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One person's journey at St. Alban's, and the people she influenced.

One person's journey at St. Alban's, and the people she influenced.

Lois Petty has been associated with St. Alban's in a variety of ways for many years.
TNRD taking over operation of Cache Creek landfill

TNRD taking over operation of Cache Creek landfill

The residential drop off at the site will remain open when the landfill closes on December 31, but tipping fees will be charged.
New mosaic based on work by Ashcroft artist unveiled

New mosaic based on work by Ashcroft artist unveiled

Pauline Ogilvie has been painting the landscape around Ashcroft for many years; and a new glass mosaic pays tribute to her work.
Catalonia! The colourful story of Jean Caux, the king of the packers

Catalonia! The colourful story of Jean Caux, the king of the packers

In an age and place that did not lack for colourful characters, Jean Caux - the man they called Cataline - stood out.
Ashcroft gets five blooms and a bronze at Communities in Bloom competition

Ashcroft gets five blooms and a bronze at Communities in Bloom competition

The village got its highest percentage ranking ever, as well as a special citation for the glass mosaics in town.
Tim Horton's franchise coming to Esso Travel Centre

Tim Horton's franchise coming to Esso Travel Centre

The franchise will operate inside the centre, and plans are to have it open in January 2017.
Online medical record access comes to Ashcroft area

Online medical record access comes to Ashcroft area

Local residents can sign up all this week for Interior Health's new MyHealthPortal online program.
Semi-retirement suits a longtime local priest

Semi-retirement suits a longtime local priest

Jim White has two rules for retirement: he doesn't do meetings and won't drive at night.
Rural voice is now stronger in Victoria with new Rural Economic Development portfolio

Rural voice is now stronger in Victoria with new Rural Economic Development portfolio

Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett is now a Minister of State, giving rural communities an advocate at the cabinet table.
WRAPS donation comes from a love of the arts

WRAPS donation comes from a love of the arts

Ashcroft resident Esther Darlington donated $2,000 to the Winding Rivers Arts & Performance Society.