A single parent of two boys recently went public in a letter to the editor (Terrace Standard) with a detailed outline of the harsh financial reality facing her due to difficulties in collecting maintenance payments the boys’ father has been ordered to pay. Her reality is not unheard of, and the defaulting parent is not a...

With summer holidays over, and the return to school for many children, memories of our own educational experiences may come to mind.  However, there is a large disconnect between our experiences and memories of what school was like, and the reality of what education in today’s society is all about. Even at the post-secondary...

Columbia Basin groups wishing to help maintain or enhance environmental conditions in and around their communities are invited to submit project ideas to the Environmental Initiatives Program (EIP) of Columbia Basin Trust (CBT). The application deadline for large grants (projects up to $30,000) is October 15, 2013. The Johnsons...

With the kids going back to school and summer coming to an end, one can’t help but look ahead to upcoming winter ski season. The hills around Rossland have been alive with activity this summer as crews at Red Mountain Resort have been working feverishly to get the new Grey Mountain chairlift installed on schedule.  So far so...

September and October is usually a time when everyone gets back into their routines, whether work, school or home.  This is a great time to see if you have established a good foundation for the winter months ahead.  Let’s start at the base of health- sleep.  It’s extremely important that everyone has at least 7-8 hours per ...

The Province has announced the 15 finalists for the 2013 Open for Business Awards, which recognize communities that support small business through local-government measures aligned with the BC Small Business Accord. The awards are issued by B.C.'s Small Business Roundtable, established in 2005 to be the voice for small business...

It's time for the 68th annual Rock Creek and Boundary Fall Fair to roll around and this year organizers are mixing things up. “This year's event theme is ‘Powered by Volunteers’ and it could not be more appropriate,” said organizer Terry Keough. “Our fair has undergone some struggles over the past few years and it became...

Nakusp RCMP were kept busy over the final week of summer with thefts, break-and-enters and impaireds, according to Cpl. Ryan Fehler, who said the office fielded 38 calls for service during the seven-day period. “Break and enters and thefts are continuing in the area and police are urging residents to be vigilant in locking ...

Every fall, a group of enthusiastic volunteers stocks and repairs the chain of little day-use huts around Nancy Greene Summit, so we can enjoy a warm fire at lunch on our winter tours.   Once again, it's time to get out and cut, carry, fix and clean!  It's fun; it's satisfying!   With the possibility of our favorite area being...

Update: A fire in Trail Sunday night/Monday morning that destroyed three houses and three vehicles is being treated as suspicious, RCMP Sgt. Rob Hawton confirmed today. He also confirmed that the house where the fire started, at 1557 Pine Ave., was unoccuped at the time. "The center house where the fire started had been vacant...