By Peter Christensen Op-Ed Commentary After nearly 17 years we are giving up the North Coast lifestyle and moving back to “the valley” full time….
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With COVID-19, it ain’t over until it’s over
“Perceptions,” by Gerry Warner Op-Ed Commentary There are times when I don’t blame people, including anti-vaxers, for saying what’s the big fuss about COVID-19. No…
Human drama presented with compassion, sad sympathies
Book Review By Derryll White McMurtry, Larry (1970). Moving On. “He just doesn’t know the difference between living and existing.” – Larry McMurtry I…
B.C. invests in community organizations to challenge racism
Cranbrook and Fernie groups in on funding program People throughout British Columbia will be better equipped to challenge racism, hate and discrimination in their communities…
Hurricane Harvey, our current drought and climate change
“Perceptions” by Gerry Warner Aside from death, heartbreak and destruction, Hurricane Harvey has proved one thing about Americans – don’t judge them by their bombastic…
Columbia Valley RCMP Report
By Sgt. Bob Vatamaniuck During the past week Columbia Valley RCMP responded to about 100 calls for service. The following is an interesting sample of those…
Local reappointed to Rural Advisory Council
Fairmont Hot Springs resident Susan Clovechok was reappointed, along with 12 other members, to the province’s Rural Advisory Council today for another two years by…
Elkview Mine Best Written at Smithers
B.C. Mine Rescue teams battle for top spot in Smithers Following a grueling day of intense competition, three dedicated B.C. mine rescue teams claimed victory…
Questions need to be answered: mill workers
Letter to the Editor Canfor says one shift will be eliminated. “This reduction (from two shifts to one) will affect 81 Canal Flats-based employees, all…
Valley resident named to Rural Advisory Council
Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce executive director Susan Clovechok has been named to the new provincial Rural Advisory Council. Members of the Province’s Rural Advisory…