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MP Cathy McLeod supports Private Member’s Bill to help fight opioid crisis

“The fact that the Liberals will not support this bill is absolutely shameful,” says McLeod

Increased risk of flooding in region prompts officials to warn residents to be prepared.

High snow and water levels in West Kootenay mean increased risk of flooding

Increased snow pack and water saturation levels prompt call to be prepared for flooding.

Increased risk of flooding in region prompts officials to warn residents to be prepared.
TNRD celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.

Proposed North Thompson Geopark gets three readings

Once approved by the province government, the TNRD will commence a public assent process

TNRD celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
An aerial shot taken of the Waneta Dam in 2015 near the end of the expansion project with the new powerhouse below the dam.

Teck sells Waneta Dam shares to Fortis for $1.2 billion

Teck will sell its two-thirds interest in Waneta Dam to Fortis Inc. for $1.2 billion.

An aerial shot taken of the Waneta Dam in 2015 near the end of the expansion project with the new powerhouse below the dam.

Barriere students give Kamloops-North Thompson to Liberals

Liberal Party candidate Peter Milobar (who won the actual election as well) netted 36 per cent

On May 9, nine hardy hikers and two dogs enjoyed a hike in the sunshine in the Orchard Lakes area. Zelda Copley led the hike for members of the North Thompson Recreation Society. The Society invites anyone who would like to join the group to call Zelda for more information at 250-672-1888.

Hiking the Orchard Lakes trails

Nine hardy hikers and two dogs enjoyed a hike in the sunshine in the Orchard Lakes area

On May 9, nine hardy hikers and two dogs enjoyed a hike in the sunshine in the Orchard Lakes area. Zelda Copley led the hike for members of the North Thompson Recreation Society. The Society invites anyone who would like to join the group to call Zelda for more information at 250-672-1888.

38th annual Mother’s Day relay team are all winners

Teams of 8 run eight stages of 8 km in the relay alternating between Vanderhoof and the Fort

A clever avian mom finds a safe and well protected place for her nest in this motorcycle helmet in a shed in Richmond, Virginia.

Funky Nest in Funky Places 2017 is calling for photo contest entries

The photography challenge of Funky Nests in Funky Places is back for 2017

A clever avian mom finds a safe and well protected place for her nest in this motorcycle helmet in a shed in Richmond, Virginia.
Barriere’s Ernie Yungen, Anke and Louis Zijderveld, and Little  Fort’s Hector Denton made up the Zone 2 carpet bowling 4's that won the gold medal.

Gold – not once, but twice

Zone 2 carpet bowling team made up of Little Fort, Barriere and Kamloops players

Barriere’s Ernie Yungen, Anke and Louis Zijderveld, and Little  Fort’s Hector Denton made up the Zone 2 carpet bowling 4's that won the gold medal.

Highlights from May 11, TNRD board meeting

Board gave three readings to bylaw that is first step in establishment of proposed North Thompson GeoPark

A number of volunteers that took part in presenting the Barriere Investors Group Walk For Alzheimers May 7, took time out to pose for a photo.  Unfortunately, not all of those who volunteered were available for the picture. Pictured: (l-r) Leah, Kelly, Margaret, Eileen, Paula, Eleanor, Juliana with Drydyn, Antoon, Liz, Sandi, Peggy, Ryan and Judy.

Hospice groups meet

Barriere Hospice accepted an invitation to attend a seminar on Alzheimer’s disease in Clearwater

A number of volunteers that took part in presenting the Barriere Investors Group Walk For Alzheimers May 7, took time out to pose for a photo.  Unfortunately, not all of those who volunteered were available for the picture. Pictured: (l-r) Leah, Kelly, Margaret, Eileen, Paula, Eleanor, Juliana with Drydyn, Antoon, Liz, Sandi, Peggy, Ryan and Judy.

Fire prohibitions in Kamloops Fire Centre are starting May 19

The size of open fires will be restricted in some parts of the Kamloops Fire Centre

Surrey teen Travis Selje’s memorial service draws more than a thousand mourners in Cloverdale

Surrey teen Travis Selje’s memorial service draws more than a thousand mourners in Cloverdale

Service for boy, 17, killed in traffic crash, held Wednesday at Cloverdale Baptist Church

Surrey teen Travis Selje’s memorial service draws more than a thousand mourners in Cloverdale
Fort St. James Visitor Centre

Visitors Centre corner

The Fort St James Visitors Information Centre is now open

Fort St. James Visitor Centre
The Fat Cow and Oyster Bar owner Chris Roper has received death threats for serving horse meat at his restaurant.

Horse is off the menu at Langley restaurant

Fat Cow and Oyster Bar receives death threats and harassing phone calls for horse meat on menu.

The Fat Cow and Oyster Bar owner Chris Roper has received death threats for serving horse meat at his restaurant.
RCMP Report: Rental scam

RCMP Report: Rental scam

A Clearwater resident reported that their house had been illegally listed for rent

RCMP Report: Rental scam

Aldergrove Credit Union reported strong year of growth

Introduced new board member and announced results from the special resolution at AGM

Vernon's Clay Elliott, shown competing at the 2012 Calgary Stampede, won the open bronc riding event at the Canadian Finals Rodeo in Edmonton to advance to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, starting Thursday.

2017 Cloverdale Rodeo performance schedule

Where and when to find the world’s best cowboys and cowgirls this May long weekend

Vernon's Clay Elliott, shown competing at the 2012 Calgary Stampede, won the open bronc riding event at the Canadian Finals Rodeo in Edmonton to advance to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, starting Thursday.
Sisters Sarah (left) and Amy Potomak are hoping to play for Team Canada’s women’s national team at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games.

Aldergrove sisters one step closer to Olympics

Amy and Sarah Potomak among the 28 invitees to Hockey Canada roster

Sisters Sarah (left) and Amy Potomak are hoping to play for Team Canada’s women’s national team at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games.
Langley Warriors’ Chris Martin and his Victoria Wolves opponent look skyward to track the ball during the Warriors 17-12 victory on Saturday at the George Preston Recreation Centre. Langley also won 20-8 in Coquitlam on Sunday and the senior B lacrosse team is off to a 3-1 start to the West Coast Senior Lacrosse Association season.

Warriors offence lights up the scoreboard

Langley senior B lacrosse team strikes for a combined 37 goals in pair of weekend victories

Langley Warriors’ Chris Martin and his Victoria Wolves opponent look skyward to track the ball during the Warriors 17-12 victory on Saturday at the George Preston Recreation Centre. Langley also won 20-8 in Coquitlam on Sunday and the senior B lacrosse team is off to a 3-1 start to the West Coast Senior Lacrosse Association season.