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Bighorn sheep herd in the Chasm area are dying off because of diseases it wild sheep are picking up from mixing with domestic sheep. A meeting was held in Clinton on Feb. 7 to find a way to keep the herd separated from domestic sheep to stop the spread of pathogens.

Local action needed to save wild sheep

Collaborative approach sought to stop deadly problem

Bighorn sheep herd in the Chasm area are dying off because of diseases it wild sheep are picking up from mixing with domestic sheep. A meeting was held in Clinton on Feb. 7 to find a way to keep the herd separated from domestic sheep to stop the spread of pathogens.
Brett Harris, 21, is one of two local players taking his talents to the “hockey hotbed” of North Dakota in the fall.

Wranglers recruited to ‘hockey hotbed’

KIJHL a 'major recruiting pipeline' for new college team in North Dakota

Brett Harris, 21, is one of two local players taking his talents to the “hockey hotbed” of North Dakota in the fall.

Dog dies in snare

Local man recalls with sadness, gory details of dog's death

The Canim Lake Band received $5,000 as one of five finalists in a province-wide video storytelling campaign highlighting health and well-being programs.

Canim Lake Band a $5,000 finalist

Share the Care Giveaway recognizes important health and well-being groups

The Canim Lake Band received $5,000 as one of five finalists in a province-wide video storytelling campaign highlighting health and well-being programs.

Mines get break on hydro bills

Barnett: mining is the economic lifeblood of many communities

A historic signing ceremony saw North Shuswap chiefs sign incremental treaty agreements in Williams Lake on Feb. 5. Posing for the event were back row: Chris Wycotte, T’exelc treaty manager, left, Mark Lofthouse, BC chief negotiator and Gordon Keener, Xats’ull treaty manager; front row: T’exelc Chief Anne Louie, left, Stswecem’c Xgat’tem Chief Patrick Harry, John Rustad, B.C. Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation, Xats’ull Chief Donna Dixon and Tsq’escen’ Chief Michael Archie.

Land deals made ahead of historic treaty vote

Chief Archie: incremental agreements are a 'stepping stone' for building trust

A historic signing ceremony saw North Shuswap chiefs sign incremental treaty agreements in Williams Lake on Feb. 5. Posing for the event were back row: Chris Wycotte, T’exelc treaty manager, left, Mark Lofthouse, BC chief negotiator and Gordon Keener, Xats’ull treaty manager; front row: T’exelc Chief Anne Louie, left, Stswecem’c Xgat’tem Chief Patrick Harry, John Rustad, B.C. Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation, Xats’ull Chief Donna Dixon and Tsq’escen’ Chief Michael Archie.
Wranglers defenceman Jaydon Gilding, right, went up against Kelowna defenceman Kyle Laird in a battle for the puck in the corner during the local Junior B hockey club's 5-1 win 100 Mile House on Feb. 5.

Post season picture shaping up

Jordan Low signs with Wranglers, adding size, skill and leadership

Wranglers defenceman Jaydon Gilding, right, went up against Kelowna defenceman Kyle Laird in a battle for the puck in the corner during the local Junior B hockey club's 5-1 win 100 Mile House on Feb. 5.
Lac la Hache Tomahawks goalie Willie Sellars says the organization has to figure out ways of boosting attendance numbers and getting more commitment from players next season.

Tomahawks hope for next season turnaround

Player commitment, low attendance needs to be improved, says team leader

Lac la Hache Tomahawks goalie Willie Sellars says the organization has to figure out ways of boosting attendance numbers and getting more commitment from players next season.

Vote set for future of treaty process

Northern Shuswap members prepare for Treaty referendum on Feb. 11

Michael Lynch scored the timely game-winner for the Wranglers in Revelstoke on Jan. 22.

Raucous in Revelstoke

Adam Derochie getting starts this weekend as Zane Steeves called up to BCHL

Michael Lynch scored the timely game-winner for the Wranglers in Revelstoke on Jan. 22.
A wild bighorn sheep herd at the Chasm has been devastated by respiratory disease and a public meeting is scheduled in Clinton on Feb. 7 to discuss wild and domestic sheep separation.

Saving wild sheep subject of meeting

Resident worried remaining wild sheep will be killed to stop spread of disease

A wild bighorn sheep herd at the Chasm has been devastated by respiratory disease and a public meeting is scheduled in Clinton on Feb. 7 to discuss wild and domestic sheep separation.
Zane Steeves won star of the game for the Wranglers in Chase on Jan. 16.

Top of the mountain

Wranglers riding high at the top of the Doug Birks Division

Zane Steeves won star of the game for the Wranglers in Chase on Jan. 16.
“I'm dying to get at it,” says local boxing champion Ken Huber of his upcoming title fight in March with Samuel Moses, a rematch of their bout in Langley in November for the 2015 B.C. Golden Gloves championship.

Fights on the horizon for “Heavy Hands”

Ken Huber putting B.C. Combsport cruiserweight title on the line in March

“I'm dying to get at it,” says local boxing champion Ken Huber of his upcoming title fight in March with Samuel Moses, a rematch of their bout in Langley in November for the 2015 B.C. Golden Gloves championship.
Parents Adam and Kassandra Racine and big brother, Coby, welcomed 100 Mile House's New Year's baby Ayla to the family at 100 Mile District General Hospital on Jan. 13.

Newest member of Forest Grove family is New Year’s baby

New Year's baby from 1986 has New Year's baby daughter in 2016

Parents Adam and Kassandra Racine and big brother, Coby, welcomed 100 Mile House's New Year's baby Ayla to the family at 100 Mile District General Hospital on Jan. 13.
Austin Turner won star of the in his return to 100 Mile House on Jan. 15 when the Wranglers beat the Kamloops Storm in a match up between Doug Birks Division leaders.

Turner a star in return

Wranglers thump Storm for top spot in Doug Birks Division

Austin Turner won star of the in his return to 100 Mile House on Jan. 15 when the Wranglers beat the Kamloops Storm in a match up between Doug Birks Division leaders.
The 100 Mile House Wranglers brought back Terrace talent Austin Turner at the trade deadline.

Austin Turner returning to 100 Mile

Wranglers riding into huge weekend with playoff implications

The 100 Mile House Wranglers brought back Terrace talent Austin Turner at the trade deadline.
Reece Forman of 108 Mile Ranch is playing in the American Collegiate Hockey Association this season with the No. 1 ranked Minot State University Beavers while he studies criminal justice in North Dakota.

Forman earning his spot

Local hockey player enjoying the game and school in the collegiate system

Reece Forman of 108 Mile Ranch is playing in the American Collegiate Hockey Association this season with the No. 1 ranked Minot State University Beavers while he studies criminal justice in North Dakota.

Watchdog blasts mine inspector report

MiningWatch Canada 'shocked' no charges in Mount Polley disaster

Wranglers defenceman Kolten Carpenter, left, fended off Revelstoke skater Steven Fuist during a 3-1 win for 100 Mile House at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre on Jan. 2.

Wranglers snap losing streak, set to host Posse

Trade deadline looms in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League

Wranglers defenceman Kolten Carpenter, left, fended off Revelstoke skater Steven Fuist during a 3-1 win for 100 Mile House at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre on Jan. 2.

Chief applauds feds, criticizes province

First Nations leaders condemn B.C. child welfare report