Our Town
Lali carries no ill-will after being asked to step aside
The veteran MLA will be up against Chief Aaron Sam at the NDP nomination meeting for Fraser-Nicola on March 18.
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Modern vehicles have no need for idling
Older cars needed to run for a few minutes in cold weather before hitting the road; but that's not necessary now.
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Local news briefs: Ice fishing derby coming up at Pavilion Lake
Plus Art in the Park is looking for artists, Loon Lake is having its Winterfest, an Alzheimer's tele-workshop, and more.
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More water tests needed below derailment site
New chemicals have been identified in the treatment of the coal that entered the Thompson River, requiring more water testing.
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Do Not Consume order still in place on Thompson River south of Ashcroft
Interior Health will not remove order until more tests have been done on the water downstream from the derailment site.
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Free hockey camp for youth on non-instructional day
Several groups have come together to offer a unique one-day hockey skills camp for youth aged 13 to 19.
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Local news briefs: Show your love for BC Parks
Three new specialty licence plates celebrating BC Parks will soon be available. Plus ice racing, a Valentine's Day fundraiser, and more.
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Lions lend a helping local hand to fight hunger
The Ashcroft and District Lions Club pitched in to help three local organizations in the fight against hunger.
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Golden Country: Past, Present, and Beyond: Ghosts of Walhachin part three
The new settlement begins to grow, with seedlings planted, new buildings going up, and the all-important flume constructed.
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Ashcroft man faces charges after vehicle theft in Cache Creek
The accused fled the scene in a stolen vehicle, but crashed into the creek and had to be airlifted to hospital.
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