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Soup's On grateful for community support

Soup's On grateful for community support

The hard work and donations of many people keep the weekly service open to all.
Test your knowledge of 2016 local news with a quiz

Test your knowledge of 2016 local news with a quiz

See how much you remember from the pages of 'The Journal' over the past 12 months!
Ashcroft firefighters welcome new primary engine

Ashcroft firefighters welcome new primary engine

Fire chief Josh White kept the engine's arrival a secret until the firefighters gathered for their last meeting of the year.
WRAPS looks back at a successful and busy year

WRAPS looks back at a successful and busy year

It was a busy and rewarding year for the group, with music, plays, arts camps, and more.
Community groups get a shout-out from Ashcroft mayor

Community groups get a shout-out from Ashcroft mayor

Jack Jeyes talks about a challenging year for the village, and praises local volunteers who do so much for the community.
Golden Country: Past, Present, and Beyond: Walhachin part 1

Golden Country: Past, Present, and Beyond: Walhachin part 1

Walhachin got off to a somewhat rocky (pun intended) start, as far as the meaning of the town's name went.
Operational certificate issued for Cache Creek landfill extension

Operational certificate issued for Cache Creek landfill extension

The certificate was issued by the Ministry of the Environment on December 15.
2016 in review: Clayton Cassidy awarded Medal of Good Citizenship

2016 in review: Clayton Cassidy awarded Medal of Good Citizenship

Plus council vacancies in Ashcroft and Cache Creek, closure of the Eagle Motorplex, and new mosaics at the Chinese cemetery.
Thompson Steelhead stock at an all time low

Thompson Steelhead stock at an all time low

The returning stock has dwindled to fewer than 400 per year, down from up to 20,000 per year in the early 1970s.
'Hello Santa: Would your reindeers like some carrots?'

'Hello Santa: Would your reindeers like some carrots?'

Letters to Santa from the grade 1/2 class at Desert Sands Community School.