snowmobile competition attended by approximately 200 persons in the area. A large scale rescue operation commenced and is continuing.
Meet Robbie Gallipeau
March 5, 2010 by Lynn Knell
Filed under Business, Community, Feature stories, Headlines
Malawka resident, Robbie Gallipeau, was placed by SMART CL and works with two Sicamous job coaches in his job at Yard Creek. (Photo courtesy SMART CL)
Meet Robbie Gallipeau, a 19-year-old Malakwa resident with an infectious smile and a ton of enthusiasm for life, learning, music, and finding his place as an adult in his community.
Budget 2010, ’setting the foundation for decades’
March 3, 2010 by ShuNews
Filed under BC finance, BC news, Business, Headlines
Budget 2010 – building a prosperous British Columbia.
Ministry of Finance.
Setting the foundation for decades of renewed economic growth, protecting vital services, adding to British Columbia’s competitiveness and building on the tremendous momentum of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games are core elements of the 2010 provincial budget tabled in the B.C. Legislature today by Finance Minister Colin Hansen.
“We are enhancing support for B.C.’s families, meeting our financial targets, maintaining our commitments to health and education, and we are on track to return to balanced budgets in 2013,” said Hansen. “Recognizing the many opportunities resulting from the global exposure provided by the Olympic Games, we are also furthering our investments in areas such as clean energy, arts and culture and international commerce while ensuring future job growth across B.C.”
Vernon to get new library
February 25, 2010 by Lynn Knell
Filed under Arts, Community, Headlines, Vernon news
Ted Bacigalupo, chair of Okanagan Regional Library board, addresses press conference, with two concept drawings to his left. (Photo courtesy ORL)
At a press conference on Monday, February 22, 2010, the Chair of the Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) Board, Ted Bacigalupo announced that a new library branch will be built at 2808 30th Ave. in Vernon. The land and financing needed to build the new facility has been made possible by a co-operation between the City of Vernon, the North Okanagan Regional District (NORD) and the ORL.
Salmon Arm campus expands construction trades training
February 24, 2010 by Lynn Knell
Filed under BC finance, Business, Canada finance, Headlines, Local news, Salmon Arm news
Ground-breaking ceremony on Feb.16 at site of the Okanagan College expansion, 5450 48th Avenue, Salmon Arm Industrial Park. From left to right: Jim Hamilton, President Okanagan College; Colin Mayes, MP Okanagan-Shuswap; George Abbott, Minister Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation & MLA Shuswap; Lynda Wilson, Former Regional Dean Okanagan College; Ginette Therrien, Residential Construction student; Lance Kayfish, Chair, Okanagan College Board of Governors. (Photo by Christine Ulmer)
Ground-breaking ceremony for Okanagan College expansion.
Okanagan-Shuswap MP, Colin Mayes joined Shuswap MLA and Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconcilliation, George Abbot as well as representatives from Okanagan College for the official groundbreaking ceremony of the $1-million expansion of the college’s trades training facility.
Haiti benefit concert, Salmon Arm
February 4, 2010 by Lynn Knell
Filed under Arts, Community, Headlines, Salmon Arm events
The 6-member band Earthbound will be performing a benefit concert in aid of the Haiti relief efforts of Doctors Without Borders.
Feb 6, Salmon Arm –
On Saturday, February 6th at 7:30pm, the music group, Earthbound, will be performing a benefit concert for the relief effort in Haiti of Doctors Without Borders. The event will take place at the Seniors Centre, 170-5th Ave. East, in Salmon Arm.
Earthbound performances have a reputation for filling dance floors and laying down good vibes wherever they perform so bring your dancing shoes and be prepared for a fantastic musical treat.
Ontario skiers die in Revelstoke accident
January 29, 2010 by ShuNews
Filed under Headlines, Recreation, Revelstoke news, Safety
Two lives claimed in ski tragedy.
Revelstoke RCMP are investigating the deaths of two Ontario skiers, that occurred at the Revelstoke Ski hill.
On January 28th, 2010,Revelstoke RCMP were advised that 3 skiers had entered an area outside the developed area of the ski hill. The party of three then skied into a steep, hard-packed, icy chute. In an attempt to ascend the chute, the party removed their skis. The three lost their footing during the ascent and fell, sliding approximately 100 meters, before going over a cliff.
Salmon Arm Olympic celebration
January 28, 2010 by Lynn Knell
Filed under Arts, Community, Headlines, Recreation, Salmon Arm news
A crowd of around 3000 people joined the Olympic festivities in downtown Salmon Arm as the torch passed through town. (Video by ShuNews)
The Olympic Torch came to Salmon Arm today (Jan 27) and it’s hard to remember a time in recent years when an event aroused so much pride, not only in Canada, but also pride in our community. Red-mittened hands waved along the route and folks cheered with all their hearts while the procession wended its way toward City Hall where three thousand smiling faces waited for a glimpse of the Torch.
Olympic Torch takes historic train ride
January 28, 2010 by Lynn Knell
Filed under Community, Headlines, Recreation, Shuswap news
On November 7, 1885, one Donald A. Smith drove the last spike into the great transcontinental railway that would link British Columbia with eastern Canada. This historic event signaled the end of one era and the beginning of the next for the Canadian Pacific Railway and also for Canada.
Salmon Arm big Olympic Torch show
January 23, 2010 by Lynn Knell
Filed under Arts, Community, Headlines, Recreation, Salmon Arm events
The Olympic flame will arrive at Spirit Square in Salmon Arm on January 27, 2010 at 11:13am as it travels through Salmon Arm and Canoe. (Photo from City of Salmon Arm)
Wed Jan 27, Salmon Arm –
Salmon Arm plans fabulous stage show to celebrate Olympic Torch.
For months, the City of Salmon Arm has been planning a spectacular welcome for the Olympic Torch relay team and now all is in place and the exitement is growing by the day.
The event will start at 10am in Spirit Square, City Hall, with the flame arriving at 11:13am.
