Hope salutes those with heart

There is more to a healthy community than flu shots and cholesterol checks – there are those people who help to make a community a better place. This year the organizers of the Hope Health Fair decided to recognize one of... more

• Road pricing risky but worth it: Red Ken
• Time for everyone to get H1N1 shot
• HST rebate increased for new homes

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Funding cuts leaves boys cutting wood

Desperate times call for disparate thinking. High school sports budgets are being squeezed even tighter this year and students are finding that they’ll have to come up with creative funding, if they want extra travel or new uniforms. Last week, the... more

• The road less traveled
• Proud moment
• Golfers and runners share course for zone championships

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Meet the Merchant: Small town roots, big city service

What started as a small gas station in Vernon, way back in 1953, is now an international company – a success story based on true service. Tom Foord named his company Kal Tire after Kalamalka Lake, the prominent "Lake of Many... more

• Chinese builders take to B.C. wood
• Scrapping ALR would be disastrous: Ross

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Making a connection

“Friends of Mine” yearns to find a common meaning for all… what we all are doing, know it or not. “Friends of Mine” is an Abbotsford-based band led by John McLoughlin which has enjoyed playing gospel, country, blues, and bluegrass music... more

• Inez brings home four awards from Aboriginal Peoples Choice
• Metropolitan Orchestra presents seasonal piano concert, Saturday
• HSS theatre season kicks off

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Get in the spirit

Winterfest 2009 brings out the best of Hope throughout the month of December. Sponsored by the Hope & District Arts Council and Envision Financial and organized by the Arts Council’s HRDC staff – all are invited to join in celebrating... more

• Funding cuts leaves boys cutting wood
• Cemetery tour: Learn more about our pioneer families
• Legion lends a hand

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