http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=960&32=4377&7=406084&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com News from Black Press community papers covering the Thompson Nicola region en-us 2008 Black Press Group Ltd. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT BClocalnews.com 2009-11-20T13:00:00Z en-us 2008 Black Press Group Ltd. http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=244572&44=70539482&32=4377&7=406084&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fbc_thompson_nicola%2Fkamloopsthisweek%2Fbreaking_news%2F70539482.html A gangster serving a federal sentence for selling dope to undercover cops will remain behind bars for another five years. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT e6fe1459ac0ab0bd8cba78c7cc6b789f Webpapers Admin 2009-11-19T20:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=273816&44=70531537&32=4377&7=406084&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fbc_thompson_nicola%2Fmerrittherald%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F70531537.html Dear Editor: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT 06e219976bb5c23a9153c33a9bdd7998 loadxml 2009-11-20T13:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=273816&44=70531517&32=4377&7=406084&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fbc_thompson_nicola%2Fmerrittherald%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F70531517.html Dear Editor: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT a186d1e0679a50cd5ed3cc9182d71a78 loadxml 2009-11-20T13:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=244832&44=70531497&32=4377&7=406084&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fbc_thompson_nicola%2Fmerrittherald%2Flifestyles%2F70531497.html Can you believe that Christmas is only a matter of weeks away? Unfortunately, it is also a hectic time. Thus, as the biggest shopping days of the year approach, I urge you to treat holiday shopping as an athletic event. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT 11e5269c50abbd88fb3ecdd0ec336699 loadxml 2009-11-20T13:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=562522&44=70301887&32=4377&7=406084&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fbc_thompson_nicola%2Fkamloopsthisweek%2Fsports%2Fblazers%2Fnews%2F70301887.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:00:00 GMT a8b4e7b77001df5755e64bc2fff54005 Webpapers Admin 2009-11-17T21:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=244512&44=70328317&32=4377&7=406084&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fbc_thompson_nicola%2Feaglevalleynews%2Fnews%2F70328317.html It’s a done deal. The prohibition on discharging treated effluent into Shuswap Lake is permanent. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:00:00 GMT 9e8658a36c90b69af2cc52a9a21158ab Webpapers Admin 2009-11-18T01:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=273821&44=70351807&32=4377&7=406084&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fbc_thompson_nicola%2Fsalmonarmobserver%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F70351807.html Regarding the article, No role for VANOC in dispute, in last week’s Observer. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT cce60e73de45742a1a0104d0a1bdb23a loadxml 2009-11-18T02:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=273821&44=70351802&32=4377&7=406084&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fbc_thompson_nicola%2Fsalmonarmobserver%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F70351802.html What appears to be inconsequential gambling is a never-ending circle that can be a very harmful one to some – mainly through the family budget – and a very pleasing bonus to the very few winners. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT cee193b502f216c8f095be41e355170f loadxml 2009-11-18T02:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=273821&44=70351797&32=4377&7=406084&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fbc_thompson_nicola%2Fsalmonarmobserver%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F70351797.html The usual myths are being trotted out to try to sucker Salmon Arm residents into accepting a strip mall at the west end of town.  Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT fec24357d48549733e3e9506af900883 loadxml 2009-11-18T02:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=273821&44=70351792&32=4377&7=406084&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fbc_thompson_nicola%2Fsalmonarmobserver%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F70351792.html Once again I am impressed! Imagine letting MP’s have a free vote on the long gun registry and look what happens. A glimmer of sanity rears it’s head in the Canadian Parliament. It seems some of them have listened to those they represent. I wonder what other “sane” things would show up in those “sacred” halls if more free votes happened? Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT 38320a10b43e0428bc780a04aef24c2b loadxml 2009-11-18T02:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=273821&44=70351787&32=4377&7=406084&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fbc_thompson_nicola%2Fsalmonarmobserver%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F70351787.html I for one was quite relieved that the plebiscite idea died down. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT 7d03dabcddd238356d5c7aa2229f44cc loadxml 2009-11-18T02:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=273821&44=70351782&32=4377&7=406084&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fbc_thompson_nicola%2Fsalmonarmobserver%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F70351782.html Debate about the SmartCentres Shopping Centre on our website, www.saobserver.net, has provided an excellent place for lively public discussion. We encourage open exchange of ideas in our community, but we ask that you follow our guidelines and respect standards. Don’t say anything you wouldn’t want your mother to read. Keep comments: civil, smart, on-topic and free from profanity. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT 4bc001e01d281f19051040a3f20e6531 loadxml 2009-11-18T02:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=273821&44=70351777&32=4377&7=406084&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fbc_thompson_nicola%2Fsalmonarmobserver%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F70351777.html I would like to express my personal thanks to the Salmon Arm School District principals, teachers and staff whose initiatives resulted in unique and significant Remembrance Services at the local schools this week. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT 4daee611ca4617a527f0c8e63cafbe1f loadxml 2009-11-18T02:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=273821&44=70351772&32=4377&7=406084&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fbc_thompson_nicola%2Fsalmonarmobserver%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F70351772.html Imagine the Salmon Arm Bay 150 years ago. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT 8ccc51824cef03984e5accbf67f23d68 loadxml 2009-11-18T02:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=273821&44=70351767&32=4377&7=406084&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fbc_thompson_nicola%2Fsalmonarmobserver%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F70351767.html I have changed my mind about the SmartCentres proposal. I was opposed to the development because of the potential environmental impact. In my opinion it should be located elsewhere in town. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT 6519a116d537de4b9694617454e7cec5 loadxml 2009-11-18T02:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=273821&44=70351762&32=4377&7=406084&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fbc_thompson_nicola%2Fsalmonarmobserver%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F70351762.html As the 2009 campaign draws to a close for another year I wish to thank the many volunteers who assisted with this worthwhile cause. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT b6052623a9e4dfe80347b68a44031fdf loadxml 2009-11-18T02:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=273821&44=70351757&32=4377&7=406084&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fbc_thompson_nicola%2Fsalmonarmobserver%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F70351757.html What makes a community unique is the collective of its townspeople. Neighbours, friends and families just like yours and mine. And part of any normal relationship is disagreement. We can’t get through life without it. It makes us who we are. What shows our true character is how we deal with it. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT 23b81728af5c7b15bc30cc1e65625174 loadxml 2009-11-18T02:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=273821&44=70351752&32=4377&7=406084&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fbc_thompson_nicola%2Fsalmonarmobserver%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F70351752.html Haven’t written to you in some time and good to see you back, Ms. Hughes. Keep up those feisty comments and timely observations on the troubled status quo. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT bb83c60899d42c66069375c4ed92283d loadxml 2009-11-18T02:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=244987&44=70351742&32=4377&7=406084&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fbc_thompson_nicola%2Fsalmonarmobserver%2Fopinion%2F70351742.html VICTORIA – Remembrance Day reveries about the sacrifice of our ancestors weren’t much on my family’s mind this year. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT eafaa75542e6efff96e93a56c4372592 loadxml 2009-11-18T02:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=244987&44=70351737&32=4377&7=406084&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fbc_thompson_nicola%2Fsalmonarmobserver%2Fopinion%2F70351737.html The Olympics are supposed to promote all that is warm and fuzzy within us — you know the old aim-high sportsmanship, patriotism, the glory of achievement, the sharing of a global experience. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT f9a33cbf6fa3f2b3cf84aa32dd732782 loadxml 2009-11-18T02:00:00Z