# Salmon Arm Observer Shuswap News Page: Feed: --- ## [Air quality warnings more widespread across multiple B.C. regions](https://saobserver.net/2026/08/20/air-quality-warnings-more-widespread-across-multiple-b-c-regions/) _2026-08-20 · Jordy Cunningham_ Warning stretch from Ashcroft to Fernie on Thursday ## [More than 50 BCWS members continue to battle Bradley Creek wildfire in Vernon](https://saobserver.net/2026/08/20/more-than-50-bcws-members-continue-to-battle-bradley-creek-wildfire-in-vernon/) _2026-08-20 · Jordy Cunningham_ The fire has been listed as being held since Aug. 8 ## [Difficult terrain, ‘stubborn fire behaviour’ causing challenges at Bald Range blaze near Summerland](https://saobserver.net/2026/08/20/difficult-terrain-stubborn-fire-behaviour-causing-challenges-at-bald-range-blaze-near-summerland/) _2026-08-20 · Jordy Cunningham_ The secondary school and curling club are being used ## [Soccer kindness documentary to screen in Salmon Arm](https://saobserver.net/2026/08/20/soccer-kindness-documentary-to-screen-in-salmon-arm/) _2026-08-20 · none_ Film features Vernon woman's six-month journey to deliver soccer gear ## [Accused testifies he feared for his life in Grand Forks manslaughter trial](https://saobserver.net/2026/08/19/accused-testifies-he-feared-for-his-life-in-grand-forks-manslaughter-trial/) _2026-08-20 · none_ The man accused of a 2023 Grand Forks area death took the stand at his manslaughter trial on Wednesday, detailing the moments leading up to and after he pulled the \[…\] ## [Expect smoke, flame overnight as crews remain on scene of Summerland wildfire](https://saobserver.net/2026/08/19/the-weather-conditions-arent-helping-us-much-bald-range-in-summerland-wildfire-continues-to-grow-northwest/) _2026-08-20 · Jordy Cunningham_ BCWS provided a new video update on Tuesday ## [Potential for aggressive behaviour at Brunswick Complex fire in Fraser Canyon](https://saobserver.net/2026/08/19/minimal-growth-overnight-at-ainslie-creek-fire-in-fraser-canyon/) _2026-08-20 · none_ Weather conditions anticipated to get warmer, drier over next few days ## [A dumpster fire in Kamloops under investigation](https://saobserver.net/2026/08/19/a-dumpster-fire-near-wilson-street-and-tranquille-road-under-investigation/) _2026-08-19 · Khushi Arora_ Released images by RCMP shows the suspect who set a dumpster on fire ## [Salmon Arm, Vernon chess clubs face off for long-overdue competition](https://saobserver.net/2026/08/19/salmon-arm-vernon-chess-clubs-face-off-for-long-overdue-competition/) _2026-08-19 · Lachlan Labere_ More chess clubs wanted for string of championship tournaments ## [Browse ThreatCrush Modules (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/rBY3AvXq416N) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Install community-built security modules to extend real-time threat intelligence and monitoring ## [High-risk sex offender arrested twice in six days](https://saobserver.net/2026/08/19/high-risk-sex-offender-arrested-twice-in-six-days/) _2026-08-19 · none_ Man charged with trespass at night, break and enter, and obstruction of a peace officer