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City of Salmon Arm @cityofsalmonarm.bsky.social · 6h

⚽🌟 Blackburn Park is getting a Major Upgrade

A new synthetic field will extend the season, support all-weather play & create more space for games across the Shuswap. Turf arrives next month.

Help light it up with Shuswap Youth Soccer’s campaign:
shuswapsoccer.com

📽️ youtu.be/LP6qRjfXwaQ

⚽🌟 Big News from Blackburn Park

YouTube video by City of Salmon Arm

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City of Salmon Arm @cityofsalmonarm.bsky.social · 1d

🌺 Poppy Campaign 2025

Mayor Harrison received the first poppy of the season from Salmon Arm Legion #62. With Remembrance Day on Nov 11, the Legion’s campaign is underway supporting Veterans, families & communities.

Learn more: legion.ca/remembrance/the-poppy-campaign

#LestWeForget #SalmonArm

City of Salmon Arm @cityofsalmonarm.bsky.social · 1d

🌆 Help Shape Salmon Arm’s Future

The updated OCP will guide housing, growth & environment. Share your voice at the Public Hearing:

📅 Nov 10, 2025
🕖 7 PM
📍 City Hall, 500 2 Ave NE

📄 Draft: salmonarm.ca/464/OCP2024

#CityOfSalmonArm #OCPUpdate #CommunityVoice

City of Salmon Arm @cityofsalmonarm.bsky.social · 4d

🚻 Seasonal Washroom Closures 🚻

Most City washrooms close for the winter by Oct 31, 2025.

Year-round washrooms remain open at:
▪️ Ross Street Plaza
▪️ Foreshore Trail
▪️ South Canoe

All others reopen in spring.

#CityOfSalmonArm #Washrooms #SalmonArm

City of Salmon Arm @cityofsalmonarm.bsky.social · 5d

💧 We’re Hiring: Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator (Level II or III) 💧

Join our team at the City of Salmon Arm!
✨ Benefits, growth, lakeside living
📋 Details: www.salmonarm.ca
📧 Apply: [email protected]

#CityOfSalmonArm #Hiring #SalmonArm #Employment #BritishColumbia

City of Salmon Arm @cityofsalmonarm.bsky.social · 7d

🏆🎼 Big news, Salmon Arm 🎼🏆

Our Treble Clef has been crowned Canada’s #1 Landmark by Municipal World! 🎶👏

Hear Mayor Harrison’s acceptance speech & celebrate this win for our amazing community: youtu.be/MwGLC9Rxcu8

#CityOfSalmonArm #TrebleClef #CommunityPride #SalmonArm #BritishColumbia #Canada

🏆🎼 Salmon Arm Wins Big 🎼🏆

YouTube video by City of Salmon Arm

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City of Salmon Arm @cityofsalmonarm.bsky.social · 7d

REPOST: municipalworld

The towering treble clef sculpture in downtown #SalmonArm, B.C., earned first place in Municipal World’s 2025 Great #Canadian #Landmark Contest. The announcement was made over the weekend at the weekend at the 31st annual Communities in Bloom Awards, in Stratford, Ont.

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City of Salmon Arm @cityofsalmonarm.bsky.social · 8d

💼 2025 Business Forum

📅 Tue, Oct 28 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
📍 Song Sparrow Hall, Salmon Arm

▪️ Talks on business trends
▪️ Speakers: Brock Dickinson, Emily Phair, Mint Cleaning, Bryan Yu
▪️ Networking + lunch

🎟️ Tickets: whova.com/portal/regis...

#BusinessForum #SalmonArm

📽️ youtu.be/DVgg-7asknU

💼 2025 Business Forum

YouTube video by City of Salmon Arm

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City of Salmon Arm @cityofsalmonarm.bsky.social · 8d

🚧 Temporary Road Closure: 49 Street NE 🚧

Between 70 Ave NE and 73 Ave NE.

📅 Tuesday, October 21
🕢 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Please plan for minor disruptions & use alternate routes during construction.

#CityOfSalmonArm #RoadClosure #ConstructionUpdate #SalmonArm

City of Salmon Arm @cityofsalmonarm.bsky.social · 11d

📖 Public Hearing: OCP Bylaw No. 4707

Final chance to share your input on Salmon Arm’s new OCP.

📅 Nov 10, 2025 7 PM
📍 Council Chambers, City Hall 500 2 Ave NE or online (link in agenda) at www.salmonarm.ca
🔗 Info: www.salmonarm.ca/464/OCP2024

#CityOfSalmonArm #OCP2024 #PublicHearing #SalmonArm

City of Salmon Arm @cityofsalmonarm.bsky.social · 11d

🔥 Burning Restrictions Lifted 🔥

Effective Fri, Oct 17 @ 12 PM
➡️ Incidental burning w/ permit ($10 @ City Hall) until Oct 31
➡️ Approved wood waste only
➡️ Campfire bylaws still apply

ℹ️ Details: www.salmonarm.ca/155/Burning-...

#CityOfSalmonArm #FireSafety

City of Salmon Arm @cityofsalmonarm.bsky.social · 12d

🎉 Playground Now Open 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Great news, #SalmonArm! The brand-new #playground at the SASCU Sports Complex at Little Mountain is officially open & ready for play. Bring the kids, test out the new equipment, and enjoy this fresh space built for families and fun.

#CityOfSalmonArm

City of Salmon Arm @cityofsalmonarm.bsky.social · 18d

🍂🦃 Thanksgiving Day Closure 🦃🍂

City Hall will be closed on Monday, October 13. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, October 14.

Wishing all residents a warm & happy holiday with family, friends, and community.

#CityOfSalmonArm #CityHallClosure

City of Salmon Arm @cityofsalmonarm.bsky.social · 20d

🔥 It's Fire Prevention Week 🔋

Let's focus on lithium-ion battery safety:
⚡ Buy smart (UL/CSA marks)
🔌 Charge safely (use correct charger, hard surface)
⛔ Stop if hot/swollen/leaking
♻️ Recycle at Salmon Arm Landfill, 4290 20 Ave SE

👉 More: nfpa.org

#FirePreventionWeek #CityOfSalmonArm

City of Salmon Arm @cityofsalmonarm.bsky.social · 22d

🚧 Road Closure Notice: 20 Street NE 🚧

The City of Salmon Arm Utilities Department will be closing 20 Street NE (30 Ave NE ➡️ 45 Ave NE) for utility work.

📅 Tues, October 7, 2025
🕢 7:30AM – 4:30PM

⚠️ Expect minor disruptions and use alternate routes during this time.

#CityOfSalmonArm #RoadClosure

City of Salmon Arm @cityofsalmonarm.bsky.social · 25d

🍂 Second Fall Yard Waste Collection starts Oct 13

🕖 Put bags at curb by 7 AM
📦 Paper bags only, under 20kg
🌿 Branches max 1” dia, 3’ length
🚫 No rocks/soil

Missed collection? Contact SCV by Oct 17 @ 250-803-4074

📅 Final 2025 Collection: Week of Nov 10

#CityOfSalmonArm #YardWaste #SalmonArm

City of Salmon Arm @cityofsalmonarm.bsky.social · 26d

🌸 Dress the Town Pink 2025

Join Mayor Harrison as he meets with Friends Abreast team members Liz and Margaret to share how Salmon Arm will turn pink Oct 1–15 for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Learn more: www.friendsabreast.com/awareness.php

#DressTheTownPink 📹 youtu.be/ew_xE7vp-m8

🌸 Dress the Town Pink 2025 🌸

YouTube video by City of Salmon Arm

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City of Salmon Arm @cityofsalmonarm.bsky.social · Sep 25

💧 Water Restrictions Update 💧

Starting Oct 1, Salmon Arm moves from Stage 2 back to Stage 1.

🌱 Stage 1:
▪️ Water 3 days/week (by address)
▪️ Before 10 AM or after 7 PM
▪️ Auto systems midnight–7 AM

Details 🔗 salmonarm.ca/462/Water-Re...

#CityOfSalmonArm #WaterRestrictions

City of Salmon Arm @cityofsalmonarm.bsky.social · Sep 19

🌿 Trail Reminder 🌿

Did you know? The connector trail between 5 Corners (30 St SE & 10 Ave SE) & 20 St SE crosses private land with City right-of-way.

🐕‍🦺 Please keep dogs on leash between posted signs to respect landowners & keep access open for all.

#CityOfSalmonArm #TrailEtiquette #Greenways

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City of Salmon Arm @cityofsalmonarm.bsky.social · Sep 19

🚌 Shuswap Transit Update

🔹 128,000 rides in 2024/25
🔹 $1.75M system cost | $5.52/ride
🔹 10 riders/hour in Salmon Arm
🔹 Routes: Canoe, West Loop, Hillcrest, Shoppers + regional to Enderby, Eagle Bay & Sorrento

Read More: pub-salmonarm.escribemeetings.com/filestream.a...

#ShuswapTransit #SalmonArm

City of Salmon Arm @cityofsalmonarm.bsky.social · Sep 18

🚨 Now Hiring: Manager of Engineering 🚨

Join our Engineering & Sustainability Team in Salmon Arm!

✔️ Lead infrastructure projects
✔️ Mentor professionals
✔️ Support sustainable growth

📅 Apply by Oct 17, 2025
🌐 salmonarm.ca/jobs.aspx

#CityOfSalmonArm #EngineeringJobs

City of Salmon Arm @cityofsalmonarm.bsky.social · Sep 18

✨⛸️ Stars on Ice Holiday Tour is coming to Salmon Arm ⛸️✨

Headlined by Elvis Stojko & friends 🌟

📅 Dec 20, 2025 | 7 PM
📍 Rogers Rink
🎟️ Tickets: starsonice.ca (code JOLLY) or Silverbacks Box Office

#CityOfSalmonArm #StarsOnIce #EventsBC

City of Salmon Arm @cityofsalmonarm.bsky.social · Sep 18

💻 Coming Soon: E-Billing 💻

Residents & businesses will soon be able to:

✅ View property tax, utility & misc. bills online
✅ Opt-in for electronic billing (paper stays default)
✅ Choose a greener, convenient option 🌱

#CityOfSalmonArm #EBilling #SalmonArm

City of Salmon Arm @cityofsalmonarm.bsky.social · Sep 12

❤️‍🔥 Firefighters’ National Memorial Day ❤️‍🔥

From Sept 12–15, 2025, the City of Salmon Arm will fly flags at half-mast to honour firefighters who gave their lives in service. Their bravery inspires us, and their sacrifice will always be remembered.

#CityOfSalmonArm #HonourAndRemember

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City of Salmon Arm @cityofsalmonarm.bsky.social · Sep 11

👨‍👩‍👧 Learn, Play & Connect at the Shuswap Family Expo✨

Watch Mayor Harrison, Dr. Taylor Bean & Missy Morrison Charko share highlights of this year’s event—kids’ zone, exhibitors, speakers & more.

📅 Sept 27 | 10–4
📍 Salmon Arm North Fairgrounds
🔗 shuswapfamilyexpo.ca
📽️ youtu.be/ZfP5xVpGBi0

#Events

2nd Annual Shuswap Family Expo

YouTube video by City of Salmon Arm

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