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The universities are creating an inventory of equipment on campus, such as DNA sequencers

There is no better time to see local talent, especially children on stage performing than just before Christmas, and on Dec. 9, Margit’s Academy of Music’s young students showed their talent in a recital at the Barriere Pentecostal Church.

On Wednesday, Dec. 27, an Arctic cold front returned to the North Thompsdon Valley accompanied by some good strong snowfalls,

A few posts on social media do not represent the views of most snowmobilers, says BRPP president

Eligible homeowners must apply for the grant each year. To be eligible, the home must be used as the owner’s principal residence

VICTORIA - Minor amendments are being made to two regulations under the Water Sustainability Act to support existing groundwater users and clarify requirements for authorizing water use.

The number of impaired driving fatalities has dropped significantly since the Counter Attack campaign started in 1977. In the 1970s an average of more than 300 people died each year as a result of impaired driving. By 2017 that average had dropped to 65 people. That’s an 80 per cent decrease, but it’s still not enough because impaired driving is 100 per cent preventable.

The “basics” will always be taught. Years ago, when many of us went to school, classrooms were all about the “three Rs”: reading, writing and arithmetic. Some people today seem to pine for those days and want to see a return to this kind of teaching. The fact is, however, the “basics” have never left our classrooms and will continue to be a key part of the learning experience for all students.

New Years Eve is just a few days away, with one of the premier events in the region taking place at the North Thompson Agriplex in Barriere to welcome 2018.

Once the snow started to fall in the Lower North Thompson Valley on Wednesday, Dec. 20, it continued until Thursday afternoon,leaving valley roads a challenge for travelers.