The District of Hope is following the province’s lead and is declaring a ban on open campfires within its muncipal boundaries as of noon, Thursday, July 29.
On Friday, July 23, open burning was prohibited by the Coastal Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety. That ban included all area BC Parks, crown and private lands, but did not apply within the boundaries of local governments that have forest fire prevention bylaws and are serviced by a fire department.
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This was a grad present to be remembered — and that was exactly the point.
READAre you feeling lucky? You may want to get your boat onto Harrison Lake for this year’s Harrison Lake Poker Run.
READIt was the best ever Summer Smash say organizers with almost 450 people attending the weekend 4X4 races and demolition derbies at the Hope Sports Bowl over the weekend.
READEmil Anderson Construction is mourning the loss one of its top executives.
READVICTORIA – Forests Minister Pat Bell begs to differ with the report from Central 1 Credit Union that projects more than 11,000 jobs will be lost by the time the pine beetle infestation runs its course in B.C.
READThe mountain pine beetle epidemic will have cost B.C. 11,250 direct jobs by the time it runs its course, according to a new study by credit union economists.
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The classic rock style of the Hoodlums brought in the crowd for Sunday’s Concert in the Park series. The audience kept up the heat on the popular band asking for one more final song by lead singer Linda Bishop. Next week’s performance is by First Nation Blues musician Gerald Charlie. The Art Council’s free concerts take place each Sunday afternoon starting at 2 p.m. in Hope Memorial Park.
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READFrom far and wide they came to celebrate their youth, as six graduates of the Islamic College of British Columbia, in Laidlaw B.C., were granted their diplomas and showered in gifts for their accomplishments.
READSeventeen volunteers joined forces to protect and promote the heritage-protected Hudson Bay trail, now starting at the mouth of Peers Creek.
READThe Fraser Blues formation team thrilled the small evening audience attending the Hope Flight Fest, Saturday. The pilots flying skills were seriously put to the test by Hope’s high winds and tightly configured river valley. The public got a chance to bid on four chances to fly with the team, most winning the chance of a lifetime for just $100. (Far left) Valley Helicopters was also a hit at the fair dropping 500 golf balls onto the runway in a closest to the pin fundraiser. Winners took home some great prizes. For more photos go to www.hopestandard.com under the photo gallery tab.
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