Kerrie-Ann Schoenit

Rotating school strikes start Monday

Teachers in the Fraser Cascade School District will be behind picket lines on May 26

Hope Secondary School students Emma Link (left), Heidi Wismath, Maya Cowan and Katharina Sevier-Fries rehearse a scene last Friday for their new play Independence, which debuted on stage last night.

High school stages new play

Four students at Hope Secondary star in the production Independence

Hope Secondary School students Emma Link (left), Heidi Wismath, Maya Cowan and Katharina Sevier-Fries rehearse a scene last Friday for their new play Independence, which debuted on stage last night.
Outgoing Hope Rotary Club president Shawn Eldridge (left), incoming president John Fortoloczky, and Cooper’s Foods store manager Christine Schofield stand with the barbecue Cooper’s is giving away as part of a barbecue package up for grabs at the Rotary auction this Saturday.

Hope Rotary Club hosts fundraiser

Live and silent auctions on May 24 will support local Rotary community projects

Outgoing Hope Rotary Club president Shawn Eldridge (left), incoming president John Fortoloczky, and Cooper’s Foods store manager Christine Schofield stand with the barbecue Cooper’s is giving away as part of a barbecue package up for grabs at the Rotary auction this Saturday.
The annual Boston Bar May Day parade along Highway 1 is expected to have more equestrian and old car entries this year. The parade kicks off at 10 a.m. on Saturday.

Boston Bar May Day returns

The festival kicks off with the annual parade along Highway 1 on Saturday

The annual Boston Bar May Day parade along Highway 1 is expected to have more equestrian and old car entries this year. The parade kicks off at 10 a.m. on Saturday.
Riley Forman showcases some Coquihalla Highway memorabilia that will be on display Saturday at the visitor centre. This weekend also marks the opening of the Hope Museum for the 2014 season.

Coquihalla Highway turns 28

Hope Visitor Centre celebrates milestone this Saturday

Riley Forman showcases some Coquihalla Highway memorabilia that will be on display Saturday at the visitor centre. This weekend also marks the opening of the Hope Museum for the 2014 season.
Kelly Pearce, Hope Mountain Centre program director, points out the historic trails in the area during a presentation at the recent Trails BC annual general meeting in Hope.

Local trail projects showcased

Stakeholders provided a progress update at the Trails BC AGM in Hope

Kelly Pearce, Hope Mountain Centre program director, points out the historic trails in the area during a presentation at the recent Trails BC annual general meeting in Hope.

Rash of thefts in Hope area

The RCMP is looking for the public's in identifying suspects

Police discovered the body of Angila Wilson in this small house on Stegg Road in Clearwater last Monday, starting a day-long standoff at a second residence.

Man charged in connection to Angila Wilson death

The woman killed last week in Clearwater has ties to Hope

Police discovered the body of Angila Wilson in this small house on Stegg Road in Clearwater last Monday, starting a day-long standoff at a second residence.
The Vagabond Film Show celebrates the outdoors and showcases local filmmakers. The event kicks off with live music on May 1. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Vagabond Film Show returns

Annual event at Hope Cinema will showcase local filmmakers

The Vagabond Film Show celebrates the outdoors and showcases local filmmakers. The event kicks off with live music on May 1. Doors open at 6 p.m.
C.E. Barry’s Random Readers won the 2014 Reading Link Challenge last Thursday.

Local team wins reading challenge

C.E. Barry's Random Readers faced off against 11 other teams in the school district

C.E. Barry’s Random Readers won the 2014 Reading Link Challenge last Thursday.
The Hope Visitor Centre is using NFC stickers to help people access the online visitor guide.

New technology enhances Hope Visitor Guide access

Smartphones can instantly be linked to online version with NFC tags

The Hope Visitor Centre is using NFC stickers to help people access the online visitor guide.

Election 2014: Hope voters to have say on council size

District of Hope: A referendum on the issue will held during this fall's municipal election

Colleen Knight takes a practice swing at the Hope Golf Club before teeing off at hole No. 18 on Tuesday. The club is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year with several events.

Golf club kicks off 50th season

Several events planned this year to commemorate milestone

Colleen Knight takes a practice swing at the Hope Golf Club before teeing off at hole No. 18 on Tuesday. The club is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year with several events.

Ringette to debut at Hope Arena

Weekend tournament to draw about 75 players from around the province

No tax hike for Hope in 2014

Council has decided to move forward with a zero per cent municipal tax increase this year

Hope proposes 2.2 per cent tax hike

District aims to keep tax increases low while addressing operations and capital project demands

RCMP seek input on community priorities

Feedback from public forum will be incorporated into Hope and Boston Bar three-year strategic plan

Sports park closer to construction in Hope

Council awards construction contract to Tri-West Contracting

Concerns raised over Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project

District of Hope and FVRD apply for intervenor status at NEB hearings

Liberal MP Stéphane Dion will be visiting Hope on Feb. 28 for separate outreach meetings with town council and area First Nations.

Stéphane Dion to visit Hope

The former federal Liberal party leader will with town council and area First Nations

Liberal MP Stéphane Dion will be visiting Hope on Feb. 28 for separate outreach meetings with town council and area First Nations.