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Lachlan Labere

Lachlan Labere

My journey with Black Press Media began in 2004 as a reporter with the 100 Mile House Free Press. The following year, I moved to the Shuswap to join the team at the Observer. I've since had the honour of sharing the stories of Salmon Arm and neighbouring communities, photographing news and community events. Outside of work, I make frequent use of the area's recreational opportunities, hiking in the summer and cross-country skiing in the winter.

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lachlan.labere@saobserver.net

Recent Work by Lachlan

First Nations blockade continues at Hwy. 1 Sicamous bridge, over workers' rights

First Nations blockade continues at Hwy. 1 Sicamous bridge, over workers' rights

'This action follows months of failed attempts to secure fair and meaningful participation for Indigenous contractors and workers'
Salmon Arm retiree a millionaire after BC Children's Hospital lottery win

Salmon Arm retiree a millionaire after BC Children's Hospital lottery win

'How many people get a cheque for $2.3 million?'
Planned burn to combat 2023 B.C. wildfire put firefighters at risk: WorkSafeBC

Planned burn to combat 2023 B.C. wildfire put firefighters at risk: WorkSafeBC

'No consideration towards ground resource co-ordination was part of the planning process'
Salmon Arm RCMP: Man trying to sleep wears out welcome at church

Salmon Arm RCMP: Man trying to sleep wears out welcome at church

Man calls Everyone Welcome sign 'misleading' after being asked to move along
Illegal firearms manufactured in Chase linked to criminal activity in Kamloops

Illegal firearms manufactured in Chase linked to criminal activity in Kamloops

'We have seen in our community the acquirement of firearms being used in public offences'
JUNO Award-winning metalhead cool with kicking back in small-town B.C.

JUNO Award-winning metalhead cool with kicking back in small-town B.C.

Kenny Cook and Anciients recently received 2025 JUNO for Metal/Hard Music Album of the Year
B.C. firefighters mourn loss of young 'brother' killed in cliff fall

B.C. firefighters mourn loss of young 'brother' killed in cliff fall

'He loved our beautiful backyard, and we will try to remind ourselves of his joy whenever we look at the mountain.'
PHOTOS: Salmon Arm pays tribute to Canadians who fought in Battle of Vimy Ridge

PHOTOS: Salmon Arm pays tribute to Canadians who fought in Battle of Vimy Ridge

Kamloops man places wreath for spouse's grandfather who was injured on first day of battle
UPDATE: Caution urged following reopening of Highway 1 east of Chase

UPDATE: Caution urged following reopening of Highway 1 east of Chase

Washout occurred in wildfire-affected area
'Secwèpemc and settler' artist receives president's award from former alma mater

'Secwèpemc and settler' artist receives president's award from former alma mater

'…there was a lot of activity on campus in music and art, in activism and in Indigenous rights, and I found my voice through those spaces'
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