Feature stories

On February 11, NDP international trade critic Peter Julian addressed a public forum in Nelson on CETA, a trade agreement that the Canadian government is negotiating with the European Union. The forum Full story

Behind the Wheel – One would expect that the markings M+S or Mud and Snow on a tire would mean that it was designed for proper winter traction in all conditions. You might be surprised to find Full story

Behind the Wheel – “The other day I was following a bus. He put on his four way flashers and pulled completely off the road into a bus stop, so I proceeded to pass. When I was beside Full story

Behind the Wheel – I received an e-mail last week from an older woman whose husband had been tested with a computer and then had his license revoked by the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles. Full story

Behind the Wheel – What do you do with a pickup that has only one operating light, a high beam headlight, being driven at night between towns? How about another being driven in the rain with Full story

My five-year-old is learning to cross-country ski, and as part of their wonderful Jackrabbits program, got to participate in Saturday’s Reino Keski-Salmi Loppet. Now the under-six crowd ski a two-kilometre Salmon Arm Observer

Behind the Wheel – If I could give all of you one gift this Christmas it would be a year’s worth of safe driving. For those of us here in British Columbia that would mean more than one driver Full story

As the holiday season approaches, firefighters everywhere remind the public to be safe. Make sure your chimneys are clean. Ensure that your children know and have practiced your fire escape plan, and Full story

Planning your perfect camping vacation in one of British Columbia’s provincial parks this year? Want to make sure you get the best campsite? Starting Tuesday, March 15, 2011, you can reserve your favorite Full story

Behind the Wheel – For twenty five years I was expected to arrive at work regardless of the road conditions. After all, as a constable I was one of the people expected to be ready to help out Full story

A fresh fall of new snow in the British Columbia back-country -– what could be more exciting than racing along a snowy trail, far away from everywhere on a clear, crisp winter day? ‘Tis the season Full story

Behind the Wheel – “There is such an incredible shortage of common sense about the practicalities of driving, as well as so many people who seem unable to think clearly any more. You cannot Full story

Behind the Wheel – Few of us like to live life on the edge. We save money for a rainy day, plan ahead in our lives and expect that everything around us has a built in safety factor. If it turns Full story

Behind the Wheel – After 20 years of full time traffic policing you accumulate many memories. I was reminded of one on the weekend when a small pickup passed me by and I could see the bright Full story

Salmon Arm Toastmasters Club. The Salmon Arm Toastmasters Club was established in 1979 and today has approximately 20 members. In a friendly, relaxed and respectful environment, our members find practical Full story

Looking for a perfect gift for someone special? Parks Canada has just released a beautiful book entitiled ‘Canada’s National Parks: A Celebration’, right on time for holiday giving. Released Full story