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Afghan parents carry their children, as they leave the malnutrition ward floor, at the Indira Gandhi Children’s Hospital, in Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

Blood drive to mark Women’s Day halted, Afghan activists say

Organizers say the event was viewed as a protest by Taliban authorities

A section of map volunteers are using

Search continues through weekend for Cache Creek fire chief Clayton Cassidy

Kamloops Search and Rescue, Kamloops Fire Rescue, and local volunteers will be scouring the area for any sign of the missing chief.

Liberal candidate Jackie Tegart and a supporter on election night

Liberal incumbent Jackie Tegart holds Fraser-Nicola riding

The government is still in the balance, with neither the NDP nor the Liberals holding a majority of 44 seats.

There are very few legitimate excuses for not getting out to vote.

More than 20 per cent of Fraser-Nicola voters voted in advance polls

The riding was 21st in the province, out of 87 ridings, in terms of the percentage of voters who took advantage of early voting.

There are very few legitimate excuses for not getting out to vote.
The Clinton Museum opens again for the season on May 18.

Striking a balance: The Clinton Museum is getting set to open for another season

Plus there aren't many more sleeps until the 150th Clinton Annual Ball takes place at the 47 Mile Sports Complex.

The Clinton Museum opens again for the season on May 18.
The Rotary Club of Ashcroft/Cache Creek will once again be providing a barbecue concession at this year's Walhaschindig

Local news briefs: Don’t miss Walhaschindig

Plus the Mother's Day fly-in, the Rotary Citizens of the Year barbecue, a Windows 10 class, and more.

The Rotary Club of Ashcroft/Cache Creek will once again be providing a barbecue concession at this year's Walhaschindig
Clayton Cassidy

Dealing with tragedy

Small communities are not immune to tragedy, as was seen all too keenly this past weekend.

Clayton Cassidy
For the first time since Confederation in 1871

New information from the 2016 census shows a greying population across Canada

Small communities in our region are sharply above the provincial average when it comes to those aged 65 and older.

For the first time since Confederation in 1871
'Whiskey' by Heidi Roy was the People's Choice first place winner (adult category) at this year's Ashcroft Fine Art Show and Sale.

Winners from the Ashcroft Art Show

Adults and children vote in separate categories, for their first and second choices among the paintings on display.

'Whiskey' by Heidi Roy was the People's Choice first place winner (adult category) at this year's Ashcroft Fine Art Show and Sale.
Fraser-Nicola Liberal candidate Jackie Tegart with supporters in Ashcroft on election night.

Supporters rally behind Jackie Tegart in Ashcroft

The Liberal candidate is in a tight race with the NDP's Harry Lali, and leading in early tallies.

Fraser-Nicola Liberal candidate Jackie Tegart with supporters in Ashcroft on election night.
It's election night in British Columbia

B.C. Election 2017 quick facts

If the Liberals win a fifth consecutive term, they still won't hold the record for most successive governments.

It's election night in British Columbia
The popular garden behind the E. Fry office in Ashcroft

Communal garden will be returning to the E. Fry office in Ashcroft this spring

Last year's garden provided bounty to anyone who needed it, thanks to volunteers who planted and maintained it.

The popular garden behind the E. Fry office in Ashcroft
Another big change is coming to Historic Hat Creek

More camping spots to be added at Historic Hat Creek

The site has received funding to build 25 to 30 more fully-serviced spots, plus a laundry and a shower/bathroom facility.

Another big change is coming to Historic Hat Creek
Liberal candidate Jackie Tegart and a supporter on election night

Liberal candidate Jackie Tegart retains Fraser-Nicola riding

The Liberal candidate was in a tight race with the NDP's Harry Lali, who she chsllrenged in 2013.

Liberal candidate Jackie Tegart and a supporter on election night
The Bonaparte River near its confluence with the Thompson on Friday

Public warned about river perils during runoff

Heavy runoff might have eroded and undercut the banks of local creeks and rivers, so stay away from them.

The Bonaparte River near its confluence with the Thompson on Friday

Communities in Bloom adds more desert planters to downtown Ashcroft

Plus barrel planting starts soon, and the Canada 150 tulips are blooming at the cenotaph.

  • May 9, 2017
It's election night in British Columbia

Spotlight on Fraser-Nicola and its candidates

The riding is expected to be a key to success: whoever wins Fraser-Nicola wins the province. But the race will probably go down to the wire.

It's election night in British Columbia
Clayton Cassidy (second from left) receiving the Medal of Good Citizenship in June 2016.

Search resumes on Tuesday for missing Cache Creek fire chief Clayton Cassidy

Search and rescue personnel have been stood down for the day, but volunteers will continue the ground search.

Clayton Cassidy (second from left) receiving the Medal of Good Citizenship in June 2016.
Clayton Cassidy (second from left) receiving the Medal of Good Citizenship in June 2016.

Search continues for missing Cache Creek fire chief Clayton Cassidy

Search and rescue personnel are back in Cache Creek today, along with local volunteers.

Clayton Cassidy (second from left) receiving the Medal of Good Citizenship in June 2016.
UPDATE: Search for Cache Creek Fire Chief now recovery operation

UPDATE: Search for Cache Creek Fire Chief now recovery operation

Ashcroft RCMP have confirmed that the search for Clayton Cassidy is a recovery operation, not a rescue

UPDATE: Search for Cache Creek Fire Chief now recovery operation