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Desert Sands students create cards for a great cause

Desert Sands students create cards for a great cause

Students created and sold Christmas cards to raise funds for the Lytton Fire Department
In 1947, there is a call for full equality for First Nations people

In 1947, there is a call for full equality for First Nations people

Plus a possible water source for Ashcroft (1897), and a ‘mystic bran tub’ makes an appearance (1922)
90-year-old B.C. firefighter has always been one to keep busy

90-year-old B.C. firefighter has always been one to keep busy

Benny Hanson said his philosophy was ‘change jobs every four years’
Rodeo Association rides to the rescue of local radio station

Rodeo Association rides to the rescue of local radio station

Ashcroft and District Rodeo Association has donated $5,000 to get station back on the air
In 1947, ‘Cache Creek is beginning to take the shape of a village’

In 1947, ‘Cache Creek is beginning to take the shape of a village’

Plus Chinese New Year (1897), a new school (1922), and a break-in at Lytton (1972)
QUIZ: Celebrating the joy of reading

QUIZ: Celebrating the joy of reading

Family Literacy Day in Canada is held each year on Jan. 27.
In 1897, lack of fire protection in Ashcroft causes concern

In 1897, lack of fire protection in Ashcroft causes concern

Plus hockey news from 1922, a proposed three-cent gas tax from 1947, and lots of snow in 1972
In 1922, song lyrics get bashed for their bad influence on kids

In 1922, song lyrics get bashed for their bad influence on kids

‘Authors get away with expressions today which would have been frowned upon not so many years ago’
Guns and Hoses charity hockey match going ahead on Jan. 22

Guns and Hoses charity hockey match going ahead on Jan. 22

Proceeds from the fun-filled first responders game will go to help Lytton fire department
B.C. university ‘renames’ stairway after alumni Chris Hadfield

B.C. university ‘renames’ stairway after alumni Chris Hadfield

‘For me it all started there, just up the hill from Hatley Castle,’ Canadian astronaut says