SASS studio: New salon is a vision 10 years in the making
by Laura Keil A large portrait of Audrey Hepburn hangs on the wall at SASS studio and it isn’t hard to figure out why. Valemount’s new salon and spa has the same elegance, poise and […]
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Rural cannabis economy in peril: researcher
by Andru McCracken Rural people working in the cannabis industry were not consulted during legalization and the fallout could devastate rural economies, according to Tracey Harvey, a researcher at Nelson’s Selkirk College. Harvey is doing […]
The changing face of Canoe River hot springs, through five generations
by Jean Ann Berkenpas In the early 1900s, pioneers of the Valemount area Fulton McKirdy and his son Angus, stopped at the Canoe River hot springs to wash up on the way home from their […]
McBride Council: new garbage truck; grants in aid; budget finalized
by Andrea Arnold The McBride Council met for their regular meeting on April 30, 2019. The meeting was called to order at 7:14 p.m. by Acting Mayor Alan Frederick. Also in attendance were Councillors Smith, […]
Good samaritan assault remains unsolved
by Andru McCracken If you had information that could lead to an arrest in an assault that left a man close to death, would you share it? Eight and a half years after a senseless […]
Village puts new dividend money to work
by Andru McCracken The Village of McBride has been awarded $92,014 from the Rural Dividend Program to complete a McBride Tourism Master Plan. Chief Administrative Officer Sheila McCutcheon said that since its founding in 1913 […]
Provincial childcare programs impact living wage
by Andru McCracken Researchers at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives find that new funding is making life in the province much more affordable for young families. The centre measured the impact of childcare programs […]
McBride student chosen as UNBC Valedictorian
by Andru McCracken (with files from UNBC) Emilio Caputo of McBride has been selected as one of two valedictorians for his graduating class at the University of Northern British Columbia. Caputo is graduating with his […]
Fear, anger at McBride caribou meeting
by Andru McCracken Many residents in McBride were upset they weren’t consulted during the creation of a draft agreement between the Province and the federal government concerning the recovery of B.C. caribou and they voiced […]
Rec centre survey results are in
by Andru McCracken People in Valemount and McBride love their recreation facilities. A survey conducted this winter has been published by the Regional District and many respondents want more services. Valemount In Valemount 130 […]
Youth mental health on the small screen
by Andrea Arnold Two and a half years ago when Robson Valley Community Services (RVCS) Child and Youth Mental Health worker Jenn Wellwood had the idea to hold a video contest to showcase the importance […]