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Helping rural schools thrive

In her column from the legislature, MLA Jackie Tegart looks at the state of rural schools and students.
BC VIEWS: Heavy weather events aren’t new

BC VIEWS: Heavy weather events aren’t new

Premier Christy Clark exploits another natural disaster, this time the latest flood damage to northeast B.C.

Being on council all about consensus

A reader writes about the decision of former councillor Al Mertens to resign from office.
ZYTARUK: What to do this summer? Maybe jump into Tomslake...

ZYTARUK: What to do this summer? Maybe jump into Tomslake...

Do the folks in Katz get along with the folks in Dog Creek?

Give us water facts

A writer seeks more information about who is compelling Ashcroft to build a new water treatment plant, and by what authority.

Resignation from council

Al Mertens explains why he has resigned from Ashcroft council.

Maybe it is just a name after all

A writer reflects on whether a school's value lies in what it's called or in how the students feel about it.

Keeping off the grass

Wondering how to avoid cutting the lawn this summer? Our columnist has a few words of advice.

Referendum for Ashcroft

Ashcroft Mayor Jack Jeyes explains the village will be going to referendum to get voter approval for the water treatment plant loan.
BC VIEWS: Decoding politically correct terms

BC VIEWS: Decoding politically correct terms

What does 'progressive' mean these days? How about 'inequality' or 'social justice'?