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West Coast News · Official federal results · April 28, 2025
Salmon Arm: your federal election winners
Mel Arnold (Conservative) — Kamloops—Shuswap—Central Rockies; margin 9,027 votes.
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Kamloops—Shuswap—Central Rockies Mel Arnold · Conservative · Re-elected MP
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Kamloops—Shuswap—Central Rockies
West Coast News congratulates Mel Arnold (Conservative) on re-election as the MP for Kamloops—Shuswap—Central Rockies in the April 28, 2025 federal election.
Mel Arnold received 35,556 votes (52.2%), finishing 9,027 votes (13.26 percentage points) ahead of Ken Robertson (Liberal).
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mel Arnold | Conservative | 35,556 | 52.2% | Re-elected MP |
| Ken Robertson | Liberal | 26,529 | 39.0% | Not elected |
| Phaedra Idzan | NDP | 3,730 | 5.5% | Not elected |
| Owen Madden | Green Party | 1,639 | 2.4% | Not elected |
| John Michael Henry | People's Party - PPC | 602 | 0.9% | Not elected |
Turnout: 73.7% · Ballots cast: 68,376 · Valid votes: 68,056 · Rejected ballots: 320.
Source: Elections Canada official candidate results · Download all candidate votes (CSV). Riding totals include communities outside city limits. Tight finish: under 5 percentage points; decisive win: at least 20. These are editorial descriptions. This election snapshot does not reflect later by-elections or changes in House membership.
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The 12 closest wineries, cideries and meaderies within about 60 km, measured in a straight line from downtown Salmon Arm. Confirm hours before you go and please drink responsibly.
Larch Hills Winery
Larch Hills Winery is a family-owned winery in Salmon Arm. Look for Agria, Gewürztraminer and Merlot and more. Listed amenities: picnic area. Larch Hills Winery is a family run vineyard & winery. Our wines are made from 100% BC grapes, from our vineyard in Salmon Arm, or south in the Okanagan Valley.
Marionette Winery
Marionette Winery is a winery in Salmon Arm. Look for Gewürztraminer, Merlot and Pinot Gris and more. Listed amenities: picnic area. Handcrafted. Sustainable. Beautiful. European knowledge sowed into Beautiful British Columbia soil Discover Our Wines Book The Garden Shop Wines Book Tours &.
Northyards Cider Company
Northyards Cider Company is a cidery in Salmon Arm. Listed amenities: restaurant. Our Tasting Room Taproom Update & Press Release NORTHYARDS CIDER.CO BOUGHT A NEW ORCHARD Squamish, March 12th, 2021, with the growing demand for Northyards Cider Co. around British Columbia, an…. Wine BC lists a restaurant.
Sunnybrae Vineyards & Winery
Sunnybrae Vineyards & Winery is a family-owned winery in Tappen, Salmon Arm. Look for Kerner, Maréchal Foch and Ortega and more. Listed amenities: picnic area, scenic views and seated tastings. WELCOME TO SHUSWAP WINE COUNTRY Crisp, clean, cool-climate wines handcrafted on the shores of Shuswap Lake Winter Hours: PATIO & TASTING ROOM Friday - Sunday 11:30-5:30pm OPEN HOUSE & CHRISTMAS MARKET Dec 5 & 6, 2026 12-5pmCheck Social Media for. Wine BC lists seated tastings and wine by the glass.
Recline Ridge Vineyards & Winery
Recline Ridge Vineyards & Winery is a family-owned winery in Tappen, Salmon Arm. Look for Bacchus, Blaufränkisch and Kerner and more. Listed amenities: patio and picnic area. Our winery is designed for guests! Enjoy a guided walk through the wine making and vineyards with the view of mountain, carriage，gazebo，picnic park, etc. OPEN YEAR ROUND Our winery is open year round. Sunday to Thursday 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM Friday to Saturday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM Holiday […]. Wine BC lists a patio.
Baccata Ridge Winery
Baccata Ridge Winery is a family-owned winery in Grindrod, Enderby. Look for Gamay Noir, Maréchal Foch and Ortega and more. Listed amenities: picnic area. Welcome to Baccata Ridge Winery. We are located in the Okanagan Shuswap area in Beautiful Grindrod BC. Our unique line of wines will have you asking for more, from red grape wines to our home grown Blueberry wines and Meads, everyone will find their favourite.
Waterside Vineyard & Winery
Waterside Vineyard & Winery is a family-owned winery in Enderby. Look for Castel, Gewürztraminer and Maréchal Foch and more. Listed amenities: live music, restaurant and wine & food tastings. Wine BC lists a restaurant and wine by the glass.
Farmstrong Cider Company
Farmstrong Cider Company is a family-owned cidery in Armstrong, Vernon. A family-run business in Armstrong making small batch craft ciders served in their farm to table restaurant in a heritage barn.
Celista Estate Winery
Celista Estate Winery is a winery in Celista. Look for Gamay Noir, Gewürztraminer and Ortega and more. Listed amenities: picnic area. Are you a wine enthusiast looking for a memorable experience exploring a winery in Celista? We invite you to visit Celista Estate Winery. Get in touch with us!
Edge Of The Earth Vineyards
Edge Of The Earth Vineyards is a winery in Armstrong, Vernon. Look for Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Ortega and more.