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Help with Terry Fox Run pays off

Writer thanks everyone who helped with this year's annual Terry Fox Run in Ashcroft.
Protest stunts distract from real efforts

Protest stunts distract from real efforts

While elected aboriginal leaders struggle against poverty, outside gas pipeline protesters play to urban media

Ashcroft should save for new fire truck

Author feels the Village still has time to save money and avoid borrowing for new fire truck.

Village responds to taxation concerns

Ashcroft Mayor Jack Jeyes responds to negative feedback about the utility rate increase, senior's discount and fire truck purchase.

Trustees should lead by example

Author calls upon trustees to see reason and reverse their decision on school name.
The annual challenge of taxes

The annual challenge of taxes

No one wants to raise taxes, so politicians let it go year after year until raising them an alarming amount is no longer an option.

Low income seniors will need a subsidy

Author calls on Council to help the neediest pay for their utilities if senior's discount is eliminated.

Protester has already made an impact

The author defends the right of private citizens to peaceful demonstration and expressing their frustration in their own way.

Tax increase too much for seniors

The author takes issue with Ashcroft Council's decision to eliminate the Senior's discount on utilities and up utility rates for everyone.

Town needs to consult before raising taxes

Author wants to see his fellow Ashcroft taxpayers out to the next meeting of Ashcroft Council.