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Ruddock Creek mine review gets no comments

No comments received during a public comment period for the proposed Ruddock Creek mine

Map shows the layout of Yellowhead Mining’s proposed Harper Creek open pit copper mine southwest of Vavenby. The company announced Thursday that it would defer seeking environmental approval until commodity and capital markets improve.

Yellowhead stops work on Harper Creek project

Mining company deferring work on its proposed Harper Creek mine southwest of Vavenby

Map shows the layout of Yellowhead Mining’s proposed Harper Creek open pit copper mine southwest of Vavenby. The company announced Thursday that it would defer seeking environmental approval until commodity and capital markets improve.
Participants in Birch Island’s 100-year anniversary celebration last weekend get interviewed by Times correspondent Robyn Rexin. Pictured are (l-r) Solveig Graffunder, Chuck Dee, Diana (Dee) Martin and Robyn Rexin. Martin was born in Birch Island but left as a child and now lives in Nanaimo.

Birch Island’s 100-year birthday party attracts a large crowd

The town celebrated the anniversary on Aug. 8 and 9 at the Birch Island Community Park

Participants in Birch Island’s 100-year anniversary celebration last weekend get interviewed by Times correspondent Robyn Rexin. Pictured are (l-r) Solveig Graffunder, Chuck Dee, Diana (Dee) Martin and Robyn Rexin. Martin was born in Birch Island but left as a child and now lives in Nanaimo.

Yellowhead Mining seeks loan for Harper Creek project

Both the loan and the rights offering are subject to legal and regulatory approval.

A diorama at the Miniature Museum in Victoria shows the town of Yale as it appeared in 1885. Construction of the railroad through the Yellowhead Pass and down the North Thompson Valley was completed in 1915, but settlements along the route likely looked quite similar.

Valley Voices: Railway marks 100 years in North Thompson Valley

One hundred years ago, in 1915, when the stretch of rails between Valemount and Kamloops was finished

A diorama at the Miniature Museum in Victoria shows the town of Yale as it appeared in 1885. Construction of the railroad through the Yellowhead Pass and down the North Thompson Valley was completed in 1915, but settlements along the route likely looked quite similar.
Vienna Moilliet holds a tray of filipino food. 

Vavenby woman shares her Philippine experiences

Vienna Moilliet is learning to be a midwife and missionary in the Phillipines

Vienna Moilliet holds a tray of filipino food. 
If you are interested in learning anything about gold panning in British Columbia reading Jim Lewis’ book, Gold Panning in British Columbia is the next best thing to sitting down and talking with him.

Learn everything you need to know from a book on gold panning in B.C.

Jim Lewis’ book, Gold Panning in British Columbia is next best thing to sitting down and talking with him

If you are interested in learning anything about gold panning in British Columbia reading Jim Lewis’ book, Gold Panning in British Columbia is the next best thing to sitting down and talking with him.
An airtanker drops ‘mud’ (fire retardant) on a fire up Silk Road in Clearwater May 27.

Lightening causes fire close to community of Clearwater

Severe thunder storms and lightening on May 27 was the cause of a fire

An airtanker drops ‘mud’ (fire retardant) on a fire up Silk Road in Clearwater May 27.
Photo shows the mail car (l) where Mr. Stout was on duty as the Express Messenger. Missing is the tender carrying fuel oil and water which uncoupled and was thrown to the far side of the train. Engine 5123 was unmanned when the engineer jumped to the right and the fireman was found to the left crushed under the tender. The observation car at the rear of the first passenger train was empty at the time of the crash. Most passengers had walked forward to the dining car and five others jumped to escape. Records indicate three were killed and 35 injured.

Valley Voice Train wreck claims three, injures 35 – part 2

Looking up, Superintendent Gough saw the oncoming train looming rapidly closer. He jumped clear

Photo shows the mail car (l) where Mr. Stout was on duty as the Express Messenger. Missing is the tender carrying fuel oil and water which uncoupled and was thrown to the far side of the train. Engine 5123 was unmanned when the engineer jumped to the right and the fireman was found to the left crushed under the tender. The observation car at the rear of the first passenger train was empty at the time of the crash. Most passengers had walked forward to the dining car and five others jumped to escape. Records indicate three were killed and 35 injured.

Fishing club has questions about proposed Harper Creek mine

Annual public meetings should be considered said fishing club president

Rick Small (r) chats with Avola residents Bob Jensen (l) and Monty Lutz at the Avola Service Station on Sunday, March 8, but he hasn’t stopped for gas. Small is riding a solar-powered trike across Canada. Jensen had taken the traveler a meal at the Wire Cache rest stop the night before. After a two-hour interview with several Avola residents, Small moved on to spend the night at the top of Messiter Summit.

Really? A solar powered tricycle?

From Thunder Bay, Ontario, to ‘Mile Zero’ in Victoria, B.C., Rick Small is on the road

Rick Small (r) chats with Avola residents Bob Jensen (l) and Monty Lutz at the Avola Service Station on Sunday, March 8, but he hasn’t stopped for gas. Small is riding a solar-powered trike across Canada. Jensen had taken the traveler a meal at the Wire Cache rest stop the night before. After a two-hour interview with several Avola residents, Small moved on to spend the night at the top of Messiter Summit.

Highways plan includes North Thompson Valley

10-year highways includes constructing additional passing lanes along Highway 5

Service committee supports a mountain bike initiative in valley

Wells Gray Country vote to support McBride to Barriere mountain bike recreation and tourism project

Winners of the Grade 7 girls’ race accept their ribbons during an awards luncheon held at the Mike Wiegele Lodge in Blue River. Pictured are (l-r) Raft River’s Emma Collins, Halle Smith of Barriere), and Josee Cooperman of Raft River. Smith’s grandfather, Carman Smith, gave a talk during the luncheon about growing up in Blue River during the 1930s.

Elementary students race in Blue River

About 100 youngsters from Blue River, Vavenby, Raft River and Barriere schools took part

Winners of the Grade 7 girls’ race accept their ribbons during an awards luncheon held at the Mike Wiegele Lodge in Blue River. Pictured are (l-r) Raft River’s Emma Collins, Halle Smith of Barriere), and Josee Cooperman of Raft River. Smith’s grandfather, Carman Smith, gave a talk during the luncheon about growing up in Blue River during the 1930s.
Clearwater Ice Hawks (l-r) #7 Nate Wadlegger, #22 Larson Wadlegger, #12 Keaton Noble, #1 Karter Romeo (goaltender), and #18 Matthew Lee look to see where the puck went during a Midget hockey game against Summerland at the Sportsplex on Sunday, Dec. 21.

Tier 4 Ice Hawks flying high as playoffs approach

Clearwater Midget Ice Hawks are holding their own against larger Tier 3 associations

Clearwater Ice Hawks (l-r) #7 Nate Wadlegger, #22 Larson Wadlegger, #12 Keaton Noble, #1 Karter Romeo (goaltender), and #18 Matthew Lee look to see where the puck went during a Midget hockey game against Summerland at the Sportsplex on Sunday, Dec. 21.

Yellowhead submits environmental application for Harper Creek project

EA application was also submitted to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency

Private placement to help proposed Blue River mine

Commerce Resources Corp. announced on Monday a non-brokered private placement of about 14 million flow-through shares

Darfield crash takes one life

a single vehicle crash near Darfield takes one life

Darfield crash takes one life

One dead and two others sustained injuries as a result of a single vehicle crash near Darfield on Saturday morning

A river raft piloted by Robert Beaudry of Riverside Adventures brings a load of Japanese and local Girl Guides down the Clearwater River during the last week of July. The girls also took part in the provincial SOAR camp in Enderby the week before.

Tourists enjoying the North Thompson Valley

River rafting down the Clearwater River during the last week of July

A river raft piloted by Robert Beaudry of Riverside Adventures brings a load of Japanese and local Girl Guides down the Clearwater River during the last week of July. The girls also took part in the provincial SOAR camp in Enderby the week before.