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Community InformationArmstrong, the quintessential small farming community with a pleasing blend of country activities and outdoor recreation. The town’s authentic western look is complemented by its heritage buildings, shady streets and huge fair grounds. People come to go shopping, nature watch and to take circle drives. Professional and amateur theatre companies attract drama fans while hikers find opportunities for bird watching, wildlife viewing and hiking to scenic viewpoints.
The history and cultural traditions of the Armstrong Spallumcheen area reach back many thousand years through the heritage of the Okanagan First Nation, a branch of the Interior Salish. The name Spallumcheen comes from a First Nations word that means “beautiful valley.” The region’s past includes fur traders trekking the Hudson’s Bay Company Brigade Trail, cattle ranching, farming, railway development and a very colourful namesake.
With a slightly more moderate climate than other Okanagan communities, Armstrong experiences four distinct seasons with 151 frost-free days a year. Not quite as arid as its most southerly neighbours, annual rainfall averages 323 mm/12.7 in. Summer temperatures average 26.6°C/80°F with some days well into the 30°C/90°F range. Winters see a total of about 4.9 in/0.4 ft snow with average daily highs not far below the freezing mark. Spring is marked by an abundance of showy wildflowers, while stands of aspen and cottonwood turn brilliant yellow in autumn.
INDUSTRY:
Food industry processing, highway services
Forestry, ranching, tourism, service industries, value-added wood manufacturing and government agencies Population
Town Population: 4,815 (BC Stats, 2011 Census)
Health Administrative Information
Health Authority: Interior Health
Health Service Delivery Area: Okanagan
Regional District: Armstrong-Spallumcheen
Rural Designation: RSA community
RRP Designation: D
RRP Points: 0.80
Practitioner + Clinic information
General Practitioners: 5 (www.cpsbc.ca)
2012 socio-economic profile of Armstrong (Source: BC Government).
Health Centre Info
Pleasant Valley Health Centre 3800 Patten Drive Armstrong, BC, V0E 1B2 P: 250 546-4700 | F: 250 549-6358 Hrs: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Haugen Medical Group (Haugen Community Healthcare Society) 23 C-3300 Smith Drive Armstrong, BC, V0E 1B1 P: 250 546-8115Lab services
Pleasant Valley Health Centre 3800 Patten Drive Armstrong, BC, V0E 1B2 P: 250 546-4739
Services: Provides diagnostic laboratory services. Some tests require appointments and some tests require collection at a specified time, or according to special instructions.
Imaging services
X-Ray Pleasant Valley Health Centre 3800 Patten Drive Armstrong, BC, V0E 1B2 P: 250 546-4700 | F: 250 549-6358 Hrs: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Mammography Mammography services provided by BC Cancer Agency. See www.bccancer.bc.ca for details.
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BC Ambulance
BC Ambulance Services provides coverage to this community.
Pharmacy
Guardian Armstrong Pharmacy #5 - 3300 Smith Drive Armstrong, BC, V0E 1B0 P: 250 546-3169 | F: 250 546-6886 Hrs: Mon-SunMidwifery
North Okanagan Midwifery Care 2200 - 25th Avenue Vernon, BC, V1T 1M9 P: 250 503-5133 | F: 250 503-5136 Born Naturally Midwifery 3916 - 16th Street Vernon, BC, V1T 7N6 P: 250 550-6850
Extended Care
Pleasant Valley Health Centre 3800 Patten Drive Armstrong, BC, V0E 1B2 P: 250 546-4700 | F: 250 549-6358 Warner Hous Kindle Developmental Association 3665 Patten Drive Armstrong, BC, V0E 1B2 P: 250 546-8851 Rosewood House Kindale Developmental Association 3675 Warner Avenue Armstrong, BC, V0E 1B2 P: 250 546-8666 Van Kleeck House Kindale Developmental Association 2275 Van Kleeck Road Armstrong, BC, V0E 1B1 P: 250 546-3466
Home Nursing
Pleasant Valley Health Centre 3800 Patten Drive Armstrong, BC, V0E 1B2 P: 250 546-4707 | F: 250 549-6358
Diabetic Nurse Educator
Pleasant Valley Health Centre 3800 Patten Drive Armstrong, BC, V0E 1B2 P: 250 546-4700 | F: 250 549-6358
Physiotherapy
Pleasant Valley Health Centre 3800 Patten Drive Armstrong, BC, V0E 1B2 P: 250 546-4700 | F: 250 549-6358 In-community
North Okanagan Physiotherapist Corp. #20 - 3300 Smith Drive Armstrong, BC, V0E 1B1 P: 250 546-2468
Occupational Therapy
Pleasant Valley Health Centre 3800 Patten Drive Armstrong, BC, V0E 1B2 P: 250 546-4700 | F: 250 549-6358
Mental Health and Addictions
Pleasant Valley Health Centre 3800 Patten Drive Armstrong, BC, V0E 1B2 P: 250 546-4700 | F: 250 549-6358 In-community Kindale Developmental Association 23A - 3300 Smith Drive Armstrong, BC, V0E 1B0 P: 250 546-3005 | F: 250 546-3053 Round Lake Treatment Centre (81 beds) Interior Native Alcohol & Drug Abuse Society 200 Emery Louis Road Armstrong, BC, V0E 1B5 P: 250 546-3077 | F: 250 546-3227 rltc@roundlake.bc.ca
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Pregnancy Outreach First Nations Friendship Centre 2902 - 29th Avenue Vernon, BC, V1T 5C8 P: 250 542 5448 fnfc@shawcable.com Services: private counselling, nutrition advice, support, and more. Cammy LaFleur Street Nurse Outreach Program North Okanagan Youth and Family Services Society 3100 - 32nd Avenue Vernon, BC, V1T 2L9 P: 250 545-3572 | F: 250 545-1510 Hrs: Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Services: Counselling and support services, community programs, residential programs. Armstrong HepCURE: Kamloops AIDS Society TFP: 1 888 437-2873
