Locals showcase Wide Open World
by EVAN MATTHEWS Two women, and one lovely young girl, are working to showcase their local perspectives, and share their travelling experiences from across the globe. Ruby Hogg and her daughter Gaia, as well as […]
Month: July 2017
Blue River Fire Department provides resources to Clearwater
Our resources are available due to good fortune: Fire Chief by EVAN MATTHEWS As the valley continues to avert major fires, its rural communities have been finding ways to help. The Blue River Volunteer Fire […]
Familiar fate for Jasper rainbow
by EVAN MATTHEWS Though the margin was slim, slimmer than Valemount’s, Jasper’s Town Council has voted against the rainbow crosswalk. The 3-2 decision comes shortly after OUT Jasper fundraised a total of $7,500 to pay […]
To the firefighters
by EVAN MATTHEWS, editor The B.C. Wildfire Service shipped out a crew of Valemount fire fighters to the Cariboo region this week. Going to aid local fire fighters in the Cariboos who are in need […]
Borealis to drill this year
Company looks to merge with investment firm by EVAN MATTHEWS A Toronto based investment firm is merging with the Robson Valley’s most well known geothermal research and development company, Borealis Geopower. P. Squared Renewables — […]
New shuttle from village to bike park
by EVAN MATTHEWS The Village has come up with a solution to address limited parking on 5 Mile Road that recently interfered with ambulance access. A report written by the Village of Valemount’s Economic Development […]
Fires rage on; evacuee numbers climb
by EVAN MATTHEWS While much of the B.C. Interior continues to burn, the Robson Valley remains fortunately unaffected, with no major fires listed as of presstime. But the number of fire evacuees travelling through remains […]
Council recognizes Bill Kruisselbrink
by EVAN MATTHEWS For his years of service on the Columbia Basin Trust’s (CBT) board of directors, Valemount Council took time to recognize Bill Kruisselbrink. Kruisselbrink was the first non-elected official to ever serve on […]
The legacy of Robert Frear
by EVAN MATTHEWS, with contributions from Matthew and John Wheeler, Jennifer Ford, Randy Klohn, and Glen Frear Independent in many respects of his life, it is Robert Frear’s warm smile and genuine caring nature people […]
An active fire near Valemount is not on the map – how come?
by LAURA KEIL The online BC Wildfire map has become a go-to source this summer, not just for journalists but for anyone concerned about wildfires in their area. So you might be surprised that some […]
McBride names new CAO
by EVAN MATTHEWS The Village of McBride has hired Cheryl A. Martens as its new Chief Administrative Officer. Martens comes from Saskatchewan, according to Village staff. She’s a graduate of the University of Regina, according […]