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Workshop planned for local event coordinators

Workshop planned for local event coordinators

Gold Country Communities Society is holding a free workshop to help non-profit groups and businesses increase their opportunities.
CP derailment sends coal into Thompson River

CP derailment sends coal into Thompson River

Interior Health is advising residents in a 50 km stretch south of the derailment not to drink water from the river until tests are done
Ashcroft senior girls' basketball team puts in an intense effort

Ashcroft senior girls' basketball team puts in an intense effort

They played strongly throughout their home tournament last weekend.
Volunteers wanted for 2017 Ashcroft and District Fall Fair.

Volunteers wanted for 2017 Ashcroft and District Fall Fair.

Volunteers are needed for the Fall Fair Association board, as well as to help out before and during the event.
Golden Country: Past, Present, and Beyond: Ghosts of Walhachin part two

Golden Country: Past, Present, and Beyond: Ghosts of Walhachin part two

Would-be settlers to the new settlement were encouraged to bring strong boots and woollen underwear to their new homes.
Influenza outbreaks reported in local care facilities

Influenza outbreaks reported in local care facilities

There have been 12 lab-confirmed deaths from influenza in the Interior Health region so far this season.
BC Hydro offers new winter payment option

BC Hydro offers new winter payment option

However, the NDP argues that consumers are paying more to meet projected profits that have failed to materialize.
Local news briefs: Brushes and Booze is returning

Local news briefs: Brushes and Booze is returning

The fun evening of painting returns; plus a fiddle club starts on Wednesday, charade nights are back, and much more.
Access to Canada's national parks is free in 2017

Access to Canada's national parks is free in 2017

The move, made in honour of Canada's 150th anniversary, has some people worried about overcrowding, increased trash, and danger to wildlife.
Striking a balance: Columnist needs your help

Striking a balance: Columnist needs your help

Columnist Susan Swan asks for the community to help her find out what's going on and when.