City of Salmon Arm

City of Salmon Arm Salmon Arm is located in the southern interior of British Columbia on the southwest shoreline of the extensive Shuswap Lake system.

The City is nestled on slope between Mount Ida and Shuswap Lake. With a population of 17,000 people who live within a few kilometres of the TCH, Salmon Arm serves as the commercial, cultural and administrative centre for the Shuswap region.

06/04/2026

🚗💥 Salmon Arm Demolition Derby

Join Mayor Harrison as he revs up a conversation with Dave Schwandt and Vance Tierney at the Salmon Arm Fairgrounds to talk about the return of the Salmon Arm Demolition Derby, a high-energy weekend packed with roaring engines, flying mud, and family fun.

📅 June 20 & 21, 2026
📍 Salmon Arm Fairgrounds (South)

Event attendees can look forward to:
🏁 Demolition Derby action
🚜 Lawnmower races
🎶 Live music
🍔 Food trucks
🚗 Swap Meet & Show ’N Shine
🎟️ 50/50 draws & silent auction
🍻 Beer garden
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly entertainment all weekend long

🎟️ Purchase tickets or learn more: https://www.derbyswap.com/



Salmon Arm Demolition Derby & Swap Meet plus Show 'N Shine

⚠️ Road Closure Notice: Loud & Proud Arts & Awareness FestivalThe City of Salmon Arm advises residents and visitors that...
06/03/2026

⚠️ Road Closure Notice: Loud & Proud Arts & Awareness Festival

The City of Salmon Arm advises residents and visitors that several downtown roads will be temporarily closed on Saturday, June 6 to accommodate the Loud & Proud Arts & Awareness Festival and Parade.

🗓️ Saturday, June 6, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Affected roads include:
• Lakeshore Drive (Shuswap Street to Ross Street)
• Shuswap Street (Lakeshore Drive to Hudson Avenue)
• Hudson Avenue (Shuswap Street to Alexander Street)
• McLeod Street (mid-block to Hudson Avenue)

Please see the attached map for closure locations and plan your route accordingly.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as the community comes together to celebrate this exciting event! 🎉

⚠️ Temporary Road Closure Notice: 30 Street NE The City of Salmon Arm Utilities Department advises residents of a tempor...
06/02/2026

⚠️ Temporary Road Closure Notice: 30 Street NE

The City of Salmon Arm Utilities Department advises residents of a temporary road closure on 30 Street NE to allow crews to complete underground utility work.

📍 Location: 30 Street NE (between 50 Avenue NE and 60 Avenue NE)

🗓️ Wednesday, June 3, 2026
⏰ 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Detours around the closure will be available. Please plan for minor delays and disruptions in the area.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation while this important infrastructure work is completed.

🎉 What an incredible hometown celebration for Natalie Wilkie🏅✨A huge thank you to everyone who came out to Ross Street P...
06/01/2026

🎉 What an incredible hometown celebration for Natalie Wilkie🏅✨

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to Ross Street Plaza on Saturday to welcome Natalie home following her amazing performance at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games.

From the cheers lining the streets to the signs, smiles, and community spirit at the Downtown Farmers’ Market, Salmon Arm showed up in the very best way. ❤️

Natalie’s dedication, sportsmanship, and achievements continue to inspire our entire community, and it was wonderful to celebrate this special moment together.

Congratulations again, Natalie, on your incredible achievements and for representing both Canada and Salmon Arm with such pride. We are so proud to call you our hometown champion! 🇨🇦

Thank you as well to the Salmon Arm Fire Department, RCMP, Downtown Salmon Arm, Downtown Salmon Arm Farmers Market, volunteers, organizers, and everyone who helped make the celebration so memorable.

Community UpdateFor our friend and colleague Councillor Kevin Flynn from Salmon Arm’s City Council We are writing to pro...
06/01/2026

Community Update

For our friend and colleague Councillor Kevin Flynn from Salmon Arm’s City Council

We are writing to provide the community with an update about our beloved Council colleague Kevin Flynn.

Kevin, his family and friends are experiencing life’s most dreadful challenge, an unexpected cancer diagnosis and a very uncertain outcome.

Out of profound respect and with deep appreciation for his long service to this city, we have, as a group, made the interim decision to share his workload among us while he, the love of his life Cathy, their beautiful family and friends take the time they need to ensure his comfort in the weeks ahead.

While we do not know what the future holds, we are determined to offer grace and make space for what Kevin needs now. It is our view that this is the least that we can do. In fact, it’s what we must do now. And we will do it.

Please know that we draw so much strength from you, the community that makes our city what it is. Your compassion and your kindness have always been a cherished source of guidance and purpose in the work that we need to do together. We will need it more than ever.

Kevin always reminds us to hug our family and friends. He’s right. On that, we hope we can all agree. If you need a hug, or have an extra one to give, now is the time.

With profound gratitude from us all on behalf of our city,

Alan, Sylvia, Debbie, Dave, Tim and Louise

05/29/2026

Thousands of census employees across the country are helping collect data that are vital to improving the lives of Canadians. These are your family, friends or neighbours making a difference for your community.

If you haven't completed your questionnaire yet and we follow up with you, here’s how to recognize official census communications:

📩 Reminder letters will be sent by mail or delivered in person, which will contain a secure access code to complete the census questionnaire online.

🪪 In person follow-ups will be conducted by employees with an identification card.

📱 Text message reminders may also be sent from the text message short code number 236732.

📞 If a follow-up phone call to a household is needed, the census employees will identify themselves clearly.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/mmFu50Z4jXy.

05/28/2026

🌊 Shuswap Lake Levels at the Salmon Arm Wharf

Join Mayor Harrison as he tests the waters with Nick Parsons at Marine Peace Park to talk about one of the community’s most talked-about seasonal topics, Shuswap Lake water levels.

For years, Nick has been tracking and posting lake level markers at the waterfront, helping residents and visitors follow the annual rise and fall of the lake throughout the season.

Whether you check the markers regularly or are simply curious about changing lake conditions, this conversation offers a fascinating look at a topic that continues to capture attention year after year.

💬 Only 3 Days Left to Share Your FeedbackHow would you like to hear from the City of Salmon Arm in the future? We are re...
05/27/2026

💬 Only 3 Days Left to Share Your Feedback

How would you like to hear from the City of Salmon Arm in the future? We are reviewing our communication tools, public updates, website information, social media, notices, and engagement opportunities and your feedback will help shape the City’s new Communications Strategy.

✔ What information matters most to you?
✔ What communication tools work best?
✔ What could be improved?

The Community Communications Survey takes approximately 5–7 minutes to complete and responses are anonymous.

🔗 Complete the survey now: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SalmonArmCommunications

⏰ Survey closes Friday, May 29 at 4 PM
📝 Paper copies are available for pickup at City Hall and may also be dropped off there for collection before the deadline.

Thank you for helping shape future City communications.

🚒🎉 The route map is here!This Saturday, help line the streets and give Natalie Wilkie an unforgettable hometown welcome ...
05/27/2026

🚒🎉 The route map is here!

This Saturday, help line the streets and give Natalie Wilkie an unforgettable hometown welcome as she rides by fire truck from Salmon Arm Fire Hall # 3 (141 Ross Street NE) to Ross Street Plaza for her community celebration! 🇨🇦👏

Grab your signs, wave your flags, bring the noise, and help cheer Natalie along the route as the community comes together to celebrate a hometown Champion. ❤️

📍 Check out the route map and pick your cheering spot!
🗓️ Saturday, May 30
🚒 11:35 AM Fire truck procession to Ross Street Plaza
⏰ Approx. 11:45 AM arrival downtown at the Ross Street Plaza, Downtown Farmers’ Market

The celebration will include welcome remarks, a chance to hear from Natalie, and opportunities for the community to congratulate her in person.

Salmon Arm, let’s show up loud and proud! 🎊

🚨 Bear Activity Reminder: Keep Wildlife Wild, Salmon Arm 🐻The City of Salmon Arm has been receiving reports of bears acc...
05/26/2026

🚨 Bear Activity Reminder: Keep Wildlife Wild, Salmon Arm 🐻

The City of Salmon Arm has been receiving reports of bears accessing and damaging food-waste bins throughout the community, which is common at this time of year as bears search for easy food sources.

To help protect both residents and wildlife, all curbside bins and bags must be stored in a location inaccessible to wildlife when not out for collection. This includes inside your home, garage, shed, or another secure enclosure.

📅 On collection day, place bins at the curb by 7 AM.
🌙 Please do not put bins out the night before.
🐾 Even one unsecured bin can attract bears into neighbourhoods.

Failure to follow curbside collection requirements under the City’s bylaw may result in a $150 fine.

Working together to reduce wildlife attractants helps keep bears wild and our neighbourhoods safer for everyone.

📞 Questions? Contact the City of Salmon Arm: 250-803-4000 [email protected]

🔗 Learn more wildlife safety tips from WildSafeBC: https://wildsafebc.com/learn/live/

Address

500 2 Avenue NE
Salmon Arm, BC
V1E4N2

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm

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+12508034000

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