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Salmon Arm Paralympian Natalie Wilkie returns home this Saturday

Lauren Accili
By Lauren Accili

The City of Salmon Arm is inviting the community to welcome home Paralympian Natalie Wilkie this weekend.

The Salmon Arm native had a successful trip at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, winning four medals for Team Canada and being named one of Canada’s closing ceremony flag-bearers.

Wilkie will arrive at Ross Street Plaza during the Downtown Farmers Market at about 11:45 a.m. Saturday, May 30.

The celebration will include a welcome, remarks from Wilkie and an opportunity for the community to meet and congratulate one of Salmon Arm’s most inspiring athletes.

Lauren Accili
Lauren Accili
Lauren is a journalist based in Salmon Arm, B.C. She started her journalism career in Vancouver, previously lived in Ladner her whole life, and joined the Vista Radio Salmon Arm team in 2025. Her bio says she’s excited to get to know the community and share its stories.

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