Candidates Announced for Kamloops-Shuswap-Central Rockies Riding in April 28 Federal Election
Candidates for the Kamloops-Shuswap-Central Rockies riding have been announced for the April 28 federal election. Conservative MP Mel Arnold confirmed his candidacy, while the Liberal Party nominated Kennith Robertson from the Neskonlith Band.
Phaedra Idzan will represent the NDP, Owen Madden is the Green Party candidate, and Michael Henry is running for the People's Party of Canada. In local news, the Salmon Arm U18 Stewycats hockey team won the regular season banner in memory of former teammate Carter Lawrence.
The Salvation Army's Lighthouse food bank is downsizing its community food forest for future renovations. A development permit for a Bartle & Gibson store was issued by the city council. Two suspects were arrested following a shooting incident in Sicamous, while a Salmon Arm man was found guilty of assault and stabbing. Wright's Pond in Canoe was officially named, and a request by Spa Hills Farm to amend composting bylaws was denied by the Columbia Shuswap Regional District.
