Jack Emberly

Jack Emberly

Along the Fraser: Where do these sons stand on fish?

Today, farmers are no longer restrained by words prohibiting “the destruction or disturbance of habitat.”

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Plum tree is struggling, columnist says.

Along the Fraser: The misdeed in my backyard

It's no longer a case of getting out the chainsaw to keep yard orderly

Plum tree is struggling, columnist says.
Last Saturday, the Ridge Meadows South Asian Cultural Society Gala raised  $13,000 for the Youth Wellness Centre.

Along the Fraser: Start of responsible social action

'We believe in compassionate communities.'

Last Saturday, the Ridge Meadows South Asian Cultural Society Gala raised  $13,000 for the Youth Wellness Centre.
Many kids going to school hungry.

Along the Fraser: Put that down, that’s my job

Everyone needs a place and a need to contribute and useful

Many kids going to school hungry.
Teesha Sharma (left) is helping homeless teens.

Along the Fraser: Feeling the support of others

'These kids can’t access our food bank or shelters because of age restrictions.'

Teesha Sharma (left) is helping homeless teens.
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Along the Fraser: Romeo put fisheries habitat first

If we give the fish a place to live, we can have a better place for man to live – Romeo LeBlanc, minister of fisheries, 1977.

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Sandy Budd’s 35-member group has nurtured Maple Creek for 20 years.

Opinion: Proposal to move Maple Creek

Jack Emberly talks about the Department of Fisheries and Oceans recent approval of an alteration of a productive salmon stream.

Sandy Budd’s 35-member group has nurtured Maple Creek for 20 years.
Mexican Mike enjoys pancake breakfast. Below, Hoodoos on Hwy. 8 near Spence’s Bridge.

Column: Ingenious; inventive if needed

The pros and cons of human ingenuity and the stories it has inspired.

Mexican Mike enjoys pancake breakfast. Below, Hoodoos on Hwy. 8 near Spence’s Bridge.
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Along the Fraser: Pay attention to what isn’t said

ICBC ranks the Lougheed Hwy. and Haney Bypass (both provincial jurisdiction) among B.C.’s 12 deadliest roadways.

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Breakfast at Muktuk lodge.

Along the Fraser: A vast and brooding wilderness

Adventure, and larger-than-life characters have attracted thousands here.

Breakfast at Muktuk lodge.
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Along the Fraser: It’s time to open the floodgates

McKechnie floodgate guards adjacent farmland against flooding.

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Study offers hope for Katzie Slough

Modern gates that open with tides like one at Spencer Creek in Maple Ridge are replacing unfriendly ones.

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A mother goose and her goslings by the train tracks.

Along the Fraser: Waiting for the eggs to hatch

Big Buddy seemed upset and confused when he called the first time.

A mother goose and her goslings by the train tracks.
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Along the Fraser: Encounters with bears, go figure

Bear mothers are loving teachers of their young cubs

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Along the Fraser: Willing to listen on environment

Next meeting of new task force will give fledgling group a name.

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Along the Fraser: Plight of Alouette salmon fry

Store owner Randy Morgan posted the notice after Alouette River fishermen told him of stranded fish.

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Along the Fraser: Rollin’ coal must be stopped

Where diesel truck owners rev their engines to full power in order to spew thick, black smoke from their exhausts …

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Along the Fraser: Riding along with my angel

More than once, my angel knew something was wrong with my car.

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Along the Fraser: Saving a marsh for salmon fry

Ditch digger along highway is creating a new home for young coho, chinook

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Here’s to getting it right in ’16

“Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.” – Oprah Winfrey.

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