Ponto sentenced by judge

Deborah Lynn Ponto, 53, was sentenced in Kamloops Provincial Court on Friday, Oct. 30, under Sec. 334A, Theft Over $5,000. Ponto was charged earlier this year with theft of just under $34,000 from her victim, Anneliese Martens, a senior who resides in Barriere. Since then $18,000 has been repaid by Ponto. Martens... more

Nakusp Secondary senior boys soccer team qualify for provincials after winning zone final game 7 - 0

The Nakusp senior boys soccer team are off to the provincials following an impressive 7-0 win against Sparwood in the zone playoffs. The NSS side lead the play the whole game and defended every attempt by Sparwood to put one... more

• Nakusp Squash Club looks for members to come swing away
• Summit Lake Ski Hill offers provincial passes for grade 4 and 5 students
• Through the legs?

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RCMP Corporal moves from Sunshine Coast to Nakusp

The Nakusp RCMP have welcomed Cpl. Bryson Hill, formerly of the Sunshine Coast detachment, to the community. Hill, 32, grew up in Gibsons, B.C. on the Sunshine Coast, where he attended elementary school and part of high school. He never believed that... more

• Arrow Lakes Search and Rescue always in need of funding
• Tricksters or treaters?
• Nakusp principal Kees van der Pol retires after 30 years in teaching, 15 of which was spent in Nakusp

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This day in History

1929: Rev. And Mrs. Pound Show Valued Curios at The Missionary Tea Unique in every detail was the Women’s Missionary program on Wednesday afternoon and evening at the home of Miss A. A. Allen. Never at any time have the... more

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• Prepare your car right for winter driving; warmth, emergency supplies and fluids
• Tires; good rubber is essential for a good ride all year round

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