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Martha Wickett

Martha Wickett

I came to Salmon Arm in May of 2004 to work at the Observer. I was looking for a change from the hustle and bustle of the Lower Mainland, where I had spent more than a decade working in community newspapers.

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marthawickett@saobserver.net

Recent Work by Martha

Provision of critical care at Salmon Arm hospital in jeopardy, doctor warns

Provision of critical care at Salmon Arm hospital in jeopardy, doctor warns

Head of internal medicine takes concerns to council, says surgery, emergency could also be affected
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Maps take drivers on unwanted detours into rugged terrain on way to B.C. resort

Maps take drivers on unwanted detours into rugged terrain on way to B.C. resort

Chase RCMP receive 2 calls in less than a week about vehicles lost on snowy roads
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Severe accident spotlights barriers to access in city for Salmon Arm resident

Severe accident spotlights barriers to access in city for Salmon Arm resident

Young woman would like to help make town more accessible for people of varying abilities
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‘He was always there’: Memorial honours Salmon Arm steadfast friend to people living rough and others

‘He was always there’: Memorial honours Salmon Arm steadfast friend to people living rough and others

Man dies five days after being struck by vehicle in what police called an altercation over a debt
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RCMP vehicle damaged in Shuswap by ‘homemade tire deflation device’

RCMP vehicle damaged in Shuswap by ‘homemade tire deflation device’

Chase police respond to report of stolen vehicles but none to be found
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‘I fell in love with it’: Salmon Arm woman always wanted to be a firefighter

‘I fell in love with it’: Salmon Arm woman always wanted to be a firefighter

Fire department celebrates its female firefighters on International Women’s Day
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‘Stone soup’: B.C. woman reflects on stretching food dollars amid high inflation

‘Stone soup’: B.C. woman reflects on stretching food dollars amid high inflation

Salmon Arm woman learned many ways to ensure access to enough food
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‘Worst news imaginable’: Salmon Arm RCMP officer’s 9-year-old diagnosed with cancer

‘Worst news imaginable’: Salmon Arm RCMP officer’s 9-year-old diagnosed with cancer

Fellow officers start fundraiser for family now living near BC Children’s Hospital
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It’s official: Created in Salmon Arm painting to adorn salmon conservation stamp

It’s official: Created in Salmon Arm painting to adorn salmon conservation stamp

Pacific Salmon Foundation expresses accolades for local artist’s winning painting
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Emaciated pet survives -20 C, no food in his search for South Shuswap home

Emaciated pet survives -20 C, no food in his search for South Shuswap home

Dog’s owner nearly gives up hope after more than two weeks of searching mountain
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