June
• It may have been unusual for the opening of a pet shelter to elicit tears, but this was no ordinary building. Although the structure contains kennels, enclosures, and pet food, on the entrance wall is a picture of a woman gazing fondly at her little Jack Russell terrier. In one hand she holds a cup of Tim Hortons coffee. Below photo is an explanation. “This pet shelter is named “Marilyn’s Place” in honor of Marilyn Kalke who dedicated her life to supporting hundreds of women fleeing abusive relationships throughout her career as a residential coordinator at the Transition House. Marilyn had an incredible passion and connection with humans and animals with many of her own pets being part of her family. She died on November 15, 2021 before the pet shelter could be completed, but we know she would be proud of this project which will help keep humans and animals safe from abuse. On Wednesday, May 25, people gathered in Salmon Arm for the opening of the pet shelter.
• The The fleet of food trucks serving Salmon Arm and the area continues to thrive. Jodi Buyck can be found tossing her “smash burgers”, poutine, Nathan’s famous hot dogs and more at her new food truck, The Yukon Smash, located at DeMille’s Farm Market. Stella Zorzos runs the Arma Greek Food & Catering food truck, which can be found at local events including the Zest Night Market, as well as at Ross Street Plaza. Carried Away owners Stanley and Melissa Alderliesten of Tappen were working on adding another taco truck to their fleet. “We now have two trucks and are building a third to primarily host weddings and larger catering events,” Stanley explained.
• Entrepreneurship was thriving in Salmon Arm. It was very clear at the Salmar Classic Theater last Thursday, June 9, when season six of the Shuswap Launch-a-Preneur ended with 14 participating teams pitching their business ideas in the entrepreneurship competition. Clayton Beadle with Grow Up Farm, won the top prize comprising over $31,000 in cash and support, donated by sponsors, aimed at helping Launch-A-Preneur participants bring their entrepreneurial ideas to life. Beadle was also shortlisted for the Green Award worth $2,680.
• A A Vernon man has been arrested following a fire at a Salmon Arm business. Firefighters and police responded to a report of a suspicious fire at Nico’s Nurseryland on 28th Street. NE on Wednesday evening June 8. Police said two fires were started at the business. Firefighters on scene extinguished the blaze and found a man inside. “Investigators were able to quickly determine that the fires were started intentionally using an accelerant,” said Salmon Arm RCMP Staff Sgt. Scott West. Police arrested Steven Albert, 42, of Vernon.
water, not fire, recently occupied local BC Wildfire Service Rapattack crews as part of efforts to protect municipal infrastructure in Salmon Arm and Sicamous. A crew was at Canoe Beach on the morning of June 16, filling sandbags to place around the city’s lift and pump stations as well as coffee. Another crew was in Sicamous filling bags and placing them around similar infrastructure near the canal.
• The the unveiling of the Sxwesméllp Landmark at Marine Peace Park in Salmon Arm brought a solid, tangible and beautiful element to reconciliation. Smiles and a few tears accompanied the celebrations and ceremony on Saturday, June 25, when the large pink granite sculpture described as Coyote Rock, surrounded by a metal sculpture of soopalallie and salmon, was unveiled. Secwépemc artists Rod Tomma and his son Tilkotmes were the primary carvers for Coyote Rock, while Rod’s cousin Ron helped them complete the carving. Eric Kutschker, a settler artist, did the metal work.
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