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TR Junior Idol has a new twist

Following on the popularity of television’s American Idol, many years ago, the little town of Tumbler Ridge began having their own version. There had...

Despite rumours, foodbank alive and well

The Tumbler Ridge Family Assistance program—otherwise known as the Foodbank— is alive and well, serving the citizens of Tumbler Ridge, says Tracy Krauss, temporary...

This year’s Winter Carnival was BANANAS!

From wall Scrabble to flag building to edible castles to a giant, ridable cardboard banana, this year’s winter carnival was the usual mix of...

Empty Ice

Derek Prou spoke to council on January 16, explaining why the Tumbler Ridge Steel Kings season was halted last month, after the then-owner Lauren...

Dr Ify: Dealing with Mental health in Children

Mental illness is challenging to treat, and it is even worse in children because it does not always present with the typical signs we...

Cognitive Care Kits arrive at library

Cognitive Care Kits are now available at the Tumbler Ridge Public Library. These kits, available for a 7-day loan with a valid Library card,...

Final Thought: Rendered redundant

Last edition, I let ChatGPT write the editorial for me, and, if you recall, it wasn’t that impressive. The attempts at humour weren’t funny,...

Avalanche Issue: Cold weather and low snow equals high risk

Shallow and weak.  That’s how Tyson Rettie, a forecaster with Avalanche Canada, describes the snowpack in the Northern Rockies this season.  For sledders, that means taking...

Local Doctor launching Motivating Our Champions series

Children are curious, and they want to learn everything. But they aren’t always good at listening to their parents, and it might be difficult...

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