For each obstacle there was a solution— a history wrapped up in courage

The history of Canada is a story of struggle and hardship, courage, willpower and ingenuity. For every obstacle, there was a solution - for every mountain in front of the first settlers, there was a way through. Life was tough, but the first settlers were tougher. They battled... more

Historical presentation in Keremeos

“I always ride up on the roof of the Kettle Valley Line….” That’s the opening line of a song about a man who rode the rails on the Kettle Valley Railway during the First World War. You can hear this... more

• Planning begins for birthday
• Remembering/in Hedley, B.C.
• Local branch of the Royal Canadian Legion in good hands

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Protecting their future

On the weekend I attended the B.C. Teacher’s Federation Union conference as a parent representative. The conference was titled “Protecting our Children’s Future.” It is easy to drop your child off at school and forget about what happens throughout the... more

• An old sailor goes to Afghanistan
• Veterans know real discomfort
• Your own vote is a vote for your whole community

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Share your experiences please

Dear Editor: We respectfully invite any and all to share their views, opinions and experiences about Living Wills, Legal Wills, Probate, Power of Attorney, Testator, Testatrix, Testamentary Letter, Finding a comfortable Lawyer, Notary or Financial Planner to help get me started—... more

• Crystal ball is not needed
• Why not electricity?
• We stand to benefit

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Two worlds

Forty-five minutes of highway are a gulf between two very different worlds. A few months ago, I became a crime reporter in Kelowna. My time is now split between the Capital News and the Summerland Review. Travelling back and forth each... more

• The quest for a local apple
• The Den Report, Lions beat 'Riders, now 2-4
• The Den Report, Logan impressing in NFL camp

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