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Final Thought: Fictional Currency

Back in China, so the story goes, people used to use iron coins as a form of currency.  But iron? Wasn’t worth an awful lot....

Final Shot.

Mom Hailee and Sam from the library try (mostly unsuccessfully) to get a palm print from Kezler, one of 15 new babies who came...

Local Photographer places second in Canadian Geographic contest

Brandon Broderick has placed second in the Epic Landscapes category. Broderick is one of only two BC photographers who made the list.  Canadian Geographic staff combed...

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,...

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