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Press release – Government releases public sector compensation reports. VICTORIA – The Province has released reports for the second consecutive year detailing the major elements of compensation Full story

Province to sell 11 affordable homes for $135,000. The Province will sell 11 two-bedroom strata apartments to qualified buyers as part of a unique affordable homeownership program in Salmon Arm, announced Full story

June 20, Salmon Arm — In support of the Royal Canadian Air Cadet 222 Shuswap Squadron. It is that time of year again! The fairways are calling all golfers and the sun is shining upon them. The Full story

Press release – Trust opens $20M transition opportunity for workers. VICTORIA – A program designed to financially assist older workers in transitioning out of the forest sector will be accepting Full story

Press release – New woodlots available near Salmon Arm and Cherryville. VERNON – Three new woodlot licences are available in the Okanagan-Shuswap area as the Province continues to create new Full story

On average, three emergency responders are killed every year in BC while they are attending emergency situations. After 21 people died in seven years (12 at roadside), the BC government has instated a Full story

Press release – VICTORIA – Earlier this week, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) confirmed that Canada has achieved a national disease-free status for avian influenza, based on the Full story

Message from Alexandra Morton in Norway, disease and sea lice are not under control in Norwegian salmon farms and BC stands to lose all. I have been in Norway for 10 days because 92% of fish farming in Full story

Voters in the Shuswap riding have returned Liberal party member George Abbott to his fourth consecutive term as MLA. After the May 12 election, Abbott nudged out NDP prospect Steve Gunner by a healthy Full story

Press release – Short delays due to forest service road upgrades SEYMOUR ARM – Travellers on the 1000, 1020, 1100 Forest Service Road to Seymour Arm may experience delays of up to 30 minutes Full story

Free fishing weekend encourages families to drop a line. VICTORIA – Getting families together to enjoy a little fun in the great outdoors while promoting the ancient art of angling is the idea behind Full story