Friends step up to help a stricken family
By David F. Rooney January 17 dawned as a normal winter day for Chris Miller and his wife, Joanne Lachance. The temperature was just -1.4° Celsius...
MLA Report: Stand up for the land that feeds us
In my last MLA report I spoke about Bill 24, a bill that will significantly alter the Agricultural Land Reserve and will lessen our...
It’s National Immunization Awareness Week. Is your family fully vaccinated?
The current measles outbreak in parts of our province is a powerful reminder of the importance of immunization. When immunization rates drop, whole communities...
Obituary Notice — Donald (Don) David James Miskiman
Don was born on September 18, 1944, in Broadview, Saskatchewan, and passed away in Vernon, BC, on April 22, 2014, at the age of...
Reclaim Downie Marsh from the invaders! Help plant native vegetation!
The Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society and the North Columbia Environmental Society are partnering with Mandy Kellner of Kingbird Consulting on a project that aims to plant native vegetation...
A landscape year at Nakusp’s Studio Connexion Gallery
NAKUSP — It is always good to start the season with something new and Studio Connexion Gallery is starting the 2014 exhibition year with...
Stressed out by disappearing highway lines? Here’s WHY they’re so crappy
By David F. Rooney Ever feel dismayed when you drive the Trans-Canada Highway at night and you realize the lines that should be marking the...
Feds grant Arts Council $7,500 to support its 2014-2015 performance series
Revelstoke residents and visitors will benefit from Government of Canada support for a professional performing arts series set to grace the city in the...
In Pictures: Local kids’ artistic take on Earth Day
The North Columbia Environmental Society and Universal Footwear were proud to sponsor this year’s art contest in celebration of Earth Day. The theme that...
Community Connections marks a year of change with its AGM
Community Connections marked a year of review and change with an Annual General Meeting where staff and supporters were assured the worst was behind...