Wendy Coomber

MV turns back to landfills for now

Metro Vancouver's incinerator comments give Cache Creek cause for guarded optimism.

THE SNOW COVERED HILLS above the Cache Creek Landfill.

Fan the spark of your hidden talent

Instead of being amazed at the enormous talent in our small towns, perhaps we should accept that talented people like living in small towns.

THE SNOW COVERED HILLS above the Cache Creek Landfill.

Ashcroft adopts new Strategic Plan

The Village of Ashcroft's new strategic plan outlines time frames for projects between 2015-2018.

Gold Country proposes Info Centre management

Gold Country Communities Society and the Village of Cache Creek are considering forming a partnership to run the Village's Info Centre.

Police Report – Keep your money and ID safe

The weekly crime blotter from the Ashcroft RCMP Detachment

Seasonal music to soothe and excite

A roundup of music, theatre and art events in the local area.

A HOUSE SPARROW RESTS on a branch during last year’s Christmas Bird Count in Ashcroft.

Taking risks and finding treasure

The editor goes tra-la-la-la-ing on Ebay and finds a gem - for a steal of a deal.

A HOUSE SPARROW RESTS on a branch during last year’s Christmas Bird Count in Ashcroft.
MLA Jackie Tegart leads the Ashcroft Santa Parade last week with Cpl. Andrew West of the Traffic Division.

Police Report – icy roads take drivers by surprise

The weekly crime blotter from the Ashcroft RCMP Detachment

MLA Jackie Tegart leads the Ashcroft Santa Parade last week with Cpl. Andrew West of the Traffic Division.

Reprieve likely for Cornwall lookout

The Four Wheel Drive Association of BC is working on a partnership agreement with BC Parks for the decommissioned Cornwall lookout.

A FANCY BIRD FEEDER holds a sunflower treat for the local wildlife.

Hacking the old health care system

A long trail of bad decisions in BC health care takes time and care to correct.

A FANCY BIRD FEEDER holds a sunflower treat for the local wildlife.
Ashcroft Work Wear World owner Geri Anderson with nothing but empty shelves left.

Thieves clean out Workwear’s Christmas cheer

Thieves broke into Ashcroft Workwear sometime Thursday night-Monday morning and cleaned out the high-priced gift wear.

Ashcroft Work Wear World owner Geri Anderson with nothing but empty shelves left.
Ashcroft and the surrounding areas met Drs. Amgad Zake and Debra Obu (front row, centre), who are expecting to relocate to Ashcroft in February once they finish their medical assessment in Lillooet. The community was invited to meet them on Nov. 25. Back, L-R: Ron Hood, David Durksen, Dr. Nancy Humber, Kerry McLean-Small, RN Janet Quesnel, Pam Webster, Dr. Serina Govindasamy and Dr. Tarang Peedikayil. Front, L-R: Shirley Dobson, Alice Durksen, Dr. Zake, Dr. Obu and Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart, who hosted the meeting in the Ashcroft Community Hall. Over 180 people attended.

Health care meeting turnout nearly 200

The meeting's organizers figured they might get 50 members of the public out...

Ashcroft and the surrounding areas met Drs. Amgad Zake and Debra Obu (front row, centre), who are expecting to relocate to Ashcroft in February once they finish their medical assessment in Lillooet. The community was invited to meet them on Nov. 25. Back, L-R: Ron Hood, David Durksen, Dr. Nancy Humber, Kerry McLean-Small, RN Janet Quesnel, Pam Webster, Dr. Serina Govindasamy and Dr. Tarang Peedikayil. Front, L-R: Shirley Dobson, Alice Durksen, Dr. Zake, Dr. Obu and Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart, who hosted the meeting in the Ashcroft Community Hall. Over 180 people attended.

Police Report – icy roads and animal hazards

The weekly crime blotter from the Ashcroft RCMP Detachment.

Over two dozen people marched in Ashcroft on Sunday, from the Ashcroft hospital to MLA Jackie Tegart’s office. The march was one of many around the world to support the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris, which run from now until Dec. 11,

Ashcroft marches for climate talks

Ashcroft man organizes march to support the United Nations climate change conference in Paris.

Over two dozen people marched in Ashcroft on Sunday, from the Ashcroft hospital to MLA Jackie Tegart’s office. The march was one of many around the world to support the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris, which run from now until Dec. 11,

Members keep Semlin Valley Golf Course open

Members of Cache Creek's golf course agree to pay their memberships early so golf club can pay bills and prepare for 2016 season.

A ROW OF COTTONWOODS form a silent wall in the Cache Creek park.

Driving in circles over lack of parking

Birds do it. Jet planes do it, sometimes. Going in endless circles trying to find a place to park it in the city.

A ROW OF COTTONWOODS form a silent wall in the Cache Creek park.

Police Report – winter driving and impaired drivers

The monthly crime blotter from the Ashcroft RCMP Detachment.

Rotary Club looking for 2016 Citizens of the Year

Nominations for 2016 Citizen of the Year close on Dec. 3 - get your nominations in.

TNRD forms advisory body for agriculture

TNRD directors agree to form an Agricultural Advisory Commission.

New doctors will be at Nov. 25 meeting

The public is invited to meet its two new doctors and to hear about efforts being made to improve health care in the local area.