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Lachlan Labere

Lachlan Labere

I'm the editor of the Salmon Arm Observer, Shuswap Market, and Eagle Valley News. My journey with Black Press Media started back in 2004 when I worked as a reporter for the 100 Mile House Free Press. The next year, I moved to the Shuswap and joined the team at the Observer, where I've been ever since. As an editor, I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to keep our readers informed and engaged. I love photographing community events and have won numerous newspaper photography awards for my work. Outside of work, I'm an avid outdoor enthusiast and make frequent use of the area's recreational opportunities, hiking in the summer and cross-country skiing in the winter.

Email
lachlan.labere@saobserver.net

Recent Work by Lachlan

Lack of trust in local government among issues identified in North Shuswap

Lack of trust in local government among issues identified in North Shuswap

‘Report card’ on service delivery completed for Electoral Area F
North Okanagan author weaves tribute to friend killed serving in Afghanistan

North Okanagan author weaves tribute to friend killed serving in Afghanistan

Woven in War captures 13-year journey of Oilers shirt that belonged to Pte. Colin Wilmot
Salmon Arm RCMP see spike in calls for open drug use post decriminalization

Salmon Arm RCMP see spike in calls for open drug use post decriminalization

‘Crime hot spot’ grows around Highway 1/30th Street NE intersection
Salmon Arm RCMP recover 3 dirt bikes believed stolen

Salmon Arm RCMP recover 3 dirt bikes believed stolen

Owners can claim bikes by providing detailed description
Evacuated North Shuswap residents at risk of being temporarily homeless

Evacuated North Shuswap residents at risk of being temporarily homeless

‘I’ve never gone through anything like this. I’ve never been in the system before’
Prohibition of Category 3 open fires coming to Okanagan-Shuswap

Prohibition of Category 3 open fires coming to Okanagan-Shuswap

Ban does not include Category 1 campfires or Category 2 open fires
Shuswap grocer taking measures to curb ‘rampant’ shoplifting

Shuswap grocer taking measures to curb ‘rampant’ shoplifting

‘there are getaway vehicles waiting right outside our doors’
Completion date for Highway 1 project at Chase pushed to 2025

Completion date for Highway 1 project at Chase pushed to 2025

Slope stabilization to be completed along with remaining overpass and grading work
Salmon Arm runner takes top spot in 10km Vancouver Sun Run

Salmon Arm runner takes top spot in 10km Vancouver Sun Run

Glynis Sim runs to first place finish, personal best
Purchase of Salmon Arm orchard first step in planned move for DeMille’s

Purchase of Salmon Arm orchard first step in planned move for DeMille’s

‘I’ve been an orchardist for nine days!’
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