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RCMP Report: Driving while impaired by drugs

$5000 offered to help find stolen mini-excavator

Barriere RCMP report they are currently investigating multiple thefts that occurred in the town of Barriere

RCMP Report: Driving while impaired by drugs

Concussions a priority

The Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT) is an online, free resource that school professionals can use

Support The Daffodil Campaign

Every year thousands of volunteers help make a positive impact in our communities.

Lianne Olson, Rio Tinto; Tyrell Arnold, Nechako Valley Community Services (NVCSS)  Executive Director; Daniel Mattie, MWCrew; Vanderhoof Mayor Gerry Thiessen, Craig Smith, NVCSS Board President; Tara Beal, NVCSS Community Inclusion Site Administrator; John Rivard, MWCrew; Gordon Nooski, MWCrew; Rick Stevens, NVCSS Job Coach; Audrey Carelson, Integis Credit Union; Jay Vankoughnett, MWCrew; Leonard Mann, MWCrew; Ernie Joseph, MWCrew; Bryan Bradbury, NVCSS Support Worker.

Mobile Work Crew has new wheels

The Mobile Work Crew has use of a 2013 Ford F150, generously donated by Rio Tinto Alcan and Integris Credit Union

Lianne Olson, Rio Tinto; Tyrell Arnold, Nechako Valley Community Services (NVCSS)  Executive Director; Daniel Mattie, MWCrew; Vanderhoof Mayor Gerry Thiessen, Craig Smith, NVCSS Board President; Tara Beal, NVCSS Community Inclusion Site Administrator; John Rivard, MWCrew; Gordon Nooski, MWCrew; Rick Stevens, NVCSS Job Coach; Audrey Carelson, Integis Credit Union; Jay Vankoughnett, MWCrew; Leonard Mann, MWCrew; Ernie Joseph, MWCrew; Bryan Bradbury, NVCSS Support Worker.

UNBC foreign scholarship giveaway

How does UNBC celebrate Canada 150? With 150 scholarships for international students.

Toronto, ON - February 25, 2017: Rob Larman, a leg amputee, and Tiffany Ross, a left arm amputee and member of The War AmpsChild Amputee (CHAMP) Program, lay a rose at the grave of Curley Christian, who lost all four limbs in the Vimy Ridge Battle, atProspect Cemetery in Toronto, ON, Canada.

Amputees find modern-day inspiration from Vimy Battle

The Battle of Vimy Ridge may have been 100 years ago, but it continues to have modern-day lessons

Toronto, ON - February 25, 2017: Rob Larman, a leg amputee, and Tiffany Ross, a left arm amputee and member of The War AmpsChild Amputee (CHAMP) Program, lay a rose at the grave of Curley Christian, who lost all four limbs in the Vimy Ridge Battle, atProspect Cemetery in Toronto, ON, Canada.
“This research saved my life and my sister’s life. Without it, stomach cancer would have wiped out most of our family,” says Tyler Cook.

April is Cancer Month – It’s time to join the fight!

Cancer research breakthrough helps prevent cancer

“This research saved my life and my sister’s life. Without it, stomach cancer would have wiped out most of our family,” says Tyler Cook.

Finding ways to stop domestic abuse earlier

Grants announced will help support community organizations as they provide programming for perpetrators of domestic violence

Groundwater licence fee waiver extended

Non-domestic users of groundwater will now have until Dec. 31, 2017, to apply for a licence without having to pay the application fee

Head CRD bylaw officer given kudos on dog issue

West Shore letter writer points out capability of any dog breed to attack

MLA Michelle Mungall

Mungall kicks off election campaign in Creston

NDP Candidate for Nelson-Creston, Michelle Mungall, is opening her Creston Campaign Office this Saturday afternoon at 1403A Canyon St.

MLA Michelle Mungall
A car rests in a creek on Monday evening after it went off Highway 5 near Avola.

PHOTOS: Two injured in crash near Avola

Ambulances, the highway rescue truck and an RCMP vehicle attend a crash north of Avola on Highway 5

A car rests in a creek on Monday evening after it went off Highway 5 near Avola.

What has been done about invasive plants?

A reader writes to ask what has been done in the region to date to stop the spread of invasive species.

Steve Babij, of Falkland, was identified as the victim of a fatal crash near Revelstoke last Monday.

Falkland man identified as victim in fatal truck crash

The man was involved in a crash on the highway between Revelstoke and Golden.

Steve Babij, of Falkland, was identified as the victim of a fatal crash near Revelstoke last Monday.

Out with the pole in with the new: BC Hydro to begin annual pole replacements

BC Hydro crews will hit the streets once again this year to replace 144 aging power poles in Clearwater

Left: Revelstoke celebrates with their championship banner and their gold medals. Right: Grady Powell and Michael Miertsch celebrate after Powell scored the eventual game winning goal early in the third period. Two of the Grizzlies hail from Nakusp, Devon Coates and Isaac Flamand.

Revelstoke Bantam Grizzlies provincial champions

Two of the Bantam Grizzly players hail from Nakusp.

Left: Revelstoke celebrates with their championship banner and their gold medals. Right: Grady Powell and Michael Miertsch celebrate after Powell scored the eventual game winning goal early in the third period. Two of the Grizzlies hail from Nakusp, Devon Coates and Isaac Flamand.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 259 reports on 2016 Poppy Campaign

I would like to thank the businesses and people of Clearwater, Vavenby, Birch Island, and surrounding areas for their generous support

The origin of April Fool’s Day

Are you on red alert for pranks and fake news today?

MP McLeod says federal Liberal budget is a plan to nickel and dime Canadians

Justin Trudeau could have offered lower taxes and a job creation plan that actually works

A reader criticizes a report on gun injuries in Canada.

LETTER: Stats on gun deaths faulty?

Richard Green takes issue with attention paid to a recent report.

A reader criticizes a report on gun injuries in Canada.