While on tour in the Okanagan this week listening to people’s priorities and concerns and sharing how the Province is fighting back against U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s economic threats, Ravi Parmar, Minister of Forests, gathered with workers and members of the Salmon Arm community to celebrate the official opening of Canoe Forest Products’ new kiln.

The Salmon River Bridge on the 10th Avenue S.W. frontage road will be closed for rehabilitation work from early January until March 31, 2024.

Work on the Trans-Canada Highway between Ford Road and Tappen Valley Road is now underway to improve safety, reliability and efficiency for travellers and the movement of goods.  

Improvements to the Trans-Canada Highway between Ford Road and Tappen Valley Road are scheduled to begin this fall.

The Province, through BC Housing, and the City of Salmon Arm are working together on plans to build a new long-term shelter for people experiencing homelessness in the community.

The contract for improvements to the Trans-Canada Highway between Ford Road and Tappen Valley Road has gone to tender.

People experiencing homelessness in Salmon Arm will soon have access to a warm, safe place to sleep when a new temporary winter shelter opens in the community.

More families in Shuswap will save thousands of dollars per year as 36 local child care spaces convert to the $10-a-day program, helping familes get ahead and building high-quality, affordable and accessible child care as a core service in B.C.