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The playground at Barriere Elementary provides a great opportunity for kids such as Claire Arcand to EarthPLAY next door to Fadear Park.

Celebrate Earth Day on April 22 with EarthPLAY

Why does Earth Day Canada care so much, and why should you?

The playground at Barriere Elementary provides a great opportunity for kids such as Claire Arcand to EarthPLAY next door to Fadear Park.
Public input sought on Geopark proposal

Public input sought on Geopark proposal

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District board of directors has approved a public assent process for a Global Geopark proposal

Public input sought on Geopark proposal
A view of the new lap pool under construction, taken April 7, 2017.

Opening of Sam Ketcham Pool delayed

Those early anticipating the re-opening of the local pool will have to wait a little longer.

A view of the new lap pool under construction, taken April 7, 2017.
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UPDATE: Fatal crash closes Highway 97

Reports from the scene indicate one person was killed in an accident involving a bus, a tractor and a car

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The Snowbirds fly in diamond formation during the Toronto airshow in 2007. They plan to bring the show to Revelstoke on July 26.

Snowbird air show planned for Revelstoke

The Snowbirds air show could be coming to Revelstoke, as long as council gives its stamp of approval.

The Snowbirds fly in diamond formation during the Toronto airshow in 2007. They plan to bring the show to Revelstoke on July 26.
Anja Sorensen walks the runway in a dress made out of all window coverings during last year’s Trashion Show.

Second annual Revelstoke Trashion Show this Saturday

The second annual Birch & Lace Trashion Show takes place this Saturday, April 22, at the Rockford Restaurant

Anja Sorensen walks the runway in a dress made out of all window coverings during last year’s Trashion Show.
Easter Monday Spring Soccer was wet but the bright orange pinnies and enthusiasm of the participants made it another fun time for everyone.

Spring into youth soccer

Easter Monday Spring Soccer was wet but the bright orange pinnies and enthusiasm of the participants made it another fun time for everyone.

Easter Monday Spring Soccer was wet but the bright orange pinnies and enthusiasm of the participants made it another fun time for everyone.
Wayne Patterson (left), president of the Langley Good Times Cruise-In Society, explains plans for bringing the event to Aldergrove this summer to Aldergrove Business Association members on Thursday evening.

Aldergrove appears ‘viable’ option for Langley’s charity car show

With a few more details to be worked out, Cruise-In organizers are optimistic they have a new home.

Wayne Patterson (left), president of the Langley Good Times Cruise-In Society, explains plans for bringing the event to Aldergrove this summer to Aldergrove Business Association members on Thursday evening.
Maria Escueta, 84, recently lost her husband, Eduardo, and the family has concerns about the care he received at Langley Memorial Hospital.

Aldergrove man’s family says 94-year-old was denied medical care

Complaints have been filed with Fraser Health and College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C.

Maria Escueta, 84, recently lost her husband, Eduardo, and the family has concerns about the care he received at Langley Memorial Hospital.
Robert Bateman Secondary school Timberwolves’ Edwardo Farjatis is tackled by D.W. Poppy Redhawks’ Brendan Anderline while Hayden Delaney provides support during senior boys’ rugby at D.W. Poppy Secondary on April 11. Bateman won 64-22.

‘Wolves Defeat ‘Hawks

Robert Bateman Secondary school Timberwolves’ Edwardo Farjatis is tackled by D.W. Poppy Redhawks’ Brendan Anderline

Robert Bateman Secondary school Timberwolves’ Edwardo Farjatis is tackled by D.W. Poppy Redhawks’ Brendan Anderline while Hayden Delaney provides support during senior boys’ rugby at D.W. Poppy Secondary on April 11. Bateman won 64-22.
Karen Long

Volunteering is good for the soul!

For me, my love of volunteering all started when my kids and I attended the local community fair, just days after first moving to our town.

Karen Long
Surrey RCMP responded to a call at Cloverdale Traditional School on the morning of Monday, April 17.

RCMP respond to dropped 911 call on Cloverdale Traditional School property

Monday morning incident resolved, no ongoing safety concerns for area

Surrey RCMP responded to a call at Cloverdale Traditional School on the morning of Monday, April 17.

MP McLeod challenges legalized marijuana legislation

McLeod challenges the Liberals legislation that will legalize marijuana

Police were called to Surrey’s Clayton Heights Secondary on Tuesday (April 18) after a ‘student became agitated.’

Young person arrested after incident at Surrey’s Clayton Heights Secondary

A student had become very agitated while in a teacher’s office and police were called, principle says

Police were called to Surrey’s Clayton Heights Secondary on Tuesday (April 18) after a ‘student became agitated.’
The candidates for election in Columbia River-Revelstoke, from left: Doug Clovechok (Liberal), Gerry Taft (NDP), Justin Hooles (independent) and Samson Boyer (Green).

Election 2017: The Trans-Canada Highway

We ask the candidates for Columbia River-Revelstoke about prioritizing future upgrades to the Trans-Canada Highway

The candidates for election in Columbia River-Revelstoke, from left: Doug Clovechok (Liberal), Gerry Taft (NDP), Justin Hooles (independent) and Samson Boyer (Green).

Hospice Suite project moving forward with Phase

Two; Compassion RoomThe Companion Room, phase one of the Hospice Suite project has opened at the Stuart Nechako Manor.

Bobby Zhang will perform solo at Surrey Youth Orchestra's upcoming spring concert.

Surrey Youth Orchestra hosts final concert of the season May 14

Evening will feature performances by both the junior and intermediate strings

Bobby Zhang will perform solo at Surrey Youth Orchestra's upcoming spring concert.
Cloverdale-Langley City MLA John Aldag addresses a full house at a town hall meeting in this file photo.

Town hall meeting for Cloverdale community

Cloverdale residents can address concerns, speak to issues with Cloverdale-Langley City MP John Aldag

Cloverdale-Langley City MLA John Aldag addresses a full house at a town hall meeting in this file photo.
Three’s for Zone 2 in carpet bowling at the Provincials in May will be Barriere’s Ernie Yungen, Louis and Anne Zijderveld.

Area carpet bowlers off to Provincials

Barriere, Little Fort and Kamloops to represent Zone 2

Three’s for Zone 2 in carpet bowling at the Provincials in May will be Barriere’s Ernie Yungen, Louis and Anne Zijderveld.
Seven-year-old Alexis Amos and  five-year-old Erika Edwards make friends with a goat and her baby while three-year-old Harvest Howes looks on from behind.  The youngsters were visiting the 4 Bar S Ranch in Chu Chua on Apr. 15,

Getting to know friendly animals

Make friends with a goat and her baby creates a perfect afternoon for youngsters

Seven-year-old Alexis Amos and  five-year-old Erika Edwards make friends with a goat and her baby while three-year-old Harvest Howes looks on from behind.  The youngsters were visiting the 4 Bar S Ranch in Chu Chua on Apr. 15,