Armstrong

• B.C. announces funding for 25 new accessible playgrounds

  These new playgrounds are expected to be designed, built and installed over the next year, and the provincial government says they will benefit thousands of students.

  Education

  May 16
  
• Old Armstrong Spallumcheen fire truck set to see new life in Guatemala

  The truck will be delivered by AMEDICAusa Inc., a U.S.-based international nonprofit that provides medical, educational and disaster relief aid in Guatemala and Central America.

  Features

  May 15
  
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• Reprieve from flood threat could be temporary for some North Okanagan communities

  In Lumby, Duteau Creek and Bessette Creek have both dropped slightly. It's a similar story in Armstrong where the city was able to lift its flood watch on Monday.

  Canada

  May 9
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• Armstrong Tulip Festival returns with more flowers than ever

  "We planted just over half a million tulips this year."

  Lifestyle

  May 7
• Interior Health resumes crackdown on sales of nicotine products to Okanagan youth

  As Interior Health ramps up its Minor Test Shopping program again, seven fines wereOkanagan handed out to Okanagan shops that allowed youths to purchase tobacco and vape products.

  Health

  Mar 30
• Armstrong, B.C. readying residents for potential flooding

  Snow and ice in the area mountains is thawing and that contributes to increased water levels in Meighan and Deep Creeks, City of Armstrong staff say.

  Canada

  Mar 23
• 51 guns and 5 vehicles seized, 5 arrests made during drug bust: Okanagan RCMP

  ‘This is by far the largest and most significant drug and gun seizure this team has completed,’ said B.C. RCMP following a collaborated drug bust at four locations on March 3.

  Crime

  Mar 14
• New portion of Shuswap North Okanagan rail trail to take shape

   The Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail is receiving $500,000 from a provincial grant program to construct of a section of the rail trail from Spallumcheen to Armstrong.

  Canada

  Mar 7
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• 2 lumber mills in B.C.’s Interior to resume operations

  The two Tolko lumber mills, located in Armstrong and near Williams Lake, B.C., underwent temporary curtailments earlier this year but will resume operations next week.

  Canada

  Mar 2
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• Two North Okanagan communities settle decades-long dispute over water fees

  For over 40 years, the City of Armstrong and the Township of Spallumcheen have been unable to solve a dispute over how much users pay for the water they utilize.

  Consumer

  Feb 18