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Andrew Scheer talks cabinet shuffle, NAFTA at Naramata event

Andrew Scheer talks cabinet shuffle, NAFTA at Naramata event

The federal leader of the opposition spoke at an event at a Naramata winery Monday evening
Aug. 27: Elephant Hill fire 50 per cent contained

Aug. 27: Elephant Hill fire 50 per cent contained

“No new growth to the fire since earlier last week”
Open house for Loon Lake residents on August 26

Open house for Loon Lake residents on August 26

The meeting is for residents who intend to rebuild or repair structures in the community.
Local News Briefs: Kids’ TRYathlon is almost here

Local News Briefs: Kids’ TRYathlon is almost here

Plus a ‘Family Actionbound’ scavenger hunt, a Day of Difference, fake Cops for Kids calls, and more.
Wildfire News Briefs: Power from the landfill

Wildfire News Briefs: Power from the landfill

When power was restored to Ashcroft, the gas utilization plant at the landfill played a part.
Cariboo Coast Chilcotin Tourism Association receives funding to help tourism businesses

Cariboo Coast Chilcotin Tourism Association receives funding to help tourism businesses

Businesses that depend on tourism have taken a hit this summer because of the wildfires.
Cache Creek landfill extension appeal is dismissed

Cache Creek landfill extension appeal is dismissed

The decision clears the way for liner installation to start in the next few weeks.
Elephant Hill wildfire holds steady at 168,000 hectares

Elephant Hill wildfire holds steady at 168,000 hectares

There has been no increase in size for a week, and the fire is 25 per cent contained.
Ashcroft Police Blotter: It’s back!

Ashcroft Police Blotter: It’s back!

A rollover, assault charges, an illegal train ride, and more.
Ashcroft and District Fall Fair cancelled for 2017

Ashcroft and District Fall Fair cancelled for 2017

Decision not an easy one to make, says association’s president.