🗣️ How does the City communicate best with you? The City is developing a new Communications Strategy & wants your feedback on City news, social media, engagement, and communication tools. 📝 5–7 minute anonymous survey 📅 Open May 15–29 ⏰ Closes May 29 at 4 PM 🔗 www.surveymonkey.com/r/SalmonArmC...

📬 Property Tax Notices are heading out today! City of Salmon Arm Property Tax Notices will be mailed out today. Please ensure that we have your current mailing address on file, so your notice arrives correctly. 📞 Need to update your address? Call (250) 803-4000. #PropertyTaxes #SalmonArm

Salmon Arm Crime Chronicles: April 15 - April 28, 2026

🔥 Category 2 & 3 Open Burning Ban: May 7 at 12 PM Ban includes fireworks, burn barrels, exploding targets, air curtain burners & more. ⚠️ Category 1 campfires are still allowed, use extreme caution & never leave fires unattended 🏕️ Campfire permits $10 @ City Hall 🔗 Details: shorturl.at/DsoQu

🚵‍♂️ Salty Dog Enduro Weekend Mayor Harrison connects trailside with David Major to talk about this iconic race. Don't miss Springfest on Hudson: 📅 May 9 | 10–3 🎥 youtu.be/34KzwpAhs54 #SaltyDogEnduro #SpringFestOnHudson #Events #FamilyFriendly #SalmonArm

🚧 Road Closure: Okanagan Avenue SE The City of Salmon Arm Utilities Department advises there will be a temporary road closure for underground utility work. 📍 Location: Okanagan Ave SE 🗓️ Date: May 6, 2026 ⏰ Time: 7AM to 4PM 🔁 Detours: Available around the closure #RoadClosure #SalmonArm

🚗🅿️ Downtown Parking Reminder Heading into summer, remember: • Free on-street parking (mostly 2 hrs) • Longer-term options nearby • Free evenings & Sundays (many areas) Parking Bylaw is active this season. Check signage & park smart. More Info: www.salmonarm.ca/226/Parking #SalmonArm #Parking

🎉 Salmon Arm’s first Youth Week is here! May 1–7, youth (12–18) can enjoy FREE events all week. Highlights: scavenger hunt 📚, Battle of the Buckets 🏀, teen game night 🎮, reptiles 🐍, pizza + movie 🍕🎬, thrift flip 👕. All youth welcome! #Youth #Events #SalmonArm

🐦 Foreshore Trail Dog Restriction🌿 No dogs are allowed on the #ForeshoreTrail May 1 - June 30 during the critical nesting season in the #SalmonArm Bay Wildlife Sanctuary. This helps protect sensitive bird nesting habitats & local wildlife. Thank you for helping keep this special area safe. 💚

Salmon Arm Crime Chronicles: April 1 - 14, 2026

🥫 Salmon Arm Rotary Clubs Annual Food Drive Mayor Harrison connects with Morgan Turland to share how you can support the Salmon Arm Rotary Clubs Annual Food Drive. 📅 Saturday, April 25 ⏰ Have donations out by 9 AM Paper bags arrive April 19–24 Every bag makes a difference 💛 #SalmonArm

🌊 A Community Effort at McGuire Lake The Shuswap Makerspace, led by Mike Melin, fully restored the McGuire Lake fountain — rebuilding the motor and replacing key components with support from local volunteers and sponsors. Thank you to everyone who helped bring this feature back to life. 💙

💧 Watering Smart in #SalmonArm Watering guidelines are in place year-round to help keep our community green & water-wise. 🌱 Starting a new lawn? ✅ Permits available for extra watering (Stage 1 & 2) 📏 Established lawns thrive with just 1–1.5” per week Learn More: www.salmonarm.ca/462/Water-Re...

🚧 Road Closure: 15 Street SE The City of Salmon Arm Utilities Department advises there will be a temporary road closure for underground utility work. 🗓️ Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026 📍 Location: 15 Street SE (between 12 Ave SE & 13 Ave SE) ⏰ Time: 7AM to 4PM #SalmonArm #RoadClosure

Salmon Arm Crime Chronicles: March 18 - March 31, 2026

🌿 New Signage in Canoe Something special has come together in Canoe—new signage is now in place at Lund Park & Wright Pond, sharing the story of this space in a more complete and meaningful way. 🪧✨ 🔗 Read the full post: www.facebook.com/CityOfSalmon...

🚶‍♂️ Share the Path: Keep It Safe for Everyone Salmon Arm’s pathways are for all. ✔️ Stay aware ➡️ Keep right, pass left 🔄 Be predictable ⛔ Do not block the path 💡 Be visible at night 🐕 Keep pets close #CityOfSalmonArm #ShareThePath

🚐 RV Sani Dump Station: Now Open Just in time for spring travel, Salmon Arm’s Sani Dump Station is ready for use. 📍 1100 20 St SW 💧 2 dump ports 💸 $10 use 🧼 Flush + garbage on site Plan your next trip or welcome visiting RVs with ease. #CityOfSalmonArm #RVLife

💰 Big news for Salmon Arm The City of Salmon Arm has received $70,500 in provincial funding through the 2026 Community Event Support Fund to support a local community celebration tied to the FIFA World Cup 2026. Read the full post: www.facebook.com/CityOfSalmon... #SalmonArm #Community #Events

🎖️ Honouring Service A Veterans-themed crosswalk has been approved to recognize the Royal Canadian Legion’s 100th anniversary. This two-year pilot honours those who have served. Installation is expected later this year. 🔗Read More: pub-salmonarm.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx... #SalmonArm

Salmon Arm Crime Chronicles: March 4 - March 17, 2026

🚶‍♀️ Safety Improvements Planned Crosswalk upgrades at 5 Ave SE & 1 St SE (50+ Activity Centre). This spring: 🛣️ New thermoplastic lines 🚫 Parking removal for sightlines ↘️ Flexible posts 📊 Speed monitoring 🔗 pub-salmonarm.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx... #SalmonArm

Salmon Arm Crime Chronicles: February 4 - March 3, 2026

🚧 Shoemaker Hill: Reopening March 20 10 Avenue SE (commonly known as Shoemaker Hill) will reopen on March 20. While the road is now accessible, conditions can still vary in early spring. Please drive with caution and adjust your speed to suit the roadway conditions. #Spring #Roads #SalmonArm

♻️ Global Recycling Day: March 18 🌎 Small actions at home make a big difference. Sort items right using the Recycle Coach App: www.recyclecoach.com 📊 See Salmon Arm’s impact: www.salmonarm.ca/DocumentCent... Thank you for doing your part, Salmon Arm!💚 #CityOfSalmonArm #GlobalRecyclingDay

🔥 Spring Open Burning Incidental open burning is permitted Mar 15–Apr 15 for dry yard waste with a valid permit. 🏛️ Permit required $10 at City Hall 🌳 Property 0.99 acres+ 📦 Max pile: 1 cubic metre 🏠 5 m from structures 👀 Attend at all times 🌙 Out by 9PM 📄 Details: www.salmonarm.ca/DocumentCent...

🛴 Scoot Smart Salmon Arm: Know Before You Ride #SalmonArm is part of the provincial e-scooter pilot. 🧑 16+ only 🪖 Helmet required 👤 One rider only 🛣️ Ride on roads (far right) 🚲 Use bike lanes/paths 🚦 Obey signals & speed limits 💡 Lights at night Learn more: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/...

🛍️ City Adopts Updated Purchasing Policy Did you know? The City of Salmon Arm has adopted a modernized Purchasing Policy that updates how the City purchases goods and services. Read more: www.facebook.com/CityOfSalmon... #CityOfSalmonArm #SupportingLocal #FinancialStewardship

🚧 Road Closure Notice: Lakeshore Drive 📅 Starts: March 9, 2026 📍 Lakeshore Dr between 3 St NW and the Hwy 1 on-ramp (A&W / H2O4U area) ⏱ Approx. 6 weeks Detours via Hwy 1. Expect minor disruptions and delays. #CityOfSalmonArm #RoadClosure

🐕 Dog Licence Fee Update New fees take effect this week under Animal Control Bylaw 4728. • Spayed/neutered – $30 • Unspayed/unneutered – $50 Starting January 2027: $10 off regular priced licence if purchased in January. Details: www.salmonarm.ca/202/Dog-Lice... #CityOfSalmonArm #DogLicence

💗 Pink Shirt Day 💗 Today, City of Salmon Arm staff are wearing pink to stand together against bullying & show our commitment to kindness, respect, and inclusion. Together, we continue building a community where everyone feels safe, valued, and supported. #PinkShirtDay #BeKind #CityOfSalmonArm

🏛️ 2026 Heritage Conservation Award Winners Congratulations to this year’s recipients of the City of #SalmonArm Community #Heritage Commission’s Heritage Conservation Awards: ✨ Gorse House, Owners: Bradford & Darcy Calkins ✨ Baptist Church, Owner: Salvation Army Church of New Hope (Rep: A. Patrick)

📢 A Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel will be held to consider corrections to parcel tax listings related to water, sewer, transportation, and the 73 Avenue watermain extension. 📅 Monday, March 9, 2026 🕔 5:00 PM 📍 Council Chambers, City Hall 500 2 Avenue NE Read More: www.facebook.com/CityOfSalmon...

✈️ Shuswap Regional Airport Update Hangar demand is growing following recent upgrades: 🛫 Runway paving 💡 LED lighting ⛽ Fuel upgrades 🛣️ Taxiway improvements New lease lots will move forward through an Expression of Interest process. 🔗Read Report: pub-salmonarm.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...

🏛️ 2026 Heritage Conservation Awards Join us as we honour local heritage leadership & the ongoing efforts to preserve Salmon Arm’s history during the next Regular Council Meeting on Mon, Feb 23. 📍 Council Chambers 500 2 Ave NE 🕡 Reception 6:30 PM / Awards 7 PM #SalmonArm #HeritageConservation

🚓 RCMP Quarterly Update (Oct–Dec 2025) 📞 1,972 calls for service 🏙️ 1,545 within City limits 🚦 434 traffic stops 🚗 35 impaired drivers removed Officers also supported community events & school outreach. 🔗Full report: pub-salmonarm.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx... #SalmonArm #RCMP #PublicSafety

🗺️ Heritage Week on Now! (Feb 16–21) 🖥️ Online Auction 📱 Activities & Challenges 🏬 Heritage Displays — Mall at Piccadilly 🎉 Family Fun Day (pie contest, live auction & activities) 🔗 Details: www.salmonarmmuseum.org/happenings.htm #CityOfSalmonArm #HeritageWeek #FamilyEvents

🏛️ City Hall Closure: Family Day Please be advised that City Hall will be closed on Monday, February 16 in observance of Family Day. We wish everyone a safe & enjoyable Family Day spent with family, friends, and loved ones. 💙 #CityOfSalmonArm #FamilyDay

❤️ Shuswap Cardiac Society Red Gala Mayor Harrison met w/ Dr. Laurie Main & June Stewart to highlight how this event supports cardiac care in our region. 🎩 The Red Gala 📅 Feb 21, 2026 📍 Prestige Harbourfront Resort 🕕 Doors 6 PM 🎟️ Tickets: shuswapcardiacsociety.org/the-red-gala/ #Events #SalmonArm

🚌 New Transit Shelters Installed New shelters are now in place at: 📍 5 Ave NE (near the College) 📍 11 Ave NE (Jackson School ↔ RCMP, two locations) Installed in partnership w/ the BC Transit Bus Shelter Program to improve rider comfort & accessibility. #SalmonArm #PublicTransit @bctransit.com

The City of Salmon Arm extends heartfelt condolences to the Tumbler Ridge community following yesterday’s tragic events. Read our full statement: www.facebook.com/CityOfSalmon...

The City of Salmon Arm is providing an update to residents and community partners following earlier community engagement related to the closure of the Memorial Arena. Read the full message here: www.facebook.com/CityOfSalmon... #SalmonArm #CommunityUpdate

💧 Utility Billing Update Some customers did not receive their original #UtilityBill due to a third-party eBilling issue. Duplicate bills were mailed Feb 6. For customers who received a duplicate bill: 🔸Annual: Discount extended to Mar 15 🔸Metered: Penalties reversed if paid by Mar 15 #SalmonArm

Salmon Arm Crime Chronicles: January 21 - February 3, 2026

📊 2026 Census Jobs Across Canada Did you know Statistics Canada is hiring approximately 32,000 people for the #2026Census, with positions available in communities across the country? 🔗 Learn more & apply now: www.census.gc.ca/jobs #Census2026 #NowHiring #JobOpportunities

Salmon Arm Crime Chronicles: January 7 - 20, 2026

🐕 Only 3 weeks left to save on your 2026 Dog Licence All dogs over 6 months w/in City limits must be licensed. 🐾 Early Bird: Renew by Feb 17 & save $5 💰 Fees: $17 spayed/neutered | $35 unspayed | $135 (4+ dogs*) Buy online or at City Hall: www.salmonarm.ca/202/Dog-Licences #DogLicence #PetSafety

🗣️ Public Workshops: DCC Bylaw 4724 Share your input on the review of Development Cost Charges. 📅 Feb 4 | 12–1:30 PM 📅 Feb 5 | 7–8:30 PM 📍 City Hall or online 💻 meet.goto.com/931301501 ℹ️ www.salmonarm.ca/527/DCC-Byla... #CityOfSalmonArm #DCCBylaw #PublicWorkshop #CommunityInput

🦺🛠️ Meet Cameron: Our Pipe Crawler Working beneath Salmon Arm’s streets, Cameron inspects storm & sewer pipes to help crews spot issues early and keep systems running smoothly. Added to our Public Works toolkit last year, he is out of sight and hard at work. 🦾 #CityOfSalmonArm #PublicWorks

📣 There is still time to share your thoughts The City is gathering feedback on whether new building standards should reduce fossil fuel (natural gas) use faster than the Province’s timeline. The #survey is just 5 questions and closes Jan 31, 2026. 📝 www.salmonarm.ca/524/Building... #SalmonArm