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So much to do, so little time
Date: Jan 24, 2010
Entry: There are so many different sports activities to do right here in beautiful Salmon Arm in each of the 4 seasons that we are so fortunate to have yet so little time to do them all.
So much to do, so little time
Date: Jan 24, 2010
Entry: There are so many different sports activities to do right here in beautiful Salmon Arm in each of the 4 seasons that we are so fortunate to have yet so little time to do them all.
Ringette Players skate with Olympic Mascots
Date: Jan 19, 2010
Entry: Ringette players get a surprise at there practice when the olympic mascots come out
To Skate on Hucul pond before making there way to the spectator rink where they were special guests at
the Silverbacks Game, the game was showcasing some of the Torch bearers in our community.
Ringette Players skate with Olympic Mascots
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Date: Jan 19, 2010
Entry: Ringette players get a surprise at there practice when the olympic mascots come out
To Skate on Hucul pond before making there way to the spectator rink where they were special guests at
the Silverbacks... more
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mascots visit the Sunwave center
Date: Jan 19, 2010
Entry: The olympic mascots visited Salmon Arm in Dec, they were the guests of honor at
the Salmon Arm Silverbacks Game.
Over a hundred pairs of "Red" mittens were given away, and some of the community members that will be carrying the torch Jan 27 when it arrives in Salmon Arm were introduced.
Roy Sakaki dropped the puck , Roy will be lighting the cauldron on the stage at our community celebration Jan 27 at Spirit Square in front of city hall.
Festivities start at 10am.
mascots visit the Sunwave center
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Date: Jan 19, 2010
Entry: The olympic mascots visited Salmon Arm in Dec, they were the guests of honor at
the Salmon Arm Silverbacks Game.
Over a hundred pairs of "Red" mittens were given away, and some of the community members... more
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Skating Outdoors
Date: Jan 15, 2010
Entry: Shuswap Lake is magical in the winter, skating on glass does not happen every winter
Christmas 2009, skating was amazing.
What a beautiful place we live in!
Skating Outdoors
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Date: Jan 15, 2010
Entry: Shuswap Lake is magical in the winter, skating on glass does not happen every winter
Christmas 2009, skating was amazing.
What a beautiful place we live in!
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A Family Choice!
Date: Jan 10, 2010
Entry: Salmon Arm is a great place to raise a family. With its definite four seasons, all sports and hobbies can be experienced by all in Salmon Arm. All family members, young and old alike, enjoy the beaches, lakes and mountains only minutes away. What more could one ask for?
A Family Choice!
Date: Jan 10, 2010
Entry: Salmon Arm is a great place to raise a family. With its definite four seasons, all sports and hobbies can be experienced by all in Salmon Arm. All family members, young and old alike, enjoy the beaches,... more
Loyalty
Date: Jan 8, 2010
Entry: We now have our fourth generation of "dedicated Salmon Arm residents" in our family and it will continue to grow.
Wonderful town, village and now city.
We love it!!!
Loyalty
Date: Jan 8, 2010
Entry: We now have our fourth generation of "dedicated Salmon Arm residents" in our family and it will continue to grow.
Wonderful town, village and now city.
We love it!!!
A Wonderful Four-Season Place to Raise a Family
Date: Jan 8, 2010
Entry: Salmon Arm is unique in that it experiences four true seasons which provides a family with so many options to experience the mountains, the lake, the land, etc. in all sorts of climates. Virtually any sort of hobby, sport or interest can be satisfied if you live in Salmon Arm. Folks here are extremely friendly and accommodating. The scenery is lovely. The size of the town is absolutely perfect, not too large, but large enough to experience so many things. We are so fortunate to live in the best place in BC!
A Wonderful Four-Season Place to Raise a Family
Date: Jan 8, 2010
Entry: Salmon Arm is unique in that it experiences four true seasons which provides a family with so many options to experience the mountains, the lake, the land, etc. in all sorts of climates. Virtually any... more
A Breath of Fresh Air
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: Every day I find myself caught off guard by a glimpse of Mount Ida, flash of sunlight from the Salmon Arm bay, a cheery hello on the street corner. And there's rarely a day when I don't say to myself with gratitude: "I live here!" Christmas day we were out on the lake paddling. Couple days earlier we were climbing on skins to the summit of Larch Hills high above the town. Few days later the snowshoes were floating us into the hills.
It's as if the whole town has gone on walk about. . .or ride about. . .or ski or snowshoe about - we're greenway and trail crazy. Hundreds of volunteers, our leadership, stewardship and recreational groups - everyone's coming together and transforming our community. Raising funds. Heading out on work parties. Everyone's taking to the trails. Snowshoeing, mountain biking, old school and new flow, epic cross country - take your pick, nordic skiing, equestrian, get out and move or stand still in silence and wonder. . .our beautiful home. We're blessed! We're on the flight path of a steady display of nature's winged spectacle. We can mountain bike the 40 kms to Sicamous now on the new Larch Hills Traverse. It's part of the grand Shuswap Trail vision. Check it out: www.shuswaptrails.com Remarkable! Everyday I smile with gratitude that Salmon Arm is the place I call home.
A Breath of Fresh Air
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Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: Every day I find myself caught off guard by a glimpse of Mount Ida, flash of sunlight from the Salmon Arm bay, a cheery hello on the street corner. And there's rarely a day when I don't say to myself with... more
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The Best Place in the World, Salmon Arm!
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: We are so blessed with the awesome scenery & 4 beautiful seasons!
We love living here, gorgeous scenery, so many great citizens to volunteer & generously support so many projects around the world & at home, through sport team young & older, community activities & local fair, music festival, to name a few
Enjoy endless activities in our area; geo cashing, hiking, bicycling, on horseback, canoe or boat & on snowshoe. Cross country Skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling just to mention a few! I’ll add a few photos guest where they are taken??
We wish you all the Best in 2010!!
Let’s bring Home “the Game town” to Salmon Arm
The Best Place in the World, Salmon Arm!
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Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: We are so blessed with the awesome scenery & 4 beautiful seasons!
We love living here, gorgeous scenery, so many great citizens to volunteer & generously support so many projects around the world & at... more
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Salmon Arm - GamesTown 2010 - Go Canada!!!!
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: Where does one start! I was born and raised in Salmon Arm and consider myself a very lucky person to live in such a beautiful place. Salmon Arm is a family oriented, proud and bonded community. With many volunteers we are able to support all age groups from wee toddlers to wee seniors in many activities both indoors and outdoors. The Olympic Torch is going right through Salmon Arm and will even be stopping briefly at my child's school and the children are very excited about this. It would be really awesome and quite an honor for Salmon Arm to be awarded GamesTown 2010. Funds of any kind would certainly help assist with the increasing demands for more venues and equipment within our community.
Salmon Arm - GamesTown 2010 - Go Canada!!!!
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Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: Where does one start! I was born and raised in Salmon Arm and consider myself a very lucky person to live in such a beautiful place. Salmon Arm is a family oriented, proud and bonded community. With many... more
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Hiking, Paddling, Swimming,
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: I have been a Master's Swimmer for 20 years and Salmon Arm is responsible. I swim twice a week with Shuswap Swimming Masters at the Community Pool. We have the best coaches who challenge me but understand adult needs. I've had great times at the BC Winter Games, competed at World Master's Swimming Championships and just returned from the World Master's Games in Sydney, Australia. See what fun it can be.
I walk with my partner and our dog. In the spring and summer, I count the wildflowers on Mt.Ida our local landmark. It has a variety of trails for hiking, snowshoeing, skiing, and mountain biking. It is just a matter of choosing the season.
I don't paddle whitewater any more, but kayaking on the lake is a great form of relaxation.
Salmon Arm has everything. What more could I ask?
Hiking, Paddling, Swimming,
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: I have been a Master's Swimmer for 20 years and Salmon Arm is responsible. I swim twice a week with Shuswap Swimming Masters at the Community Pool. We have the best coaches who challenge me but understand... more
Hike, Paddle, Ride, Ski, Swim
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: Salmon Arm has to be the greatest place to live.
Every day I wake up to choose my activity. It always starts with a walk up the mountain with my dog. She doesn't mind if we snowshoe or ski. She has a blast and so do I. We might even get out twice. The air is always fresh and the view changes with the weather and the season, or time of day. Everyday is a new picture.
We are close to everything. I can swim at our local pool, just 5 minutes away. The beach is only a ten minute drive or half an hour by bicycle.
I can have a flat paddle on the lake or chose the Shuswap or Adams Rivers for some white water.
The choices, the weather, the environment and the people make Salmon Arm the best place to live.
Hike, Paddle, Ride, Ski, Swim
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: Salmon Arm has to be the greatest place to live.
Every day I wake up to choose my activity. It always starts with a walk up the mountain with my dog. She doesn't mind if we snowshoe or ski. She has... more
SAlmon Arm Rocks.....!
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: Salmon Arm is a great place to live, work and play! We have a truly wonderful community full of life. From hockey arena to the curling rink! Outdoor skating to x-country skiing! Sledding on snow covered mountains to building ice sculptures in front of city hall. Summer houseboating to a beautiful lake with spectacular surroundings...WE HAVE IT ALL! I love Salmon Arm.
SAlmon Arm Rocks.....!
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: Salmon Arm is a great place to live, work and play! We have a truly wonderful community full of life. From hockey arena to the curling rink! Outdoor skating to x-country skiing! Sledding on snow covered... more
Friendly Environment
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: We moved here in 2004. What can I say?
Weather, wildlife, walkways, waves - WOW!
Friendly Environment
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: We moved here in 2004. What can I say?
Weather, wildlife, walkways, waves - WOW!
Great place to raise your family
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: SalmonArm has been the town I love to shop in. You don't have to go to a bigger town to find what you need. Not only is the shopping good but the recreational facility,s that our at town offers for both young and old are fabulous....from swimming ,hockey, skiing , house boating , nature walks , snow mobiling , arobics ,there's such a variety to choice from......oh yah don't forget the sledding yeppi the mountains are spectacular. I can't say enough great things about the town Salmon Arm....Good luck to the community, Salmon Arm deserves to come out on top....
Great place to raise your family
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: SalmonArm has been the town I love to shop in. You don't have to go to a bigger town to find what you need. Not only is the shopping good but the recreational facility,s that our at town offers for both... more
So Glad We Moved Here
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: In 1963 our family of four left Saskatchewan, destined for somewhere in the Okanagan. Our first stop was to be Salmon Arm - just to have a home base to check things out and guess what? We never left and never will. With four seasons full of a variety of great out door activities we love it here and are proud to show visitors the diversity of the area.
We feel blessed to live in Salmon Arm.
So Glad We Moved Here
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: In 1963 our family of four left Saskatchewan, destined for somewhere in the Okanagan. Our first stop was to be Salmon Arm - just to have a home base to check things out and guess what? We never left and... more
parks and recreation
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: I love the wonderful parks and other recreation facilities that we have, they are used regularly and seem to be enjoyed by all who attend them. I most deffinatly wish to see our city expand our recreational facilities in the future to keep up with our growth and other development.
Salmon Arm...... the jewell of the Shuswap
parks and recreation
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: I love the wonderful parks and other recreation facilities that we have, they are used regularly and seem to be enjoyed by all who attend them. I most deffinatly wish to see our city expand our recreational... more
great sports for kids
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: Salmon Arm is a great place to live if you have kids and want them to stay active. From swimming to nordic skiing, from hockey to tae kwon doe, Salmon Arm has it all, with great coaches, supportive programs and many affordable options.
great sports for kids
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: Salmon Arm is a great place to live if you have kids and want them to stay active. From swimming to nordic skiing, from hockey to tae kwon doe, Salmon Arm has it all, with great coaches, supportive programs... more
Sleding
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: Best place in the world to go sleding, not only is the sleding right in and around Salmon Arm great we have 15 different riding areas around us all within a hour drive! No worries about riding the same spot all the time. From Glaciers to trails to the best powder anywhere we got it all rite here in "gods country" LOL !!
Sleding
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: Best place in the world to go sleding, not only is the sleding right in and around Salmon Arm great we have 15 different riding areas around us all within a hour drive! No worries about riding the same... more
Outdoor life and local community support
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: I believe that playing a sport at any age, and skill level is to live with the dreams of children, and the ghosts of heros past. In that vain, a group of senior hockey players have been building on those dreams for many years in Salmon Arm. The group is growing each year, and each individual player owes a great debt to those have worked so hard to develop, and organize this group.
This group has players from many different backgrounds. Some have played for many years, some have played at a high level, and some have come back to the game after many years away from the rink, and some have come to the game with little or no background. Some are in the early 50's, and others are in their late 70's.
All are welcomed, and all get to play.
It is a wonderful thing that these people have created, and helps create part of the wonderful community that exists in Salmon Arm.
Outdoor life and local community support
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: I believe that playing a sport at any age, and skill level is to live with the dreams of children, and the ghosts of heros past. In that vain, a group of senior hockey players have been building on those... more
my mecca
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: During my career I've lived in four provinces and seven area code zones in Canada with Salmon Arm as my 'final' stop. The amazing mix and diversity of people, culture, sport and recreation in a majestic setting makes this my favorite place in the world to live and recreate.
Years of big city living makes me appreciate even more the special magic of smaller town living. I am enriched and blessed by the opportunity to 'mainstreet'...or visit....when I shop downtown or go to an event at the local theatre or community centres. I revel in the camaraderie and competition of old-timer hockey at the Sunwave Centre. Summer finds me at Salmon Arm Golf Club and other excellent local golf courses. The Shuswap Lakes are the final jewel for summer recreation. I love the four seasons.
It just doesn't get any better than this!
my mecca
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: During my career I've lived in four provinces and seven area code zones in Canada with Salmon Arm as my 'final' stop. The amazing mix and diversity of people, culture, sport and recreation in a majestic... more
Salmon Arm is Super!
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: Summer or winter, Salmon Arm is a beautiful place! Shuswap Lake has the best boating around; calm bays, warm water, picturesque views. Wakeboarding near Copper Island is my favourite summer activity!
To anyone who has never been here, what are you waiting for? The Trans Canada highway runs right through Salmon Arm- the heart of the Shuswap!
Salmon Arm is Super!
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: Summer or winter, Salmon Arm is a beautiful place! Shuswap Lake has the best boating around; calm bays, warm water, picturesque views. Wakeboarding near Copper Island is my favourite summer activity!... more
The best place to live
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: Talk about the best place to live think Salmonarm.It has everything going for it. From watersking to crosscountry sking,from music festivals to live theater,from baseball to basketball from hockey to horseshoe pitching. Mix this into the best weather,add enthuastic volinters vola you got Salmonarm.What more could you ask for.
The best place to live
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: Talk about the best place to live think Salmonarm.It has everything going for it. From watersking to crosscountry sking,from music festivals to live theater,from baseball to basketball from hockey to horseshoe... more
A Jewel of a Place to Live
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: My husband and I moved to Salmon Arm from the lower mainland 22 years ago with our 2 young daughters and never looked back. It felt like home from the day we arrived. (Both of our families loved visiting here so much, that they eventually all ended up moving here too).
We were amazed at the unexpected level of talent and performances displayed in so many areas (music,art, drama, cuisine & sports) and at the dedication of all the volunteers and coaches – so willing to share their time and skills with others – particularly children. Fields, schools, and activity centres are constantly in use.
The people of Salmon Arm are also incredibly generous. This year, the town raised a total of $18,000 for the annual turkey drive alone – no small feat from a total population of 17,000 people! It also has a great community spirit and a diverse balance of people. It is a town that has something for everyone - it is truly a jewel of a place to live!
A Jewel of a Place to Live
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: My husband and I moved to Salmon Arm from the lower mainland 22 years ago with our 2 young daughters and never looked back. It felt like home from the day we arrived. (Both of our families loved visiting... more
Nordic skiing at Larch Hills
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: One of our favourite things to do in the winter is go nordic skiing with our friends and kids up at Larch Hills. It is such a beautiful area, lovingly cared for by many volunteers. We are fortunate to have such a gem so close to Salmon Arm.
Nordic skiing at Larch Hills
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Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: One of our favourite things to do in the winter is go nordic skiing with our friends and kids up at Larch Hills. It is such a beautiful area, lovingly cared for by many volunteers. We are fortunate to... more
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