News Items tag as: Sicamous news

New bridge construction in Sicamous not impacted by fatal semi crash
September 04, 2024 - 12:15 PM
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The $260-million project to replace the bridge in Sicamous that’s been in the works for years will begin in the next few weeks.
Body of semi driver recovered from channel beneath Sicamous bridge
August 27, 2024 - 11:35 AM
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The body of the semi driver, whose rig ended up in the channel between Mara and Shuswap Lakes in Sicamous this past weekend, has been recovered.
Sicamous police arrest man for murder of his uncle
August 17, 2024 - 10:57 AM

Sicamous RCMP say they have laid murder charges against a local man accused of killing his uncle.
Shuswap man charged with second-degree murder of 66-year-old Sicamous woman
June 26, 2024 - 1:01 PM

A 37-year-old Sicamous man has been charged with second-degree murder following the death of a 66-year-old woman at a Sicamous mobile home park a week ago.
Sicamous calls for meeting to address violent crime following death of 66-year-old woman
June 22, 2024 - 12:00 PM

The District of Sicamous is calling for a meeting with provincial officials to address violent crime after a 66-year-old woman died earlier this week.
Shuswap strata sues for $30,000 over short-term rentals
June 02, 2024 - 6:00 PM
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A Shuswap strata that sued for $30,000 over condos used as short-term rentals has been awarded just $400 after a Tribunal found that the only fines valid were because guests hung towels on the balcony and slammed a door.
Sicamous to take another look at connecting to Shuswap-North Okanagan rail trail
March 23, 2024 - 4:30 PM

A second public hearing will be held in Sicamous on April 10 to consider changes that will allow part of the Shuswap-North Okanagan Rail Trail to be built in that community.
Homicide investigation after shooting at a hotel in Sicamous
February 25, 2024 - 3:00 PM

A man was shot and killed outside of a hotel in Sicamous on Saturday night.
Dangerous driver arrested in high-risk takedown in Shuswap
February 13, 2024 - 11:55 AM

Salmon Arm RCMP in collaboration with Golden, Revelstoke and Sicamous RCMP arrested a dangerous driver after he crashed into two vehicles, ran one off the highway and fled from the police last week.
Sicamous using tax dollars to ensure family doctors come to town and stay
January 10, 2024 - 6:00 AM

The shortage of family doctors has been an ongoing and growing concern across the country but no more so than in small towns like Sicamous in the Shuswap.
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News Items tag as: Sicamous news

New bridge construction in Sicamous not impacted by fatal semi crash

Body of semi driver recovered from channel beneath Sicamous bridge

Sicamous police arrest man for murder of his uncle

Shuswap man charged with second-degree murder of 66-year-old Sicamous woman

Sicamous calls for meeting to address violent crime following death of 66-year-old woman

Shuswap strata sues for $30,000 over short-term rentals

Sicamous to take another look at connecting to Shuswap-North Okanagan rail trail

Homicide investigation after shooting at a hotel in Sicamous

Dangerous driver arrested in high-risk takedown in Shuswap

Sicamous using tax dollars to ensure family doctors come to town and stay

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