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# Tumbler RidgeLines

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- [Christmas Light-Up winners announced](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/12/19/christmas-light-up-winners-announced/) - Despite a heavy snowfall on the morning of the event, the Christmas Light-Up Tour continued to be one of Tumbler Ridge’s most magical and well-supported holiday traditions. This year, 19 homes originally signed up to participate in the residential Light-Up Tour, with three homes regrettably having to opt out prior to the event. Even with
- [They’ll be closed for Christmas](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/12/19/theyll-be-closed-for-christmas/) - Coming as no surprise, Northern Health has confirmed they will not be open on Christmas Day. This year, Christmas falls on a Thursday, which is not a weekend, but, after local Sarrah Gachter asked the question as to coverage over the Christmas Break, Northern Health responded with their hours of coverage for Tumbler Ridge. Gachter
- [All we want for Christmas is ... a new doctor?](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/12/19/all-we-want-for-christmas-is-a-new-doctor/) - Northern Health says they have found a potential new family physician. “We, along with a local council member, have interviewed two Practice Ready Assessment (PRA) candidates,” writes Northern Health in their December Health Services Update. “The candidate should be joining us in Spring 2027.” The PRA program is an accelerated pathway for internationally trained family
- [Board members needed: Community Forest needs two more people](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/12/19/board-members-needed-community-forest-needs-two-more-people/) - The Community Forest currently has five board members. That’s pretty good for a not-for-profit organization in Tumbler Ridge, and meets the minimum number of board members needed for the society. But, at a special meeting of council on December 9, council expressed worry that the board was not at full strength. Currently, the board consists
- [Memories of Christmas](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/12/19/memories-of-christmas/) - My thoughts today are expressed in the words of an old Country Gospel song, “Precious memories, how they linger, how they ever flood my soul.” Precious memories indeed! I grew up in a little fishing community in Newfoundland. I was one of fifteen siblings and lived in a big six bedroom house. Christmas was always
- [The year that was: Tumbler Ridge in 2025](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/12/19/the-year-that-was-tumbler-ridge-in-2025/) - 2025 has been an eventful year for the sleepy town of Tumbler Ridge. Here’s how we saw the year that was. January started out with BC Assessment releases their 2025 assessment, with the average property value going up 13 percent. That made it the fourth year in a row that housing values went up. Will
- [Final Thought: Light of the world](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/12/19/final-thought-light-of-the-world/) - We set up our Christmas tree last night. No, not the night before you read this or even the night before this went to press, but the night that I am writing this, which is, if you must know, Dec 1. I—and this is going to sound odd to all those people out there who
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/12/19/final-shot-92/) - Nikki Noksana sent us this image of son Emmett, who has long requested to ski to school in the morning. It’s never worked out with enough snowfall, and a driver available to take his skis back home afterwards, says Nikki, until last week when his grandparents were visiting. Mom and Oma skied with Emmett, while
- [Emperor's Challenge 2023 - Photos](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/08/18/emperors-challenge-2023-photos/)
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/10/30/final-shot-12/) - Last glimpse of a fading sun. As autumn turns to winter, Lisa took this shot over the Murray River. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email at publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [Local Coach awarded BC Hockey Fred Heslop award](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/05/12/local-coach-awarded-bc-hockey-fred-heslop-award/) - Kurtis Lindsay admits he was more of a football player than a hockey player, competing on the gridiron through his minor football and high school days in Edmonton. Sure, he’d take his twirls on the ice with his neighbourhood and school friends, but never played in an organized capacity. That hasn’t held him back in
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/06/10/final-shot-4/) - Ryley is all smiles as she sinks a putt at the Library’s mini-golf fundraiser. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Email publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/10/15/final-shot-13/) - Lisa took this picture of autumn down at the mini-falls on Flatbed Creek. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email at publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [RidgeLife Winter Magazine 2025/2026](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/12/12/ridgelife-winter-magazine-2025-2026/) - The Winter 2025/2026 edition of RidgeLife Magazine is now on stands! Want a copy mailed? Contact us or email sales@tumblerridgelines.com
- [Annual Food Drive a success](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/12/12/annual-food-drive-a-success/) - More than 50 volunteers—from council, from Emergency Services, from Tumbler Ridge Search and Rescue, from the Junior Rangers and from the local churches—pitched in to collect, then sort the food. According to Lydia Mannon, who co-manages the Food Bank, there was over $1780 raised in cash donations alone. “I wouldn’t know where to start with
- [Para Hockey Cup DTR Bus](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/12/12/para-hockey-cup-dtr-bus/) - The District of Tumbler Ridge sponsored a batch of tickets for locals interested in the Para Hockey Cup tournament in Dawson Creek on November 30, and provided a bus to take people to and from the games. Also Freddy’s second appearance in the paper this week.
- [District signs on to assist Medical Conference for next three years](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/12/12/district-signs-on-to-assist-medical-conference-for-next-three-years/) - Dr. Charles Helm, who helps organize the Tumbler Ridge Medical Conference, recently sent a letter, asking the District for $10,000 in sponsorship for the 2026 Tumbler Ridge Medical Conference. Instead, the District has chosen to fund the conference for the next three years—$10,000 this year and $15,000 for the next two years. The Tumbler Ridge
- [Welcome, Christmas!](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/12/12/welcome-christmas/) - Corrie—and the rest of the Tumbler Ridge Saddle Club—welcomed the community to their Barn Light Up, out at the stables. There was hot chocolate to drink, cookies to snack on and horses to pet.
- [CTI Provides Update](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/12/12/cti-provides-update/) - Plans for a new coal mine in the Sukunka Valley, called the Rocky Creek Met Coal Project, have been progressing, according to an update provided to council by Judy Matkuluk, Manager of Regulatory Affairs and Peter Hang, Engagement Coordinator with CTI Plus Resources. The planned coal mine would see three million tonnes of raw coal
- [Break out the trophy](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/12/12/break-out-the-trophy/) - Since 1987, it has sat there, in the basement of the Community Centre, waiting. ‘It’, in this case is the Tumbler Ridge Midget Tournament trophy. Has it been that long since Tumbler Ridge has been able to field a Midget Hockey team, and is that why the trophy for the Tumbler Ridge Midget Tournament has
- [Ho ho ho! Happy Christmas](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/12/12/ho-ho-ho-happy-christmas/) - Ayla is all smiles as she finally gets to sit on Santa Ed’s knee at the Holly Jolly Christmas, December 3, at the Tumbler Ridge Public Library.
- [Northeastern BC tops province in measles cases](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/12/12/northeastern-bc-tops-province-in-measles-cases/) - As of November 24 of this year, there had been 300 confirmed cases of measles in Northern BC. Meanwhile, the Fraser Valley has seen 41 cases, Interior Health 19 cases, Vancouver area, ten, and the Island only four. Of the 331 cases in the North, nearly all of them (285) have been in the Northeast,
- [Annual Christmas Tree Light Up](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/12/12/annual-christmas-tree-light-up/) - Councillor Norbury is surrounded by a group of kids as they push the plunger to light the tree at the annual Christmas Tree Light Up. Afterwards, people gathered for pizza and hot chocolate in room 5 and carolling in room 4 of the Community Centre.
- [Final Thought: A little is a lot if a lot give a little](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/12/12/final-thought-a-little-is-a-lot-if-a-lot-give-a-little/) - Every year since I was about 12, I have read through The Lord of the Rings. Well, that’s not completely true. There was that bleak period in the mid-aughts that I didn’t read the books for the better part of ten years. But when I was a teenager, I was in a constant state of
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/12/12/final-shot-91/) - Chrissy Irving sent over this photo of five local youths who reffed the entire U-15 hockey tournament the weekend of November 28–30. Over the past few years, referees have been hard to find, so this is a watershed moment for local hockey. If you have an image you want to share or a story that
- [Library gets new privacy pod](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/11/28/library-gets-new-privacy-pod/) - One of the classic gags from the TV show Get Smart (only slightly behind “missed it by that much” and well ahead of “sorry about that”) is the Cone of Silence. For those of you too young or too uncultured to know the show, the Cone of Silence was a device that Maxwell Smart always
- [Knowing where we are, and why it matters](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/11/28/knowing-where-we-are-and-why-it-matters/) - “If you don’t know where you are, you don’t know who you are” –Wendell Berry. To me, this quote rings true and is relevant to our current health care crisis in Tumbler Ridge. Why does this quote matter? It matters because we live in a bowl in the foothills of the Rockies in our province’s
- [Council defers Residential Development Plan](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/11/28/council-defers-residential-development-plan/) - At the November 17 meeting, council moved to defer a plan to adopt a new Residential Development Plan “as a council-approved guiding document to support future residential growth, land use planning, and development decision-making for the District of Tumbler Ridge” until they had more time to discuss some of the issues in a closed meeting.
- [I want to learn how to fly....](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/11/28/i-want-to-learn-how-to-fly/) - Cierra VanRootselaar takes flight as she takes a shot on the Chetwynd goaltender during a game on Saturday.
- [District dealing with another boiler failure](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/11/28/district-dealing-with-another-boiler-failure/) - Back in February, the boilers at the Community Centre gave out, forcing the Community Centre to be closed for the better part of a month. Now, the boiler at the Recycling Facility has gone down as well. The boiler installation was performed when the Recycling Facility was built back in 2020. According to a report
- [An award 13 years in the making](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/11/28/11950/) - On November 17, former board chair of the Tumbler Ridge Public Library, me, was at council to receive a pair of certificates for my long service and dedication to the board. “Long,” because officially people are not supposed to stay on the library board for longer than eight years. But finding new volunteers can be
- [It’s beginning to look a little bit like Christmas](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/11/28/its-beginning-to-look-a-little-bit-like-christmas/) - There’s basically no snow, but the district’s Christmas decorations have been going up over the last week.
- [District finally files SOFI for 2024](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/11/28/district-finally-files-sofi-for-2024/) - One of the standard beats to the annual life cycle of the district—along with filing the annual Financial Plan—is the filing of the district’s annual Statement of Financial Information, or SOFI. Typically, these are supposed to be filed by June 30 this year, but with the district losing it’s Chief Financial Officer earlier in the
- [Final Thought: Glad I didn’t say banana?](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/11/28/final-thought-glad-i-didnt-say-banana/) - After last issue’s polemic about the way we communicate one to another, I was really planning on talking more about the nature of discourse on-line. I mean, the president of the USA referred to a female journalist as “piggy”. Try and spin that any way you want, that is peak punching down. We’ve talked about
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/11/28/final-shot-90/) - So remember how a few issues a go I was so excited because I had so many photos submitted, and I was hoping to keep the trend going? Turns out Zeb Irving had sent me this picture of the sunrise in front of an equally colourful Visitor Information Centre, but the picture got sent to
- [Para Cup Coupe de ParaHockey Nov 30-Dec 6](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/11/14/para-cup-coupe-de-parahockey-nov-30-dec-6/) - Dawson Creek, BC is set to host the highly anticipated 2025 Para Cup, bringing international para hockey action to the West Coast for the first time since 2007. This prestigious tournament, held from Nov. 30 to Dec. 6 at the Ovintiv Events Centre, serves as the final international competition before the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games
- [Tumbler Ridge Mountain Bike Association gets $279,094 from NDIT](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/11/14/tumbler-ridge-mountain-bike-association-gets-279094-from-ndit/) - The Northern Development Institute Trust (NDIT) Board of Directors have approved 10 grants during the final intake of the 2025 year, totaling $1.7 million for community projects from Tumbler Ridge to Taku River Tlilngit First Nation. This latest round of funding sees, amongst others, $224,725 going to Kwadacha Nation for their Commercial Kitchen Upgrade project,
- [The effects of after-hours emergency room closures in Tumbler Ridge](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/11/14/the-effects-of-after-hours-emergency-room-closures-in-tumbler-ridge/) - In recent editions of RidgeLines I have provided examples, from my medical perspective, of why access to care in our own ER after hours is so important, and what another health authority is doing its best to keep small, remote ERs open. I have also reiterated the grave threat to our lives as a result
- [New Monkman Pass Movie to debut November 15](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/11/14/new-monkman-pass-movie-to-debut-november-15/) - Last year, a group of eight people set out to hike the Monkman Pass Memorial Trail. That in itself is unusual. The trail was officially opened in 2008, and if the trail has seen that many hikers in the last decade, it would be a surprise. Less than 100 people are known to have hiked
- [Hockey Weekend in TR](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/11/14/hockey-weekend-in-tr/) - It was a busy weekend for hockey in Tumbler Ridge with the U9 (showing here), U11, U13 and U18 teams all having games at the Community Centre.
- [Let’s talk about Let’s talk](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/11/14/lets-talk-about-lets-talk/) - While many recent Let’s Talks have been focused on single issues (health care, forest fires), the most recent Let’s Talk featured a wide-ranging conversation on a variety of topics, from BC Housing to a potential new fire hall to the after hour closures of the emergency room. (Note that this reporter was unable to attend
- [Whittling down the risks of woodpiles](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/11/14/whittling-down-the-risks-of-woodpiles/) - With winter well on its way, now is a great time to begin planning and preparing for the storage of next season’s firewood. Below are a few tips to consider, ensuring that your woodpile does not become a threat to your home and community. Winter Storage: During winter, firewood can be stored near the house,
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/11/14/final-shot-89/) - We Remember. A member of the Canadian Junior Rangers stands guard at the Remembrance Day Ceremonies at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School. If you have an image you want to share or a story that needs to be told, send an email to publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [Final Thought: say unto others...](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/11/14/final-thought-say-unto-others/) - In the last few years, online discourse has basically descended to “you’re a Nazi” “No, you are!” “No, you are!” It’s good to see that we as a society still haven’t risen above the level of five-year-olds. Oddly, the same people then go on to call the people they called Nazis “Communists.” Like Pierre Polievre,
- [Proposed Hourglass Wind Energy Centre](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/10/31/proposed-hourglass-wind-energy-centre/) - Back when Site C got the go ahead, the government of BC also put a cap on how much power it would purchase from Independent Power Producers (IPPs). While they still purchased power from smaller projects under the Standing Offer Program (SOP), each project was limited to a maximum size of 15 MW. In 2018,
- [District responds to Northern Health](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/10/31/district-responds-to-northern-health/) - On October 14, Northern Health posted an update to their Facebook page. “Over the past few weeks since we made temporary changes to on call after-hours coverage for Emergency Department services in Tumbler Ridge – shifting to a more direct 9-1-1 ambulance response on weeknights and weekends – Northern Health representatives have visited the community
- [Keeping small rural ERs open after-hours](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/10/31/keeping-small-rural-ers-open-after-hours/) - Last week there was an announcement that four small rural ERs within Interior Health would be utilizing virtual after-hours coverage. The communities involved are Princeton, Clearwater, Lillooet and Nakusp. Like Tumbler Ridge, these remote ERs tend to have low-volume after-hours call numbers. The model being used for these communities is different than the one that
- [Nazareth Concert Draw Winners](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/10/31/nazareth-concert-draw-winners/) - Anthony Kirk sent us this photo from the Nazareth Farewell Tour on October 22. He was one of the winners of a pair of tickets to the show, alongsideBarb Schuerkamp. Keep your eyes peeled for the next giveaway in partnership with Ovintiv Events Centre.
- [Health care in crisis: The education shortfall](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/10/31/health-care-in-crisis-the-education-shortfall/) - Earlier this year, the government of Canada released a report called The Canadian Health Workforce Education, Training and Distribution Study. It says that Canada can’t train enough doctors and other health professionals, unless we dramatically change how we do things. Of the 38 member countries in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Canada
- [We’re ready for our close-up (again)](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/10/31/were-ready-for-our-close-up-again/) - Eight years after Tumbler Ridge was featured on CBC’s Still Standing, the town may be heading towards being featured on another TV show. This time, it’s the HGTV show Home Town Takeover Canada, which is scheduled to start production on its first season next year. Home Town Takeover will be a nationally broadcast makeover series
- [Final Thought: before truth can put on its boots.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/10/31/final-thought-before-truth-can-put-on-its-boots/) - A few year’s back, when Twitter was still Twitter and not a movie rating, a group of researchers decided to do a test. They took a look at eleven years of the Twitter-verse, and discovered something that is both disturbing and has been known for a very, very long time: lies spread faster and farther
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/10/31/final-shot-88/) - Beatlejuice and ... dunno, is that the Scarlet Witch? Or maybe Wendy, the one that hangs out with Casper the ghost? Anyway, the two were hosting the bus for people wanting to get to the Trunk or Treat and Haunted House on October 25. If you have an image you want to share or a
- [Getting ready for Remembrance Day](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/10/30/getting-ready-for-remembrance-day/) - Tumbler Ridge Legion President Steve Robinson (right) pins the ceremonial poppy to mayor Daryl Krakowka's breast, signalling the start of the Legion's annual poppy campaign here in Tumbler Ridge. Watch for Legion members at the grocery store between now and Remembrance Day on November 11. This fortnight's paper has information on the cermonies, which will
- [Neufeld brings forward petition to legislature](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/10/18/neufeld-brings-forward-petition-to-legislature/) - Last week, the BC Legislature returned to session. Local MLA Larry Neufeld returned to work, bringing along a petition he received at the rally on October 4. He says he promises to bring forward the petition to keep the Tumbler Ridge Emergency Room open and fully operational. “This has been an ongoing effort,” he says.
- [A message to Tumbler Ridge residents from Dr Charles Helm](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/10/18/a-message-to-tumbler-ridge-residents-from-dr-charles-helm/) - The September 4 Northern Health announcement, that our ER would be shut down after hours, was followed by an apology for the way the announcement had been rolled out. Then came a second announcement, stating that the shut-down would be temporary, but there have been more recent indications that Northern Health is not planning to
- [Stu’s story](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/10/18/stus-story/) - I’ve lived in this town almost my whole life. I wanted to share a quick story with you. One summer in the early 2000s, my mother fell down and broke her leg. My father quickly rushed her to the emergency room where she was greeted by nurses and a doctor. While the doctor was examining
- [Hope Truck raises thousands for local youth initiatives](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/10/18/hope-truck-raises-thousands-for-local-youth-initiatives/) - In the end, 9285 loads of coal were hauled by the Hope Truck, an initiative co-sponsored by West Moberly Industrial Metalworks (WM-IMW) and Conuma Resources, to go towards helping youth in the West Moberly First Nations, Saulteau First Nations, Chetwynd and Tumbler Ridge. The Hope Truck initiative came to a close at an event on
- [An epic adventure to end the season](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/10/18/an-epic-adventure-to-end-the-season/) - Tumbler Ridge offers a rugged beauty that is not only captivating but alluring. No matter how often you traverse its landscape, you’re met with a different perspective, whether it’s the diverse wildlife, the ever-changing weather, or a new-to-you mountain range. Being bored is simply not an option here. From the countless trails, back roads, to
- [Final thoughts: Remembering Erin](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/10/18/final-thoughts-remembering-erin/) - Your relationship to Tumbler Ridge most likely speaks to your relationship to Erin Wanvig, who passed away October 4. You might remember her as Dr. Frank N. Furter as part of the semi-annual Rocky Horror Picture Show. Or as the organizer of the Tumbler Ridge Teen Idol event. Or as the writer of many a
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/10/18/final-shot-87/) - Erin Wanvig in the hospital had this message for Tumbler Ridge: “Thank you, TR for everything. XO. Erin.” Right back at you, Erin. You will be sorely missed. Rose Snyder photo. If you have an image you want to share or a story that needs to be told, send an email to publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [Enter to Win Tickets to Nazareth](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/10/17/enter-to-win-tickets-to-nazareth/) - Email your name and phone number to Sales@TumblerRidgeLines.com by October 19 to win a pair of Tickets to Nazareth Canadian Farewell Tour. Winners will be contacted by Noon, Monday October 20.
- [Ashley Ghostkeeper kicks off the Home Routes concert](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/10/03/ashley-ghostkeeper-kicks-of-the-home-routes-concert/) - Ashley Ghostkeeper kicked off the Home Routes concert series for 2025-26 with a show at the VIC on September 25. The next show is Irvin Miller, on October 24. For more info see irvinmiller.com or homeroutes.ca
- [After a week in town, family of black bears appear to have moved on](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/10/03/after-a-week-in-town-family-of-black-bears-appear-to-have-moved-on/) - A family of black bears that took up residence between the Chamberlain apartments seems to have moved on, causing no harm to the town and in turn, not being destroyed. The bears were originally spotted in the green space between town hall and the Legion. RCMP officers were able to use their sirens to cause
- [Conuma moving into Big Windy Pit with permit extension](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/10/03/conuma-moving-into-big-windy-pit-with-permit-extension/) - They were so close. That’s the message from Brian Sullivan, CEO of Conuma, with Quintette still not having it’s full mine permit now that it’s October. Since September 5 of last year, the mine has been working in the Little Windy Pit on a temporary permit as the permits for its full restart have been
- [Province putting in nearly a million dollars for caribou habitat](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/10/03/province-putting-in-nearly-a-million-dollars-for-caribou-habitat/) - The province of BC is spearheading a project to restore features in the Mount Spieker and Mount Bullmoose areas to enhance caribou habitat for the Quintette herd. The money—$975,679 in total—is being split between two projects. The lion’s share is to “restore approximately 73.5 kilometres of linear features using functional and ecological methods within high-priority
- [Health Fair: Investigating a hybrid care model in Tumbler Ridge](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/10/03/health-fair-investigating-a-hybrid-care-model-in-tumbler-ridge/) - A research team from the Rural Coordination Centre of BC (RCCbc) and the University of Northern British Columbia’s (UNBC) Division of Medical Sciences have been looking at how hybrid care could be used to improve health care workforce sustainability and health equity. Most medical care is conducted in person. Patients go to see a doctor
- [Final Thought: the best possible outcome](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/10/03/final-thought-the-best-possible-outcome/) - I don’t normally do this, but this week’s final thought and this week’s final shot are linked. If you haven’t seen this week’s final shot, take a gander at the final shot posted. It’s okay. I’ll wait. I don’t know about you, but for me, this image stirs up a lot of feelings. Fear being
- [Health Care in Crisis: Conuma “Strongly opposed” to closure](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/10/03/health-care-in-crisis-conuma-strongly-opposed-to-closure/) - On Sunday, there was an incident out at Quintette that could have led to an injury. According to CEO Brian Sullivan, a water truck was coming down the hill when the driver was unable to make a curve and hit a safety berm. The driver was not badly hurt and was treated on-site, but at
- [Health care in crisis: lending a helping Helm](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/10/03/health-care-in-crisis-lending-a-helping-helm/) - Dr. Charles Helm says being asked to serve as medical advisor for the District of Tumbler Ridge is a great privilege. “This puts the community into crisis,” he says of Northern Health’s decision to no longer offer emergency room services in Tumbler Ridge on evenings and weekends. “I was approached by the mayor and Council
- [65 properties at annual tax sale](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/10/03/65-properties-at-annual-tax-sale/) - There were 25 people on hand to bid on a series of 65 properties that the district was disposing of at its annual tax sale. That’s the most properties ever up for a tax sale, beating out the 59 properties up for sale in 2015 when all the units at 360 Northgate (the Wilderness Lodge).
- [Digging in the dirt](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/10/03/digging-in-the-dirt/) - A pair of young gardeners at the annual community garden potato on Sunday, September 21. The event marks the end(ish) of the growing season here in Tumbler Ridge.
- [Health Fair: Phase two complete for preventing diabetes program](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/10/03/health-fair-phase-two-complete-for-preventing-diabetes-program/) - Tumbler Ridge—alongside Port Alberni—is part of a program spearheaded by the Rural Coordination Centre of BC (RCCbc) and Healthcare Excellence Canada (HEC) to take a food-based, culturally safe program focused on type two diabetes remission. According to Dr. Charles Helm, one of the biggest steps of phase two was to create an application for funding
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/10/03/final-shot-86/) - A kid on a bike races past a family of black bears who had taken up residence next to the path between the apartments on Chamberlain. If you have got an image you want to share, send me an email at publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [Northern Health closes Emergency room in Tumbler Ridge after hours](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/09/18/northern-health-closes-emergency-room-in-tumbler-ridge-after-hours/) - On September 4, Northern Health posted on their Tumbler Ridge Facebook page that there were changes coming to the emergency department. Starting the very next day, on-call services at the emergency department would only be available starting at 8 am on weekday mornings, and running until 9. During the day, the clinic and emergency department
- [Community rally in support of emergency room services](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/09/18/community-rally-in-support-of-emergency-room-services/) - Hundreds of residents, concerned about the recent closure of the Tumbler Ridge emergency department evenings and weekends, turned out for a rally before a meeting with Northern Health Officials on Sunday, September 7. Signs were held and slogans chanted as person after person spoke to the fall-out around the closure. Town councillor Chris Norbury, who
- [Northern Health talks Emergency Department closures with community](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/09/18/northern-health-talks-emergency-department-closures-with-community/) - On September 7, a trio of representatives from Northern Health came to town to speak to locals about the decision to close the Emergency Room on evenings and weekends with just one day’s notice. Speaking for Northern Health was Lisa Zetes-Zanatta, Vice President, Clinical Operations, Angela De Smit, Vice President, Professional Practice / Chief of
- [Definitely, maybe](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/09/18/definitely-maybe/) - After refusing to take a stand and say that the Emergency Room closures are temporary at the meeting on Sunday, September 7, Northern Health has released a statement saying it “will consider service changes to be temporary as it continues community meetings in Tumbler Ridge.” The Health Authority is meeting with community groups in a
- [People will die if closures continue says Doctor Helm](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/09/18/people-will-die-if-closures-continue-says-doctor-helm/) - Despite no longer being a practicing physician, Dr Charles Helm is not taking the announcement of the closure of the Emergency Room on evenings and weekends lying down. Helm spoke to the crowd at the rally for Emergency Services, he spoke before the Northern Health meeting on September 7, he attended the meeting on September
- [“Administrative error” blamed for ATV area being falsely closed](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/09/18/administrative-error-blamed-for-atv-area-being-falsely-closed/) - What is being described as an “administrative error” by ATV club president Tim Croston created a few days of panic for local and regional ATVers, when it was noticed that Mount Spieker was closed to ATVers. On September 3, Croston posted that “I recently came across some information suggesting a permanent closure and wanted to
- [Final Thought: A crisis of health care](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/09/18/final-thought-a-crisis-of-health-care/) - Last week, with one whole day warning, the Tumbler Ridge Emergency Department was closed between the hours of seven at night and eight in the morning, and again on weekends. When the announcement was made, the community lost it’s collective mind. And with good reason, as there was no mention as to whether the closures
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/09/18/final-shot-85/) - Someone who wished to remain anonymous but totally wasn’t me sent us this photo of the walls coming down on 216 Speiker. This makes four issues in a row where the parting shot has been from the community and I’m loving it. If you have got an image you want to share, send me an
- [Community rally in support of Emergency Room](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/09/09/community-rally-in-support-of-emergency-room/)
- [Anglo penalized $809,700 for Selenium issues at Peace River Coal](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/09/05/anglo-penalized-809700-for-selenium-issues-at-peace-river-coal/) - Nearly four years ago, on September 9, 2021, Peace River Coal was handed a penalty of $809,700 after it had, according to the BC Ministry of Environment, failed to comply with its environmental permit to prevent the discharge of selenium into Babcock Creek, Gordon Creek and Murray River. The fine was notable as it was the
- [It's official: Conuma buys Peace River Coal](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/02/21/its-official-conuma-buys-peace-river-coal/) - After two years of discussions, Conuma has agreed to buy Peace River Coal (PRC) from Anglo American. Brian Sullivan, CAO for Conuma says discussions started early in 2023. “The closing happened this morning [February 11] slightly before lunchtime,” says Sullivan. Sullivan was hoping the process would have wrapped up before the end of 2025, but
- [216 Spieker coming down](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/09/05/216-spieker-coming-down/) - On June 7, a fire destroyed 216 Spieker, a 51-unit building on the lower bench. Since then, the question of what caused the fire has been at the top of resident’s minds, but the official answer is: unknown. Now that the official investigation into the cause of the fire is complete, the next stage has
- [Coming back to Tumbler Ridge](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/09/05/coming-back-to-tumbler-ridge/) - When I first arrived in Tumbler Ridge in May 1983, it was to cover the creation of a brand-new town rising out of the wilderness, a bold vision fuelled by the northeast coal development. I was 25 years old, a cub reporter for The Vancouver Sun, sent north to document the largest mega project in
- [Tumbler Ridge Sasquatch?](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/09/05/tumbler-ridge-sasquatch/) - Are there Sasquatches near Tumbler Ridge? According to a recent anonymous post over at the Sasquatch Chronicles, yes. The post was made on August 22, and tells the story of an encounter back in 2006. According to the person telling the story, who gives his name as John, back in 2006, he watched a group
- [Conuma ordered to pay $13,000](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/09/05/conuma-ordered-to-pay-13000/) - On August 18, the Ministry of Environment assessed Conuma $13,000 in penalties for violations to their environmental permit pertaining to excessive airborne dust. “As a result of the coal mining process, including blasting, crushing, earth moving, ore conveyance, ground disturbance, and hauling traffic, air contaminants in the form of particulate matter are released to the
- [With the greatest of ease](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/09/05/with-the-greatest-of-ease/) - The Tumbler Ridge Fairground played host to a trio of stunt riders (including one sledder) who performed stunts August 22 and 23.
- [Target practice](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/09/05/target-practice/) - Kids (and the occasional adult) took part in trying to knock down a target with a firehose during the fire department’s open house, August 23
- [Area Restrictions shrink, but still in effect](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/09/05/area-restrictions-shrink-but-still-in-effect/) - While the Kiskatinaw Wildfire has been held since burning into the community of Kelly Lake, (missing any primary structures, though damaging at least seven other buildings) has been considered held by BC Wildfire and their counterparts in Alberta (after the fire crossed into that province), there are still area restrictions in place for the fire.
- [TR Triathlon Cancelled](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/09/05/tr-triathlon-cancelled/) - The Tumbler Ridge Triathlon has been cancelled due to low registration, according to a post on the Tumbler Ridge Community Centre’s Facebook Page. After last year’s extended pool closure, the triathlon was bumped to September, where it remained this year, but next year, it will return to its original June time slot.
- [Axe all, folks](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/09/05/axe-all-folks/) - Few things portend a return to school like the closing ceremonies for the library’s Summer Reading Club. This year featured hot dogs, hamburgers and, (toy) ax throwing.
- [Health Minister comes to town](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/09/05/health-minister-comes-to-town/) - Health Minister Josie Osborne came to Tumbler Ridge as part of a tour through the Peace, posting on Facebook. “Everywhere I travelled, I heard the same message: rural people deserve access to high-quality care...and innovative solutions tailored to the North,” she posted.
- [Final Thought: GIGO](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/09/05/final-thought-gigo/) - On March 23, 2016, Microsoft released Tay, Tay was designed to mimic the language patterns of a 19-year-old American girl, and to learn from interacting with human users of Twitter. It was designed to interact with other users, learning from them. And the first thing it learned was to be a holocaust-denying racist. Most people
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/09/05/final-shot-84/) - Slow down! Gerald Kraus took this picture of a child on his street (Gwillim, if you must know) sending a message to local drivers. Gerald is one of the few, the proud, the people who support this paper directly. If you wanted to do so yourself, go to patreon.com/tumblerridgelines. If you have got an image
- [XXIV Wins for SwansonKris Swanson on his way to his twenty fourth Emperor’s Challenge win. Meagan Cutler photo.XXIV Wins for Swanson](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/08/22/xxiv-wins-for-swansonkris-swanson-on-his-way-to-his-twenty-fourth-emperors-challenge-win-meagan-cutler-photo-xxiv-wins-for-swanson/) - Once again, the Emperor’s Challenge route has shifted, meaning that Kris Swanson has not only won the Emperor’s Challenge, but has set the pace for this version of the race. While his time this year—at 1:32:11—was not as fast as last year’s 1:31:00, it’s the best pace on this new variation of the Emperor’s Challenge
- [2025 Emperor’s Challenge Results - WNMS](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/08/22/2025-emperors-challenge-results-by-category-wnms/) - Please also see official ressults at: results.raceroster.com/v2/en-CA/results/gmnkmfwsx6bbvps3/results Female 18 and Under 1 1:50:35 Kavita Dhillon 2 2:21:36 Halle Jorgenson 3 2:26:08 Anya Dhillon 4 2:28:02 Maelle Levasseur 5 2:39:32 Nora Demoulin 6 2:44:23 Anna Atkinson 7 2:50:06 Danielle Rhode 8 3:01:37 Tzeira Jevne 9 3:07:30 Avoly Hanison-Nagel 10 3:10:56 Mylah Hanison-Nagel 11 3:12:11 Marlie Koch
- [Emperor's Challenge 2024 Race Results - WNMS](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/08/17/emperors-challenge-2024-race-results-wnms/) - For a full photo gallery and to access your photo, please visit Eye for Detail Photography at: https://i4detail.smugmug.com/2024/Emperors-Challenge-2024 Female 18 and Under Female Open Female Masters Female Grand Masters Female Super Masters Male Under 18 Male Open Male Masters Male Grand Masters Male Super Masters For more details see WNMS Full Race Results at: https://results.raceroster.com/v2/en-CA/results/nphbvwrufdr9etrn/results?fbclid=IwY2xjawEsbDFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHVtZqBwZfORUpR_f09CID021jEG_g8wOBx6W6CI-IQqxsRmiEasffdWHUg_aem_ip8CinF9ra0Oo1isSLHEqQ
- [Final Thought: A few more thoughts about nuclear war](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/08/22/final-thought-a-few-more-thoughts-about-nuclear-war/) - If you hadn’t figured it out yet, my last editorial didn’t actually reflect my personal position on nuclear war. I wasn’t lying; it was a rhetorical device known as reducto ad absurdum, where you take and make an argument so ridiculous that people should see how ridiculous it is. Alas, this is not always the
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/08/22/final-shot-83/) - Russell Eggleston sent this photo of Ray and Stu, guitarist and bass player for local band Downwater Union, on stage at the Emperor’s Challenge Village. Stu had just run the race earlier in the day. The owner of the limbs in the background is Justin Perfilow, filling in for yours truly on drums. BTW, this
- [PNG reveals gas supply plans for Tumbler Ridge](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/08/08/png-reveals-gas-supply-plans-for-tumbler-ridge/) - Last year Pacific Northern Gas (PNG) submitted a proposal to the BC Utilities Commission (BCUC) that would have seen the company putting nearly $5 million in upgrades and repairs to the Tumbler Ridge Gas Plant. This would have bumped up the amount people in Tumbler Ridge were paying for gas by $3.76/Gigajoule (Gj), starting next
- [Hiker helicoptered out from Bulley Glacier](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/08/08/hiker-helicoptered-out-from-bulley-glacier/) - A solo hiker had to be flown out from the Bulley Glacier after experiencing “medical distress”, according to Tumbler Ridge Search and Rescue (SAR) Manager Craig Waters. “This weekend’s task was a lone, experienced hiker in medical distress, deep in the backcountry,” says Waters. “We were able to communicate with her via InReach and arrange
- [Steeprock asks District for road maintenance](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/08/08/steeprock-asks-district-for-road-maintenance/) - Steeprock is requesting that the District take on the role of maintaining the roads in the Steeprock Mobile Home Neighbourhood. This was something the District was doing up until 2019, when a number of the other stratas in town requested the same level of service at their stratas. Steeprock is a strata, which means that
- [Tumbler Ridge health clinic experienced two diversions last month](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/08/08/tumbler-ridge-health-clinic-experienced-two-diversions-last-month/) - On Thursday, July 31, The Tumbler Ridge Emergency Department was not open, and, while no reason was given, traditionally these closures are due to lack of staff. While none of the other services in the clinic were effected, it meant that anyone who needed emergency care had to go to Chetwynd or Dawson Creek. The
- [Doors Open day](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/08/08/doors-open-day/) - On July 26, The Tumbler Ridge Museum celebrated the second annual Doors Open day here in Tumbler Ridge. The day was also a celebration of 25 years since the initial dinosaur footprint discovery down at Flatbed Creek (see last issue). Doors open is put on by the Northern Trails Historical Society. The organization was established
- [A farewell to Mike: pharmacy co-owner retires](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/08/08/a-farewell-to-mike-pharmacy-co-owner-retires/) - Michael Ortynsky has retired from pharmacy after more than 40 years in the profession and nearly 25 years as one of the owners of the Tumbler Ridge Pharmacy. His career began in Mackenzie before moving to Fort St. John in 1989. In 2001, Michael, along with Charissa Tonnesen, purchased Peoples Pharmacy from Al and Edna
- [XXV years of Emperor’s Challenge](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/08/08/xxv-years-of-emperors-challenge/) - All the registrations are in, and 851 people will be participating in the final Emperor’s Challenge on Mount Babcock, happening August 9. This year marks the XXV time the race has been held, and is expected to be the last time that runners will be doing the Babcock Mountain Route. Last year, Conuma Resources purchased
- [Final Thought: A few thoughts on nuclear war](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/08/08/final-thought-a-few-thoughts-on-nuclear-war/) - I’m not worried about nuclear war. That’s not in a Dr. Strangelove sense of the word. It’s just that we live hundreds of kilometres from the nearest viable target if the bombs do fly. I mean, seriously. If there were a nuclear war, what are the chances that someone would want to target Tumbler? That’s
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/08/08/final-shot-82/) - Good reception. Grant Bowie was returning from a trip photographing grizzly bears near Hyder, Alaska, when he saw this beaverlodge on his drive back between Dawson Creek and Tumbler. “Thought it was cute,” says Bowie. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email at publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [Murray River project not going ahead at this time, says HD](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/07/25/murray-river-project-not-going-ahead-at-this-time-says-hd/) - Despite having made a substantial start on the Murray River Project, HD Mining is returning the project to Care and Maintenance Status. That’s the word from Jody Shimkus, former Vice President for HD Mining, who is now acting as a consultant. Shimkus appeared before Council on July 14 to bring them the news. She says
- [Geo Centre ready to open](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/07/25/geo-centre-ready-to-open/) - The walls are up, the lights are in, the displays are ready, and the long-expected Geo Interpretive Centre is ready to go. It’s been at least eight years in the making, and has changed form a few times, from the original open air concept that was shown during the first round of public consultations back
- [District looking for feedback on new business licence bylaw](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/07/25/district-looking-for-feedback-on-new-business-licence-bylaw/) - Back in May, the district passed a new Zoning Bylaw. The bylaw introduced new business categories. Now the district is looking at redressing the Business Licence Bylaw. “This isn’t just about aligning two bylaws—” says the Business Licence Bylaw Work Group in a survey that was recently sent out to businesses “—it’s about making the
- [If We Build It, Will You Come?](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/07/25/if-we-build-it-will-you-come/) - The question should have been, if we build it, will you support it? The answer, so far, has been NO. In 2019, a small but determined group of volunteers set out to transform a bare patch of land into something extraordinary, a vibrant, multi-use fairground built entirely by and for the community. With no blueprint
- [The 2025 Tumbler Ridge Medical Conference](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/07/25/the-2025-tumbler-ridge-medical-conference/) - Tumbler Ridge is undoubtedly one of the best conference destinations on the planet, and the 2025 Tumbler Ridge Medical Conference was no exception. With the theme “Celebrating the Joy of Rurality” and the sub-theme “Not Just a Conference, But an Experience,” this event was as unique as the community itself. Our organizing team is still
- [25 years since the discovery that changed Tumbler Ridge](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/07/25/25-years-since-the-discovery-that-changed-tumbler-ridge/) - July 30, 2000 didn’t start out feeling like an auspicious day. Indeed, for Mark Turner, then 11 and Daniel Helm, then 8, it was just going to be another fun summer’s day spent tubing down Flatbed Creek. But as they were navigating a particularly interesting set of rapids, they hit a rock and Mark fell
- [Glow Riders](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/07/25/first-social-glow-ride/) - The Tumbler Ridge Mountain Bike Association organized its first social glow ride for July 18. Moments after it started, the heavens opened up. A follow-up event is planned for fall.
- [Final Thought: (in)Effective Altruism](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/07/25/final-thought-ineffective-altruism/) - Last issue, if you recall, we talked about a thought problem that philosopher Peter Singer likes to ask people. The basic gist of it is: if we’re willing to jump into a muddy puddle to save a child, perhaps ruining out fancy $100 shoes in the process, why aren’t we willing to spend $100 to
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/07/25/final-shot-81/) - Performers from Pico’s Puppet Palace pose a problem to the people at the performance....enough of that noise. The entertainers were in town at the library as part of the summer reading club on July 14, entertaining the children. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an
- [Aiming to visit Shipyard–Titanic? Make sure you plan to explore](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/07/11/aiming-to-visit-shipyard-titanic-make-sure-you-plan-to-explore/) - Conuma has announced its Plan to Explore initiative, which they say is an important step in ensuring outdoor enthusiasts are well-informed about the upcoming mining activities near the Shipyard – Titanic. The company is still working through its permitting process, but is hoping to begin operation in the Big Windy Lower Pit in the near
- [Anne Mullens returns to Tumbler](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/07/11/anne-mullens-returns-to-tumbler/) - Anne Mullens is not a name that is well-known to many people in Tumbler Ridge, but she helped define how Tumbler Ridge was viewed by the rest of the province. In 1983, Mullens was the lone reporter sent to Tumbler Ridge by the Vancouver Sun to report on the creation of BC’s latest (and so
- [Under new management. District sells Monkman RV Park](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/07/11/under-new-management-district-sells-monkman-rv-park/) - On June 30, Council approved the sale of Monkman RV Park to Dunne Za Ventures Limited Partnership (Dunne Za Economic Development Corp) for $730,100. The 55-site RV park has been for sale for years, but at the end of last month, it was announced that the District would be selling the 18.73 ha lot. At
- [Happy Canada Day, Tumbler!](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/07/11/happy-canada-day-tumbler/)
- [Tracks that matter](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/07/11/tracks-that-matter/) - The Tumbler Ridge Medical Conference was held over the weekend of July 4-6. There is no other medical conference like it in BC, in Canada, maybe in the world… This year there was a record number of 92 registrants, from all over BC and western Canada. A full report will appear in the next edition
- [Flatbed Creek repair](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/07/11/flatbed-creek-repair/) - For the third year in a row, a bridge on Highway 29 to Chetwynd is being repaired, meaning that people travelling along the highway can expect some delays. This year, the bridge being worked on is one over Flatbed Creek. According to the Ministry of Transportation and Transit, they are rehabilitating Flatbed Creek Bridge this
- [Power outage planned for July 16](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/07/11/power-outage-planned-for-july-16/) - If you rely on having electricity, be forewarned that you’ll have to find some alternative source for Wednesday, July 16, from about 8 am to about 6 pm. The power outage will impact most everyone in town (including the heavy industrial park and airport). According to BC Hydro, the main reason behind this outage is
- [Volunteers from Vestas helping clean up of accumulated fuel](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/07/11/volunteers-from-vestas-helping-clean-up-of-accumulated-fuel/) - On July 4, volunteers from Vestas helped clean up accumulated fuel from along the high-side of Mackenzie to decreased fuel load along one of the main roads.
- [Final Thought: The expanding circle](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/07/11/final-thought-the-expanding-circle/) - A few days before going to press, a story came out of the Bahamas. Apparently, while posing for a photo, a girl fell from the fourth floor of a Disney Cruise ship and into the water. The ship was on its return voyage to the States from the Bahamas, and was going full speed ahead.
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/07/11/final-shot-80/) - Tumbler Ridge has a new trackway. District staff took and painted these tracks at the crosswalk between the Visitor Information Centre and the new, soon-to-be-open Geo-interpretive Centre. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email at publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [A love letter to the grads](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/06/27/a-love-letter-to-the-grads/) - Above photo: Science teacher Mark Deeley delivers his “Love Letters” to the graduating class of 2025 as Cupid. And he wonders why he keeps getting asked to do these things.... Despite—or perhaps because of—a general dislike of doing the grad addresses, Mark Deeley has found himself doing more than his fair share recently. “For the
- [Final Thought: An address to the grads](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/06/27/final-thought-an-address-to-the-grads/) - I apologize if I get a bit emotional during this speech. I would first like to welcome all of the family friends and other guests to the 2025 Tumbler Ridge Secondary School graduation we deeply appreciate your presence on this day. I am so incredibly honored to have the opportunity to speak on behalf of
- [Opening Ceremonies at the TR Library Summer Reading Club](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/06/27/opening-ceremonies-at-the-tr-library-summer-reading-club/) - Featured above, Constable Noon takes careful aim with his (probably unlicensed) Sonic the Hedgehog Nerf fun as part of the opening ceremonies at this year's Summer Reading Club at the Library.
- [Members of council attend groundbreaking for healing centre](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/06/27/members-of-council-attend-groundbreaking-for-healing-centre/) - On June 19, members of the Tumbler Ridge District Council were in Pouce Coupe as that community broke ground on a new healing centre. The centre, first of its kind in Canada, will offer “a holistic, culturally safe approach to addictions treatment and recovery, supporting more people on their healing journey,” according to the province.
- [Cause of blaze not known, might not ever be says mayor](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/06/27/cause-of-blaze-not-known-might-not-ever-be-says-mayor/) - Mayor Darryl Krakowka says that the cause of the fire that destroyed 216 Spieker and set off a small forest fire in town may never be known. The fire, which started on June 7, destroyed 51 units, leaving many families and individuals without a place to stay. “Because of the size of the fire, it’s
- [BC Wildfire holds Kiskatinaw River fire](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/06/27/bc-wildfire-holds-kiskatinaw-river-fire/) - The Kiskatinaw River Wildfire grew to 26,316 ha before cooler weather and a few days of rain knocked the fire down to a point where it is now considered being held. “Being Held” means that, based on fuel and weather conditions and resource availability, the fire should remain within the current perimeter, control line or
- [Measles comes to Northern BC](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/06/27/measles-comes-to-northern-bc/) - Of the 32 cases of measles in BC, 20 of those are in the Northeast. That’s the message from the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC). This, says the BCCDC, only represents a subset of the number of actual cases, as some communities have a much larger disease burden, and not everyone is going to
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/06/27/final-shot-79/) - Manda took this shot of a hoop dancer teaching people how to hoop dance at the National Indigenous Peoples Day events at the Visitor Centre. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email at publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [Conuma First Aid Team goes to provincials](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/06/13/conuma-first-aid-team-goes-to-provincials/) - On June 5, members of the Conuma Mine Rescue team competed at the North Central South (NCS) Zone Competition in Squamish and “represented us with pride and skill!” according to a post on the company’s Facebook page. In the six person surface team, Tumbler Ridge took gold for Best Rope Task, Best Field Task and
- [District asks people reduce water usage](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/06/13/district-asks-people-reduce-water-usage/) - For a few days after the recent fire, the district asked all residents to restrict water usage immediately, including indoor uses such as washing machines, dishwashers, and non-essential activities. “Our water reservoirs are extremely low due to ongoing fire suppression efforts, and conservation is critical at this time,” says a recent post from the district.
- [216 Spieker destroyed by fire; sparks forest fire in town](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/06/13/216-spieker-destroyed-by-fire-sparks-forest-fire-in-town/) - On Saturday afternoon, at about quarter to six, fire was noticed burning at 216 Spieker, one of two apartment buildings in the complex. People quickly began to evacuate the building, grabbing what they could before heading out, but many were prevented from heading back in to grab more belongings, including, in some cases, pets. Emergency
- [Biker in serious condition after being struck by vehicle](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/06/13/biker-in-serious-condition-after-being-struck-by-vehicle/) - Details are still sketchy, but a male bike rider is in serious condition after being struck by a vehicle. The accident happened June 4 at 9:49 in the morning. The man was hit at the base of Spieker, near the townhouses. Emergency services attended, and he was taken to the clinic before being airlifted by
- [Construction season is upon us](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/06/13/construction-season-is-upon-us/) - At one point in time last week, there were crews working on Bergeron, Chamberlain Place, the Community Centre parking lot and Southgate.
- [BCWS issues campfire ban for Dawson Creek Forest Zone](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/06/13/bcws-issues-campfire-ban-for-dawson-creek-forest-zone/) - The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is issuing a campfire ban for the Dawson Creek, Fort St. John and Fort Nelson fire zones. The campfire ban comes into effect June 5 at noon and will remain in effect until 12:00 (noon) on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, or until it is rescinded. As always, the District is
- [Tumbler Ridge Annual Soccer tournament](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/06/13/tumbler-ridge-annual-soccer-tournament/) - The annual Tumbler Ridge Soccer tournament was held in town on May 31.
- [Outdoor Recreation Council uses Tumbler as case study for new guide](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/06/13/outdoor-recreation-council-uses-tumbler-as-case-study-for-new-guide/) - The Outdoor Recreation Council of BC (ORCBC) recently published a new guidebook: called “Outdoor Recreation for Community and Economic Development” As part of that, they’ve used Tumbler Ridge’s Outdoor Recreation Association (TRORA) as one of their main case studies. The guide is for both communities and community organizations. It recognizes that most communities have not
- [Lack of rain puts parts of the Peace into drought conditions again](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/06/13/lack-of-rain-puts-parts-of-the-peace-into-drought-conditions-again/) - For the third year in a row, much of the Peace area is starting off in drought conditions. The Peace River Regional District reporting area—which includes Fort St. John, Dawson Creek and the Kiskatinaw watershed—is at drought level four, which is the second highest level of drought there can be and the highest in the
- [Final Thought: Stuff](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/06/13/final-thought-stuff/) - We’ve all heard the saying: it’s just stuff. And that’s all fine and dandy until it’s you’re stuff that is burned when the apartment you thought was your home turns into an inferno. Because sometimes the things we own is just stuff, but sometimes it’s a part of us. A couple years ago, Avery Trufelman
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/06/13/final-shot-78/) - Heroic. Staff, parents and children from the YMCA daycare did a walk about town dressed as superheroes, regular heroes, I think I see a fairy princess in there as part of the YMCA BC’s Kid Walk. . Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email
- [216 Spieker destroyed in fire; no reports of injury](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/06/07/216-spieker-destroyed-in-fire-no-reports-of-injury/) - 216 Spieker caught on fire sometime before 6 (I arrived about 5:55, and it was well ablaze by then). According to one person, the fire was quite advanced before the alarms went off. There are no reports of injury from the fire. There are 51 units in the building, but no word on how many
- [Kiskatinaw Fire Update: June 4, 20:40.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/06/04/kiskatinaw-fire-update-june-4-2040/) - Note: I am posting updates regularly on our Facebook page. If you're not on Facebook, send me a note and I'll try and post here a bit more regularly. According to Karley Desrosier, Fire Information Officer for the Kiskatinaw River Wildfire, the next few days are going to be rough. “Over the past couple of
- [RidgeLife Summer Magazine 2025](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/06/02/ridgelife-summer-magazine-2025/) - The Summer 2025 edition of RidgeLife Magazine will be on stands this week! Not in Tumbler Ridge and want a copy mailed comment here or contact us or email sales@tumblerridgelines.com
- [Kiskatinaw Fire update, May 30 9:30 am](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/05/30/kiskatinaw-fire-update-may-30-930-am/) - Fire update for this morning. The big news so far is that fire G70422 has been upgraded to a fire of note. It's the only Wildfire of Note currently burning in the province so...yay us, I guess? The fire is 44 km east of Tumbler Ridge, and prevailing winds have been pushing it north and
- [Wolverine Nordic and Mountain Society Builds New Disc Golf Course](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/05/30/wolverine-nordic-and-mountain-society-builds-new-disc-golf-course/) - The Wolverine Nordic and Mountain Society (WNMS) is best known for the work it has put into the outdoor infrastructure around Tumbler Ridge. Starting with Nordic (read: cross county) skiing, including building a cabin on a bench overlooking the Murray River, the club quickly expanded to building hiking trails, backcountry campsites and the Emperor’s Challenge.
- [Gwillim Lake Adventure Race](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/05/30/gwillim-lake-adventure-race/) - Sarah Gamble sent us this shot of son Liam (he’s in the boat with the yellow life jackets, along with Julian Gulick and James MacEachern) at the Gwillim Lake Adventure Race this weekend.
- [Lay off the line painting](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/05/30/lay-off-the-line-painting/) - Mayor Krakowka has a message to those people who are insulting and abusing staff for the sometimes wobbly lines painted on the roads: cut it out. Krakowka made an announcement before the meeting of council on May 20. “We are always looking for ways to create operational efficiencies, improve services and reduce costs,” says the
- [Let's Talk](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/05/30/lets-talk/) - Let’s Talk...with Jason Bradley. Members of the public had a chance to meet with the district departments and find out about projects being worked on before the Let’s Talk meeting on May 22,
- [Research looks at youth retention in Tumbler](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/05/30/research-looks-at-youth-retention-in-tumbler/) - It was May 12, 2024 when Jessica Froese, a geography student at the University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George contacted us about a research project she was working on. A year on, she has presented her final report to the town. While she was here, we sat down with her to find out some
- [Foot care comes to Tumbler Ridge](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/05/30/foot-care-comes-to-tumbler-ridge/) - While Tumbler Ridge has been home to a professional farrier—someone who deals with horse’s hooves—for many years, people looking to get their own, human feet looked at have historically had to travel out of town for foot relief. That is, until now. Northern Wellness Footcare Services is a new local business, “dedicated to providing comprehensive,
- [Reconstruction for Community Centre Parking](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/05/30/reconstruction-for-community-centre-parking/) - Reconstruction of the Community Centre’s lower parking lot is well underway, with the old pavement and sidewalk having been removed.
- [Land Sales Policy changes ahead of Zoning Bylaw](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/05/30/land-sales-policy-changes-ahead-of-zoning-bylaw/) - The District has taken and made changes to its land sales policy. According to Economic Development Officer Jessie Olsen, the Land Sales Policy is due for a review following the adoption of the new Zoning Bylaw. While a full review is still planned, she says “staff have observed a significant increase in property inquiries, and
- [Flatbed Loops kick off May 15](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/05/30/flatbed-loops-kick-off-may-15/) - Once again, the Flatbed Loops are happening as a build-up to Emperor’s Challenge. The walks are happening every Thursday at 7:00pm from now until August 7. Some people run, but many, if not most, just walk as a chance to get out and stretch their legs and walk in nature with a group of people.
- [Final Thought: 1.5 centi-years on](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/05/30/final-thought-1-5-centi-years-on/) - One of the most infamous incidents in the history of Canadian aviation, second in my mind only to the cancellation of the Avro Arrow, was what happened to Air Canada Flight 143, aka the Gimli Glider. That plane was bound from Montreal to Edmonton on July 23, 1983. But at a cruising height of 41,000
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/05/30/final-shot-77/) - Two mines, one photo. As we bid Mining Month 2025 farewell, here’s a shot of the Murray River Project, taken from Conuma’s Quintette, with activity in the Little Windy Pit in the foreground. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email at publisher@tumblerridgelines.com
- [Zimmer wins locally; Liberals form minority government federally](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/05/03/zimmer-wins-locally-liberals-form-majority-government-federally/) - Above photo: Bob Zimmer giving his opening address during the virtual All Candidates Forum hosted by the Chambers of Commerce in the Northeast, with tech support by the Tumbler Ridge Chamber. He was one of three candidates that showed up for the debate. The votes have (mostly) been counted), the dust has settled and Bob
- [Final Thought: Three and a half percent](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/05/16/final-thought-three-and-a-half-percent/) - Over on the left, my hardcore commie Facebook friends are posting memes about “eat the rich” and “smash the system” and “execute all billionaires.” Meanwhile, the extreme right (fortunately, none in my Facebook feed) has, over the last couple decades, engaged in “Ideologically Motivated Violent Extremism,” which has become so common, it’s been abbreviated down
- [Changing the face of the community](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/05/16/changing-the-face-of-the-community/) - After being a topic of discussion for a number of years, the sidewalks in the downtown core are finally being replaced. This makes Director, Operations & Infrastructure Jason Bradley happy. “We’re changing the face of the community,” he says proudly, as we watch a crew pouring concrete beside Lush Deserts. “We are replacing all the
- [TRE Kindergarten pitching-in](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/05/16/tre-kindergarten-pitching-in/) - May 5-9 was pitch-in week, and the TRE Kindergarten class was out cleaning up the park at the heart of Peace River Crescent.
- [Six wildfires spring up during spring dip](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/05/16/six-wildfires-spring-up-during-spring-dip/) - Six wildfires popped up in the Tumbler Ridge area at the end of April/beginning of May, as the temperature temporarily got up to nearly 20 degrees. The first batch of fires started on April 30. That’s the day a series of five fires began along Highway 52 in the Fellers Heights/Brassy Creek area. While the
- [Mining month: West Moberly buys Bullmoose and Wapiti coal licences](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/05/16/mining-month-west-moberly-buys-bullmoose-and-wapiti-coal-licences/) - With an estimated two billion tonnes of coal, the 7,773 ha Wapiti Coalfield is one of the largest in the country and home to some of the best quality coal around. At least, that’s what Canadian Dehua International (CDI) would tell you. CDI is the company that owned the coal licences for the Wapiti, as
- [Gone golfing](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/05/16/gone-golfing/) - Ladies night in Tumbler Ridge has become extremely popular with over 50 golfers showing up for the first evening event. Jessie Olsen photo.
- [PNG Rates drop sparks outrage online](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/05/16/png-rates-drop-sparks-outrage-online/) - People online have been getting upset due to a letter from the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC), saying that Pacific Northern Gas (PNG) recently submitted an application to the for 2025, 2026 and 2027 rates. Because of course, any time this happens, rates go up. But what some folks failed to notice is that gas
- [RIP Scott LaPrairie, founder of LaPrairie Crane](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/05/16/rip-scott-laprairie-founder-of-laprairie-crane/) - We got a note today (May 12) from the LaPrairie Group of companies saying that Scott LaPrairie had passed. LaPrairie is one of Tumbler Ridge’s greatest success stories, growing past the two man operation he began back in 1982 into a group of companies that employ over 800 people these days. What follows is what
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/05/16/final-shot-76/) - I think Miss Tobin is getting tired of being the default “hey, there’s someone at my door” picture, but here she is again, this time receiving a Mother’s Day box, courtesy of the Geopark and Meikle Wind. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email
- [ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NOTICE Quintette Mine – Restart of Operations](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/05/12/environmental-protection-notice-quintette-mine-restart-of-operations/) - APPLICATION NO. 428605 Application for a Permit Amendment Under the Provisions of the Environmental Management Actand Mines Act. Conuma Mining Services Limited has submitted a joint permit amendment application to theDirector of the British Columbia Ministry of Environment and Parks and the Chief PermittingOfficer of the British Columbia Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals (MCM;
- [Tumbler Ridge’s first prescribed burn a success](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/05/03/tumbler-ridges-first-prescribed-burn-a-success/) - Above photo: A BC Wildfire crew member uses a drip torch to burn off fuel at the edge of the prescribed burn. Photo gallery included below. You might have noticed thick smoke rising over town on Saturday, April 26. Then again, you might not have, as the winds were perfect for a prescribed burn to
- [Downtown sidewalk replacement project underway](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/05/03/downtown-sidewalk-replacement-project-underway/) - Charissa Tonnesen watches as crews remove the sidewalks beside the pharmacy. Over the next few weeks, expect some access issues as the sidewalks get torn up and rebuilt.
- [Introducing: Ruopodosaurus](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/05/03/introducing-ruopodosaurus/) - Tumbler Ridge is known for its dinosaur trackways. Back in 2000, Daniel Helm and Mark Turner made the first discovery while tubing down Flatbed Creek. Since then, hundreds of footprints across dozens of sites have been found, the majority falling into three main categories: theropods, which are meat-eating dinosaurs that walked on their hind legs,
- [Taxes going up by nine percent across most of the board](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/05/03/taxes-going-up-by-nine-percent-across-most-of-the-board/) - All classes of taxes but two are going up by nine percent, after council set tax rates at their April 23 meeting. Residential, small business and light industry will all see their taxes go up by nine percent, while major industry and utilities will not. Utilities are regulated by provincial law, and cannot be more
- [Enter to Win a Pair of Tickets to Peace, Love & Dueling Pianos (19+ Event)](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/05/03/enter-to-win-a-pair-of-tickets-to-peace-love-dueling-pianos-19-event/) - To Enter email your name and phone number to Sales@TumblerRidgeLines.com by midnight Sunday May 11. You are welcome to also call us at 236-846-2188 for ticket entry or send a message on messenger through our Facebook page. See below poster for more details.
- [Conuma celebrating mining month with public tours of Quintette](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/05/03/conuma-celebrating-mining-month-with-public-tours-of-quintette/) - May is mining month here in BC, and over the next couple issues, we’re going to be celebrating some of the stories coming out of the mining industry. While Tumbler Ridge was built specifically to house workers for the town’s two coal mines, not everyone here works at the mine, or understands the process of
- [Still time to get a Mother’s day basket, unless….](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/05/03/still-time-to-get-a-mothers-day-basket-unless/) - If you’re picking this paper up after May 5, you’ve missed your chance to get the annual Mother’s Day Basket from the Tumbler Ridge Geopark, and sponsored by Meikle Wind. However, if it’s before that date and you wanted a chance at one of the boxes, read on. According to Chris Norbury, Visitor Centre Manager,
- [Thank you to our Volunteers](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/05/03/thank-you-to-our-volunteers/) - Chris Norbury and Monica Pittman serve food at the volunteer appreciation brunch, Saturday April 26.
- [Final Thought: same sized piece of a bigger pie](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/05/03/final-thought-same-sized-piece-of-a-bigger-pie/) - Over the last few years, the term “girl math” has become a popular meme, mostly amongst women describing the rationalizations made to justify indulgent purchases. The term might have come to us from New Zealand, where a radio show had a segment called “girl math,” People could call in and tell the hosts about things
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/05/03/final-shot-75/) - The Easter bunny watches as a local kid shows off their hopping skills at the Lion’s Easter Egg hunt on April 19. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email at publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [Outage update](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/05/01/outage-update/) - Wardriving a friends starlink. Telus technicians are on their way to assess the damage after the poles holding up the fibre optic line apparently burned in one of the five fires that were sparked off yesterday. Only one fire is still considered out of control. highway 52 is open to single lane alternating traffic. more
- [2025 Federal Election Candidates](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/04/18/2025-federal-election-candidates/) - Federal Elections Issue: an introduction to the candidates With the opportunity for candidates to declare for the federal election closing April 7 at 2 pm, we now know who will be running in the Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies District. Coming as no surprise, Bob Zimmer is running again for the Conservative Party of Canada. Zimmer
- [Lions Club of Tumbler Ridge donates $1000 to Legion](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/04/18/lions-club-of-tumbler-ridge-donates-1000-to-legion/) - The Lions Club (left) recently donated $1000 to the Legion, who in turn gifted that money (and more!) to the food bank and TRORA, to the tune of $3,250 apiece.
- [Controlled burn date set](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/04/18/controlled-burn-date-set/) - The dates to do a controlled ignition along the brushy slopes between Flatbed Creek and Bergeron Drive have been set, according to Brian Robinson, Firesmart Coordinator for the District, and those dates will be April 25 and 26. The burn date is officially April 25, but if weather conditions don’t work out, the fire department
- [Final Thought: effect and cause](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/04/18/final-thought-effect-and-cause/) - Back when I was in college, I took a course with Professor Doug Cousineau. The “textbook”, such as it was, was a brief, 144 page paperback called How to Lie with Statistics. The book, originally published in 1954, is probably the single bestselling book on statistics (not a high bar to clear, I know), which
- [Bertrand wins by-election by one in recount](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/04/16/bertrand-wins-by-election-by-one-in-recount/) - The votes are in, the results have been re-tabulated, and Kieth Bertrand has been given the last seat on council after a tie between two former mayors left the results up in the air. Don McPherson and Keith Betrand both received 108 votes in the preliminary count for the District of Tumbler Ridge’s by-election, meaning
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/04/18/final-shot-74/) - Bill Robinson took this photo of a joyous Kaya, as she makes her way down a frozen path to (an also frozen) Perry Creek Falls, part of her first ever trip with the Happy Hoofers club out of Grande Prairie. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send
- [Tumbler Ridge by-election debate packs them in](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/04/04/tumbler-ridge-by-election-debate-packs-them-in/) - Don Mcpherson, Natasha Dougherty, Dave Thompsan and Keith Bertrand in a still from the livestream. See below for link to full video of the by-election debate. Upwards of 60+ people attended the by-election debate between the four candidates running for the seat recently evacuated by former councillor Ken Klikach, packing room 5. “I don’t think
- [By-election debate, March 27](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/03/27/by-election-debate-march-27/)
- [A list of candidates running in the federal election](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/04/04/a-list-of-candidates-running-in-the-federal-election/) - As of production day (March 31), there are no candidates listed on the official elections.ca website for the Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies electoral district. That’s not correct, according the folks at Bob Zimmer’s office, who say the current MP for the district has filled out his paperwork and is already out campaigning. And David Watson,
- [April Fools? Gas prices to drop nearly $0.20](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/04/04/april-fools-gas-prices-to-drop-nearly-0-20/) - If this is what passes for an April Fools prank, keep them coming. The BC Government announced earlier this week that they were eliminating the consumer carbon tax on April 1. “British Columbians are doing everything they can to reduce their emissions. But people shouldn’t have to choose between climate action and being able to
- [The candidates for by-election](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/04/04/the-candidates-for-by-election/) - There are four candidates standing for by-election, but only one seat is currently vacant. We set a list of questions to the candidates with a request that they answered the questions and provided a short bio, which led to different responses from each candidates. Here’s what they sent us, presented in alphabetical order by last
- [Award winning promotion](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/04/04/award-winning-promotion/) - On March 22, The Tumbler Ridge Outdoor Recreation Association and Tumbler Ridge Riders were awarded the Tourism Promotion and Development Award at the 2025 BC Snowmobile Federation (BCSF) Excellence Awards in Squamish. The awards were held as part of the BCSF’s Sixtieth Anniversary Club Congress and Annual General Meeting. Clubs from around the province were
- [Joline Couture awarded King’s Coronation Medal](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/03/25/congratulations-joline-on-receiving-the-kings-coronation-medal/) - On International Women’s Day (aka, the day everything happened in Tumbler Ridge, aka March 8), Bob Zimmer was in town for the first annual Tumbler Ridge Outdoor Recreation Association (TRORA) Winterfest. While he was here, he awarded Joline Couture the King’s Coronation Medal, in recognition of her services to the community. Couture is frequently found
- [...and then it snowed](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/04/04/and-then-it-snowed/) - Nothing seems to guarantee at least one more snow storm than seeing the trucks out sweeping the streets. The town got close to six inches after this photo was taken.
- [Final Thought: doing the work of the disinformation bots](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/04/04/final-thought-doing-the-work-of-the-disinformation-bots/) - Did you hear? Mark Carney and Jeffery Epstein were close personal friends. No, really. I saw a picture of it on the internet, so it must be true. Also, that picture of Joe Biden break dancing at his State of the Union address? One hundred percent totally and completely factual. A couple months ago, the
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/04/04/final-shot-73/) - Trying to escape. One of the spring break programs at the Community Centre was an escape room, as kids tried to decipher clues and open up locks on locked boxes. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email at publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [And the walls....](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/03/28/there-she-goes/) - Last week, the equipment started to roll and what was once Chamberlain Place—which once provided home for many of the local teachers, among others—is now no more. Here's also a short video (well, gif) of one of the houses coming down.
- [Tumbler bringing home Jiujitsu hardware](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/03/23/tumbler-bringing-home-jiujitsu-hardware/) - Above photo: Cole Dalton (middle) stands tall as he is awarded the gold medal at the True North Jiujitsu tournament, which took place in St Albert over the March 15 weekend. Photo provided. Three members of the Tumbler Ridge Kanish Jiujitsu club were in St. Albert over the March 15 weekend, competing in the True
- [A year in the life of the Tumbler Ridge Museum](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/03/23/a-year-in-the-life-of-the-tumbler-ridge-museum/) - On March 17, the Tumbler Ridge Museum Foundation (TRMF) came before council to provide an update on their 2024 year. This was the year, says Executive Director Zena Conlin, that the TRMF pivoted from survival mode to planning mode, as funding from the Peace River Regional District (PRRD)—which had been withdrawn due to problems with
- [District takes stand against Racism](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/03/23/district-takes-stand-against-racism/) - Last month, the Treaty 8 Tribal Association building in Fort St. John was defaced, with racist epithets—including a pair of swastikas—scrawled on the front of the building. Now the District of Tumbler Ridge has released a public statement to “Condemn all Forms of Racism, Discrimination, and Hate Speech.” It reads as follows: “THAT the District
- [On your mark: Emperor’s Challenge at XXV](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/03/23/on-your-mark-emperors-challenge-at-xxv/) - It was on August 27, 1998 that a group of local runners—Al Tattersal, Fred Walkley, Charles Helm, Aaron Dalby and wunderkind Kris Swanson—were joined by two Dawson Creek runners to go up and over Roman Mountain as a trial run for what was to become one of Tumbler Ridge’s longest lasting events. In 1999, the
- [Tumbler Ridge Figure Skating Carnival](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/03/23/tumbler-ridge-figure-skating-carnival/) - Senior skaters join the beginner class to help them through their program at the year-end Skate Carnival on March 8. While this is typically the end of events at the arena, it’s staying open late this year, to make up for lost time due to the boilers breaking, including a U11 tournament last weekend to
- [Shots fired in incident on upper bench](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/03/23/shots-fired-in-incident-on-upper-bench/) - According to police, members of the Tumbler Ridge RCMP were called to a home for a report of a disturbance. “When police arrived they heard a gunshot and took appropriate action in response to the presence of a firearm,” says the official statement from the RCMP. “Shortly after police arrived, an adult woman exited the
- [Trails plan is a go!](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/03/23/trails-plan-is-a-go/) - For the last few years, the District of Tumbler Ridge has been hoping to undertake a Trails and Destination Management Strategy. Now, in partnership with the Tumbler Ridge Outdoor Recreation Association (TRORA), that project is going ahead, thanks to a grant from PacifiCan, the federal economic development agency dedicated to British Columbians. The District is
- [Council gives final review to 2025-2029 Financial Plan](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/03/23/council-gives-final-review-to-2025-2029-financial-plan/) - Council is one step closer to having the 2025-2029 Financial Plan ready after giving final review to the draft plan on March 11. The final reading was to formalize decisions made previously, including capital decisions made at the budget meeting on January 28, and operating budget approvals made on February 4. The draft Financial Plan
- [Final Thought: bits and bites and by-elections](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/03/23/final-thought-bits-and-bites-and-by-elections/) - I hate to admit this, but the biggest thing I’ve learned so far about the candidates in the upcoming by-election is that Natasha’s last name is Dougherty. When I saw the name listed as one of the four candidates, I thought “who is this person running for council whom I don’t know?” But then I
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/03/23/final-shot-72/) - On March 15, members of TR SAR were called out to help rescue a hiker that got lost and injured along the trail, though in actuality, it was part of Ground Search and Rescue training for the new members. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us
- [West Moberly Industrial Metalworks presents: The Hope Truck](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/03/07/west-moberly-industrial-metalworks-presents-the-hope-truck/) - If you were able to see the haul trucks out at Quintette, you would notice—starting March 18—that one of those haul trucks had a different coloured box than all the others. And if you were the sort of person so inclined, you might write a story about how the truck with the different box was
- [Charles at the Helm](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/03/07/charles-at-the-helm/) - For thirty years I loved my medical practice in Tumbler Ridge. Then I semi-retired in order to pursue a career in palaeontology. However, I had a sense of unfinished business. For decades I had been practicing what I had been taught to do, and had done it to the best of my ability. But more
- [PNG Withdraws request for Gas Plant Rehabilitation](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/03/07/png-withdraws-request-for-gas-plant-rehabilitation/) - Pacific Northern Gas (PNG) has withdrawn its request to spend close to $5 million on gas plant improvements to the Tumbler Ridge gas plant. While PNG has stated in the past these repairs are “Critical,” on February 18, they submitted a letter to the BC Utilities Commission (BCUC) to withdraw that request, which the commission
- [Blaze Kathryn Bressers](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/03/07/blaze-kathryn-bressers/) - Aug.27,1953 - Feb.4, Feb.4, 2025 We are so sad to announce the sudden passing of Blaze Kathryn Bressers on Feb.4, 2025 at the age of 71. Blaze was born in Winnipeg, MB on Aug.27, 1953, she spent her early years in Vermillion Bay and Kingston, ON. As a young adult Blaze settled in Calgary, AB
- [Controlled burn expected later this month](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/03/07/controlled-burn-expected-later-this-month/) - Above photo: A Google Earth rendering of the area set aside for the proscribed burn. Highway 29 is to the east, while Bergeron Drive is to the north The white and yellow line represents the actual burn area, while the purple like is a water hose that will circle it. In an effort to help
- [After deferring Grant in Aid requests, council passes most](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/03/07/after-deferring-grant-in-aid-requests-council-passes-most/) - Of the five funding requests that came before Council on February 3, all but one were either denied or deferred, including funding for the Tumbler Ridge Public Library, the Tumbler Ridge Youth Services Society and the TR Days Society. While most of these were deferred, a couple were denied outright. One grant—a request from the
- [Sledder in good condition after breaking leg](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/03/07/sledder-in-good-condition-after-breaking-leg/) - On Friday, February 21, a sledder was rescued after breaking their leg in the Wolverine riding area, north of Tumbler Ridge. Members of the North Peace Search and Rescue (NPSAR) attended the scene. According to Craig Waters, Search and Rescue Manager for Tumbler Ridge Search and Rescue (TRSAR), members of NPSAR came from Fort St.
- [Final Thought: buy Canadian](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/03/07/final-thought-buy-canadian/) - February 28 was, in case you missed it, buy Canadian day. The event was held in tandem with an economic boycott down in the states, where multinational businesses headquarered in America like WalMart and McDonalds were boycotted. For one day. But with tariffs coming into force today (as I write this) there’s going to be
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/03/07/final-shot-71/) - The Tumbler Ridge Ridge Riders held their annual poker rally on a beautiful February 22. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email at publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [Conuma’s commitment to recreation](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/02/11/conuma-commits-to-protecting-recreation/) - One of the biggest issues facing Conuma’s re-start of Quintette is that a bunch of trails in the Boulder Garden and Shipyard-Titanic areas encroach on the permitted mining areas. Currently, the mine is operating the Little Windy pit, but when they re-open the Window and Big Windy pits, this has made people who recreate in
- [Community Centre set to re-open next week (cross fingers)](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/02/21/community-centre-set-to-re-open-next-week-cross-fingers/) - Above photo: Back when the world was young and green and repairs to the boilers was only expected to take a few days. Now, the Community Centre isn’t expected to open until Feb. 24. It’s been nearly two weeks since the heating system at the Community Centre gave out, but, if things go to plan,
- [Enter to Win - Great Canadian Road Trip 2.0](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/02/21/enter-to-win-a-pair-of-tickets-great-canadian-road-trip-2-0/) - Email your name & phone number to: Sales@TumblerRidgeLines.com by March 2.
- [Locals riders concerned as caribou closures continues](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/02/21/locals-riders-concerned-as-caribou-closures-continues/) - It’s been nearly a month since the Active Riding Areas in the South Peace closed to snowmobiling. The closure affects three riding area in the Tumbler Ridge area—Holzworth Meadows, Windfall Lake and Tunnel Mountain—as well as another five areas in the Pine Pass/Burnt River area. With so much of the area permanently closed to sledding,
- [Home Routes Series - Firebird at VIC](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/02/21/home-routes-series-firebird-at-vic/) - On February 8, the Vancouver Island-based folk trio Firebird, featuring (left to right) Stephanie Cutler, Genevieve Charbonneau, and Jeremy Walsh played a show at the Visitor Information Centre, part of the Home Routes series. Next up, Christina Martin will be in town on March 9.
- [All good things....](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/02/21/all-good-things-2/) - The deconstruction at Chamberlain place has begun. The actual buildings aren’t coming down for the better part of a month, according to a recent post on the District’s website. Demolition is scheduled for late March. BC Housing hopes to be done by early June.
- [Final Thought: sounds about right...](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/02/21/final-thought-sounds-about-right/) - Ever heard of the Onion? Not an onion, the Onion? It’s a satirical website that has been around for the last nearly 30 years. That means the stories posted there are made up. In some quarters, the Onion is called “fake news”. In others, it is called a brilliant take-down of modern society. Over the
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/02/21/final-shot-70/) - Monday, February 17 was family day, and families gathered at the Secondary School to play games (like tic-tac-toe), do activities and just hang out together. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email at publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [Provincial body cam program comes to Tumbler Ridge](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/02/07/provincial-body-cam-program-comes-to-tumbler-ridge/) - Recently, members of the Tumbler Ridge RCMP detachment attended training to learn the ins and outs, hows and whys and legalities of using body cams—also known as body-worn cameras—as the BC RCMP expanded the program to the Peace Region. The program began in the province on November 24 and saw about 300 body cams roll
- [Gone (ice) fishin’](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/02/07/gone-ice-fishin/) - Zoe tries her hand at ice fishing on Moose Lake on a lovely winter’s day, before the cold snap.
- [Ken Klikash resigns from Council](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/02/07/ken-klikash-resigns-from-council/) - On January 20, Councillor Ken Klikach handed in his resignation to the Corporate Officer for the District of Tumbler Ridge. His resignation means that there is an opening on council, and there will need to be a by-election to fill the vacant seat on council. At the February 2 meeting of council, Director of Corporate
- [Council approves hiring a second district mechanic](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/02/07/council-approves-hiring-a-second-district-mechanic/) - The first meeting was basically an introduction to the budget and budgeting process, but staff did ask for permission to hire an additional heavy duty mechanic. Not all councillors were willing to spend an additional $136,500 on another mechanic. “This position would take our seven percent increase up to eight, eight and a half percent
- [Festival Carnival](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/02/07/festival-carnival/) - Some scenes from the Winter Carnival, which was held January 20–26. Playing on the bouncy castles in room five as part of the kid’s carnival. Flea Circus Manager Lola Panor shows off her performers to Billy Snowbridge, the fortune teller, part of the Greatest Murder on Earth Murder Mystery Night. (The clown did it.) Kira,
- [Budget discussions underway](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/02/07/budget-discussions-underway/) - Council had its first budget meeting on January 24 to discuss the 2025–2029 financial plan, with an emphasis on 2025. Last year, council set itself a limit of a nine percent increase to tax rates in 2025. But, last year they went over that by $380,000. Those increased expenses were pulled out of operating surplus
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/02/07/final-shot-69/) - I want to learn how to fly, part II. A Fort St. John Flyer player goes flying after his attempt on goal during a sudden death shootout at the tournament on the Feb 1 weekend is blocked. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email
- [Christmas is coming (down)](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/02/07/christmas-is-coming-down/) - Public works was out denuding the Community Centre of its Christmas decorations at the end of January.
- [District looks at Capital and Special Projects for 2025](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/02/07/district-looks-at-capital-and-special-projects-for-2025/) - At their second budget meeting, council looked at the proposed $8,547,000 Capital and Special Projects budget for 2025. Before the discussions began, CFO Natalie Wehner explained to council that none of the current projects will affect the district’s tax rates. “Staff have proposed the use of Operating Surplus, Capital Reserves, Grant Funding and Peace River
- [Bringing down the houses](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/02/07/bringing-down-the-houses/) - After years of deliberation and discussion, BC Housing has sent notices out to residents of Chamberlain Cres that they are going to be tearing down the BC Housing project in Chamberlain Place. This comes as a bit of a surprise to the District, says Mayor Krakowka, as they have not yet applied for a demolition
- [Final Thought: crapping all over](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/02/07/final-thought-crapping-all-over/) - A recent post on Facebook looking to get a dog park going has stirred up a bunch of crap with some people in town. You know the ones: “We had a dog park before nobody picked up their dogs crap so the district closed it down.” Which sort of already flies in the face of
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- [Council debates new fire hall](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/01/25/council-debates-new-fire-hall/) - After forty years, the Tumbler Ridge Fire Department has outgrown the Tumbler Ridge Fire Hall. Actually, that happened a number of years back, and the issue of retooling the Fire Hall has been on (and off) the budget since 2007. The building is now nearly 20 years older since then, and eyes are turning towards
- [Avalanche issue: Dry January for much of BC](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/01/25/avalanche-issue-dry-january-for-much-of-bc/) - While the province started off the year just slightly off average in terms of precipitation, the last few weeks have seen very little precipitation, and has slipped to below average in terms of the amount of snow and rain that has fallen so far this winter. The BC Peace spent much of last year in
- [District considering upgrades to Fire Department training centre](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/01/25/district-considering-upgrades-to-fire-department-training-centre/) - Above photo: The current fire training centre in the light industrial park is very close to a number of businesses. While many smaller towns can rely on larger communities nearby for training, Tumbler Ridge is an hour away from the nearest city. This means, according to a report from FireWise, “the District must provide services
- [Winter Carnival Begins](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/01/25/winter-carnival-begins/) - While the annual Winter Carnival doesn’t kick into high gear for a few days, there are already things to do. One of the youths (above) checks out the schedule for the 2025 Winter Carnival. Events have started and will be continuing through until the weekend. In the library (below), you can participate in the annual
- [Final Thought: saving money](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/01/25/final-thought-saving-money/) - I’m writing this on my 2017, i7 quad core iMac with a 27 inch screen. I dropped over $3000 on this machine. It was not cheap. A lot of people told me that I could get a comparable Windows machine for half that price. But a couple things. First, Windows? Ew. I got into a
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/01/25/final-shot-68/) - I wanna learn how to fly! One of the U9 players (I think that’ Emerson Edwards) takes flight as he fires off a shot at the Chetwynd Giants goalie during the tournament held in town Jan 18-19. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email
- [Average house values highest in over a decade](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/01/10/average-house-values-highest-in-over-a-decade/) - BC Assessment has released their annual assessments, and, for the fourth year in a row, values are up in Tumbler Ridge, climbing 13 percent over 2024 values. That means the average property value in town is now $ 203,000, up from $180,000 last year. Last year, the average property value in Tumbler Ridge shot up
- [A life remembered: H Douglas Foerster](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/01/10/a-life-remembered-h-douglas-foerster/) - Herbert Douglas Foerster, age 93, passed away on Dec 21, 2024. Doug was predeceased by his beloved wife, Rosemary, and his eldest son Stewart. He is survived by his children Marvin and Janet; son-in-law, Norman; his grandchildren, Wynter and Demitrius; sister-in-law, Alix; close cousins Liz, Irene & Tony, Wendy & Ted. Also left with fond
- [Memories of Doug](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/01/10/memories-of-doug/) - It’s been a hard year for Tumbler Ridge. In the last 12 months, we’ve lost such long-term community members as Grace Walsh, Harry Prosser, and now, Doug Foerster. His family has provided his obituary above, but I asked some of his friends in town about their memories of him. Crys White Doug and his wife
- [Tumbler Ridge Housing Needs Report](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/01/10/tumbler-ridge-housing-needs-report/) - Just weeks before the news came out that the average single family home in Tumbler Ridge was now worth, on average, over $200,000 for the first time in more than a decade, Sarah Ravlic, a Social Health and Well-being Planner from Urban Matters (a sister company of Urban Systems) came before council to present a
- [The Tumbler Ridge Christmas Bird Count 2024/25](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/01/10/the-tumbler-ridge-christmas-bird-count-2024-25/) - Charles Helm On January 5, eleven Tumbler Ridge birders set off to count birds and species for the Christmas Bird Count. This count is now in its 125 year across North America and is the longest-standing event of its kind, helping to establish trends in bird numbers across the continent. The participants enjoyed moderately cold
- [A look back at 2024](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/01/10/a-look-back-at-2024/) - I take a lot of pictures. I mean, a lot. My 2024 folder is just shy of 25,000 images, some personal, some for the paper, but most are never seen by more than myself. So here’s a handful of my favourites from last year that never made it into the paper. Clockwise from top left:
- [Final Thought: another one bites the dust](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/01/10/final-thought-another-one-bites-the-dust/) - The last year or so has been really rough on leaders. Back in July, Joe Biden decided that he wasn’t going to run for office, after repeatedly saying how he was totally going to run for office. His political hari kari didn’t have the intended outcome and, for the second time, DJ Trump was elected.
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2025/01/10/final-shot-67/) - The U7 Raptors had their home tournament on January 4–5. Hockey was played, goals were scored and kids had fun. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email at publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [Larry Speaks](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/12/19/larry-speaks/) - Larry Neufeld welcomes people to the Tumbler Ridge Small Business Party on December 14.
- [Grace’s Angels](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/12/20/graces-angels/) - Luana Dusseault was working on revising the Policies and Procedures bylaw for the Lions Club of Tumbler Ridge, when she discovered that the Meals on Wheels program they were running? Wasn’t actually a Meals on Wheels program. “I was trying to put a policy together, and I was doing some research to see what Northern
- [Of Glitter and Grit: Two Sides of the BC Economy](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/12/20/of-glitter-and-grit-two-sides-of-the-bc-economy/) - Taylor Swift’s recent three-night extravaganza in Vancouver didn’t just make headlines—it made history. With a staggering $157 million in economic impact and $27 million in tax revenue, her Eras Tour proved to be more than a cultural phenomenon; it was a fiscal windfall. The numbers are dazzling, much like the star herself, and they underline
- [PNG reveals a few details about future plans](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/12/20/png-reveals-a-few-details-about-future-plans/) - PNG came before town council to discuss plans for the future of their gas supply in Tumbler Ridge. Earlier this year, PNG submitted a request to the BC Utilities Commission (BCUC) that would have seen them put $4.92 million into gas plant upgrades in Tumbler Ridge. This would push Tumbler Ridge’s cost per Gj to
- [Holly Jolly](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/12/20/holly-jolly-2/) - Dear Santa: Children telling Santa Don Christmas wishes at the Holly Jolly Event in the Tumbler Ridge library on December 4. Santa was there all afternoon talking to the kids (and adults), and posing for pictures, along with the annual tree light-up at Roman Walkway, crafts at the Library and other activities.
- [Wickfest](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/12/20/wickfest/) - A brief of the 2024 Tumbler Ridge Raptors U13 All Girls Hockey Tournament Team Beaverlodge The all-girls Tumbler Ridge team did fantastic the weekend of November 16–18 and ended up winning the Beaverlodge Tournament with four straight wins! The tournament had three teams pull out which only left Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Tumbler Ridge in it. Beaverlodge
- [Final Thought: all I want for Christmas...](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/12/20/final-thought-all-i-want-for-christmas/) - Typically, my Christmas wishes are simple. To spend time with the people I love. More time spent hiking and biking. A Rivian R1S. You know, nothing fancy. But I’ve realized something over the past few years of running the paper. I am not my own boss. I mean, I am in the fact that I
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/12/20/final-shot-66/) - At the annual Holly Jolly Christmas event on December 4, kids play a game where one kid tries to unwrap a present wrapped in 50 layers of paper, while another kid tries to roll doubles with a pair of dice. More pictures on the website. Got a story that needs to be told? An image
- [Council discusses adding board training as requirement for District funds](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/12/06/council-discusses-adding-board-training-as-requirement-for-district-funds/) - Above Photo: A number of organizations receive funding from the District of Tumbler Ridge to operate, including the museum. Council is looking at making board training for board members a requirement for these organizations before they could receive funding. At the November 26 meeting of council, a motion was brought forth by Councillor Gulick, proposing
- [Silver Silvers!](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/12/06/silver-silvers/) - The Tumbler Ridge U13 all-female team managed to clinch the silver medal at their first appearance at Wickfest in Calgary. The team lost only one game during the tournament, participating in the silver division, to the Olds Grizzlys. Unfortunately, that’s the team that they had to play in the finals, coming in a hard-fought second.
- [Toy bingo raises funds for grad 2025](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/12/06/toy-bingo-raises-funds-for-grad-2025/) - The Tumbler Ridge Grad class of 2025 collected over $20,000 dollars in cash, food and toy donations from sponsors, ultimately raising over $15,000 for the 2025 grad. 143 community members attended the annual event. Dustin Curry photo.
- [New tracks discovery](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/12/06/new-tracks-discovery/) - The paleontological discoveries keep on coming. This time, it’s a Cretaceous era track, track known as Magnoavipes. The name means “big bird-foot”, and what exactly a Magnoavipes is is hard to tell, as the only evidence of this species is from its trackways, which have been found here, in the states and in China. Recently,
- [Tumbler Ridge adding their support to anti-racism letter](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/12/06/tumbler-ridge-adding-their-support-to-anti-racism-letter/) - The District of Tumbler Ridge is supporting a letter, written by former Dawson Creek mayor, now principal of Scion Strategy, a consulting company representing four of the Dunne-zaa Nations in Treaty 8. Bumstead is hoping to get all 18 northern leaders (including municipalities, the regional district and first nations) to sign a letter to David
- [District revising renumeration bylaw](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/12/06/district-revising-renumeration-bylaw/) - At the December 2 council meeting, Tumbler Ridge town council voted to change the renumeration bylaw for council. Council changing council’s rate of pay is always an area fraught with issues, but the current rate of renumeration hasn’t been reviewed since 2019, and, according to a report before council, “it is necessary to update the
- [Final Thought: The board walk](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/12/06/10844/) - There are benefits and drawbacks to almost every choice, every decision made. For instance, if I chose to drive my car to work, I will get there faster. That’s a benefit. But I also have to pay more in gas and operating costs for the vehicle, and I don’t get the exercise benefits of walking
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/12/06/final-shot-65/) - Snow hasn’t been the only thing falling; recently, the Wolverine Nordic and Mountain Society had to clean up a number of trees that had fallen on the trails, including this giant on Escher’s Loop, sent to us by Dave Thompson. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send
- [Tumbler RidgeLife Winter Magazine 2024/2025](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/12/02/tumbler-ridgelife-winter-magazine-2024-2025/) - The Winter 2024/2025 edition of RidgeLife Magazine is now out and on stands, grab your copy today! Not in Tumbler Ridge and want a copy, contact us or email Sales@TumblerRidgeLines.com. For best viewing, click on View Fullscreen mode below.
- [PNG looking at a $4.92 million Gas Plant upgrade](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/11/22/png-looking-at-a-4-92-million-gas-plant-upgrade/) - Pacific Northern Gas (PNG) has put a proposal before the BC Utilities Commission (BCUC) that would see them put $4.92 million into repairing the Tumbler Ridge Gas Plant. And, while plant upgrades would be nice, the way PNG has structured their distribution network, the cost of paying for these upgrades would be borne by residents
- [District launches new business-focused website](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/11/22/district-launches-new-business-focused-website/) - Above photo: Russ Beerling, Regional Business Liaison for Community Future and point person for the Export Navigator program was in town November 14 to discuss the program. The District of Tumbler Ridge’s new online business directory is online. The directory—which can be found at shoptumblerridge.ca—is an evolution of the former Love Tumbler Ridge site. The
- [(Osta)cruising around Tumbler](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/11/22/ostacruising-around-tumbler/) - Above photo: A group of riders make their way up the side of Mount Spieker as part of Ostacrusiers visit to Tumbler Ridge. For the third year in a row, David Ostapiw was in town, exploring the ATV riding that Tumbler Ridge has to offer. This time, he brought a professional videographer along with him
- [Another dog attack leaves owners with $5000 vet bill and questions](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/11/22/another-dog-attack-leaves-owners-with-5000-vet-bill-and-questions/) - Above photo: Chance after his surgery. Photo supplied. Katina Pollard was out walking her ten week old puppy, Chance, earlier this month, when they encountered another couple walking their dog. “The couple commented on how cute my puppy was,” says Pollard in a letter to council. “I slowed down to have a quick visit when
- [BC Conservation Officer Service investigating shooting of grizzly](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/11/22/bc-conservation-officer-service-investigating-shooting-of-grizzly/) - Above photo: A young grizzly lays dead alongside Highway 52 after it was shot, presumably by someone in a vehicle on the highway. The BC Conservation Officer Service is investigating a bear that was shot on the side of the road in October near Tumbler Ridge. Unfortunately, as they are still investigating the incident, they
- [Final Thought: ...a Christmas wish](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/11/22/final-thought-a-christmas-wish/) - It’s happening again, and I can do little to stop it. Those fault lines that have long lain at the root of society are becoming even more pronounced. I’ve mentioned in the past that I don’t really care about the actual politics of the Republicans or Democrats down in the states. Indeed, I still sometimes
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/11/22/final-shot-64/) - Jason Bradley sent us this shot of the Tumbler Ridge U13 Girls team, who went undefeated in Beaverlodge over the weekend to win the all girls tournament in preparation for Wickfest at the end of the month. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email
- [Tumbler Ridge Zoning Bylaw Update](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/11/04/zoningbylaws/) - Here's a link to a draft of the new zoning bylaw Here's a survey you can take. Note that at some point in the near future, the draft will become (by)law and the survey will (probably) disappear. If you've stumbled across this page in that future, let us know, or, you know, just laugh at
- [Annual Pumpkin Patch](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/11/08/annual-pumpkin-patch/) - The annual Pumpkin patch was held October 27 and hundreds of pumpkins were purchased by people around the community.
- [Filler-up](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/11/08/filler-up/) - Richard Ivity and wife Nicole Menzies have been touring across Canada in their Rivian EV for much of the last year and a half, from St. John’s Newfoundland to Dawson City to Skidegate on Haida Gwaii. Their travels brought them to Tumbler Ridge for a meet and greet on October 27 on a day that
- [District nears end of Zoning Bylaw updates](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/11/08/district-nears-end-of-zoning-bylaw-updates/) - Dozens of residents came out October 30 to add their comments to the District’s new Zoning Bylaw updates. The bylaws were last updated in 2012. The changes to the bylaws reflect a changing provincial landscape, as well as changes to the Official Community Plan, which was adopted last year. “The Zoning Bylaw update aims to
- [Tumbler Ridge U13 team heading to WickFest](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/11/08/tumbler-ridge-u13-team-heading-to-wickfest/) - Above photo: Tumbler Ridge U13 Girls team. Back row left to right: Katie Gelsi (Manager), Sheena Urness (Coach), Kevin Pittman (Coach), Dan Callaway (Head Coach), and Amy Heaton (Coach). Middle row: Tiegan Monical, Cierra VanRootselaar, Layla McAndrew, Aubrey Levesque, Quinn Campbell, Brynlee Pittman, Christina Walker, and Chloe Hendrickson. Front row: Mercedes Favelle, Maya Gebala, Ever
- [Lions donate $45,000 to Tumbler Ridge Secondary](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/11/08/lions-donate-45000-totumbler-ridge-secondary/) - Above photo: A handful of Lions are joined by a bunch of Tumbler Ridge Secondary Students. On Monday, November 4, the Lions Club of Tumbler Ridge presented a cheque for $45,000 to Tumbler Ridge Secondary School. The funding will be used to purchase 35 new laptop computers to be used by students to pursue their
- [In Remembrance....](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/11/08/in-remembrance/) - Legion representatives Sue Vandenbosch and Al Light pin a poppy to mayor Darryl Krakowka to kick off the annual poppy campaign in Tumbler Ridge.
- [South Peace has a new Primary Care Network Service Plan](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/11/08/south-peace-has-a-new-primary-care-network-service-plan/) - It’s been six years since the Ministry of Health launched “a transformational, team-based Primary Care Strategy to increase patient attachment and access to quality, comprehensive, culturally safe, and person-centered primary care services throughout the province.” As part of that, the South Peace Division of Family Practice—in partnership with Northern Health Authority, the First Nations Health
- [Final Thought: ...and suddenly, winter](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/11/08/final-thought-and-suddenly-winter/) - Today is Tuesday, November 5 as I am writing this. Paper goes to press in an hour, but, lacking inspiration for the editorial, I was taking the time to shovel the snow from my driveway, as were the neighbours on both sides. “Little early for this,” opined Jerry as I shovelled a load of snow
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/11/08/final-shot-63/) - Mikyla watches as a visitor to the CarnEVIL successfully manages to toss a bean bag into a bucket. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email at publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [South Peace elects Larry Neufeld as MLA](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/10/25/south-peace-elects-larry-neufeld-as-mla/) - Above image: Larry Neufeld, accompanied by wife Tammy, speaks to supporters in Dawson Creek after being elected MLA. Photo supplied. In an election marked by razor thin margins separating the two main political parties, it wasn’t even close in the Peace. Barely 21,000 votes separated the BC NDP from the BC Conservatives across the province,
- [CTI Plus discusses new coal mine October 17](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/10/25/cti-plus-discusses-new-coal-mine-october-17/) - Above image: CTI Plus CEO Yulin Li was in Tumbler Ridge, answering questions about the project. On October 17, CTI Plus Resources Ltd. hosted an open house in room 5 at the Community Centre to tell people about the Rocky Creek Mine, a proposed new open pit metallurgical coal mine in the Sukunka Valley. The
- [HD hoping to prove they’ve made “substantial start” on mine](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/10/25/hd-hoping-to-prove-theyve-made-substantial-start-on-mine/) - With one year until their Environmental Assessment Certificate (EAC) extension runs out, HD Mining is hoping to convince the Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) that they’ve made a substantial start on the Murray River Project. HD was awarded the EAC on October 1, 2015, which gave them five years to get the mine “substantially started.” However,
- [Opinions split, but council creates new RV Park in Heavy Industrial area](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/10/25/opinions-split-but-council-creates-new-rv-park-in-heavy-industrial-area/) - Six people wrote in to express support for a proposal to add RV accommodations to Grizzly Dog Storage’s list of services, while seven opposed the idea. Still, council decided to approve the proposal. The new RV Park will be out in the heavy industrial park, at the Current Grizzly Dog Holdings site. Owner Will Howe
- [It’s (almost) official: Conuma waiting on government approval for PRC purchase](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/10/25/its-almost-official-conuma-waiting-on-government-approval-for-prc-purchase/) - Above photo: Peace River Coal from across the valley. According to Conuma CAO Brian Sullivan, everything is in place for their purchase of Peace River Coal (PRC), except for the okay from the Federal Government. He says the company has signed an option agreement with Anglo American, the current owners of Peace River Coal. “Back
- [A quick look at Conuma’s next few years](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/10/25/a-quick-look-at-conumas-next-few-years/) - Wolverine is out of Coal. Conuma is moving into Quintette. Here’s a quick look at the next few years for the company. Brule Brule is almost at the end of its currently permitted reserve. The mine should keep going until the end of this year, and maybe into early next year, but don’t expect to
- [Final Thought: Divided we stand](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/10/25/final-thought-divided-we-stand/) - Well, the day is over, the ballots have been cast and... And we don’t know. Things are still too close to call until all the votes have been recounted. And then? And then we probably still don’t know. If things remain as they are, no single party will have a majority. What that means is
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/10/25/final-shot-62/) - Becky Fleming took this picture of her and Kim Parker’s kids helping Debbie (or is that vice versa?) ring items through the till at Freshmart earlier this month. “My girls haven’t stopped talking about it!” says Fleming. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email
- [ENTER TO WIN A PAIR TICKETS TO the 80's Club](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/10/18/enter-to-win-a-pair-tickets-to-the-80s-club/) - TWO WINNERS WILL BE SELECTED To enter email your name & phone number to: sales@tumblerridgelines.com Entries must be in by Sunday October 20th. Winners will be contacted by email Monday October 21th. E-tickets will be emailed to winners, or will-call tickets will be available for pick up a the Dawson Creek Ovintiv Event Centre Box
- [The Election Issue](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/10/11/the-election-issue/) - Welcome to the election issue. This issue is dedicated to help you decide what candidate you’re going to vote for in the upcoming election. The candidates are listed in order, by last name. We provided each candidate with a list of questions, as well as the opportunity to share their bio. Questions may be found
- [Mike Bernier, Independent - Questions, The Election Issue](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/10/11/mike-bernier-independent-questions-the-election-issue/) - Why you? What unique traits do you bring? As a long-time resident of the Peace Region and with the experience I have to do the job, I feel I have the skills and passion to continue representing the region in Victoria. Experience. We are facing unprecedented challenges in BC. Ensuring that we have a representative
- [Marshall Bigsby, BC NDP - Questions, The Election Issue](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/10/11/marshall-bigsby-bc-ndp-questions-the-election-issue/) - Why you? What unique traits do you bring? I’m running for MLA because I care deeply about affordability, education, healthcare, and making life better for people in Peace River South and across the province. People are facing tough challenges right now – and I want to be part of David Eby’s team tackling those challenges
- [Larry Neufeld, BC Conservatives - Questions, The Election Issue](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/10/11/larry-neufeld-bc-conservatives-questions-the-election-issue/) - Why you? What unique traits do you bring? I’ve lived in the South Peace for over 20 years, and the Peace Region for 30 years. I’ve seen how our quality of life is slowly degrading with rampant crime, excessive drug use, tent encampments, etc. I made a choice that I could either “check out” or engage in
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/10/11/final-shot-61/) - The Wolverine Nordic and Mountain Society installed a new backcountry camping area—complete with a throne with a view­—at Bootski Lake, and Jolene was there to capture this image. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email at publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [ENTER TO WIN A PAIR TICKETS TO Dawson Creek’s 9th Annual OKTOBERFEST](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/09/30/enter-to-win-a-pair-tickets-to-dawson-creeks-9th-annual-oktoberfest/) - TWO WINNERS WILL BE SELECTED To enter email your name & phone number to: sales@tumblerridgelines.com Entries must be in by Sunday October 6th. Winners will be contacted by email Monday October 7th. E-tickets will be emailed to winners, or will-call tickets will be available for pick up a the Dawson Creek Ovintiv Event Centre Box
- [District discusses grant funding](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/09/27/district-discusses-grant-funding/) - At the most recent meeting of council, Natalie Wehner, Chief Financial Officer submitted a report on how the district’s grant-in-aid and fee-for-service “have an impact on property taxation.” In order to keep taxes manageable for 2024, Council decided to dip into the district’s surplus funds to cover these costs. But, says Wehner, these are not
- [District discusses Summer Camp Program](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/09/27/district-discusses-summer-camp-program/) - With the YMCA taking over the daycare in Tumbler Ridge last year and the library offering the TD Summer Reading Club, Council has been wondering about the necessity of their summer program. Now that summer is over, staff has run the numbers and discovered that 86 kids—an average of 40 per day—participated in this year’s
- [TR Legion Donation to TR Family Assistance Program and TR Outdoor Recreation Association](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/09/27/tr-legion-donation-to-tr-family-assistance-program/) - The Tumbler Ridge Legion donated four thousand, seven hundred and seventeen dollars to the Tumbler Ridge Family Assistance Program; the same day they also donated the same amount to the Tumbler Ridge Outdoor Recreation Association.
- [Tumbler Ridge Health Week, Empower Your Health!](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/09/27/tumbler-ridge-health-week-empower-your-health-2/) - Dates: October 2–6, 2024 Oct 2: Health Centre tour by high school children Oct 3: Health fair for seniors at the Willow Hall Public lecture in dentistry and optometry in rooms 4&5 at the rec centre Public lecture in diabetes and mental health in rooms 4&5 at the rec centre Additional lectures on different health
- [Final Thought: Going down](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/09/27/final-thought-going-down/) - You may have noticed a trend recently, and by recently, I mean sometime after the British North America Act. Here’s how it goes. Provinces complain that the federal government is downloading the responsibility for funding things onto the province. That’s it. That’s how it works. It has ever been such. Canada has always had the
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/09/27/final-shot-60/) - While the Tumbler Ridge triathlon was cancelled earlier this month due to wildfire smoke, a week and a day later the Terry Fox run happened on a crystal clear fall day. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email at publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [And then there were three](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/09/24/and-then-there-were-three/) - The NDP has fielded a candidate for the South Peace, and he’s coming in on a parachute. Please welcome Marshall Scott-Bigsby. Scott-Bigsby is a Ministerial Advisor in the Ministry of Water, Lands and Resource Stewardship down in Victoria and holds a bachelors of Science in Economics from the University of Victoria, where he graduated four
- [Frank Oberle, former MP who described Tumbler Ridge as "a breeding ground of human misery" passes away](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/09/22/frank-oberle-former-mp-who-described-tumbler-ridge-as-a-breeding-ground-of-human-misery-passes-away/) - The man who represented Tumbler Ridge when the town was built passed away September 12 at the age of 92. According to his family, Frank passed away just two weeks after his wife of 71 years, Joan. According to a note sent to Tumbler Ridge by one of his sons, both of the Oberle’s passed
- [Two candidates declare in Peace River South](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/09/21/two-candidates-declare-in-peace-river-south/) - The writ dropped earlier today, and, no surprise, there are already two candidates in Peace River South. The first is incumbant Mike Bernier, running as an independant after BC United Leader Kevin Falcon pulled the party from this election without warning on August 28, throwing his support behind the BC Conservative Party. Some members of
- [Quintette is back, baby!](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/09/13/quintette-is-back-baby/) - It took nearly a quarter a century and changed hands twice, but Quintette is back up and running. Conuma Resources—who bought the mine from Teck Resources in 2023 for $120 million—has spent the last few months in limbo. Conuma wrapped up production at the Wolverine Mine back in May with the hope that they would
- [And then there were…still two](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/09/13/and-then-there-werestill-two/) - Shortly after sending the last issue off to press, the BC Liberals United announced they were suspending their campaign and throwing their hat in with the BC Conservatives. The Conservatives have, over the course of the last few months, gone from being a fringe party to leading in the polls, and BC Lib…United leader Kevin
- [Grand opening for Tumbler Ridge Fairgrounds](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/09/13/grand-opening-for-tumbler-ridge-fairgrounds/) - On Sunday, September 8, The TR Days Society hosted the annual Tumbler Ridge Fall Fair out at the Tumbler Ridge Fairgrounds. It was also the grand opening for the fairgrounds. While there have been events hosted there over the past year, the fairground is now finished. There’s power to the stage, and the beer gardens
- [Flossy Bumz entertain](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/09/13/flossy-bumz-entertain/) - Flossy Bumz rider Dave Englant flies high above the crowds, school, and even the Bald Spot when he and the rest of the riders were in town August 30-31.
- [Coming this fall: Tumbler Ridge Art Circuit](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/09/13/coming-this-fall-tumbler-ridge-art-circuit/) - rom September 16 to the 22, Tumbler Ridge will have its first Art Circuit celebrating the visual artists in Tumbler Ridge through displays in various local businesses. Art has always been present in the community. There are art murals outside the Community Centre inside the Aquatic Centre. Some artists and photographers display their work in the Museum
- [Final Thought: Election madness](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/09/13/final-thought-election-madness/) - Didja here? The BC United party has basically imploded, pulling out of this election, except they haven’t really because they still want to maintain their status as a part so are trying to get a couple people elected. Nothing like this has ever happened in BC Politics ever before! Except... Except that BC politics have
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/09/13/final-shot-59/) - September 7 was full of wildfire smoke, and the organizers of the Tumbler Ridge Triathlon made the hard decision to cancel the event. However, six hardy souls decided to do it anyway, including Michael “Mario” Naylor. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email at
- [New Fire east of Bearhole Provincial Park closes Highway](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/09/06/new-fire-east-of-bearhole-provincial-park-closes-highway/) - Sept 9 update While the Thunder Creek fire was estimated to be 200 ha, new mapping data suggests it is only 87.9 ha in size. And, with rain and cooler weather, the chance of the fire making it to Highway 52 has decreased, and the highway is now open. There are now four helicopters and
- [Grand opening for fairground](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/08/30/grand-opening-for-fairground/) - After five year’s work, the Tumbler Ridge Fairgrounds are nearing completion, and should be done in time for the grand opening on September 8. Grand opening, I hear you ask? Didn’t they do that already? No, says Terry Cosgrove, who has been spending every spare moment working on getting the grounds ready. Last year’s event
- [Annual Hockey Camp](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/08/30/annual-hockey-camp/) - The ice is in at the arena and it’s already seeing action, from hosting the annual hockey camp to a three v three tournament (showing here), hosted by WHL player Hayden Smith.
- [Tumbler Ridge Health Week – Empower Your Health!](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/08/30/tumbler-ridge-health-week-empower-your-health/) - Attention, everyone! Members of Health Services in Tumbler Ridge are working on organizing a Community Health Week, an event dedicated to promoting health and well-being for all. “Join us for a period filled with valuable resources, health screenings, expert talks, and activities aimed at creating awareness about various health conditions and the support available to
- [Summer Reading Club Closing Ceremonies](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/08/30/summer-reading-club-closing-ceremonies/) - Nothing signals the end of summer quite so much as the Summer Reading Club closing ceremonies, which featured, bubbles, water features, and a grand prize draw for a helicopter tour, donated by Ridge Rotors, won by Freddie.
- [Coffee with Bob](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/08/30/coffee-with-bob/) - George Rowe discusses a tax issue with Member of Parliament Bob Zimmer during a Coffee with Bob session earlier this month. Zimmer was in town for the second time in less than a week, as he also ran the Emperor’s Challenge.
- [All fires in South Peace are out or being held](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/08/30/all-fires-in-south-peace-are-out-or-being-held/) - Above photo: Fire G72185 started across the Murray River from Gwillim Lake Provincial Park, but cooler weather and BC Wildfire crews held it at three hectare. While the fire is not considered completely out, it is being held. It grew to 73 ha, but the fire on Cowmoose Mountain is now considered being held. However,
- [Back to school](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/08/30/back-to-school/) - Summer is fast turning into fall, which means that it’s time for the kids to head back to school. September 4 is the first day back for students, and will be a short day as the return after summer, with September 5 being the first regular full day. This gives the school a chance to
- [Final Thought: Welcome to the ugly season](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/08/30/final-thought-welcome-to-the-ugly-season/) - The almost never-ending political season is well underway down in the states, it has been for months, and we still have over two months to go before we move into the start of the next election cycle. Here in BC, we still have three weeks before the official writ is dropped, and a month before
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/08/30/final-shot-58/) - Members of the Grizzly Valley ATV club—including Peanut—were out for a ride with Ostacruiser on August 23 and 24. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email at publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [Not even close](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/08/17/not-even-close/) - In the end, nearly 11 minutes separated Kris Swanson from his closest competitor. Swanson has now won the Emperor’s Challenge 23 out of 24 times the race has been held. This year, he crossed the finish line in one hour and 31 minutes. That’s a minute and nine seconds faster than he completed the race
- [And then there were two…](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/08/17/and-then-there-were-two/) - Hundreds of people have run the Emperor’s Challenge more than five times. And dozens of people have done it ten times. But only two have done the race every single year. Charles Helm and Kris Swanson. Charles says its weird to be one of the only two to be left standing (or rather, running). “I
- [Arts Council unveils new logo in fortieth year of operation](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/08/17/arts-council-unveils-new-logo-in-fortieth-year-of-operation/) - A butterfly with multi-coloured wings and icons representing different facets of the arts and culture of Tumbler Ridge beside text that reads TR Community Arts Council. The icons consist of gears, theatre masks known as comedy and tragedy, paint palette with paint brush, and a musical eighth note. For 40 years, the Tumbler Ridge Community
- [Final Thought: Letting go of the tools you know](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/08/17/final-thought-letting-go-of-the-tools-you-know/) - Chances are you’ve heard the story about the Mann Gulch Fire. If you haven’t, here is a brief refresher. On August 5, 1945, 15 smoke jumpers lept from a plane with the mission to control and direct the fire. It should have been fairly easy, but when they got there, they discovered shifting winds had
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/08/17/final-shot-57/) - Caleb Gale was the first Tumbler Ridge runner over the top (and across the finish line) at this year’s Emperor’s Challenge. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email at publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [Small wildfire burning just east of Gwillim Provincial Park](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/08/14/small-wildfire-burning-just-east-of-gwillim-provincial-park/) - On August 13, it appears that lightning sparked off a fire on the east side of the Murray River, just outside of Gwillim Provincial Park. The fire is 4 ha at last report (or about the size of five football fields), and, despite windy weather on August 14 did not appear to be blowing up,
- [Happy Birthday! Geopark turns ten](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/08/02/happy-birthday-geopark-turns-ten/) - Above photo: The prodigal son returns. Former Tumbler Ridge resident Scott Cook performed at the Geopark’s tenth birthday party, his first time back in nearly 30 years. Manda Maggs photo. The Tumbler Ridge Global Geopark is ten years old and to celebrate, they had a party! Manda Maggs is the Executive Director for the Geopark,
- [Extinguished](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/08/02/extinguished/) - Early in the afternoon on July 17, the power in town went out. This in itself is not unusual (it went out three times total in July). The cause of the outage was “equipment failure,” according to BC Hydro. However, said equipment failure involved one of the lines at the edge of town coming down
- [Annual Picnic in the Park](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/08/02/annual-picnic-in-the-park/) - Braxton two fists the squirt guns at the annual picnic in the park, held behind the Community Centre on a scorching hot July 17.
- [Emperor’s Challenge 2024](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/08/02/with-a-couple-of-days-before-registration-closes-on-july-31-there-were-573-people-registered-for-the-2024-emperors-challenge/) - With a couple of days before registration closes on July 31, there were 573 people registered for the 2024 Emperor’s Challenge. That’s well down from the 803 people who were registered for the race last year, and less than 3/5 full. The race has struggled post-Covid. The last year before the pandemic, the race filled
- [Getting ready for the Emperor’s Challenge with Martin Fox](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/08/02/getting-ready-for-the-emperors-challenge-with-martin-fox/) - Above photo: Martin Fox, running in the 2017 Emperor’s Challenge Back in the old days, the catchphrase for the Emperor’s Challenge used to be “Run with the Goats, Cruise with the Caribou, or Trot with the Ptarmigan.” While Caribou are no longer a common sight in the area, goats are still commonly spotted along the
- [Cowmoose Fire, largest fire so far this year, being held.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/08/02/cowmoose-fire-largest-fire-so-far-this-year-being-held/) - Above photo: Michelle, enjoying an apple on top of the ridge at Holzworth Meadows on a near-perfect day earlier this month, before the smoke arrived. On July 23, a new fire was discovered on the slopes of Cowmoose Mountain. While it quickly grew to 100 ha, rain and cooler weather knocked it back, and, though
- [Travelling in bear country](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/08/02/travelling-in-bear-country/) - I was camping in the Drumheller area last week (actually, we were closer to Hanna “home of Nickleback” Alberta). We had been there for a couple of days and I was taking the dogs for an evening run around the lake (actually a cooling pond for the nearby Sheerness Power Plant), when suddenly, the dogs
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/08/02/final-shot-56/) - Magician Leif David was at the library earlier this month performing magic tricks and slight of hand for young and old alike. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email at publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [Final Thought: at the top of the world](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/08/02/final-thought-at-the-top-of-the-world/) - As I write this, the Emperor’s Challenge is less than two weeks away. I have never actually run the Emperor’s Challenge, though I have been participating in the event for years and years. The first Emperor’s Challenge I ever photographed was on a rainy, foggy day, back when the race was still on Mount Roman,
- [The 2024 Tumbler Ridge Medical Conference](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/07/21/the-2024-tumbler-ridge-medical-conference/) - Tumbler Ridge has to be one of the finest places on the planet for a conference, and a unique one at that. We are still coming off the high produced by co-hosting the 6th Tumbler Ridge Medical Conference on July 5-7. Our co-host was Jayleen Emery, Rural Continuing Medical Education Community Coordinator for Northern Health.
- [Council considers controlled burns](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/07/21/council-considers-controlled-burns/) - After last year’s West Kiskatinaw fire forced the evacuation of town, council is looking at options to protect Tumbler Ridge from wildfires. One option under consideration is having BC Wildfire Service perform controlled burns to reduce the amount of fuel around the town. Also known as a prescribed fire, a controlled burn is a way
- [MLA Mike Bernier at the Summer Reading Club](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/07/21/mla-mike-bernier-at-the-summer-reading-club/) - MLA Mike Bernier reading a story to the summer reading club on July 15.
- [Mystery of the missing water solved](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/07/21/mystery-of-the-missing-water-solved/) - Back in December, the utilities department noticed a change in the water flow rate coming in from the District’s water well. “At this time, we had recently installed new instrumentation to assist in the monitoring of the system and were unsure of the accuracy of the newly installed instruments,” says Bradley. “The District has had
- [She’s outta here!](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/07/21/shes-outta-here/) - On Friday, Aleen Torraville works her last day. By next Monday, she’ll be thousands of miles away. Don’t worry, though. Torraville, who has spent the last eight and a half years as Director of Corporate Services and has been at the District since 1999 (with a two and a half year break in there, when
- [No more campfires](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/07/21/no-more-campfires/) - As of this Friday, July 12, at noon, no open fires, including campfires, will be allowed in the Province, except for the Queen Charlottes. The prohibition will remain in effect until 12:00 (noon) on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, or until it is rescinded. Prohibitions apply to all public and private lands unless otherwise specified (e.g.
- [Local wildlife photographer goes international](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/07/21/local-wildlife-photographer-goes-international/) - Not content with winning Photographer of the Year in this year’s Canadian Geographic, Brandon Broderick is going international. The much-celebrated photographer is offering his first international photo tour to Costa Rica, February 7-16, 2025! “As the recent winner of the Canadian Geographic Photographer of the Year award, I have been asked if I will be
- [](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/07/21/10194/) - Tumbler Ridge’s third most famous musical export (after the Moffats, if you consider the brothers as a single unit) and Joey Moi, Scott Cook is returning to town for the first time in years for a concert on July 27. Cook, who now calls the Edmonton area home, has been stomping around his home turf
- [Final Thought: shots fired](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/07/21/final-thought-shots-fired/) - Last week, while walking the dogs with Michael, I mused that there has been an unnaturally long gap between the last attempted assassination of an American President and now. I was trying to make the point that, no matter how vitriolic American politics has been in the last couple of decades, at least it seems
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/07/21/final-shot-55/) - Lorraine Hetherington spotted a strange creature in the waters at Moose Lake. Turns out it was Jeff Cooper, collecting trash from the lake’s bottom. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email at publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [No more campfires as of July 12, 2024](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/07/09/no-more-campfires-as-of-july-12-2024/)
- [Bike Rodeo](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/07/05/bike-rodeo/) - Tumbler Ridge RCMP were at Tumbler Ridge Elementary for a Bike Rodeo the last week of school.
- [Happy Canada Day, Tumbler Ridge](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/07/05/happy-canada-day-tumbler-ridge/) - Tumbler Ridge celebrated Canada Day celebrations in the arena with; Opening Ceremonies, Mayoral Address, BBQ, Public Swim, Children's Carnival, Family Bingo and a Jello Eating Contest. Thanks to everyone for making it out for this free event.
- [Despite rain, drought conditions remain](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/07/05/despite-rain-drought-conditions-remain/) - On June 27, the province updated its drought map. And while Fort Nelson has dropped from level four to level three, the East Peace (Dawson Creek and Fort St. John area) has dropped from a level five—the highest level in the province—to a level four, and the North Peace (west of Fort St. John) has
- [Summer Reading Club Opening Ceremonies - Nerf Gun Party!](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/07/05/summer-reading-club-opening-ceremonies-nerf-gun-party/) - For 7 weeks Monday – Friday at 2pm the Tumbler Ridge Library has a 30 minute program of reading, crafts, and activities starting July 3rd. Visit tumblerridgelibrary.org for more details.
- [Whoops! Council revises budget after issues](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/07/05/whoops-council-revises-budget-after-issues/) - Council had to have a special meeting June 18 to pass a revised version of the 2024–2028 Financial Plan. CFO Natalie Wehner, who was away for most of the budget process for health reasons, says that there were some items missed from the original Financial Plan bylaw. “The original bylaw did not include any expenditures
- [Hoult Benches Crop of 2024](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/07/05/hoult-benches-crop-of-2024/) - John Hoult has now built 33 green benches for the Wolverine Nordic and Mountain Society (WNMS), and with WNMS volunteers has installed them at spectacular viewpoints on the hiking trails. He also maintains them, periodically touching them up with an extra coat of paint. They are known as ‘Hoult benches’, and provide perfect resting places
- [District approves $30,000 to inspect water lines](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/07/05/district-approves-30000-to-inspect-water-lines/) - With what happened in Calgary still fresh in everyone’s mind, the district has approved $30,000 to bring in contractors to inspect the District’s water lines. The concerns are not unfounded. According to a report by Jason Bradley, Director of Operations and Infrastructure, the utilities department noticed a change in water flow rates on the main
- [In Memory of Harry Prosser: A tribute to a remarkable friend](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/07/05/in-memory-of-harry-prosser-a-tribute-to-a-remarkable-friend/) - Above: A classic photo of Harry, from his Two HP logging days. It is with a deep sadness that I share the passing of my dear friend, Harry Prosser. Harry was like family to me. When his daughter Sylvianne messaged me yesterday to let me know he was gone, I was gutted. I met Harry
- [New route for a classic hike](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/07/05/new-route-for-a-classic-hike/) - Jolene sent this photo (that Mark took with her camera) from the annual Canada Day hike. Typically, the Wolverine Nordic and Mountain Society goes up the Emperor’s Challenge route, but with work starting on the re-opening of Quintette, they did Babcock Falls/Babcock cliffs instead.
- [Story Walking](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/07/05/story-walking/) - With summer coming up, the library is doing a Storywalk. What’s a Storywalk? Children’s librarian Chris Norbury explains. “The Storywalk is a fun way to get people reading in a different way. Traditionally, you’d sit down with a book, you’d open it, you turn page by page, and…you kind of just sit there,” he says.
- [Final Thought: 30 years on](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/07/05/final-thought-30-years-on/) - Warning: This editorial may get sappy ahead; if you don’t want to get covered in the stuff, you might want to skip. I have a few not-sappy things to say in column four. Otherwise, you have been warned. It was about six years ago that I realized that, as of June 9, 2018, I had
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/07/05/final-shot-54/) - Fire Chief Dustin Curry took this shot of kids at Tumbler Ridge Elementary getting cool as the school year was coming to a close. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email at publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [Ladies and Gentlemen, your Tumbler Ridge grad class of 2024](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/06/21/ladies-and-gentlemen-your-tumbler-ridge-grad-class-of-2024/) - In our June 20th Issue we celebrated our Graduates and we missed posting graduate, Kacey Jameus. Our sincerest apologies to Kacey, her family, friends and fellow graduates. Next issue we will re-run the Graduates photos for the error.
- [Dance Recital 2024 is a wrap!](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/06/21/dance-recital-2024-is-a-wrap/) - All of the Rocky Mountain Dance Co. accomplished dancers hit the stage at the end of the year dance recital. Bravo! For more details and the awards visit Rocky Mountain Dance Co. on social media.
- [Youth Lacrosse](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/06/21/youth-lacrosse/) - Carry, Pass, Catch, Shoot! Want to join? Visit Tumbler Ridge Community Centre or Events and Programs Calendar for tee times and dates.
- [T-Ball](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/06/21/t-ball/) - With summer officially here T-Ball has begun. Want to join? Visit Tumbler Ridge Community Centre or Events and Programs Calendar for tee times and dates.
- [Conuma fined for permit violations](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/06/21/conuma-fined-for-permit-violations/) - Above Photo: The Wolverine Mine, currently being decommissioned. File photo. Earlier this month Conuma was issued a pair of administrative penalties for failing to comply with the terms of their operation permit at Brule Mine. The mine was originally facing $22,000 in fines for the amount of dust it has been generating. The mine is
- [Celebrating Grace](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/06/21/celebrating-grace/) - The Lions Club of Tumbler Ridge is inviting the community to attend a celebration of life for Grace Walsh. Please join us as we celebrate Grace’s epic life of service in our community. Come and share stories about the fun, laughter and the many good times enjoyed with her. The event will take place on
- [New CAO takes the reins](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/06/21/new-cao-takes-the-reins/) - Last month, the District announced that it was hiring Lisa Scott as the town’s new Chief Administration Officer. At the time, details were scant. Indeed, little more was revealed other than her name. But Scott started on June 3, and we were able to sit down with her to find out a bit more about
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/06/21/final-shot-53/) - Liam Garden (in blue) as the Beast and Hannah Walsh as Belle from Beauty and the Beast at the year end dance recital. The two are part of the Mini Company Competition Team, aged 5–8. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email at publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [Final Thought: An address to the grad class](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/06/21/final-thought-an-address-to-the-grad-class/) - Continuing my unbroken streak of not being invited to speak to this year’s grad class, I am instead writing this, which is full of wit and wisdom. There might even be some course language and comic male nudity, but I doubt it. (This is built on the bones of an older editorial; apologies if you
- [Lions celebrate 40 years in Tumbler](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/06/07/lions-celebrate-40-years-in-tumbler/) - Above photo: Lion Linda Matthews was presented with the Melvin Jones Fellowship at the club’s 40th anniversary dinner. 2024 is an auspicious year for the Lions Club of Tumbler Ridge. It was 40 years ago—in 1984—when the club first started in Tumbler Ridge. There are no members of the club that were here when it
- [The dark side of safety ](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/06/07/the-dark-side-of-safety/) - Above photo: The Wolverine Mine, currently being decommissioned. File photo. Conuma’s goal is to have no lost time incidents (LTIs) due to accident or injury. Safety, they say, is their number one priority. But what happens when someone gets injured? When we talked to Conuma last month, they said there was no connection between a
- [Flatbed Loops - Thursday's 7pm](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/06/07/flatbed-loops-thursdays-7pm/) - Abigail puts on a burst of speed to become the first person to cross the finish line at the Wolverine Nordic and Mountain Society annual Flatbed Loops, happening every Thursday at 7pm for the next few months. Many use the loops to train for the Emperor’s Challenge, but people can just go to socialize and/or
- [PRRD creating first ever regional growth strategy](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/06/07/prrd-creating-first-ever-regional-growth-strategy/) - From June 8-11, the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) will be hosting events around the region—in Dawson Creek, Fort St. John, Taylor, Chetwynd, Hudson’s Hope, Pouce Coupe and Tumbler Ridge, to hear from members of the public, community organizations and other stakeholders, about their new Regional Growth Strategy (RGS). This is phase two of the
- [BC Hydro Crews, replacing old infrastructure](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/06/07/bc-hydro-crews-replacing-old-infrastructure/) - BC Hydro Crews were out working on Southgate last week, replacing old infrastructure.
- [District re-doing taxes after error ](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/06/07/district-re-doing-taxes-after-error/) - Good news everybody! You don’t have to pay your District taxes! At least, not until the District reprints and sends out the updated forms, as there was an error on the first version of the tax forms. According to the District, there was a “transposition error in headers,” leading to an overcharge on the Regional
- [Out on an adventure](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/06/07/out-on-an-adventure/) - Liam, Maddi and James were one of the teams competing in the annual adventure race, held at Gwillim Lake. Liam’s mom Sarah Gamble (who took the photo, as I was off shooting Bluey Day in Fort St John) says: “A 4 km canoe, 8 km mountain bike and 8 km trek. They were the only
- [Go karting!](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/06/07/go-karting/) - The planned Go Kart race at the high school was turned into a Show and Shine event after the school had to be evacuated the day before the event, just as the teams were finishing up the last details. The format of the event was the same, but the races were not timed, instead the
- [Final Thought: ...your journey to the dark side is now complete](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/06/07/final-thought-your-journey-to-the-dark-side-is-now-complete/) - It was less than a year ago that Facebook pulled the plug on Canadian news. You might recall, as at the time I offered a couple opinions on the whole thing. The whole thing came about because the Government of Canada created the Online News Act, which asks big tech companies that appear to be
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/06/07/final-shot-52/) - Oh, yeah. Junior is sitting comfortably in the seat of his team’s go kart as members of the public checked out the carts and asked questions. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email at publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [RidgeLife Summer 2024](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/05/28/ridgelife-summer-2024/) - The Summer 2024 edition of RidgeLife Magazine is now out! Find it where ever you find fine RidgeLine publications, like the visitor information centre, or FreshMart, or the red box by the post office. Or, if you like, you can read it virtually, below.
- [Despite recent rain, Tumbler Ridge remains at level four drought](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/05/24/despite-recent-rain-tumbler-ridge-remains-at-level-four-drought/) - Photo: The Kettle Pond behind the Visitor Information Centre is fast becoming a mud puddle as a low snow year and lack of rains means the Tumbler Ridge area is experiencing drought. While Dawson Creek—the actual creek—has stopped flowing for lack of water and is at drought level five, he Tumbler Ridge area is only
- [WNMS still working on disc golf course](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/05/24/wnms-still-working-on-disc-golf-course/) - Dave Thompson and Mark Campbell from the Wolverine Nordic and Mountain Society (WNMS) were before council to discuss the idea of a permanent disc golf course in town. Thompson says he watches all the council meetings, and hears the questions council has been asking. “There might have been a change of direction in September when
- [Letter to the Editor](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/05/24/letter-to-the-editor-2/) - I would like to thank the Firemen, the EMR, and Constable Alyea who quickly responded to my 911 call the night of March 30, 2024. Your hard work, kindness and consideration will not be forgotten. To everyone, thank you for the; smile, nod, brief chats, hugs, phone calls, comforting visits. Thank you for your support,
- [New office for South Peace Community Resources Society](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/05/24/new-office-for-south-peace-community-resources-society/) - While South Peace Community Resources Society (SPCRS) is celebrating 50 years this year, their new Tumbler Ridge office opened on May 13. Here are the Tumbler Ridge staff.
- [Tumbler hires new CAO](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/05/24/tumbler-hires-new-cao/) - After six months without a CAO, the district has hired Lisa Scott as the new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). Scott has 25 years working in the municipal field and will officially take over as the District’s CAO on June 3, 2024. “As the new CAO, Ms. Scott will provide leadership and strategic direction to the
- [A look at sustainability at Conuma](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/05/24/a-look-at-sustainability-at-conuma/) - Earlier this year, Conuma released its third-annual sustainability report, which looks at the company’s financial and environmental sustainability in 2023. The company is the second largest mining operator in BC, with over 1000 employees. In 2023, the three mines that make up Conuma—Brule, Willow Creek and the now-defunct Wolverine Mine—exported over five million tonnes of
- [Final Thought: a matter of scale](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/05/24/final-thought-a-matter-of-scale/) - Consider the humble electron. An electron, for those of you who have never met one in real life, is one of the fundamental particles of the universe. In this case fundamental doesn’t refer to it’s religious beliefs, but to the fact that the electron is what it is. If you ask what makes up water,
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/05/24/final-shot-51/) - J. Knutson—founding member of Spirit of the West—was in town for a concert at the Visitor Information Centre on May 8, as part of the Home Routes concert series. This was the last concert of the season. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email
- [Mining Month: Last load of coal from Wolverine](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/05/10/mining-month-last-load-of-coal-from-wolverine/) - Monday, April 29 saw the last load of coal removed from the Wolverine Mine. While there are still people on-site, bringing the mine to a close, Conuma’s efforts have now turned towards Quintette, where they are working on restarting the mine. While they were hoping to have everything up and running by now, Conuma CEO
- [Tumbler Ridge getting new child care centre with 37 new spaces](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/05/10/tumbler-ridge-getting-new-child-care-centre-with-37-new-spaces/) - School District 59 (SD59) is building a new child care centre with 37 new child care spaces in Tumbler Ridge and an additional 37 in Dawson Creek, according to Kim Morris, Secretary-Treasurer for SD59. The new building will be at Tumbler Ridge Elementary, and will most likely use modular buildings. “We’re still waiting on the
- [Council passes budget and tax rates](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/05/10/council-passes-budget-and-tax-rates/) - With less than ten days remaining until the district is required by law to have its tax rates set and submitted to Victoria, council has finalized its budget. After months of discussion, and concerns over a possible 13.5 percent tax hike, this year’s budget sees a hybrid approach. At the April 22 budget meeting, council
- [Council approves ATV club Grant in Aid at lower amount](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/05/10/council-approves-atv-club-grant-in-aid-at-lower-amount/) - After approving a request from the Grizzly Valley ATV Club for $26,250 to create “a dynamic marketing collaborating with renowned off-road powersport figures to capture backcountry adventures in and around Tumbler Ridge,” town council removed that funding, in an attempt to reduce the amount of new taxes residents will have to pay this year. But,
- [Go, karts!](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/05/10/go-karts/) - Greg Hewitt helps son Tyler and the rest of his team build their go-kart as part of TRSS’s go-kart program. Teams will race their (hopefully finished) karts around a track at TRSS later this month.
- [Council cuts Community Centre Cameras as budget gets closer](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/05/10/council-cuts-community-centre-cameras-as-budget-gets-closer/) - After weeks of budget discussion, council has finally approved the 2024 budget. Not include in this year’s budget? Proposed new cameras at the Community Centre and golf course. At the April 16 meeting of council, a request was made for more details on the proposed upgrade to the cameras at the Community Centre and golf
- [Getting the town ready for summer](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/05/10/getting-the-town-ready-for-summer/) - Public works is out getting the town ready for summer. This includes a fresh coat of paint on the crosswalks.
- [Final Thought: arbiters of society](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/05/10/final-thought-arbiters-of-society/) - Free speech is not free if the only voices allowed are the ones you agree with. I was thinking about this last week, as I was at a library conference. (For those of you who missed it, I am not just purveyor of the finest newsprint this side of Prince George, I also sit on
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/05/10/final-shot-50/) - Kick it! Soccer practice has started down at the Elementary School. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email at publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [Council cuts summer students positions](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/04/26/council-cuts-summer-students-positions/) - Few things say summer in Tumbler Ridge like the sight of young people in PPE, out mowing the ditches or watering flowers. Historically, these positions have been funded by a Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) Grant. However, this year the district has not applied for funding. According to a report before council, this decision was made
- [Cleaning up the streets](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/04/26/cleaning-up-the-streets/) - With the nice weather, district staff has been out getting the roads cleaned up after a mild winter’s worth of sand and gravel.
- [Budget 2024: Council approves library and Lions, cuts ATV](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/04/26/budget-2024-council-approves-library-and-lions-cuts-atv/) - The times, they are a-changing, as is the 2024 budget. With the spectre of a 13.5 tax increase, council is going back over its budget and making changes. After sending the Tumbler Ridge Public Library budget back to the library Board, as the previous ask amount was too high, council has approved a five percent
- [Murray River Project: still progressing, if slowly](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/04/26/murray-river-project-still-progressing-if-slowly/) - Jody Shimkus, Vice President at HD Mining was in Tumbler Ridge to discuss the Murray River Project with Council. The Murry River Project is in Care and Maintenance Mode, after receiving it’s Environmental Assessment Certificate in October, 2015. In 2020, they applied for and received a five year extension on that, but they must have
- [Budget 2024: council revisiting budget in face of potential tax hike](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/04/26/budget-2024-council-revisiting-budget-in-face-of-potential-tax-hike/) - While council has gone through the budget once already, at the April 16 budget meeting, they were given the proposed tax rates for 2024, which would see 13.5 percent added across the board to every category of taxes. According to budget specialist Michael McPhail, who is helping the district with this year’s taxes due to
- [Emperor’s Challenge a third full](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/04/26/emperors-challenge-a-third-full/) - Emperor’s Challenge went live on April 7, and by April 23, 374 people had registered. There are 1000 spots available for the race. Registration has been slower post-Covid, and this year is no exception. The Emperor’s Challenge is a 20 km race, originally up and over Mount Roman, and gained 671 m on the climb
- [Conuma 1st Annual Internal Mine Rescue competition](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/04/26/conuma-1st-annual-internal-mine-rescue-competition/) - At the Conuma Mine Rescue competition, four teams from the four Conuma mines (including Quintette), had to perform three tasks, including the main stage task: rescue three people, trapped in a burning car (actually a bin placed in front of the car so as not to actually endanger the volunteers) and treat them on-site until
- [Lions campground getting some much needed repair](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/04/26/lions-campground-getting-some-much-needed-repair/) - The Lions campground occupies that strange space where it is owned by the district and operated by the Lions Club of Tumbler Ridge. Which means that when things need to be done down there, it sometimes can be tricky to determine who is responsible for what. One of those things is the building that holds
- [Randy Regimbald - Obituary](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/04/26/randy-regimbald-obituary/) - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Randy Regimbald of Tumbler Ridge, BC on March 26, 2024. When not working Randy was found spending time with his family, hunting, camping and finding new adventures on his motorcycle with his cousin, Bob. He was a kind, loving, devoted father, grandfather and friend
- [Final Thought: on power outages and lost editorials](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/04/26/final-thought-on-power-outages-and-lost-editorials/) - I had this great editorial written. Well, mostly written. Then the power dropped out (not just once but twice) mid-production and I lost the original idea. (Yes, I know, Jesus saves and I should too, preferably every few minutes.) You would have loved it. It had everything. Drama. Pathos. Romance. A couple wink wink, nudge
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/04/26/final-shot-49/) - 48 people—Conuma staff, contractors, and public volunteers cleaned a 20 yard bin worth of garbage and 15 bags of recycling from the Flatbed Falls Parking Lot to Quintette mine for Earth Day, April 22. They also found a truck. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us
- [Enter to Win! JOURNEY and MONSTER TRUCKS EVENING SHOW Ticket Draw](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/04/19/enter-to-win-journey-and-monster-trucks-evening-show-ticket-draw/) - Don't miss out on ticket giveaways, grab a copy of Tumbler RidgeLines at the local paper stands and around town. Want home delivery? Give us a call 250-219-8215.
- [Budget 2024: April 4, 2024, a tough night for non-profits](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/04/13/budget-2024-april-4-2024-a-tough-night-for-non-profits/) - On April 4, Council discussed requests for grant-in-aid (GIA) funding and fee-for-service (FFS) requests. First, the good news. The TR Forever Young Society was approved for a three year fee-for-service request for $96,139.44. According to their application, they “provide a gathering place for those approaching or in their golden years to socialize over ‘a cuppa’...
- [Budget 2024: Teen centre closes for a few days as council deliberates](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/04/13/budget-2024-teen-centre-closes-for-a-few-days-as-council-deliberates/) - The Tumbler Ridge Youth Services Society (TRYSS) was forced to close on April 4 and 5 after their financials got lost at town hall. While a note was sent to the teen centre board on April 3 to say the 2023 financials hadn’t arrived, by the time the group was able to respond, the item
- [Budget 2024: Council removes $87,000 from capital expenses](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/04/13/budget-2024-council-removes-87000-from-capital-expenses/) - On March 12, Council got together to discuss the proposed 2024 Capital and Special Projects items. Moving into the budget discussions, there was $5,529,076 in special projects proposed for 2024, about $1.8 of that covered by PRA funding and grants. Staff broke down projects into three categories: high priority, medium priority and low priority. All
- [Empty Tank](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/04/13/empty-tank/) - Shortly before the pool’s annual month long shutdown, one of the heat exchange pumps at the aquatic centre failed. “We have to replace it,” says Director of Community Service Dennis Bento. “And, of course, it has to be custom built, which is why it’s going to take longer than expected.” Bento is hoping the part
- [Budget 2024: Library budget not approved](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/04/13/budget-2024-library-budget-not-approved/) - The Tumbler Ridge Public Library’s budget came before council on April 4, and failed to pass. Councillor Gulick says she’s a big fan of the library, having worked there until she became a councillor. “I think that they do a lot of amazing things for our community,” she says. “But—and so it pains me say
- [Final Thought: Dear Council](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/04/13/final-thought-dear-council/) - I’m trying real hard right now. I’m trying real hard right now to want to continue on as a volunteer in this town, but it’s hard. I have just watched two council meetings back to back where certain councillors went on for seemingly hours, complaining about every. single. organization. that I am a part of.
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/04/13/final-shot-48/) - Kids scramble to find Easter eggs, scattered across the field and Tumbler Ridge Elementary. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email at publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [And so it begins. Again](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/03/31/and-so-it-begins-again/) - While there have been a couple of scares so far this year, with fires being left smouldering, we’ve got our first forest fire burning in the Tumbler Ridge (ish) area. Winds have pushed the fire, which was discovered Sunday, March 31 at 4:30, to 3.21 hectares. The fire is at km 7 on the Sukunka
- [Robert 'Bob' Evans - Obituary](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/04/10/robert-bob-evans-obituary/) - On the evening of March 30th, Robert ‘Bob’ Evans of Tumbler Ridge, finally found a way out of paying taxes. He was taken too soon at the age of 66. Bob was born in Flin Flon, Manitoba, to Harvey Charles Evans and Jean Anne Emma Darlene Evans before moving to Chetwynd where he would spend
- [Geopark and Museum finally getting funding](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/03/28/geopark-and-museum-finally-getting-funding/) - After nearly four years without funding from the Regional District, the Tumbler Ridge UNESCO Global Geopark and Tumbler Ridge Museum are finally getting their funding back. According to Geopark director Manda Maggs, in 2020, the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) did an internal review of their bylaws. “They realized that their bylaws for the grant
- [Pool closed, arena open until April 15](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/03/28/pool-closed-arena-open-until-april-15/) - With hopes of a rep level U18 (Midget) team forming in Tumbler Ridge, council has extended how long the ice will remain in the arena. The ice at the arena will remain on until April 15. That’s good news for folks looking for something to do, as the pool is currently in its annual shutdown.
- [Do you know your Lions?](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/03/28/do-you-know-your-lions/) - Early in February, the Membership Drive Committee had prepared three questions to gain some insight into what the Community of Tumbler Ridge remembers about the Lions Club of Tumbler Ridge activities, events and support. The attached questions with answers are the feedback we received. Are you aware of any contributions the Lions Club have made
- [Emperor’s Challenge turns 24](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/03/28/emperors-challenge-turns-24/) - On August 10, 2024, the twenty-fourth annual Emperor’s Challenge will be taking place. Which is still a ways off, but if you’re thinking about running it, you’ve only got a few weeks until registration, which opens April 7 at 12:01 am. Manda Maggs is on the Emperor’s Challenge Planning Committee. She says last year, they
- [Sled town celebration](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/03/28/sled-town-celebration-2/) - Members of the Tumbler Ridge Riders gathered at town hall on March 23 to celebrate being named best sledding town in the west by SnoRiders West Magazine
- [Final Thought: first steps](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/03/28/final-thought-first-steps/) - The first step is always the hardest. Sure, the second step is no bowl of peaches. Maybe with a bit of sugar and heavy cream. Mmm. But if you take a second step, you’ve already taken the first, and that’s something. Before you take the first step though? You got nothin’. Okay, so maybe you
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/03/28/final-shot-47/) - The Tumbler Ridge U11 team pose with their NERHL B Banner replicas. The actual banner is now hanging in the arena, above their heads. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email at publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [And so it begins...PG Fire district declares ban on fires bigger than a campfire](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/03/20/and-so-it-begins-pg-fire-district-declares-ban-on-fires-bigger-than-a-campfire/) - As of Thursday March 28 at noon, category 2 and 3 open burning will be banned over summer in the north. According to the Prince George Fire Centre (PGFC), the fire ban will remain in force until October 15, or until rescinded. Category 2 and 3 fires are fires up to 2 m by 3
- [Fire season 2024: District preparing for another dry hot year](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/03/15/fire-season-2024-district-preparing-for-another-dry-hot-year/) - Above photo: Brandon Broderick’s 2023 photo of the West Kiskatinaw fire at sunset. The 2024 Wildfire season is fast approaching, and the District of Tumbler Ridge is doing what it can to reduce the risk. At a special meeting of Council, Enrico Fionda, Wildfire Prevention Officer at the Prince George Fire Centre, Dallas Gatchell, Wildfire
- [Mike Bernier adds his voice to municipalities’ concerns](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/03/15/mike-bernier-adds-his-voice-to-municipalities-concerns/) - Mike Bernier is joining with local municipalities, questioning decision to move the Northern Initial Fire Attack Crew (NIFAC) from Chetwynd. This is in response to the news that the NIFAC would be moving to Dawson Creek. He joins the District of Hudson’s Hope and the District of Tumbler Ridge in expressing his concern. Mayor Darryl
- [Snow Drags cancelled for 2024](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/03/15/snow-drags-cancelled-for-2024/) - Above photo: from the archives, Ridge Rider’s Sled Drags on March 11, 2023. After months of almost no snow, the Tumbler Ridge Ridge Riders has cancelled the annual snow drags. “We’ve had the date picked out since fall,” says president Steve Larrivee. “And it wasn’t looking like we were going to have a drag race.
- [Better looking businesses](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/03/15/better-looking-businesses/) - Local businesses looking to freshen the appearance of their businesses are invited to apply for the Tumbler Ridge Business Façade Improvement Program, put on by the Tumbler Ridge Chamber and the District of Tumbler Ridge. “A community that is more appealing to the eye gives its citizens a greater sense of place and pride while
- [TR Cares cares](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/03/15/tr-cares-cares/) - Rose Snyder came before council on March 11 to discuss TR Cares and what needs the organization has. She began by discussing the history of the organization, which began in 2001 as an ad hoc group of neighbours, friends and a church group that came together to help transport people who had come to Tumbler
- [U9 tourney in town](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/03/15/u9-tourney-in-town/) - U9 teams from around the Peace gathered in Tumbler Ridge to play the season’s final tournament in town.
- [Figure Skating Carnival](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/03/15/figure-skating-carnival/) - Above Photo: the intermediate skating group, performing at the Figure Skating Carnival on March 9.
- [Final Thought: Pink Elephants](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/03/15/final-thought-pink-elephants/) - What are you thinking about right now? I mean, there’s a better than average chance you’re wondering about pink elephants. Don’t think about pink elephants. No, seriously. Whatever you do, put the thought of pink elepbants out of your mind. ... Chances are, your thoughts are still upon rose-coloured pachyderms. Or maybe that candy coated
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/03/15/final-shot-46/) - Celebration time! Jessica Urness sent us this pictures of the Tumbler Ridge U11 Raptors with the U11 B Banner, which they won last weekend. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email at publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [Locals encouraged to register equipment for wildfire season](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/03/02/locals-encouraged-to-register-equipment-for-wildfire-season/) - One of the comments coming out of the Town Hall Meeting held back in November, where members of the public were invited to comment on the response to the West Kiskatinaw Fire, was the lack of ability for locals to help out. Specifically, local businesses with equipment that was on-site and could have been brought
- [Fast Charge comes to Tumbler Ridge](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/03/02/fast-charge-comes-to-tumbler-ridge/) - After finishing construction back in the fall of last year, then sitting behind a fence for most of the winter, BC Hydro’s new fast chargers are now open after a crew came to town Friday, February 23 to pull down the fence and activate the charger. The new charger can move up to 180 kw
- [Mine vs Mine](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/03/02/mine-vs-mine/) - David Duchesne sneaks past the Willow Creek defense during the Willow Creek vs Wolverine game last week.
- [What a difference a weekend makes](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/03/02/spring-like-conditions-are-expected-to-return-soon/) - On Friday, February 23, Public Works was out sweeping the dirt from the street and getting ready for spring. Three days later, on Monday, they were cleaning the better part of a half a foot of snow that fell. Spring-like conditions are expected to return soon.
- [In memorium: Grace Walsh](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/03/02/in-memorium-grace-walsh/) - As the paper was about to get sent to press two weeks ago, we got the news that Grace Walsh had passed away. There wasn’t enough time then to organize a proper farewell to someone who has played such a pivotal role in our community. Even now, the words feel inadequate to honour her. It
- [From the archives: Grace Walsh didn’t let cancer slow her down](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/03/02/from-the-archives-grace-walsh-didnt-let-cancer-slow-her-down/) - Back in 2016, the Tumbler Ridge News did a feature on cancer survivors. Both Frank and Grace had at the time. Here’s a portion of Grace’s part of the story. Grace is such a common face on the Tumbler Ridge landscape, that when she’s not there—serving burgers, taking tickets and just generally being the lubricant
- [From the archives: Grace Walsh is Excellent!](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/03/02/from-the-archives-grace-walsh-is-excellent/) - From the archives: Grace Walsh is Excellent! The Tumbler Ridge Chamber of Commerce held its first ever Excellence awards at the end of 2020, and the Citizen of the year award went to Frank and Grace Walsh. The couple was nominated multiple times, both as individuals and as a couple, and always with great acclaim.
- [Grace was a beacon of light](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/03/02/grace-was-a-beacon-of-light/) - Jerrilyn Kirk In the heart of a small, tight-knit community nestled amidst the mountains, creeks and rivers, there lived a woman named Grace Walsh. Grace was a beacon of light, her kindness and compassion touching the lives of everyone she encountered. I will always remember Grace as someone who epitomized the true spirit of selflessness.
- [Final Thought: First. Time. Ever.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/03/02/final-thought-first-time-ever/) - Today is a special day. Not today the day I’m writing this. It is a special day, I suppose, as I am writing these words right here on Valentine’s day. Last week’s issue is coming out tomorrow, and this evening, we’re picking up a charcuterie board and watching romantic movies. So, yes, today is a
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/03/02/final-shot-45/) - Carol, at the Family Day events on February 19. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email at publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [Congratulations!](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/02/16/congratulations-ticket-winner-to-our-draw/) - Tumbler RidgeLines and Ovintiv Events Centre wish to congratulate the winners of our draw for tickets. Amber Bell and Tina Holder each won a pair of tickets to go see Aaron Pritchard's Liquored Up Tour this last weekend. Above photo provided by Amber Bell Aaron Irving and Barbi MacKenzie will be going to see High
- [Lions Club of TR requesting new members ...join the adventure!](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/02/16/lions-club-of-tr-requesting-new-members-join-the-adventure/) - Author: Mark Deeley In this, the second of four articles, we have decided to profile one of our most prolific, longest serving, and dedicated members. If you have lived in Tumbler Ridge for any amount of time, participated in any community events or are just plain lucky, then you have encountered this gentleman and his
- [Cards, action, roleplaying, dice and socialising: local creates own game](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/02/16/cards-action-roleplaying-dice-and-socialising-local-creates-own-game/) - Tabletop roleplaying games have been around for about 50 years or so. Indeed, the grand-daddy of them all, Dungeons & Dragons (or, as it’s more commonly known, D&D), turns 50 this year. And in that time, millions of people have met together to tell collaborative stories and just hang out with people with similar interests.
- [A wish come true](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/02/16/a-wish-come-true/) - It was October of 2018 when then 12-year-old Tyler Hewitt discovered something was wrong with his brain. He had the first in a series of seizures that started to come on a daily basis, sometimes multiple times a day. The seizures took away any sense of normalcy from his life for nearly two years. Drugs
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/02/16/final-shot-44/) - MLA Mike Bernier was in town to purchase some fish from the fish farm final event at the High School. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email at publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [Council working to establish strategic direction](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/02/16/council-working-to-establish-strategic-direction/) - Early in November of last year, Council met with Gordon McIntosh for two days of strategic planning and to determine strategic direction for the district. The process started by looking at what was happening right now and identifying issues and opportunities. They also looked at emerging strategic topics, with an eye towards desired expectations in
- [Itching for Adventure: Itchy Feet returns to Tumbler Ridge Library](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/02/16/itching-for-adventure-itchy-feet-returns-to-tumbler-ridge-library/) - This year’s Itchy Feet Adventures kicked off on Tuesday, February 13, with Jarbas Noronha doing the sequel to his presentation last year. In that presentation, the Brazilian-turned-Tumbler Ridgian talked about bicycling from Brazil to Alaska. In his latest presentation, he discussed his return trip by motorbike, from Alaska to Brazil. It’s the first in a
- [Gooooaal!](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/02/16/gooooaal/) - Eddie Pichurski hammers the puck past the Taylor goaltender to victory in the final game of the Tumbler Ridge U11 tournament.
- [District revising Animal Responsibility Bylaw again](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/02/16/district-revising-animal-responsibility-bylaw-again/) - In 2020, the district completely reworked the Animal Responsibility Bylaw, but, after a spate of incidents over the last few years, council directed staff to review the bylaw to reflect issues experienced in the community in recent years, specifically those involving cats at large. Back in August, Council directed Bylaw enforcement to take a ‘zero
- [Final Thought: morphing media](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/02/16/final-thought-morphing-media/) - The slow and inexorable march towards the death of local news continues, but this time, it isn’t newspapers on the chopping block. No, this time, it’s the medium that was supposed to kill newspapers: radio. On Thursday, February 8, Bell Media announced it was selling 45 radio stations across the country, including the stations in
- [Charge! (Soon)](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/02/03/charge-soon/) - While construction on the new BC Hydro EV Chargers in town was done back in the fall, the chargers themselves have been gated off to the public. But that’s about to change says BC Hydro. According to a representative, the new station should be open by the end of the month. The new station is
- [BC Housing Minister suggests town could take over Chamberlain Place](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/02/03/bc-housing-minister-suggests-town-could-take-over-chamberlain-place/) - Town Council is not impressed by an email they recently received from Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon. Previously, BC Housing has declared the houses “unfit for occupation” and scheduled them for demolition. “These units have been vacant for a long time,” Malachy Tohill, BC Housing’s Regional Director told council back in 2020. “When we looked at
- [Mental health struggles and the healing influence of support groups](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/02/03/mental-health-struggles-and-the-healing-influence-of-support-groups/) - Dr Ifeanyichukwu Akanegbu Let’s examine Mental Health, a topic to which we frequently fail to pay enough attention. It’s this hidden player in the big picture of human well-being, quietly impacting millions of people. Our awareness of the profound impact that mental health may have on individuals, families, and even communities is evolving along with
- [Avalanche Feature: conditions are not great right now](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/02/03/avalanche-feature-conditions-are-not-great-right-now/) - Attendees at a recent AST1 Course near Powder King check the snow conditions. Randy Gulick photo. People who like to get out into the backcountry should be careful this year, says Ryan Shelly, owner of Summit Avalanche Consulting. “Spring could be an exciting time for the North Rockies snow pack and not in the way
- [Winter Carnival Fun](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/02/03/winter-carnival-fun/) - Tobox'n Race Photos by Manda Maggs From the Winter Carnival we have Mr Chris helping build a Ferris wheel and concentration on builds at the Lego Build Challenge, Natasha choosing her words carefully at the Library’s annual Wall Scrabble and Carnival fun at the bouncy castle. Along with a collection of pictures from the annual
- [WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS - AARON PRITCHETT OR HIGH VALLEY](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/02/03/win-a-pair-of-tickets/) - TWO WINNERS WILL BE SELECTED FOR EACH EVENTTo enter email your name & phone number to sales@TumblerRidgeLines.comEntries must be in by Thursday February 8. Winners will be contacted by email Friday February 9.E-tickets will be emailed to winners, or will-call tickets will be available for pick up a the Dawson Creek Ovintiv Event Centre Box
- [Final Thought: A dread summer](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/02/03/final-thought-a-dread-summer/) - Last issue (a mere two weeks ago, if anyone forgot about it) we were talking about the arctic front that blew through town, sending temperatures into the -40 range. As I write this, the temperature is +15, 55 degrees from the coldest week of winter. And that is, apparently, what winter was. A week. While
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/02/03/final-shot-43/) - Keeping the Home Routes fire burning. Mimi O’Bonsawin performed at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Information Centre on February 27, as part of the Home Routes concert series. Manda Maggs photo. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email at publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [Local named Canadian Geographic’s Photographer of the Year](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/01/19/local-named-canadian-geographics-photographer-of-the-year/) - After coming in second in the Epic Landscapes division in last year’s Canadian Geographic annual photography competition, Brandon Broderick has been named Photographer of the Year. Broderick moved to Tumbler Ridge shortly before last year’s contest and has spent as much time as he can out getting photos. It is, he admits, not nearly enough,
- [Average home value in Tumbler goes up for 2024](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/01/19/average-home-value-in-tumbler-goes-up-for-2024/) - The average property value in Tumbler Ridge has shot up nearly 20 percent for 2024, with the typical assessed value of a house going from $151,000 in 2023 to $180,000 for 2024. That’s a jump of just over 19 percent, making it one of the biggest jumps this year in Northern BC. And that’s the
- [Dealing with extreme weather emergencies](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/01/19/dealing-with-extreme-weather-emergencies/) - With temperatures plunging down to near -40 over the second week of January, it was appropriate for council to discuss the District’s approach to extreme weather events. Just over a year ago, at the December 5, 2022 council meeting, a letter from the BC Government was received, outlining guidelines for local authorities on preparing for
- [Council not moving forward with helipad at this time](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/01/19/council-not-moving-forward-with-helipad-at-this-time/) - In September of 2022, a group of residents appeared before Council to express their desire to see a helipad or “emergency evacuation zone” established to in the open field area adjacent to the Visitor’s Information Centre (VIC). At that time, a group of residents proposed paving the parking lot beside the VIC. The group said
- [Surviving the cold](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/01/19/surviving-the-cold/) - Old timers will talk about months on end at -40, but last week’s blast of cold weather was enough for most people. Here at the worldwide headquarters for Tumbler RidgeLines, I discovered that slow leak in my front tire was actually a crack in the rim, when the tire suddenly went all the way flat.
- [Final Thought: lies, damn lies, and Facebook](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/01/19/final-thought-lies-damn-lies-and-facebook/) - According to a recent thread on the local What the F***, Tumbler Ridge? Facebook page (which I stopped paying attention to years ago, but every once in a while, something bubbles up that’s so ridiculous that it makes its way to me), Tumbler Ridge has the highest paid librarian in Canada, at $106,000. Considering that
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/01/19/final-shot-42/) - Happy New Years, Baby! Dawson Creek Hospital’s New Years’ Baby, was from Tumbler Ridge. Elaina was born at 6:30 am on Jan 2 to Allie and Terry, weighing in at seven pounds, six ounces. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email at publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [Environmental Protection Notice](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/01/05/environmental-protection-notice/) - Quintette-Mesa Mine—Deputy Pit Effluent Permit Amendment Application for a Permit Amendment Under the Provisions of the Environmental Management Act. We, Conuma Mining Services Ltd., intend to submit this amendment application to the Director of the British Columbia Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy (ENV) to commence non-point source discharge of effluent seepage to M20
- [A Fort St. John climber on Cowmoose Falls](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/01/06/a-fort-st-john-climber-on-cowmoose-falls/) - While there is some ice about to climb, warm weather has meant marginal climbing conditions for most of the seasons.
- [Remember December](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/01/06/remember-december/) - Remember December:The last issue of 2023 went out December 7, which means so. much. stuff. happened between then and now. We were there and took a whole bunch of pictures of everything, including Christmas Lollapalooza and Sledding Santa, photos of Mayor and Council’s Annual Food Drive, Holly Jolly Christmas party, and the end of the
- [Ridgelines wins business of the year at Community Excellence Awards](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/01/06/ridgelines-wins-business-of-the-year-at-community-excellence-awards/) - Tumbler RidgeLines won Business of the Year at the Chamber of Commerce’s Community Excellence Awards for 2023. The awards were handed out at this year’s Small Business Christmas Party, which was taken over by the Chamber of Commerce after the Tumbler Ridge Children’s Centre Society folded. The Business of the Year award was sponsored by
- [Museum looking to extend funding for four years](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/01/06/museum-looking-to-extend-funding-for-four-years/) - 2023 was on track to be the best year ever for the Tumbler Ridge Museum. According to Executive Director Zena Conlin, 2023 started off with record-setting numbers. “From January through May we exceeded our 2019 visitor numbers, which were the highest we’d ever recorded to date,” says Conlin. “Up until June, we were trending to
- [We Serve](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/01/06/we-serve/) - “We Serve.” This is the motto of the International Lions Club. We are your local Lions Club members. Over the next four editions of our local paper, we will be contributing a series of articles that highlight who we are, how we contribute to Tumbler Ridge, what we have accomplished in our community and what
- [TR Outdoor Recreation Association has productive first year](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/01/06/tr-outdoor-recreation-association-has-productive-first-year/) - The newly formed Tumbler Ridge Outdoor Recreation Association (TRORA) came before council to talk about their first year as an organization and plans moving forward. Ryan Lamming is the president of the newly formed umbrella organization, which brings together the Wolverine Nordic and Mountain Society (WNMS), Grizzly Valley ATV Association (GVATV), Tumbler Ridge Ridge Riders
- [Going into 2024 with no precipitation in sight](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/01/06/going-into-2024-with-no-precipitation-in-sight/) - Tumbler Ridge is looking to go into 2024 still under drought conditions. While there has been some light precipitation over the last few months, snow Levels are unseasonably low. According to the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship the province faced an unprecedented drought, especially across the Peace Region, with the Peace Region and
- [Final Thought: new beginnings](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/01/06/final-thought-new-beginnings/) - Welcome to 2024, a year pregnant with possibilities, with hopes and dreams of a fresh new start. A year that could be the best year of your life. Or it could be the worst year. Or it could fall somewhere in the middle. That’s the trouble with future looking statements. The future rarely behaves as
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/01/06/final-shot-41/) - Scarlett—one of the dancers in the Caterpillar Division at Northern Rockies Dance Company, performs at the winter showcase, held Dec 12 and 13. You’ll find many more photos up on our website, www.tumblerridgelines.com. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email at publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [Holly Jolly](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2024/01/05/holly-jolly/) - Some photos from the Holly Jolly event at the Tumbler Ridge Library and Roman Walkway.
- [Rock 101.1 CFMI is off the air again](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/12/09/rock-101-1-cfmi-is-off-the-air-again/) - Rock 101.1 CFMI has gone off the air in Tumbler Ridge. The last time this happened, they didn’t even notice. This time, it appears to be gone for good. In 2012, we talked to the Chief Engineer at Corus Entertainment. He told us the repeater set up in the Tumbler Ridge area is not owned
- [Mayor’s Food drive happening December 13](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/12/09/mayors-food-drive-happening-december-13/) - Every year, the District of Tumbler Ridge sponsors a food drive to collect food and donations for the local Family Assistance Program, which runs the Tumbler Ridge Food Bank. This year, the drive will happen Wednesday, December 13. This is a little later than it normally is, due to miscommunication between the District and the
- [Sweep!](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/12/09/sweep/) - Some of the action at the November Open Curling Bonspiel, held November 24–25.
- [Passing of Joe Eagle leaves a void in the hearts of many](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/12/09/passing-of-joe-eagle-leaves-a-void-in-the-hearts-of-many/) - In the tight-knit community of Tumbler Ridge, where everyone seems to know everyone else's name, news of a local legend's passing spread like wildfire. Joe Eagle, who was a beloved figure in this small town, has left a void in people’s lives that will be hard to fill. Eagle was not just a familiar face
- [Annual Conuma Cup - Wolverine vs Brule](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/12/09/annual-conuma-cup-wolverine-vs-brule/) - At game one of the annual Conuma Cup held in Tumbler Ridge the team from Wolverine (in green) kicked the butts of the team from Brule.
- [FoodCycler Program a success](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/12/09/foodcycler-program-a-success/) - This spring, the District of Tumbler Ridge subsidized 130 FoodCyclers for residents of town to see if the program would keep food waste from entering the transfer station. The program was run in conjunction with FoodCycle Science, a Canadian-based company out of Ottawa who manufacture the devices. Over the course of 12 weeks, people with
- [Peace River Regional District launches Regional Growth Strategy](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/12/09/peace-river-regional-district-launches-regional-growth-strategy/) - The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is in the process of creating its first ever Regional Growth Strategy. A Regional Growth Strategy (RGS) is simply a long-range (in this case, 20-year), high level planning document with the intention of helping guide long-term growth in the Peace. They are strategic plans enabled by the provincial Local
- [Skating on Moose Lake](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/12/09/skating-on-moose-lake/) - Mom Rayleen watches as Brinley pushes sister Kenzie around a frozen Moose Lake on a camp chair.
- [Special projects for 2023](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/12/09/special-projects-for-2023/) - In the 2023 budget, council approved $8.2 million in special projects. This included funding for a wide range of projects, from updating the District’s Zoning Bylaws to new chairs for Council Chamber to replacing SCBA equipment for the fire department to fixing the road down to the Golf Course. All together, there were 60 special
- [Final Thought: end of year](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/12/09/final-thought-end-of-year/) - Doesn’t it bug you when companies and organizations put out their “best of” lists...and they’re out before it’s the end of the year? Like, it wasn’t even December 1, and I started seeing people posting their top listen lists from Spotify. I mean, I still have a few weeks to go, and I plan on
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/12/09/final-shot-40/) - Okay. I know this is the newspaper, but if anyone wants to go out to Moose Lake and play around and take photos...I am completely enthralled with how it is looking right now. This is Rachael, one of our local figure skaters. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to
- [For love of the game: foundation raising funds for TR Sports](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/11/27/8949/) - In 2016, John Malcolm O’Handley passed away. A group of his friends, decided to buy a memorial bench at the golf course for him. “He loved golf,” explains Xoch Smith, a friend and president of the board of the Johnny Malcolm foundation. But a bench wasn’t enough, so they decided to turn the bench into
- [Events: Remembrance Day](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/11/27/events-remembrance-day/)
- [Events: Fine Line Livin at Movember Classic](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/11/27/events-movember-classic/) - Two Chads and a Shawn. Chads (Schroeder, on drums) and Corno (vocals) are half of Fine Line Livin, who were in town to play the Johnny Malcolm Foundation Fundraiser, part of the Movember event. Both Chads are native to Tumbler, though currently in Fort St John. The rest of the band are Kyle LaPrairie and
- [Events: Craft Fair](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/11/27/events-craft-fair-johnny-malcolm-foundation-fundraiser/) - Our local craft fair, held November 17–18 at the Community Centre.
- [Team BC Takes bronze at U18](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/11/27/team-bc-takes-bronze-at-u18/) - Their time in Tumbler seems to have done them good, as the U18 Women’s team finished third at the recent tournament in Dawson Creek, and Tumbler Ridge’s own Makena Lloyd Howe finished off the tournament with six points, including two goals. Father Will Howe posted his thoughts on Facebook, saying he is beyond proud. “From
- [Final Thought: turning up the heat](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/11/27/final-thought-turning-up-the-heat/) - When I was growing up we had a thermostat in our house that was about the same size and shape as a light switch. You know the one, most likely, if you’re over the age of 25. Back in the day, there really were only the two. There was the rectangular one that we had,
- [Tumbler RidgeLife Winter Magazine now available](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/11/27/8918/)
- [Tumbler Ridge getting new paramedic staff](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/11/27/tumbler-ridge-getting-new-paramedic-staff/) - At the second-to-last Let’s Talk, representatives of the BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) admitted that the model being used in Tumbler Ridge wasn’t working properly. That was this spring. Now, BCEHS has announced that, rather than create a new model, rural communities would be receiving an upgrade. The announcement affects residents of 60 rural and
- [Tumbler triumphs over Taylor, but not in the way you think](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/11/27/tumbler-triumphs-over-taylor-but-not-in-the-way-you-think/) - While Taylor Swift took home ten awards at the Billboard Music Awards on November 19, she failed to take home the inaugural Top Hot 100 Producer award. Instead, that honour went to Tumbler Ridge’s own Joey Moi. “Thank you so much for the honor,” said Moi in his acceptance speech. “For the recognition, it’s an
- [There’s a light!](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/11/27/theres-a-light/) - Members of the crowd wave glow sticks as they shelter from the rain beneath newspapers at the recent Tumbler Ridge Arts Council Rocky Horror fundraiser.
- [Tumbler Ridge one of seven municipalities called out in report](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/11/27/tumbler-ridge-one-of-seven-municipalities-called-out-in-report/) - The BC Humanist Association (BCHA) says that during the inaugural meeting of council, Tumbler Ridge was one of seven municipalities that included prayers. This is after a ruling in 2015 by the Supreme Court of Canada that “including a prayer in a council meeting violated the state’s duty of neutrality and, therefore, was unconstitutional,” according
- [Despite issues, yard haunt a success](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/11/27/despite-issues-yard-haunt-a-success/) - First, the good news. The Blunden’s annual yard haunt raised over $1700 for the food bank, in addition to all the donations of food, diapers and toys. The bad news? The haunt did not go as smoothly as it has in previous years. Not because of the organizers or volunteers, but because of the patrons.
- [So long, CAO, we hardly knew you](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/11/27/so-long-cao-we-hardly-knew-you/) - 169 days after the announcement that the District of Tumbler Ridge was hiring Brian Woodward as CAO, they have announced that Brian Woodward is no longer CAO of the District of Tumbler Ridge. Woodward was hired after nearly a year looking, when former CAO Jen Thompson left after less than two years on the job.
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/11/27/final-shot-39/) - Chris Pittman joined Fine Line Livin onstage to belt out Forbidden Zone by the Misfits at the Johnny Malcolm fundraising concert November 18. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email at publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [Remembering Clay](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/11/14/remembering-clay/) - On October 25, at the age of 85, Clayton Iles—Clay to everyone who knew him—passed away after a long period of declining health. While he was born in Manitoba, and died in Grande Prairie, it was Tumbler Ridge that Clay called home. He moved here when the mines opened and worked there until he retired
- [The passing of a Tumbler Pioneer](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/11/14/the-passing-of-a-tumbler-pioneer/) - Clay used to tell stories about the early days in town. One of his favourite stories was how, back in the day, when you went into the restaurant—there was only one— and there was two of you that went in at lunch time, you just did not expect to have a table. There might be
- [Working with Clay](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/11/14/working-with-clay/) - Clay was one of the most honorable gentleman I ever worked with. As sincere as any man I’ve ever met. We quickly became good friends. We spent a great deal of time together, whether we were in our region or down to meetings. Probably the most vivid memory I have of Clay was we were
- [West Kiskatinaw Fire, deconstructed](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/11/14/west-kiskatinaw-fire-deconstructed/) - On Wednesday, October 25, about 50 community members met with members of Council and BC Wildfire Service to talk about the response to the West Kiskatinaw Wildfire: what worked, what didn’t, what could have been better. In addition to most of council, Darren Van Horn was there to represent BC Wildfire, who was part of
- [Final Thought: reflections on death and Hamas](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/11/14/final-thought-reflections-on-death-and-hamas/) - Guys, I don’t know what to write about. Not that I have too little to opine about, but too much. I mean, not only are there things like the passing of Clay or the return of Makena Lloyd Howe to town, this time as a star player with the U18 BC Women’s Hockey Team (she
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/11/14/final-shot-38/) - After practice, the BC U18 Women’s team spent time on the ice with a bunch of local players. Here Makena Lloyd Howe tows U7 player Willow Pichurski around the ice. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email at publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [Former mayor of Tumbler Ridge Clay Iles passes away at age of 85](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/10/29/former-mayor-of-tumbler-ridge-clay-iles-passes-away-at-age-of-85/) - Obituary for Clayton "Clay" Iles April 7, 1938 – October 25, 2023Clay passed peacefully at the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital at the age of 85. His family would like to thank the staff on Unit 23 and Dr. Brad Martin for their care and kindness. Clay was born and raised in Manitoba with a big
- [Dolly Parton comes to town](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/10/30/dolly-parton-comes-to-town/) - If you haven’t been in the Tumbler Ridge Library recently, you may not have seen Dolly Parton.Yes, that Dolly Parton. The one with the hair and the big book in her hand.Okay, so Dolly is just a two dimensional cardboard cut-out, but the reason she’s here is exciting.As of this month, the Dolly Parton Imagination
- [Two new fossils recovered by museum](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/10/28/two-new-fossils-recovered-by-museum/) - On September 16, a group of 11 volunteers from the Tumbler Ridge Museum (TRMF) were joined by folks from Ridge Rotors and the District of Tumbler Ridge to recover a pair of fossils from near the Wolverine Trackway site. According to Zena Conlin, Executive Director for TRMF, both specimens contain unique vertebrate trace fossils that
- [Cool, clean and—as of next year—more expensive water (and sewer)](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/10/28/cool-clean-and-as-of-next-year-more-expensive-water-and-sewer/) - Staff is currently working on new bylaws for Water Rates and Sewer Rates for 2024 to 2028. According to a pair of reports from Chief Financial Officer Natalie Wehner, current water and utility rates do not generate sufficient revenue to fund water operating costs. “In order to make up the shortfall in user fees, the
- [BC Women’s U18 Hockey Team coming to Tumbler Ridge](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/10/28/bc-womens-u18-hockey-team-coming-to-tumbler-ridge/) - On November 4, the Women’s U18 BC Hockey Team will be coming to Tumbler Ridge, where they’ll be practicing ahead of the U18 National Championship, being held November 5–11 in Dawson Creek. According to Director of Community Services Denis Bento, the specific details still needed to be worked out. What is known so far is
- [Splat!](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/10/28/splat/) - A group of adults and kids watch as a pumpkin splatters with a satisfying thunk at this year’s Pumpkin Patch, October 22.
- [Permissive tax exemptions get first three readings](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/10/28/permissive-tax-exemptions-get-first-three-readings/) - Like in years previous, the District is giving tax exemptions to a variety of charitable, philanthropic and religious organizations, this year to the tune of $53,639. Of that, only $8309 is for statutory exemptions. Those are organizations that are exempted from municipal taxes by a provincial law, in this case, places of worship. There are
- [Pick’n a punkin](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/10/28/pickn-a-punkin/) - Mother and son collect a perfect pumpkin at the annual pumpkin on October 22 while a scarecrow looks on.
- [Welcome to my Nightmare....](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/10/28/welcome-to-my-nightmare/) - Decorations are in place for this year’s Yard Haunt, on a theme of The Nightmare Before Christmas and featuring a giant Skeleton. Jack Skellington.
- [Final Thought: talk radio](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/10/28/final-thought-talk-radio/) - I might have said this before, but I have a face for radio and a voice for print. Which is why the last week or so has been so interesting, as I’ve been doing radio interview after radio interview as the last newspaper in the Peace still standing. You see, last week, Glacier Media, who
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/10/28/final-shot-37/) - T-Nile kicked off the 2023-24 Home Routes concert series in Tumbler Ridge at the VIC on Oct 19, photo supplied by Jenna McQueen. Upcoming show dates are Nov 17 (Sherman Downey), Jan 27 (Westley Hardisty), Apr 2 (Anna and Regan Ruth), and May 8 (J. Knutson). Got a story that needs to be told? An
- [So, what are we? Chopped liver?](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/10/17/so-what-are-we-chopped-liver/) - "Northeastern BC loses its last local newspapers" proclaims a recent headline at CBC.ca. That's a bit of a surprise here at Tumbler Ridgelines, where we're still churning away. In the northeast. Producing actual, honest to goodness hard copy newspapers. While I won't say we're on our way to world domination, we still manage to eke
- [Budget 2024 begins](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/10/13/budget-2024-begins/) - With three months still left in 2023, Council sat down to look at a baker’s dozen of projects that have been proposed over the last year to see if these ideas still want to be pursued. Here’s a little of what they talked about. Parking Lots One of the items on the list is an
- [Bike Trails take off](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/10/13/bike-trails-take-off/) - The Tumbler Ridge Mountain Bike Trails had their grand opening held on October 2. Riders came from Dawson Creek, Fort St. John, Pouce Coupe, Grande Prairie and, of course, Tumbler Ridge. Executive Director Jane Miedzinski opened the day with a speech recognizing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The event was held at the
- [Transfer Station hours to increase (slightly)](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/10/13/transfer-station-hours-to-increase-slightly/) - Back in August, Council asked staff for information on costs to increase services provided at the District Transfer Station to a seven days per week service. Currently, the Transfer Station is open five days a week: Tuesday to Saturday. The Transfer Station—as the name implies—is not a landfill, but a place where waste and recycling
- [Small Business Week: Christmas Party finds new life with Chamber](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/10/13/small-business-week-christmas-party-finds-new-life-with-chamber/) - Last year’s Small Business Christmas Party was bittersweet. After a few years without a party for some reason that rhymes with movid, the annual fundraiser for the Tumbler Ridge Children’s Centre Society returned…just in time for the announcement that, moving forward, there would be no Tumbler Ridge Children’s Centre Society (TRCCS). The Daycare had been
- [Open house](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/10/13/open-house/) - Kids scramble around (and into) the fire trucks at the Fire Department’s annual open house, held October 1.
- [He shoots....](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/10/13/he-shoots/) - Kayden Buchner lays a shot on the FSJ Flyer’s goalkeep in overtime at a game on October 7. While his shot was blocked, Tumbler Ridge managed to put one past the goalie to take the game 4-3, about 10 minutes into overtime. This is the first time in a number of years that Tumbler Ridge
- [Final Thought: when bad things happen to good decisions](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/10/13/final-thought-when-bad-things-happen-to-good-decisions/) - Common wisdom tells us that when we make good decisions, good results come from that. Likewise, when we make bad decisions, bad things come from that. But history? Doesn’t always support this theory. For instance, in 1964, a (white, male) southern congressman added the concept of not discriminating due to sex into the American Civil
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/10/13/final-shot-36/) - Going down. TRMBA President Curtis Miedzinski barrels down the new mountain bike trails during the group ride, October 2. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email at publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [Tumbler Ridge fairgrounds new name? Tumbler Ridge Fairgrounds](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/09/15/tumbler-ridge-fairgrounds-new-name-tumbler-ridge-fairgrounds/) - Behold, the newly renamed Tumbler Ridge Fairgrounds, whose new name is Tumbler Ridge Fair Grounds. The new name has a subtitle, though: Supported by Conuma Resources. Conuma is providing $30,000 over the next three years for the right to name the fairgrounds. Instead of changing the name, they have simply added their support to the
- [Councillors, senior staff attend Union of BC Municipalities convention](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/09/30/councillors-senior-staff-attend-union-of-bc-municipalities-convention/) - Many of the District’s senior staff, as well as some of town council, were at the Union of BC Municipality’s annual convention from September 18-22. The convention is a chance for municipalities from across the province to gather to talk shop, as well as to listen to speakers and vote on resolutions to bring forward
- [](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/09/30/8721/) - t’s nearly October, and much of the Prince George Fire Centre (PGFC) remains under a total fire ban, including a ban on category 1 campfires that went into place on Wednesday, September 20, which prohibits all fires across parts of the Fire Centre, including the VanJam, Mackenzie, Fort Nelson, Fort St. John and—you guessed it—Dawson
- [One Million March comes to Tumbler Ridge](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/09/30/one-million-march-comes-to-tumbler-ridge/) - On September 20, about two dozen adults and about half a dozen kids attended the “1 Million March 4 Children” here in Tumbler Ridge. It was part of a nationwide protest, organized by a group of “diverse backgrounds and faiths, who share a resolute purpose: advocating for the elimination of the Sexual Orientation and Gender
- [Can you dig it?](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/09/30/can-you-dig-it/) - Tumbler Ridge Community Garden and Composting Society President Shauna Shea directs traffic at this years’ annual potato dig, held on September 17.
- [Final Thought: Freedom of choice](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/09/30/final-thought-freedom-of-choice/) - “Our civil rights are being stripped away,” says the +2SLGBTQ spokesperson, in the face of the recent 1 Million March 4 Children. “Unless we fight for them now we may never get them back.” Oh, wait. Nevermind. That’s the anti-Covid protester. Many of whom were in attendance at the Million March. And I gotta admit,
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/09/30/final-shot-35/) - Run, Mikey Run! Micheal Naylor was one of the people who participated in the annual Terry Fox run here in Tumbler Ridge. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email at publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [Tumbler Ridge Geopark delegation safe after Marrakech earthquake](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/09/15/tumbler-ridge-geopark-delegation-safe-after-marrakech-earthquake/) - Just past 11 o’clock local time, Tumbler Ridge Global Geopark Executive Director Manda Maggs was washing the grime of the day off her face when the ground beneath her feet began to sway. “Have you ever been standing on a floating dock when someone is walking down it? It was a bit like that, but
- [Jump trail opens September 8 - Photo Gallery](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/09/15/jump-trail-opens-september-8-photo-gallery/) - The newly reworked jump trail, which starts off Mesa Place and connects to the Kettle Pond trail opened on Saturday, Sept. 8 and is already seeing much use.
- [Peavine Creek Fire declared out](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/09/15/peavine-creek-fire-declared-out/) - Three months almost to the day after being discovered, the Peavine Creek wildfire has been declared out. The Peavine Creek was discovered June 6, the same day the West Kiskatinaw fire was discovered, and advanced on Kelly Lake, forcing that community to be evacuated for the second time in as many years. It also forced
- [Left out in the cold](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/09/15/left-out-in-the-cold/) - It’s September and a young man’s fancy is turning to thoughts of hockey. In Tumbler Ridge, however, there’s no sign of the Steel Kings, the Junior A team that had its first season last year. The team, which collapsed after only four games, was expected to return this year, but, according to sources at the
- [2nd Annual Fall Fair - Photo Gallery](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/09/15/2nd-annual-fall-fair-photo-gallery/) - Vendors, food, competitions, raffles, children games and many more activities were held September 10 at the Conuma Fair Grounds.
- [ENTER TO WIN TICKETS TO STEEL PANTHER ON THE PROWL!](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/09/15/enter-to-win-tickets-to-steel-panther-on-the-prowl/) - To enter email your name & phone number to Lisa: sales@TumblerRidgeLines.comEntries must be in by Thursday September 21. Winners will be contacted by email Friday September 22. E-tickets will be emailed to winners, or will-call tickets will be available for pick up a the Dawson Creek Ovintiv Event Centre Box Office. Please bring photo ID
- [Study looks at the way we get from community to community in the north](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/09/15/study-looks-at-the-way-we-get-from-community-to-community-in-the-north/) - A new report—The Northern BC Inter-Community Transportation Study—was recently released by Northern Development, looking at the ways people get from place to place in Northern BC, what alternatives there are in the area and looking at what additional transportation priorities should be considered. The study focuses on the connections between Northern BC communities and in
- [Kevin Pittman named Community Champion for August](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/09/15/kevin-pittman-named-community-champion-for-august/) - Kevin Pittman has been named Tumbler Ridge’s Community Champion for August. Pittman, a husband and father of two has spent the last several years coaching hockey, frequently coaching two teams, and when his team isn’t playing, he is frequently on the ice refereeing for the other Tumbler teams. “He is also a member of the
- [First glimpse of new chargers](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/09/15/first-glimpse-of-new-chargers/) - We’ve known for months now that BC Hydro is planning on putting new electric vehicle chargers into the parking lot across from the inn. In fact, it was in May of 2020 that the town was first approached by BC Hydro to participate in the BC Clean Energy Vehicle Program. In March, the District signed
- [Community Registration](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/09/15/community-registration/) - TRMBA President Curtis Miedzinski and Jane Butters Miedzinski, executive director were signing up members for the mountain bike club at the Community Registration on September 7. If you missed your chance, don’t worry. Most of the groups and organizations are still taking on new members.
- [Final Thought: How big are your yams?](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/09/15/final-thought-how-big-are-your-yams/) - On the island of Pohnpei Micronesia, nearly 2000 km northeast of New Guinea, the nearest location of any size, yams are a big deal. Quite literally. Men there used to spend much of their time tending their yams, trying to grow the biggest yam that year. You see, presenting the biggest yam to the high
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/09/15/final-shot-34/) - A group of kids play with the giant soccer balls that were out at the Community Garage Sale on September 2. $675 was raised for the food bank, along with plenty of food. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email at publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [Emperor's Challenge Photos](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/08/21/emperors-challenge-photos/) - Some photos from the 2023 Emperor's Challenge.
- [Fire at Quintette](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/09/04/fire-at-quintette/) - On Sunday, August 20, Conuma employees were working on the thermal dryer at Quintette when it caught fire. The Tumbler Ridge Fire Department attended the call and were able to put the fire out after about five hours, though Conuma workers spent the next few days making sure there were no hot spots to be
- [Dino discoveries continue](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/09/04/dino-discoveries-continue/) - The 2023 field season has been very productive for researchers at the Tumbler Ridge Museum, leading to many new discoveries of dinosaur tracks and other fossils. Shown here is an ornithopod dinosaur track perched above a creek. If you think you have found a dinosaur track or other fossil, please do not try to recover
- [School’s in for autumn](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/09/04/schools-in-for-autumn/) - Back to pencils, and back to books. Yes, it’s that most wonderful time of the year when students return to school. The first day back for both schools will be September 6. As is tradition, the Tuesday is a Non-Instructional Day, giving teachers time to get everything ready for the return of the students. And,
- [Re-paving. Again.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/09/04/re-paving-again/) - DGS Astro Paving has been in town, paving areas on the lower bench. This has caused some confusion, as there is nothing in this year’s District’s budget for street paving. And the work being done is on areas that were paved back in 2017. According to the District, the roads were originally paved in 2017
- [A report from the Community Forest after West Kiskatinaw Fire](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/09/04/a-report-from-the-community-forest-after-west-kiskatinaw-fire/) - While much of BC—as well as other parts of Canada—are currently dealing with active forest fires, Tumbler Ridge is working through the fallout of the West Kiskatinaw Fire earlier this year. Although there was remarkably little damage to any infrastructure, what happens when your infrastructure is the forest itself? Tumbler Ridge Community Forester Duncan McKellar
- [After a spate of incidents, Council looks at animal control bylaw](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/09/04/after-a-spate-of-incidents-council-looks-at-animal-control-bylaw/) - Since May of this year, there’s been at least one incident of a dog attacking and biting a person, one of a dog chasing a person, an animal being attacked, an animal being bitten and other animal related issues. Indeed, in July there were 11 animal related warnings or tickets handed out in town, compared
- [Final Thought: Keeping you safe from online news, part II](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/09/04/final-thought-keeping-you-safe-from-online-news-part-ii/) - Last issue, I told you about the new Online News Act the Canadian Government was in the process of passing, and how, in response, Meta—Facebook’s parent company—had decided to block news links because of the law. I mentioned that the Canadian Government was trying to help, but failing. And I didn’t really point fingers at
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/09/04/final-shot-33/) - Going out with a splash! Abel Mwansa plays in the splash pool at the closing ceremony for this year’s Summer Reading Club at the library. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email at publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [Emperor’s Challenge 2023 Results](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/08/18/emperors-challenge-2023-results/) - Female 18 and Under Female Open Female Masters Female Grand Masters Female Super Masters Male 18 and Under Male Open Male Masters Male Grand Masters Male Super Masters Male 4 km Female 4 km Male 8-10 2 km Female 8-10 2 km Male Under 7 2 km Female Under 7 2 km
- [The Emperor’s Challenge results issue](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/08/18/the-emperors-challenge-results-issue/) - While it wasn’t quite as close a race as last year, Kris Swanson used his ability to fall with style downhill and pull ahead of second place runner Nathan Smith to win his twenty-second Emperor’s Challenge. Swanson, who was ahead of Smith by less than a minute at the halfway point of the race crested
- [Butcher Trail dedication](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/08/18/butcher-trail-dedication/) - It was just over a year ago that Bruce Butcher—whose Wolverine Nordic Ski Association became the Wolverine Nordic and Mountain Society (WNMS)—passed away. To honour his memory, The WNMS has now dedicated a trail in his memory. Kevin and Birgit Sharmin, friends of Bruce, were joined by WNMS board president Dave Thompson and board member
- [This time we mean it: campfire prohibition rescinded](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/08/18/this-time-we-mean-it-campfire-prohibition-rescinded/) - On July 31, the Category 1 Open Burning prohibition was rescinded in the Prince George and Northwest Fire Centres. But before that could take place, the Prince George Fire Centre backtracked on that decision, deciding the risk was still too high. But as of August 11, Category 1 fires are back, baby! Category 1 fires
- [Final Thought: Keeping you safe from online news](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/08/18/final-thought-keeping-you-safe-from-online-news/) - August 8, 2023 was my birthday. I turned none of your darned beeswax old. That was also the day that Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram (and WhatsApp? which very few people in Canada use unless they have friends overseas, and Threads, which was supposed to be a Twitter killer, though Elon appears
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/08/18/final-shot-32/) - Left it all on the trail. After a burst of speed to sprint across the finish line, one young racer collapses to the ground, totally spent. More pictures at www.tumblerridgelines.com. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email at publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [For his first race, New Zealand resident picks Emperor’s Challenge](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/08/05/for-his-first-race-new-zealand-resident-picks-emperors-challenge/) - It is approximately 12,830 km from Brightwater, New Zealand to the start line of the Emperor’s Challenge. To put that in perspective, that’s 641.5 Emperor’s Challenges. If William Parkes were to run an Emperor’s Challenge a day for the better part of two years, he would finally arrive at the start line, just in time
- [Magician Leif David! at TR Library](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/08/05/magician-leif-david-at-tr-library/) - Magician Leif David! performing his “journey through time” show at the library, to the delight and amusement of kids and adults alike.
- [Campfires are allo… Wait…what? Sigh. Nevermind](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/08/05/campfires-are-allo-waitwhat-sigh-nevermind/) - After announcing the ban on Campfires was being rescinded after a prolonged wet spell here in the North, the Prince George Fire Centre rolled back that decision before the new rules went into effect. The restriction were scheduled to be lifted July 31 at noon, but hours later, sent out another note, saying the decision
- [District to residents: stop putting glass in recycle bins](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/08/05/district-to-residents-stop-putting-glass-in-recycle-bins/) - The District of Tumbler Ridge recently took to social media to ask people to stop putting glass in the recycle bin. “Glass materials are strictly prohibited from being placed in your Recyclables bin,” they posted. “Glass can cause safety hazards during the collection and sorting process, and its inclusion in the recycling stream can compromise
- [Bear attack a reminder to be safe in the backcountry](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/08/05/bear-attack-a-reminder-to-be-safe-in-the-backcountry/) - Recently, a tree planter in the Tumbler Ridge area was injured after an encounter with a bear—assumed to be a grizzly—turned violent. A 21-year-old female working in the Tumbler Ridge area had to be airlifted to the hospital after she was injured in what appears to be a defensive attack. She was planting trees in
- [Registrations up for this year’s Emperor’s Challenge](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/08/05/registrations-up-for-this-years-emperors-challenge/) - With less than two weeks left until the 2023 Emperor’s Challenge, there are still about 200 spots open. This is down from the heady days of 2019, when the 1000 person race completely filled up in under four hours. But the next two races were cancelled due to Covid, and when the race came back
- [Frank and Grace Walsh Tumbler Ridge’s first Community Champions](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/08/05/frank-and-grace-walsh-tumbler-ridges-first-community-champions/) - Coming as a surprise left field entry to no one, this month’s community champions are Frank and Grace Walsh.The two were nominated by most everybody in town, including Sheena Lundgard, Janet Pirlot, Ken Bradley and many others.According to one nominator, “nobody in this town gives more of themselves than Frank and Grace Walsh. They are
- [Final Thought: Fire away](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/08/05/final-thought-fire-away/) - The last week has been cool and wet, which might lead some to suspect that fire season is over. That’s not the case, and the recent decision by the Prince George Fire Office to reverse its decision to allow Category 1 campfires is a prime example. Yes, it’s been wet, and yes, we haven’t seen
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/08/05/final-shot-31/) - Lisa sent along this shot from Shipyard Titanic area during a break in the rains last week. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email at publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [Recipe for a conference in Tumbler Ridge](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/07/26/recipe-for-a-conference-in-tumbler-ridge/) - Tumbler Ridge has to be one of the finest places on the planet for a conference, and a unique one at that. I am still coming off the high produced by co-hosting the Tumbler Ridge Medical Conference on July 7–9. My co-host was Jayleen Emery, Rural Continuing Medical Education Community Coordinator for Northern Health. Including
- [Fore! WNMS looks to establish permanent disc golf course in Tumbler](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/07/26/fore-wnms-looks-to-establish-permanent-disc-golf-course-in-tumbler/) - Disc golf is becoming increasingly popular. Across the country, there are at least 750 disc golf courses, from the Confederation Hill course near the easternmost tip of Newfoundland to Ucluelet on the west coast of Vancouver Island, to Timmianut Pikiuqarvik in Iqaluit, north of the tree line. In BC, there are 159 courses. Those numbers
- [Two new fires in last ten days](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/07/26/two-new-fires-in-last-ten-days/) - In the last weeks, the Tumbler Ridge Fire Department has responded to two wildfires. The first was discovered on July 11. That one was near km 8.5 on the Wolverine Forest Service Road, near the Mast Creek Gas Plant. “Tumbler Ridge Fire Department crews responded initially while BC Wildfire Service crews, equipment and air resources
- [Surviving summer](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/07/26/surviving-summer/) - The last couple of months have been hard on a lot of people with all the smoke in the air. That’s something that’s probably not going to clear up until September at the earliest, with BC experiencing its second worst wildfire year already, and on-track to set the record for worst year ever. Wildfire smoke
- [Sidewalk revitalization delayed due to property boundary concerns](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/07/26/sidewalk-revitalization-delayed-due-to-property-boundary-concerns/) - Last year, Council approved revitalization to sidewalk repairs, which were scheduled to happen this summer. The job was expected to cost $1,116,000, $750,000 of which would be covered by a grant from the Canada Community Revitalization Fund. However, when the job went out for tender, it came in at $268,000 over budget. This meant that
- [District takes next step towards limiting water usage](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/07/26/district-takes-next-step-towards-limiting-water-usage/) - With water levels in the South Peace Basin hitting a level four on the drought level classification system, the District of Tumbler Ridge has gone to an even/odd number system for lawn watering. For residential properties with odd-numbered addresses, watering is permitted only on odd-numbered days. For residential properties with even-numbered addresses, watering is permitted
- [District files annual report](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/07/26/district-files-annual-report/) - The District has passed its 2022 annual report and Statement of Financial Information (SOFI) report. Some interesting tidbits coming out of the report include: the District employs 79 people. Last year, they were able to secure $4 million in loans, up from a five year high in 2020 of $3.5 million. There are 2385 properties
- [Final Thought: I’m so worried about it](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/07/26/final-thought-im-so-worried-about-it/) - Hopefully we’re through our big fire of the season. We’re starting to see rain on the regular (it’s raining as I write this), though this appears to be the end of it for the foreseeable future. I mean, it’s not like that year that people had to swim the Emperor’s Challenge, but for now, we
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/07/26/final-shot-30/) - Three Bells. Stu and two of his kids leap off Flatbed on a hot summer’s day. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email at publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [Bear attack near Tumbler](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/07/07/bear-attack-near-tumbler/) - The BC Conservation Service has released a statement saying that a tree planter working in the Tumbler Ridge area has been airlifted to the hospital after a bear attack. Conservation Officers have determined that the 21-year-old female seriously injured by a bear yesterday near Tumbler Ridge was the victim of a defensive attack. She was
- [Don’t forget: open burning still prohibited](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/07/08/dont-forget-open-burning-still-prohibited/) - Despite the recent rain, the District of Tumbler Ridge would like to remind residents there is still an open burning ban currently in effect for the District and surround areas. This prohibition applies to Category 1 (Campfires), Category 2 and Category 3 open fire as defined in the Wildfire Regulations. As of now, this prohibition
- [Power Outage caused by equipment failure](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/07/08/power-outage-caused-by-equipment-failure/) - Despite the lightning that was flashing about on June 24, BC Hydro says the cause of the outage that left Tumbler Ridge without power for twelve hours was equipment failure. The lights went out at about 6pm on June 24 and came back on at about 6am on June 25, leaving 1700 customers without power
- [Summer 2023 Mag out on stands](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/06/27/summer-2023-mag-out-on-stands/) - The Summer 2023 edition of RidgeLife Magazine is now out! Find it where ever you find fine RidgeLine publications, like the visitor information centre, or FreshMart, or the red box by the post office. Or, if you like, you can read it virtually, below.
- [Construction begins on new mountain bike area](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/07/08/construction-begins-on-new-mountain-bike-area/) - The Tumbler Ridge Mountain Bike Association (TRMBA) is hoping to start attracting mountain bike tourists to Tumbler Ridge with a new series of trails being developed on the ridge east of town. At the end of June, a crew from Axis Mountain Technical arrived in Tumbler Ridge to begin work on the heart of the
- [Doing Business in Tumbler](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/07/08/doing-business-in-tumbler/) - One of the most interesting bits of information coming out of a recent business walk—a partnership between the District of Tumbler Ridge, Community Futures, and the Tumbler Ridge Chamber of Commerce, was the answer to the question: what do you like best about doing business in Tumbler Ridge? The most popular answer, unsurprisingly, was Quality
- [Paper out today, already out of date.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/07/06/paper-out-today-already-out-of-date/) - As of now, the Area Restriction that was established around the South Peace Complex has been rescinded. Of course, in this fortnight's paper (being delivered today), it talks about how the area restriction is still in effect and might be in effect for the next few weeks. According to BC Wildfire, "with the reduced fire
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/07/08/final-shot-29/) - An early Challenge. On July 1, a trio of runners (including Birgit Sharman, who sent the photo, and Ken and Julie Bouck from Charlie Lake, pictured) went out and ran the Emperor’s Challenge route to Celebrate Canada Day. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an
- [Happy Birthday, Canada](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/07/08/happy-birthday-canada/) - With a 25,000 ha wildfire sleeping next door, the District wisely decided to not do fireworks for Canada Day this year. Instead, during the day, a BBQ was held, children’s games were played, the national anthem was sung, “bingo” was shouted and cupcakes were enjoyed. As well as the events at the Community Centre, the
- [Call for landscape resilience](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/07/08/call-for-landscape-resilience/) - In last issue’s editorial, I discussed the fact that the rise in number and intensity of forest fires over the last few years was not something that could be laid at the feet of any one political party, but was both a symptom of the way forestry has been managed for decades, as well as
- [Nominate a Community Champion](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/07/08/nominate-a-community-champion/) - The last few years have been tough on local businesses. After two years of Covid restrictions, many were just starting to find their feet, when the town was evacuated for a week. According to Jerrilyn Kirk, Executive Director for the Tumbler Ridge Chamber of Commerce, the chamber is looking to support the businesses and the
- [Area restrictions for South Peace Complex updated](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/06/27/area-restrictions-for-south-peace-complex-updated-2/) - BC Wildfire has updated the area restrictions for the South Peace Complex, and they're smaller. The previous restrictions included the area south of Bearhole Lake and north of Highway 52. This area is now open to travel and other activity. However, the Bearhole Lake Road, the Hourglass Road and the Noel are all still closed
- [Fire gets to within 4 km of town](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/06/09/fire-gets-to-within-4-km-of-town/) - Update 3: Sunday June 11, 10 am Update 2: Saturday June 10, most recent info Update 1: June 9, 12:30 added in interview with Brian Sullivan. Little changed on the situation for Tumbler Ridge on Saturday. Thursday's winds pushed the West Kistkatinaw Fire to about 4 km from town before cooler weather and a shift
- [Onwards and upwards! TRSS grad gets rescheduled](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/06/24/trss-grad-gets-rescheduled/) - There’s a new date for the 2023 Tumbler Ridge graduation. Or rather, new dates. Grad was originally scheduled for Friday, June 16, but with no word on whether people would even be in town due to the evacuation, that date was scrubbed on June 13, three days before the event was to happen. While the
- [West Kiskatinaw Fire no longer considered immediate risk to town](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/06/24/west-kiskatinaw-fire-no-longer-considered-immediate-risk-to-town/) - As of Tuesday, June 20 (the day the paper went to press), the West Kiskatinaw fire remained sitting on the far side of Bearhole Lake road, about 4 km east of town after being pushed 8 km in an afternoon on Thursday, June 8, forcing the evacuation of town. Nearly all residents had evacuated by
- [Area restrictions in effect](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/06/24/area-restrictions-in-effect/) - Now that the evacuation orders are no longer in effect, it doesn’t mean that you can just march (or more likely drive) right up to the wildfires. Instead, the BC Wildfire Service is expanding the Area Restriction Order around the Peavine Creek and West Kiskatinaw Fires—known collectively as the South Peace Complex—to include much, though
- [Evacuation Stories](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/06/24/evacuation-stories/) - Over on Facebook, I asked for your stories from the evacuation. Here’s what you said. While still evacuated, Christie Burlingame wrote of her experience being evacuated and living in a motel with people from our community of Tumber Ridge. We’ve had LATE nights of story telling, belly aching laughs, teasing and all around a good
- [Helm gets lifetime achievement award ](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/06/24/helm-gets-lifetime-achievement-award/) - The Rural Coordination Centre of BC (RCCbc)—an organization dedicated to improving health care in rural BC—recently awarded Dr. Charles Helm a lifetime achievement award. Helm has spent 30 years here in Tumbler Ridge, working not only as a doctor, (and, for most of that time as Chief of Medical Staff), but also as a community
- [Final Thought: on being evacuated. Again](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/06/24/final-thought-on-being-evacuated-again/) - There was a moment—just a moment—standing in the parking lot of the Ovintiv Centre in Dawson Creek, looking back towards Tumbler Ridge, that it felt like the end of the world. There was a stillness about me, despite all the activity and dozens, if not hundreds of fellow evacuees. But that wasn’t it. It was
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/06/24/final-shot-28/) - Only a few hours after the fire was discovered, it was casting thick smoke into the sky over Boot Lake. While the fire blew straight towards the lake for the first day, the recreation site there appears to have survived. So far. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to
- [West Kiskatinaw update: June 22](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/06/22/west-kiskatinaw-update-june-22/) - After 20 mm of rain over the weekend, the West Kiskatinaw Fire has not been very active this week. However, winds and warmer weather may cause fire behaviour to pick up. That said, BCWS is not expecting any significant change over the next few days. "We haven't observed any growth on the fires and have
- [Area Restrictions for South Peace Complex updated](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/06/19/area-restrictions-for-south-peace-complex-updated/)
- [Let's play ball](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/06/12/lets-play-ball/) - Sarah sent us some (tiny) pictures of the evacuees playing ball in Dawson. "Matthew Thiessen put it together, with the help of TJ Meise from his non profit ironwolf athletics providing the gear. Joes pizza and McDonald’s providing drinks. I’ve snapped a pic of Katie Ritter hitting the ball."
- [Wildfire update: June 16](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/06/13/wildfire-update-june-15/) - Update: June 16, 1200 The West Kiskatinaw fire remains sitting on the far side of Bearhole Lake road, about 4 km east of town after being pushed 8 km in an afternoon on Thursday, June 8, forcing the evacuation of town. Nearly all residents had evacuated by 10 pm on July 8. However, about 150
- [Mama we're comin' home! Evacuation order downgraded to alert](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/06/15/mama-were-comin-home-evacuation-order-downgraded-to-alert/) - From the District of Tumbler Ridge. The Evacuation Order issued June 8, 2023, for the District of Tumbler Ridge is rescinded, effective June 15 from 10:00 AM. An Evacuation Alert remains in place for the area identified in yellow on the included map. The Evacuation Alert will remain in effect indefinitely and residents are reminded
- [1:30 June 13, Interview with Mayor Krakowka](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/06/13/130-june-13-interview-with-mayor-krakowka/) - An update from Mayor Krakowka, June 13.
- [June 13, 12:30 Interview with BCWS Forrest Tower](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/06/13/june-13-1230-interview-with-bcws-forrest-tower/) - A conversation with BCWS Information Officer Forrest Tower on a rainy day in Tumbler Ridge.
- [TRSS Postponing grad ceremonies](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/06/13/trss-postponing-grad-ceremonies/) - Due to the uncertainty over the current fire situation, the 2023 grad ceremonies scheduled for Friday, June 16, are being postponed. A new date will be set once the evacuation is lifted. This may prove problematic for some family members who come from afar. However, the school will be streaming the ceremony online for people
- [June 12, 2:30 pm Interview with Mayor Krakowka](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/06/12/june-12-230-pm-interview-with-mayor-krakowka/)
- [Interview with BCWS Information Officer Forrest Tower, June 11 @ 2:15](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/06/11/interview-with-bcws-information-officer-forrest-tower-june-11-215/) - A long, wide ranging conversation with BCWS Information Officer Forrest Tower.
- [Interview with Darryl Krakowka, June 11 @ 1:30](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/06/11/interview-with-darryl-krakowka-june-11-130/) - An update from Darryl Krakowka, mayor of Tumbler Ridge.
- [Temporary Entry Permits now being issued](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/06/10/temporary-entry-permits-now-being-issued/) - There is now a temporary entry permit process in place for people who need to get back into town. Coordinated by the PRRD in conjunction with the District of Tumbler Ridge, access will only be granted for people with legitimate needs to enter town. If, for instance, you have livestock that you could not evacuate,
- [June 10 update from PRRD](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/06/10/june-10-update-from-prrd/) - Unedited, as I am posting from my phone. Evacuation Alerts & Orders UpdateFor Peace River Regional District Based on the current conditions and in consultation with BC Wildfire, the PRRD is not anticipating any changes to its Evacuation Order and Alert areas today. It’s important to note that the wildfire situation remains volatile in the
- [ESS Update](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/06/10/ess-update/) - From yesterday's multi-agency update, here's what's up with ESS. TL:dr: if you still need service, go to Fort St. John or call (250) 794-3310.
- [Forecast changes](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/06/10/forecast-changes/) - The forecast for next week is cooler with a chance of rain. This is good news for crews fighting the West Kiskatinaw fire. It's not "torrential rainfall" or anything, but we'll take what we can get right now. The forecast for Sunday and Monday are still warm and dry, though, but if crews can get
- [Clearer today.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/06/10/clearer-today/) - Here’s a look at the ridge today. A lot less smoky, which is probably a good thing. Just waiting to hear the most recent updates.
- [Evacuation order expands for West Kiskatinaw Fire](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/06/08/evacuation-order-expands-for-west-kiskatinaw-fire/) - Most recent information here. The Peace River Regional District has expanded the area under Evacuation Order due to the West Kiskatinaw Fire. This includes: Along Highway 52E between km 220 (Cutbank Dam) and km 195 Following the Kiskatinaw River west to south of Bearhole Lake and including Bearhole Lake Road to the District of Tumbler
- [Area restriction in effect for South Peace Complex](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/06/10/area-restriction-in-effect-for-south-peace-complex/)
- [That Darn cat](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/06/10/that-darn-cat/) - At the most recent meeting of council, Councillor Gulick brought forth a notice of motion to look at the Animal Responsibility bylaw with an eye towards revising it. The trouble, she says, is the bylaw focuses heavily on dogs. While the bylaw allows for licensing cats, most of the rest of the language in the
- [Red Creek Telecom launches in Tumbler](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/06/10/red-creek-telecom-launches-in-tumbler/) - People looking for an alternative to Telus (too congested) or Starlink (too expensive) now have a third option. Red Creek Telecom has launched its new Cn-Wave mesh service in Tumbler Ridge. Plans start at $55/month for 55 Mbps symmetrical service (up and down) and no data cap. At the top end, they are offering 250
- [Gather around the Christmas Tree:](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/06/10/gather-around-the-christmas-tree/) - After years and years of moving a tree to the Roman Walkway for Christmas, the District has finally planted a permanent tree at the location. Here, happy members of public works pose beside their handiwork.
- [District takes cautious next step towards splash park](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/06/10/district-takes-cautious-next-step-towards-splash-park/) - While the concept of a splash park has been kicked around for the last number of years, there has been little forward momentum. Until now, that is, as the District is actively investigating what the cost of building a splash park would be. The District has allotted $500,000 of its own budget towards the project,
- [Shelby Van Pelt (virtually) visits Tumbler Ridge Library](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/06/10/shelby-van-pelt-virtually-visits-tumbler-ridge-library/) - The Tumbler Ridge Public Library’s Virtual Book Club hosted Shelby Van Pelt, author of Remarkably Bright Creatures on Monday, May 8. Remarkably Bright Creatures was featured as a “Read with Jenna” Book Club Pick, which is curated by Jenna Hager Bush, co-host of Today with Hoda & Jenna. The Library virtually hosted participants from across
- [Crys White celebrated by BC Museums Association](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/06/10/crys-white-celebrated-by-bc-museums-association/) - Crys White is a self-described “foul weather archivist.” She says she can be found at the Tumbler Ridge archives—located in the back of the Tumbler Ridge Museum—a couple days a week, unless the weather is nice, then she’ll be out spending time with her husband and/or her donkey. But considering that before White stepped in
- [Bumstead talks Bulterys](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/06/10/bumstead-talks-bulterys/) - Former Dawson Creek mayor Dale Bumstead came to Tumbler Ridge to talk about the Bulterys House project and the South Peace Health Services Society (SPHSS). Bumstead says three years ago, the future of the society and the project looked bleak. The society collapsed and the then-board all resigned, but in December of 2021, a new
- [Ready to (food) cycle](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/06/10/ready-to-food-cycle/) - Sandi Corsi is handed her Foodcycler by Monica at the Community Centre. Corsi is one of 130 residents who signed up for the Foodcycler pilot program. As part of the subsidized program, participants will be asked to fill in an easy tracking sheet on how many cycles they have run during the week. This information
- [Final Thought: the end of post capitalism…for now](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/06/10/final-thought-the-end-of-post-capitalismfor-now/) - I’m going to return to the idea of post-capitalism for one, maybe two last thoughts on the topic. Because the dirty secret of post-capitalism? Is that there isn’t any real clear step. There’s not one financial system waiting in the wings for everyone to make a nice clean step to. Oh, there are bits and
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/06/10/final-shot-27/) - Rollerbabe. Dani Jaeger is working on getting a roller derby team (or two) up and running here in Tumbler Ridge. She’s organizing skates for interested parties at the tennis courts every Monday at 5 pm in June. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email
- [EOC Update, June 9, 2 pm](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/06/09/eoc-update-june-9-2-pm/)
- [BC Wildfire Update, June 9, 2 pm](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/06/09/bc-wildfire-update-june-9-2-pm/) - Side note: trying to do video in the middle of nowhere? Is tough. Two more videos to go....
- [Goodnight, Tumbler](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/06/09/goodnight-tumbler/) - Town Hall sits isolated in the smoke from the West Kiskatinaw Fire, which sits about 4 km from town over the ridge. Councillor Chris Norbury photo.
- [Well, that’s a mixed blessing forecast….](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/06/09/well-thats-a-mixed-blessing-forecast/) - From environment Canada: Conditions are favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms that may be capable of producing damaging wind gusts, damaging hail and torrential rain. Very large hail can damage property, break windows, dent vehicles and cause serious injury. Very strong wind gusts can damage buildings, down trees and blow large vehicles off the
- [West Kistkatinaw Fire upgraded to fire of note](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/06/06/west-kistkatinaw-fire-upgraded-to-fire-of-note/) - Most recent information here. Update 1: Added information on travel through fire zone. Update 2: June 7, 19:00. In just over 24 hours, the West Kiskatinaw Fire has grown to nearly 10,000 ha, leading to the Peace River Regional District issuing an Evacuation Order. The West Kiskatinaw River Evacuation Order #1 includes the following areas:
- [Breaking: Evacuation order issued](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/06/08/breaking-evacuation-order-issued/) - Most recent info here: https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/06/09/fire-gets-to-within-3-km-of-town/ It's official. An evacuation order has been issued for the District of Tumbler Ridge. The fire is threatening Highway 52 to Dawson, so people are advised to travel via Highway 52 E (past Stony Lake) or Highway 29 to Chetwynd. People are asked to check in, either at Chetwynd Town
- [Here we go again…](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/06/06/here-we-go-again/) - High winds have pushed a fire—discovered today just after noon in the West Kiskatinaw area—to 2000 ha, with no signs of stopping. The prevailing winds are pushing the fire almost due east, away from town and towards the Boot Lake recreation site, and an ominous band of smoke covers the lake. The fire is believed
- [Lightning sparks fire near Babcock Creek](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/05/30/lightning-sparks-fire-near-babcock-creek/) - While much of BC and Alberta burned around Tumbler Ridge, there were no wildfires in the Tumbler Ridge area, outside of the Bearhole Lake fire from last year, which is still being monitored in case any hot spots—buried deep in the duff—spark up again. That changed as of May 22, when lightning sparked a fire
- [District hires new Chief Administrative Officer](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/05/30/district-hires-new-chief-administrative-officer/) - After nearly a year without a permanent butt in the big seat, the District of Tumbler Ridge has hired Brian Woodward as the new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). Woodward takes the reins from Aleen Torraville, the District’s Corporate Officer, who has been acting CAO since the District’s previous CAO, Jennifer Thompson. Thompson and the District
- [District Hires new Director of Community Services](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/05/30/district-hires-new-director-of-community-services/) - While the announcement of a new CAO may have overshadowed it, the District has hired made two new hires in the last week, with Dennis Bento being hired on as Director of Community Service. Bento is originally from Brazil, then moved to the states, where he met his now-wife, whom he followed back to Alberta,
- [Residents talk housing with BC Housing reps](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/05/30/residents-talk-housing-with-bc-housing-reps/) - On May 13, Roly Russell, MLA for Boundary/South Okanagan/Similkameen and Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Development joined Malachy Tohill, Regional Director for BC Housing for a discussion on BC Housing in Tumbler Ridge. Says Russell: “I have the opportunity and privilege to get out to rural communities and hear what their needs are, then help translate
- [Out of (South) Africa: mining offers new hope for new families](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/05/30/out-of-south-africa-mining-offers-new-hope-for-new-families/) - Daniel and Judith Lombaard and family arrived in Tumbler Ridge in April from South Africa. They came from a land where they had never seen snow and landed at the tail end of winter. “My first expression was it was cold,” says Daniel, who was hired as a heavy duty mechanic at Conuma. “It wasn’t
- [Mining Month: Let’s get critical](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/05/30/mining-month-lets-get-critical/) - What’s so critical about critical minerals? Certain minerals are so essential to Canada’s climate objectives, economic and national security, they have been designated as “critical minerals.” These minerals, such as copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt and a whole suite of rare earth elements are essential components in the construction of wind turbines, electric vehicles and electrical
- [Final Thought: rain, rain come again](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/05/30/final-thought-rain-rain-come-again/) - The strangest thing about this May long weekend? Is that it didn’t snow. This is the second year in a row that it hasn’t snowed May long weekend. Indeed, this year was about as atypical a May long as you ever did see, considering that the only thing that is dependable about the weather is
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/05/30/final-shot-26/) - Quality Canyon has never been a place I’ve wanted to hang out in for long, and this shot by Lisa of a whole portion of the cliff that has fallen down since last year is exactly why. Be cautious there if you go. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want
- [As of Friday, no more fires](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/05/17/as-of-friday-no-more-fires/) - Coming as no surprise to anyone who can breathe (or possibly can't...), the Prince George Fire Centre is banning all open fires throughout the district, as hundreds of residents of the Peace River Regional District have had to be evacuated and the District of Taylor is on evacuation alert. (An evacuation alert for Fort St
- [Final Thought: can we stop the burning down?](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/05/13/final-thought-can-we-stop-the-burning-down/) - (We’re stepping away from the future of finance to return to our regularly scheduled commentary on other random stuff; we’ll keep touching on a post capitalism future as the spirit leads.) Smokey the Bear used to tell me that “only I could prevent forest fires.” Smokey lied. I have never, not once in my half
- [Let’s talk … ambulance services](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/05/13/lets-talk-ambulance-services/) - At the recent Let’s Talk event, Mayor and Council were joined by representatives from Northern Health, the Tumbler Ridge Fire Department, and BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS), who operate the Ambulance here in Tumbler Ridge. Representing this latter group was Community Paramedic Joan Zimmer, Jonathan Brnjas, Manager of Clinical Operation for BCEHS, and Deb Trumbley,
- [District passes 2023 budget on May 3](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/05/13/district-passes-2023-budget-on-may-3/) - Historically, council has deliberated on the annual budget up until the last moment, which is why many (including members of council) were shocked when this year’s budget passed 11 days early. After two years of no increase to residential tax rates, Tumbler Ridge residents can look forward to paying 5.46 percent more this year than
- [The Fire Danger is High, and it shows!](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/05/13/the-fire-danger-is-high-and-it-shows/) - With many other fires burning in the Peace Region, locally, the Tumbler Ridge Fire Department responded to their first brush fire of the season at approximately 5:30pm on April 30. The TRFD was alerted to an out of control brush fire burning behind a home on the upper bench. Upon arrival, fire crews found multiple
- [Celebration of Life for Cheryl Wheaton](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/05/13/celebration-of-life-for-cheryl-wheaton/) - Celebration of Life, May 27 at 2pm Rooms 4 & 5 at the Community Centre On May 27 we will be celebrating the life of Cheryl Wheaton, she has been a member of the community for over 30 years, she had made many friends during this time and we would love to see everyone come
- [We are the champions, again](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/05/13/we-are-the-champions-again/) - After a slow start, trailing Thompson Manitoba in the Sled Town show down for most of the contest, Tumbler Ridge pulled ahead with a few days left, and then pinned it, to remain ahead of Thompson Manitoba (if only just) to win the 2023 sled town showdown. Tumbler Ridge last won the contest in 2019,
- [Crazy, hazy](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/05/13/crazy-hazy-2/) - Fire season is off to an early start, with much of Alberta on fire. And while there are dozens of Forest Fires in Northern BC (over 40 as of Monday, May 8), they are not as major as the fires in Alberta, where extremely dry conditions have forced fire bans and off-highway vehicle restrictions throughout
- [Budget 2023: Four new public work positions for 2023](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/05/13/budget-2023-four-new-public-work-positions-for-2023/) - Starting this year, the Public Works department will have a new Heavy Equipment Operator position as well as a full time Occupational Health and Safety Officer. In addition, there will be two new temporary seasonal labourers for this year only. While this may seem like position bloat, the Public Works department is eliminating three positions—
- [Opportunities right under our feet](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/05/13/opportunities-right-under-our-feet/) - It’s May, which means it’s time to celebrate Mining Month in BC. This year, the theme is “The opportunity is right under our feet”. According to the Mining Association of BC (MABC), British Columbia’s mining sector is “a world leading supplier of the critical minerals essential to clean technologies that help fight climate change –
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/05/13/final-shot-25/) - Cleaning up the park. A group of grades 5/6 students accompanied a Grade 1 class to help clean up the Chamberlain Park. There are still areas available to clean up around town as part of Pitch-In Week. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email
- [(Please, don't) burn, baby, burn](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/05/04/please-dont-burn-baby-burn/) - As of noon, Friday May 5, the Prince George Fire Centre will be prohibiting Category 2 open burning in the Peace Forest District. The prohibition will remain in place until June 2, 2023, or until the order is rescinded. The order is also in effect in the Fort Nelson Forest District and the Robson Valley
- [Crazy hazy](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/05/06/crazy-hazy/) - Fire season is off to an early start, with much of Alberta on fire. And while there are dozens of Forest Fires in Northern BC (61 as of Friday, May 5), they are not as major as the fires in Alberta, where extremely dry conditions have forced fire bans and off-highway vehicle restrictions throughout the
- [Spring Cleaning](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/04/29/spring-cleaning/) - Members of public works have been out adding a fresh coat of paint to the crosswalks and stop lines around town. The District has been out sweeping rocks and gravel off sidewalks, off people’s lawns and off the roads for the last few weeks. That should continue for a few more weeks. Pump track truck.
- [PNG announces another rate decrease](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/04/29/png-announces-another-rate-decrease/) - PNG rates are dropping, again. After announcing prices were down in Q4 of 2022 (to the tune of 9.7 percent), they have announced that rates are again decreasing for the period April 1 to June 30, 2023. As usual, the rate reductions are because of lower commodity prices for natural gas and propane, which have
- [Inauspicious initial season for GMHL West BC Division](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/04/29/inauspicious-initial-season-for-gmhl-west-bc-division/) - The initial season of the GMHL’s foray into BC is at a close and it was … well, you know the saying “May you live in interesting times?” Yeah, it was like that. In Tumbler Ridge, the team came crashing to the ground after a run of bad luck, including the death of the team
- [Let’s talk about health](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/04/29/lets-talk-about-health/) - On April 19, members of the public joined town council in the Community Centre for a Let’s Talk event. The theme of the event was health, and the seven members of council were joined by seven people who work in health care, both from in town and from the surrounding area. Melanie Maracle is the
- [District approves $150,000 to revitalize bike trail](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/04/29/district-approves-150000-to-revitalize-bike-trail/) - Nearly ten years ago, then-town council member Chris Leggett built a mountain bike trail in the woods near Mesa Place. While most people knew him as a number cruncher (he started in town managing the Lake View Credit Union, then later took a position as the District’s Chief Financial Officer), Leggett was also a former
- [Thank you for your service](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/04/29/thank-you-for-your-service/) - At the April 17 meeting, Mayor Krakowka presented awards to former council members Keith Bertrand, Bernie Lehman, Curtis Miedzinski for their four years of service and, pictured above, a special award to Joanne Kirby for her eight year’s service.
- [Hey, Big Spender](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/04/29/hey-big-spender/) - Local businesses participating in Big Spend In 2020, as small businesses suffered through the worst of the pandemic, a national initiative, designed to promote and support local businesses across the country, managed to drum up about $20 million in local spending and $100 million in economic impact in a single day. “While the initial pain
- [Final Thought: the triumph and tragedy of the commons](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/04/29/final-thought-the-triumph-and-tragedy-of-the-commons/) - Last issue, I talked about the idea of moving away from private ownership for some things, reducing cost, reducing environmental impact and reducing the number of crappy drills that we as a society would need to purchase. This may smack a little too much like socialism for some people, and, while that idea might have
- [Free as in taxes](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/04/15/free-as-in-taxes/) - Janice Pelletier wants to do your taxes. And, if you made less than $50,000 last year ($65,000 for a couple), she’ll even do them for free. While not an official accountant, Pelletier spent 25 years working for Revenue Canada and has been doing taxes for family and friends for 45 years. She’s been volunteering to
- [District to run FoodCycler pilot program](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/04/15/district-to-run-foodcycler-pilot-program/) - The District of Tumbler Ridge will be bringing in up to 200 FoodCyclers as part of a pilot program to see how well the system works here. The FoodCycler is a device that grinds and dries out food waste—from vegetable peels to chicken bones—and turns it into a biomass product that can be used as
- [Hoppy Easter!](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/04/15/hoppy-easter/) - Some shots from Easter Weekend, mostly from the Lion’s Easter Egg hunt (above) and the pie throwing fundraiser the Tumbler Ridge Fellowship Baptist Church put on for the Food bank (below and top left, next page). There was also an Easter bonnet contest (top right, next page) The bottom photograph is pastor Gerald Krauss giving
- [TR to partner with Dawson Creek for Women’s U18 Tournament](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/04/15/tr-to-partner-with-dawson-creek-for-womens-u18-tournament/) - The District of Tumbler Ridge will—most likely—be hosting an exhibition game when the National Women’s U18 tournament comes to Dawson Creek this fall. The game will happen Sunday November 5, and will see two as-yet-to-be-determined teams play a game in Tumbler Ridge. As part of that, the District is planning on entering into a contract
- [Final Thought: tell me what you want, what you really really want](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/04/15/final-thought-tell-me-what-you-want-what-you-really-really-want/) - In my basement, amidst the mess that is my tool room, sits a yellow drill. It is, in the words of Cory Doctorow, the minimum viable drill. It has one speed (superfast), and one torque setting, which, if left to its own devices would gladly take a stab at reaching the centre of the earth.
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/04/15/final-shot-24/) - Signs of spring. While there’s still plenty of snow about i n places, spring is making it’s presence known. Lisa took this photo of a pair of pixie cups on the Trail to Flatbed mini-falls. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email at publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [Shanneyganock! Enter to Win a Pair of Tickets](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/04/01/shanneyganock-enter-to-win-a-pair-of-tickets/) - 4 WINNERS WILL BE SELECTED To enter email your name & phone number to: Sales@tumblerridgelines.com Entries must be in by Sunday April 9. Winners will be announced in our April 13 Issue. The Rules: One entry per household. We will be giving away four pairs of tickets in a random draw that will take place
- [Council considers expanding garbage pick-up](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/04/01/council-considers-expanding-garbage-pick-up/) - After receiving a number of requests from people in the District, council has taken a look at expanding its garbage pick-up program. According to Jason Bradley, Director of Operations and Infrastructure, the District uses a single truck, picking up solid waste one week, then cleaning the truck out and picking up recycling the next. If
- [(Carbon) Bombs in our backyard](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/04/01/carbon-bombs-in-our-backyard/) - According to a recent international study, there are 425 known projects with the potential to release more than one gigatonne (Gt) of carbon dioxide if fully realized. Only ten countries have more than ten of these projects, of which Canada ranks seventh. Some of these projects are oil and gas, including the Montney Play, a
- [Raise the white banner](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/04/01/raise-the-white-banner/) - Members of the Tumbler Ridge U11 Raptors (Atoms) cheer as the banner is about to be raised in the arena.
- [Bulterys house opens](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/04/01/bulterys-house-opens/) - The South Peace Health Services Society’s original purpose was Doctor recruitment and retention. The board of the day (prior to my joining in 2018) recognized the need for patient accommodation in Dawson Creek and wanted to do something to address it by creating a Ronald McDonald style home. Dr. Bulterys was a OBGYN and after
- [Spring Breaking](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/04/01/spring-breaking/) - Some shots from activities around the Community Centre, including paper mache at the library, public skate in the arena and the District’s own craft programs.
- [Reservations for Gwillim now open](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/04/01/reservations-for-gwillim-now-open/) - Starting this year, campers will be able to reserve spots at Gwillim Lake Provincial Park. One of the most popular camping sites in the Tumbler Ridge area, finding a spot has previously proven difficult on busy weekends. Many people would head out the day before to drop off a trailer or a tent and pay
- [Bestselling author virtually visits book club](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/04/01/bestselling-author-virtually-visits-book-club/) - The Tumbler Ridge Public Library’s Virtual Book Club welcomed Constance Sayers, Washington DC based author of A Witch in Time, The Ladies of the Secret Circus and the upcoming The Star and the Strange Moon on March 27. It was a great Q&A session that allowed Book Club members to delve deeper into the books,
- [Budget 2023: Council reviews proposed budget](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/04/01/budget-2023-council-reviews-proposed-budget/) - On March 27, Council took its first kick at the 2023 overall budget. At the start of the night, the budget was sitting at $20,736,976, an increase of $632,889 over 2022, or a need for an extra 6.77 percent in taxes. The District is taking a new approach to budgeting this year. During their special
- [Budget 2023: The cost of water is going up](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/04/01/budget-2023-the-cost-of-water-is-going-up/) - In 2022, the District of Tumbler Ridge collected $461,000 in user fees for water. Those rates have been the same for the last number of years. In a report to council, Interim CAO Aleen Torraville writes: “Typically, user rates fund the operating expenditures for the fund and parcel tax revenue is utilized for future capital
- [Final Thought: looking out for number one](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/04/01/final-thought-looking-out-for-number-one/) - Last issue, I mentioned that the CEO of Amazon makes 6474 times the amount of the average Amazon worker. In the last couple weeks, Amazon announced they’re laying off another 9000 people, bringing the total layoffs so far this year to 27,000. To put that in perspective, since January 1, Amazon has put the entire
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/04/01/final-shot-23/) - Earlier this month, Dr Iffy had an official book launch for a trio of children’s books that he has written. You’ll find copies available for purchase around town. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email at publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [Canfor Mill Closure Transition Support Job Fair](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/03/21/canfor-mill-closure-transition-support-job-fair/) - Taking place this March 28th at the Chetwynd Recreation Centre's Cottonwood Hall (4512 N Access Road), 9am to 7pm.
- [<strong>Final Thought: Neoliberalism</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/03/18/final-thought-neoliberalism/) - Remember Reaganomics? That was the term for a series of economic policies that Ronald Reagan instituted. These included tax cuts, decreased social spending, increased military spending, and the deregulation of domestic markets. While most people call them Reaganomics, they are basically a new form of liberalism, or neoliberalism. Because we live in a country where
- [Ridge Rider's Sled Drag](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/03/18/ridge-riders-sled-drag/) - Some images from the Ridge Rider’s Sled Drags on March 11.
- [Figure Skating club year-end carnival](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/03/18/figure-skating-club-year-end-carnival/) - The Tumbler Ridge Figure Skating club held it’s year-end carnival for the first time since the start of the pandemic. Here are the beginner skaters with the junior coaches.
- [Junior Idols](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/03/18/junior-idols/) - Contestants at this year’s Junior Idols were all smiles after the annual competition returned to the Community Centre stage on March 12.
- [<strong>Former Tumbler Ridge Resident Darlana Lohr Passes Away</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/03/18/former-tumbler-ridge-resident-darlana-lohr-passes-away/) - Darlana Lohr, formerly Moffatt, best known as mom and manager to Tumbler Ridge’s most famous musical export The Moffatts passed away March 7. Sons Bob and Clint Moffatt posted the news on their Facebook site, Music Travel Love. “We lost our mom this morning,” they posted. “She was such a light, an amazing mom and
- [<strong>Environmental Impact Assessments not living up to promise, says study</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/03/18/environmental-impact-assessments-not-living-up-to-promise-says-study/) - A recent paper, co-authored by Rosemary Collard, Jessica Dempsey, Bruce Muir, Robyn Allan, Abigail Herd, and Peter Bode, argues that Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), which look at the trade-offs between environmental damage of large scale projects and the economic benefits those projects bring to the province, are not doing their job. Instead, argue the authors,
- [Shot on goal](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/03/18/shot-on-goal/) - Eddie Pichurski blasts a shot on goal at the Novice Home tournament on the March 5 weekend.
- [<strong>Take five: Red Creek Telecom proposes High Speed Wireless Test</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/03/18/take-five-red-creek-telecom-proposes-high-speed-wireless-test/) - Max Materi of Red Creek Telecom came before Council on March 6 to discuss a proposed high speed solution with council. Red Creek is a Fort St. John based internet provider that is looking to mount a series of mesh network routers to a series of light posts to serve about 50 homes in the
- [<strong>Daniel “Dan” John William McPhail</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/03/18/daniel-dan-john-william-mcphail/) - Dan McPhail, resident of Beaverlodge, AB, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023, at home in Beaverlodge, at the age of 75 years. Dan was born on April 3, 1947, in Edmonton, AB. In the early 1950s, the family settled in the Yukon. At the age of 16, he joined the army and served in
- [<strong>YMCA now offering school-age care in Tumbler Ridge</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/03/18/ymca-now-offering-school-age-care-in-tumbler-ridge/) - Starting this month, the YMCA is offering before and after school child care at a centre run out of Tumbler Ridge Elementary. With space for 20 school-aged children, the program will “serve and support families in the Tumbler Ridge community.” According to the YMCA, “There are options for Before and After School Care, Before School
- [Final Shot](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/03/18/final-shot-22/) - And that’s a wrap! Two local TR boys Keegan Hendrickson (7), who plays centre and Teagan Irving (31) who plays goalie for the Chetwynd Giants Bantam team helped that team capture the tier 3 APHL Banner Champions over the March 11 weekend. Meanwhile, right winger Paige Irving (16) was on the U15 Female Predators team,
- [<strong>U11 Raptors bring home the banner</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/03/04/u11-raptors-bring-home-the-banner/) - The Tumbler Ridge Raptors went into the B division playoffs in Fort St. John as the underdog, only ahead of one of the four opponents in the league standings. Grinding out wins in the first three games, they solidified a spot in the final game, but had to play the Fort St. John Fast Trax
- [<strong>It’s tough being a kid these days....</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/03/04/its-tough-being-a-kid-these-days/) - Sometimes I wonder if a child can go through today’s world without suffering from some sort of mental illness. Reason abounds for this claim. I once listened to a preacher, Billy Graham, say in one of his sermons in 1985 that research showed that children in the US watch an average of about 15,000 murder
- [<strong>Council considers Grants in Aid and Fee for Services for 2023</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/03/04/council-considers-grants-in-aid-and-fee-for-services-for-2023/) - Council considered a handful of Grant in Aid and Fee for Service requests for 2023 at the February 21 council meeting. These include a proposed $55,000 Grant in Aid funding for the Tumbler Ridge Days Society. Their plan is to use the money to track down other grants to help get power out to the
- [<strong>BC Hydro takes another step towards fast charging in Tumbler</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/03/04/bc-hydro-takes-another-step-towards-fast-charging-in-tumbler/) - In May of 2020, the District of Tumbler Ridge was approached by BC Hydro to see if the town was interested in participating in the BC Clean Energy Vehicle Program. The program is designed “to provide British Columbians with more affordable clean transportation options.” Currently, operating electric vehicles (EVs) in the north is difficult due
- [<strong>Itchy Feet returns</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/03/04/itchy-feet-returns/) - The Wolverine Nordic & Mountain Society, in partnership with the Tumbler Ridge Public Library, is excited to welcome back a popular event that has been on hiatus since 2019 before Covid cast its shadow: Itchy Feet, a travel series of adventure stories told by locals. The first presentation saw 68 people attend, the topic “Tracking
- [<strong>Break out the ugly sticks</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/03/04/curling-clubs-shed-party/) - People dancing (and ugly stick-ing) the night away at the curling club’s Shed Party, which featured a Greek feast and music by Fort St. John band Train Wreck.
- [<strong>Good News on the PNG rate front</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/03/04/good-news-on-the-png-rate-front/) - According to a recent release from Pacific Northern Gas, customers are paying less this year for gas than they were this time last year. According to the email, “rates have decreased for most PNG residential customers. This is due to the lower commodity price of natural gas, allowing us to pass on these savings.” PNG
- [<strong>Quintette sale now official</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/03/04/quintette-sale-now-official/) - After announcing the sale of Quintette late last year, Teck has closed a deal with Conuma that will see the mine re-open under new ownership, hopefully sometime later this year. The announcement that the two mining companies were planning the transaction came Dec 19, after months and years of speculation. Conuma will pay Teck $120-million,
- [<strong>Final Thought: The triumph of money</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/03/04/final-thought-the-triumph-of-money/) - In 1992, political scientist Francis Fukuyama wrote a book called The End of History and the Last Man. In it, he said that society had reached: “the end of history as such: That is, the end-point of mankind’s ideological evolution and the universalization of Western liberal democracy as the final form of human government.” Liberal democracy
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/03/04/final-shot-21/) - One of the activities at the Family Day celebrations was making painted hand prints. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email at publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [FMX WORLD TOUR - Enter to Win - One of Five Pairs of Tickets](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/02/18/fmx-world-tour-enter-to-win-one-of-five-pairs-of-tickets/) - To Enter: Simply email your name, email and contact number to sales@TumblerRidgeLines.com before February 24. Winners will be announced in the March 2 issue. One entry per person. We will select the winners randomly in a draw on Feb 25. Winners will be contacted by email.
- [<strong>New speed limits on Pioneer Loop</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/02/18/new-speed-limits-on-pioneer-loop/) - With the pump track becoming increasingly popular, there have been several close calls between kids and vehicles on Pioneer Loop. While the District has installed playground signs around the pump track, Jason Bradley, Director of Operations and Infrastructure says it hasn’t helped. Moving forward says Bradley, the plan is to reduce the speed for the
- [<strong>Average Tumbler Ridge property value climbs four percent in 2023</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/02/18/average-tumbler-ridge-property-value-climbs-four-percent-in-2023/) - Congratulations, average property owner! If your property was worth $145,000 last year, it is now valued at $151,000, according to stats released by BC Assessment. It’s part of a general trend upwards in Northern BC, and the second year in a row property assessments were higher here. “Most northern home owners can generally expect to
- [<strong>Tumbler Ridge Geopark is Iconic</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/02/18/tumbler-ridge-geopark-is-iconic/) - While the District of Tumbler Ridge has been a part of the Great Northern Circle Route for a few decades now, the circle route will be getting a face lift over the next few years. As part of that, new signage is being installed along the route. This work is being undertaken by the Northern
- [<strong>New Work Experiences for TRSS Students</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/02/18/new-work-experiences-for-trss-students/) - Students at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School (TRSS) are incredibly fortunate to have many community partners participating in the Work Experience Program (WEX). West Moberly-Industrial Metalwork (WM-IMW) is the most recent to join that list. WEX is a BC Ministry of Education Course. It is a fantastic opportunity for our students to “try on” careers they
- [<strong>Final Thought: Fictional Currency</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/02/18/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. You would need a pound and a half of coins to buy a point of salt. And don’t ask how much iron you’d have to shell out (side note: other
- [<strong>Final Shot.</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/02/18/final-shot-20/) - Mom Hailee and Sam from the library try (mostly unsuccessfully) to get a palm print from Kezler, one of 15 new babies who came to the library for the Welcome Baby Party on February 8. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email at publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [<strong>Cognitive Care Kits arrive at library</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/02/04/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, contain a wealth of resources to engage loved ones or friends experiencing any kind of cognitive issues, including memory loss, such as Alzheimer’s or dementia, or impairment due to a traumatic
- [<strong>Local Photographer places second in Canadian Geographic contest</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/02/04/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 through 6400 entries to pick their top three images in four categories, for a total of 12 “outstanding” images. In addition to Epic Landscape, categories include City Life; Weather,
- [<strong>TR Junior Idol has a new twist</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/02/04/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 been one stand-alone event with adults, however they seemed more nervous to get up and sing than the youths did. Thus began the annual vocal competition tailored specifically for youth, TR
- [<strong>Despite rumours, foodbank alive and well</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/02/04/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 acting director. According to Kraus, operations have never stopped nor have they changed, even though there have been some transitions. “Clients can still call the number and set up an appointment
- [This year’s Winter Carnival was BANANAS!](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/02/04/this-years-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 silly and spectacular. Manda took this (and all the other Tobox’n shots) photos on this page.
- [<strong>Empty Ice</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/02/04/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 Barr gave the team back to the league. “We’ve been putting out fires since the passing of Andre,” says Prou. “There’s lots of moving parts, and these are not ordinary circumstances.”
- [<strong>Dr Ify: Dealing with Mental health in Children</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/02/04/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 often see in adults. It would be disastrous to completely depend on health professionals to address the various mental illness seen in the family unit, and therefore parents, teachers, and caretakers
- [<strong>Final Thought: Rendered redundant</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/02/04/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, the information was occasionally incorrect and it felt like it was written by a school kid. But, I mentioned, it had only been doing this for a couple weeks. What happens
- [<strong>Final Shot.</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/02/04/final-shot-19/) - Rumi races a Taylor player for the puck at a hockey tournament Jan 21. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email at publisher@tumblerridgelines.com. Last issue I had a picture of Jesse and her daughter, but I said it was the photographer’s daughter. My bad.
- [<strong>Local entrepreneur awarded $3000 to develop business</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/01/21/local-entrepreneur-awarded-3000-to-develop-business/) - Danielle Roscher is better known in the area as Dee Rock. She is a rock climber, adventurer and serial entrepreneur. And she was one of three Northern BC businesses awarded a $3000 grant as seed funding to develop her new tourism business. The money was awarded through the Northern BC Spark Program, a collaboration of
- [<strong>Avalanche Issue: Cold weather and low snow equals high risk</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/01/21/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 more care as rocks and stumps are barely buried. “The snow that would generally cover those things is just not there,” says Rettie, who says that a couple weeks
- [<strong>Local Doctor launching <em>Motivating Our Champions</em> series</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/01/21/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 to find the right way to explain something at times. What if you could use a fun, engaging way to get them to pay attention? Well, now you can! That is
- [<strong>Avalanche Issue: How Avalanches are forecast</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/01/21/avalanche-issue-how-avalanches-are-forecast/) - Five years ago, condition reports for the South Peace area were sparse, depending on locals to submit reports. And while rider submitted reports are still an important part of avalanche reporting, there are other resources available. For the last few years, for instance, there has been a weather station installed at the Core Lodge, offering
- [<strong>The Tumbler Ridge Christmas Bird Count</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/01/21/the-tumbler-ridge-christmas-bird-count/) - The Christmas Bird Count is the longest-standing birding tradition in North America, and this year it was held for the 123rd time. From it, long-term trends can be identified. Northerly communities like Tumbler Ridge don’t have many bird species in winter, due to migration, but counts across the north are still very valuable. The Tumbler Ridge
- [<strong>Final Thought: Just chattin’</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/01/21/final-thought-just-chattin/) - So, wasn’t feeling all that inspired, so I figured: whatsay we check out the competition. Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock (or are more than 60 years old), you’ve probably heard about ChatGPT. But for those of you under rocks or over 60, ChatGPT is an Artificial Intelligence designed to take an input prompt
- [<strong>Final Shot.</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/01/21/final-shot-18/) - Sarah Carriere sent us this photo of Jesse and Oakley, gpicking up Sarah’s daughter after school. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email at publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [Power Outage - Peace river crescent/Fellers area](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/01/18/power-outage-peace-river-crescent-fellers-area/) - Sixty-four houses remain without power in Tumbler Ridge for reasons unknown after suddenly losing power just before noon today. BC Hydro crews arrived around 4 pm, and have been trying to pinpoint the source of the outage, but no word yet as to when power is expected back on. The houses are all in the
- [<strong>Quintette to be purchased by Conuma and reopened</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/01/07/quintette-to-be-purchased-by-conuma-and-reopened/) - After 22 years in care and maintenance mode, Teck has finally decided to do something with Quintette. They have decided to sell it. The announcement came Dec 19, after months of speculation. The mine will be purchased by Conuma Resources Ltd. For $120-million, plus 25 percent in net profits once Conuma recovers its investment in
- [<strong>Four more years! Tumbler Ridge Geopark Gets UNESCO Green Card</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/01/07/four-more-years-tumbler-ridge-geopark-gets-unesco-green-card/) - Back in August, a pair of UNESCO evaluators were in town, exploring the Tumbler Ridge Geopark and making sure it was up to snuff. The evaluation is in, and the Geopark is good for another four years. The evaluators—Hartmut Escher from Germany and Miguel Cruz from Mexico—came to Tumbler Ridge in early August to determine
- [<strong>Have a very unmerry Christmas: Glencore gets stocking full of (no) coal</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/01/07/have-a-very-unmerry-christmas-glencore-gets-stocking-full-of-no-coal/) - While people in Tumbler Ridge are cautiously celebrating the sale of Quintette mine to Conuma Coal, feelings are less enthusiastic about the Federal and Provincial Government’s decision to not issue an Environmental Assessment Certificate on Dec 21. Glencore has been working on the Sukunka projects since purchasing the property (as Xstrata) for $500-million from Talisman
- [<strong>Update on Peace River Coal</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/01/07/update-on-peace-river-coal/) - Despite rumours, Peace River Coal is not going to be re-opening any time soon, at least, not under the auspices of Anglo American. We recently received this note here at the paper from the “Manager for Corporate Communications for Anglo American.” The note reads: “Anglo American has carried out a strategic review of the Peace
- [<strong>HD Mining aiming for “substantial start” by October, 2025</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/01/07/hd-mining-aiming-for-substantial-start-by-october-2025/) - For the last eight years, the Murray River project has been in care and maintenance as HD Mining has been working on finding funding for their proposed six-million tonne/year mine. According to Jodi Shimkus, advisor for the company, the portal was sealed in 2015 after the bulk sample program was completed, and the existing decline
- [<strong>Double the harvest, double the size</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/01/07/double-the-harvest-double-the-size/) - After more than a decade of working on an expansion to the Tumbler Ridge Community Forest (TRCF), the hard work has finally come to pass, seeing the Annual Allowable Cut (AAC) go from 20,000 cubic metres to 43,490 m3 moving forward. Community Forester Duncan Mckellar says it’s been a lot of hard work to get
- [Up in smoke](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/01/07/up-in-smoke/) - Over Christmas, a logging truck caught fire on Highway 52 near the Hiding Creek turn-off. No one was hurt.
- [<strong>Not with a bang....</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/01/07/not-with-a-bang/) - After a rocky start to their season, the Steel Kings are now done for the year, their demise brought on by lack of players and the departure of the team’s owner. The future of the team looked bright back in spring of last year, when the District of Tumbler Ridge signed with the Greater Metro
- [<strong>Final Thought: A new one just begun</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/01/07/final-thought-a-new-one-just-begun/) - I’ve seen the future, my friends, and the future is black. No, I’m not prognosticating hard times for Tumbler Ridge. Indeed, far from it. But if you were to look at the stories this issue, you’d think we were a coal mining town or something. Quintette is going to re-open! They’re working on the Murray
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2023/01/07/final-shot-17/) - Preparing the outdoors. Public Works was out prepping the ice at the District’s outdoor rink, on the driving range at the golf course, right by the sledding hill. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email at publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [RidgeLife Winter 2022-23](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/12/10/ridgelife-winter-2022-23/) - Hot off the press! It's the Winter edition of RidgeLife Magazine!
- [Tumbler RidgeLife Summer Magazine](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/09/06/tumbler-ridgelife-summer-magazine/)
- [<strong>Barr steps away from Steel Kings, rest of season in doubt</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/12/10/barr-steps-away-from-steel-kings-rest-of-season-in-doubt/) - The owner of the Steel Kings has decided to return the team to the league, scuttling the team’s remaining games in 2022 and possibly the season. According to Lauren Barr, who came on as full-time owner of the team after Andre Payette passed away, she has relinquished control of the Tumbler ridge Steel Kings and
- [<strong>It’s Been a Year (in Photos)</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/12/10/its-been-a-year-in-photos/) - I took a lot of photos this year, many of which never made the paper. Here are some of my favourites that haven’t been seen before.
- [<strong>Ten dollar a day(care) is here!</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/12/10/ten-dollar-a-daycare-is-here/) - On December 1, The YMCA of Northern BC took over at the Tumbler Ridge Children’s Centre Society (TRCCS). The same day, they announced that the site is approved for $10-a-day daycare. The $10-a-day plan came into effect last year as part of the Federal Government’s promise to invest $3.2 billion into childcare in BC over
- [<strong>Brady Turner first Tumbler Ridge player on Steel Kings</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/12/10/brady-turner-first-tumbler-ridge-player-on-steel-kings/) - After stepping away from playing hockey when he was in grade 7, Brady Turner is back with a vengeance. The Tumbler Ridge native graduated last year and went off to Edmonton for school, but decided to take the semester off to come back and play for the Steel Kings. “I wanted to get back into
- [Helping Braelyn is a cakewalk](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/12/10/helping-braelyn-is-a-cakewalk/) - The plans have shifted. A couple weeks ago, Stacy Fowlow was hoping that Braelyn would be home for Christmas. Braelyn is a grade two student at Tumbler Ridge Elementary who recently went down to BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver to have both her kidneys removed. The plan was to come back to Tumbler Ridge once
- [<strong>Final Thought: Another year over....</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/12/10/final-thought-another-year-over/) - And that, my friends, was 2022. I know, I know. Still three weeks left, but with the publication date for the next issue falling too close to Christmas, we are, as always, not publishing a second issue in December. Besides, it gives me time to spend with family and friends, as well as work on
- [<strong>Final Shot.</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/12/10/final-shot-16/) - It’s been a long time coming. Brian Link recieves his 35-year award from the District of Tumbler Ridge at the recent Christmas Party. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email at publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [<strong>Tumbler Ridge Elementary raising funds for Braelyn</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/11/26/tumbler-ridge-elementary-raising-funds-for-braelyn/) - Over the next few weeks, staff and students at Tumbler Ridge Elementary will be raising funds to help a grade two student with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) who was recently taken to Children’s Hospital in Vancouver where both her kidney’s were removed. According to mom Stacey Fowlow, On October 5, 2017 at the age of
- [<strong>Sherry Berringer takes over as Tumbler Ridge grant writer</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/11/26/sherry-berringer-takes-over-as-tumbler-ridge-grant-writer/) - Sherry Berringer is the once and now current Grant Writer. Right now, she says, is a great time for Tumbler Ridge businesses, as the South Peace Mackenzie Trust— which encourages and supports economic development diversification and stabilization in Tumbler Ridge and other areas in the Peace—is looking to fund business ideas in the Tumbler Ridge
- [<strong>Jennetta Head</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/11/26/jennetta-head/) - It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of our mother Jennetta Head, resident of Grande Cache, AB, on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at the age of 87 years. Jennetta is survived by her loving family. Her son: David Head of Grande Cache, AB; son Shawn Head (Mary) of Quesnel, BC; grandson Brandon Head
- [Fore!](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/11/26/fore/) - Madi (and friend Sera, and Sheri in the back) watches as her ball goes down the outer space themed hole at the library’s second mini-golf fundraiser.
- [<strong>District food drive a success</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/11/26/district-food-drive-a-success/) - On Saturday, November 19, members of the Tumbler Ridge Council, the Rumbler Ridge Fire Department, the Tumbler Ridge Rangers and the Tumbler Ridge Junior Rangers and members of the local community were out collecting donations for the Tumbler Ridge Food Bank. The drive started at three in the afternoon and ran until nearly eight in
- [<strong>Tumbler Ridge loses away and home to Mackenzie</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/11/26/tumbler-ridge-loses-away-and-home-to-mackenzie/) - The Tumbler Ridge Steel Kings dropped a pair of back-to-back games against the Mackenzie Mountaineers November 11 and 12. Tumbler Ridge visited Mackenzie on November 11, where they were soundly trounced by the home team, 10-0. Local player Brady Turner managed to put the puck in the net, but the goal wasn’t counted as the
- [Lest we Forget](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/11/26/lest-we-forget-2/) - On November 11, the Tumbler Ridge Junior Rangers helped with the laying of the wreaths during the Remembrance Day Ceremonies at the high school.
- [<strong>Final Thought: changing your mind can be dangerous</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/11/26/final-thought-changing-your-mind-can-be-dangerous/) - Changing your mind can get you in trouble. Which sounds ... dumb, when you think about it. I mean, being able to change our minds is what makes us humans. We aren’t locked into patterns of behaviours like animals. We are not limited to fight or flight. (What’s that? Oh. Yes. And Freeze. Scientists tell
- [<strong>Final Shot.</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/11/26/final-shot-15/) - “You’re wet. I think perhaps you better both ... come inside.” Riff Raff (Timothy Favelle) greets Brad and Janet at the castle door during the recent interactive showing of the Rocky Horror Picture Show. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email at publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [Celebration of Life - William Archibald Hampel (Bill)](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/11/12/celebration-of-life-william-archibald-hampel-bill/) - August 23, 1959 – September 23, 2022 Please join us at the TR Legion (#286) on Thursday, December 1, 2022 between 3:00 and 6:00 pm. Bill Hampel grew up in Rankin, Ontario and became a long-time resident of Tumbler Ridge. He is survived by: his loving friend and companion Debra Gainor (Tumbler Ridge); daughters Tracey (Chris)
- [<strong>New Council inaugurated</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/11/12/new-council-inaugurated/) - On Monday, November 7, Tumbler Ridge’s new council was officially sworn in. Of the seven, only two—mayor Darryl Krakowka and Councillor Chris Norbury—have previous council experience. The other five—Roxanne Gulick, Nicole Noksana, Ron Hofman, Luana Dusseault and Ken Klikach—are serving for their first time on council, though the latter previously worked for the District of
- [Scene around Halloween](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/11/12/scene-around-halloween/) - Rob Zombie... I mean, Craig Waters scaring the little children at the Yard Haunt and a few of the visitors at the Blunden Yard Haunt.
- [<strong>Words of wisdom from outgoing mayor</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/11/12/words-of-wisdom-from-outgoing-mayor/) - Former Mayor Keith Bertrand says that his biggest issue when he came on as mayor was learning about how Tumbler Ridge fit into the Peace River Regional District. Because of this, he says, “I have tried to smooth that transition by creating an organizational structure for mayor Krakowka to help explain how it works. It
- [<strong>2022 marks 80 years since Dieppe</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/11/12/2022-marks-80-years-since-dieppe/) - On August 19, 1942, Canada suffered its worst losses during the second world war during the Dieppe Raid. The plan was to capture the port of Dieppe, in Northern France, hold it for a period of time, destroy the German infrastructure and collect intelligence. Instead, in less than a day’s fighting, 3623 of the 6086
- [<strong>First game for Steel Kings</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/11/12/first-game-for-steel-kings/) - The Tumbler Ridge Steel Kings played their first game of the season on November 4 against fellow expansion team Kitimat Saax. After the entire season was delayed a few weeks as teams struggled to get all the logistics in place, the game suffered another delay, this time about an hour, as heavy snows in the
- [<strong>Final Thought: God save the quee-king</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/11/12/final-thought-god-save-the-quee-king/) - It shouldn’t be that hard. I mean, it’s only one word. Well, two, if you count the pronoun in the middle there. But for more than 50 years, every single time I’ve sung “God save the...” it has been followed by the word “queen.” And this year, for the first time since before I was
- [<strong>Final Shot.</strong>](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/11/12/final-shot-14/) - Nolan, dressed as a hot dog, stares longingly into the fire at the Lion’s bonfire on Halloween night. Despite the nice weather, the crowds were sparse. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email at publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [Geopark and Museum secure funding](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/10/30/geopark-and-museum-secure-funding/) - In the end, it wasn’t even close. After nearly two years of waiting, the Tumbler Ridge Global Geopark and the Tumbler Ridge Museum Foundation are poised to start receiving funding from the Peace River Regional District (PRRD). 2776 people voted in favour of supporting the Dinosaur Museum Grant in Aid function, while 1752 people opposed.
- [Dustin Whitehead new coach for Steel Kings](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/10/30/dustin-whitehead-new-coach-for-steel-kings/) - The team is starting to take place, which means the team needs someone to lead them. And for its inaugural season, the Steel Kings will be led by Dustin Whitehead. Whitehead is a 26-year-old former defenseman out of Cadotte Lake, AB, who previously played for the Saddle Lake Warriors, in the Northeast Alberta Junior B
- [William (Bill) Hampel](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/10/30/william-bill-hampel/) - August 1959 – September 2022 William (B ill) Hampel, a long-time resident of Tumbler Ridge passed away suddenly at the University of Alberta Hospital at the age of 63 years. He was a loving father to Tracey (Chris) of West Gray, Mary (Dan) of Hay River, and Christine (Ben) of Kingston. He is survived by
- [2023 Permissive Tax Exemption bylaw goes before council](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/10/30/2023-permissive-tax-exemption-bylaw-goes-before-council/) - One of the last items on the docket for the current council was to give the first three readings to the 2023 Permissive Tax Exemption bylaw. According to Interim CAO Aleen Torraville, “Section 220 and 224 of the Community Charter allows Council to exempt from taxation, land and improvements used for the purposes of worship
- [Krakowka wins mayoral seat in close race](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/10/30/krakowka-wins-mayoral-seat-in-close-race/) - The votes have been cast and counted and recounted after some of the data was not entered properly, and the winners have been announced. Congratulations to Tumbler Ridge’s new council: Darryl Krakowka, who received 260 votes, a margin of a mere 25 votes over previous mayor Don McPherson. Rick Consalvi received 78 votes. “This is
- [Three months of hot, dry weather coming to an end](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/10/30/three-months-of-hot-dry-weather-coming-to-an-end/) - In case you didn’t notice, a long, hot summer turned into a warm, dry, fall? How warm and dry? We called environment Canada and spoke to a meteorologist who said that July was about two degrees warmer the whole month than the average temperature. He says that the Chetwynd/Tumbler Ridge area only got 45 percent
- [Rocky Horror Night Returns](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/10/30/rocky-horror-night-returns/) - On February 18 of next year, the Broadway production of Phantom of the Opera will have its last curtain call on its very last show. After 35 years, the longest running Broadway show of all time is finally calling it quits. In 2016, the Grizzly Valley Players brought to an end a successful ten year run of
- [Off to a good start](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/10/30/off-to-a-good-start/) - The Tumbler Ridge U11 Raptors (also known as the Atoms) kicked off their season with two home games against Fort St. John Red on October 15, winning both games. The first game was in the morning, and Tumbler won 6-4. They played a second game in the afternoon, defeating the reds by a score of
- [Final Thought: Grit vs Quit](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/10/30/final-thought-grit-vs-quit/) - Don’t be a quitter. That’s the operating system that is installed in us since we were young. Quitting is only slightly less egregious a sin than tattling. Have you ever been congratulated for quiting? Quitting is all about failing, about being weak. About giving up. Nobody wants to be labeled a quitter. Quit is bad.
- [Edmonton Expo](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/10/15/edmonton-expo/) - A pair of cosplayers in Mandalorian armour—I call them the Candalorians—are slowly making their way down the hall at the Edmonton Expo Centre. Slowly because the hallway is busy, visibility in the armour isn’t great, and every couple moments someone else walks up to them and asks if they can take a photo. This is
- [2022-2026 Council elected](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/10/16/2022-2026-council-elected/) - The votes have been cast and counted, and the winners have been announced. (Update: the votes have now been recounted, as a bunch of ballots had not been counted.) Congratulations to Tumbler Ridge's new council: Darryl Krakowka, who received 258 260 votes, a margin of a mere 23 25 votes over previous mayor Don McPherson.
- [Steel Kings start date pushed back](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/10/15/steel-kings-start-date-pushed-back/) - Hockey night in Tumbler Ridge is coming later than expected, due to a number of issues. The Tumbler Ridge Steel King’s first game was to be held on September 30, with their first home game to be held on October 1. But just days before the first puck was to drop, the season was been
- [Andre Payette passes away suddenly](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/10/03/andre-payette-passes-away-suddenly/) - At the age of 46, former NHL draft pick and manager of hockey for the Tumbler Ridge Steel Kings passed away on September 28. His death came as a shock to those who knew him during a career that took him from his native Ontario to play on teams around North America and in the
- [New owner for Steel Kings](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/10/15/new-owner-for-steel-kings/) - With the passing of part-owner Andre Payette and manager of Hockey, the Tumbler Ridge Steel Kings future seemed to be in doubt. But no more. Lauren Barr—who owns the Slave Lake Icedogs has stepped in and taken over ownership of both the Tumbler Ridge Steel Kings and the Mackenzie Mountaineers. Barr, who had come on
- [Blunden’s haunt bigger and better than ever](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/10/15/blundens-haunt-bigger-and-better-than-ever/) - After a three year absence, the Blunden Yard Haunt is back and it’s bigger and better than ever. That’s not just marketing boilerplate. After nearly 15 years of running the haunted house out of their back yard, they have partnered with the TR Days Society to host the Haunted House out at the new Fair
- [Final Thought: Out of sight](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/10/15/final-thought-out-of-sight/) - We have created a monster. I can open up a browser on my computer, or an app on my cell phone, and, with 1-Clicktm I can have anything from baguette slippers to bacon-scented soap to chopsticks shaped like lightsabers (use the force) instant underpants (just add water, or at least, liquid) to a statue of a
- [The Candidates Issue: meet the folks running for mayor and council](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/10/01/the-candidates-issue-meet-the-folks-running-for-mayor-and-council/) - Rick Consalvi, Mayoral candidate To all my fellow residents of Tumbler Ridge, My name is Rick Consalvi and I have put my name forward to serve as Mayor of our great community With an educational background in Addiction and Community Support Work, I have learned the importance of working together and building connections with openness
- [Mayoral Candidates Q&A](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/10/01/mayoral-candidates-qa/) - We asked all the candidates the same questions. Here are their responses. What do you love most about this community? Consalvi: I love how open and inviting the people of Tumbler Ridge are. It is easy to strike up conversations and get a wealth of information from others who love this community as much as I
- [Q&A With council candidates](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/10/01/qa-with-council-candidates/) - (Questions have been edited for brevity; they are the same questions as asked to the mayoral candidates, which have also been edited, because my questions were long.) What do you love most about this community? Dusseault: What I love about this community is its beauty and the feeling of being home. The friendliness of people making
- [Meet the seven candidates running for council](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/10/01/meet-the-seven-candidates-running-for-council/) - Luana Dusseault My name is Luana Dusseault. I am running for town council. I was born in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan. I was adopted at the age of 4. I grew up in Rouleau, Saskatchewan in a small farming community. Both of my parents were very active in the community. My dad was a airplane navigator
- [Final Thought: Election time is here again](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/10/01/final-thought-election-time-is-here-again/) - I love local politics. Local politics are so...boring, usually. All-candidate forums are usually people standing up and saying “I like what she said,” or “He’s got great ideas.” There’s none of this yelling at people, none of this trying to show that you’re more a part of the in group that you belong to by
- [Shirley Durand obituary](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/09/17/shirley-durand-obituary/) - It is with heavy hearts, we announce the sudden passing of Shirley Durand, of Tumbler Ridge, BC . Shirley is predeceased by her brother Paul Wilson, her mother Frances Wilson and her father Stewart (Earle) Wilson. Shirley leaves behind her husband of 51years, Orville Durand. Her children, Aimee, Lee (Saudy), Jacob (Leslie), Jessica (Joël), her
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/09/17/final-shot-11/) - Kids compete in the sack race at the Tumbler Ridge Fall Fair, held September 11. Find more pictures from this and other events at www.tumblerridgelines.com.
- [Ladies and Gentlemen, your 2022 Candidates](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/09/17/ladies-and-gentlemen-your-2022-candidates/) - The nomination period has come and gone, leaving behind a dozen people who are willing to run for local office. There are three candidates for mayor. We discussed the first two—Don McPherson and Darryl Krakowka last issue. The third person on the list is Rick Consalvi. Consalvi has an educational background in Addiction and Community
- [Bearhole Lake fire](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/09/17/bearhole-lake-fire/) - Residents of Kelly Lake have returned to their home but remain under an evacuation alert as the Bearhole Lake fire continues to burn to the southwest of the settlement. High winds and warm temperatures allowed the fire to take off towards the community, growing from 2 ha to 100 ha to 1000 ha, to 6313
- [Steel Kings hire head coach](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/09/17/steel-kings-hire-head-coach/) - Brian Verbeek will be leading the team through its inaugural year as head coach and assistant general manager. Verbeek has played hockey professionally in the International Hockey League and the American Hockey Leagues as centre. He comes to Tumbler Ridge “with a passion for the game of hockey,” according to team owner Andre Payette. “He
- [Last days of summer (first days of fall)](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/09/17/last-days-of-summer-first-days-of-fall/) - The last few weeks have been full of fun and photogenic activities. A group of kids practicing their reaction time at the Northern Karate-do booth at the Community Registration on September 8. The first day of school, with a new principal and a whole bunch of new teachers. Our first Fall Fair at the new
- [Final Thought: How to stop the burning down](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/09/17/final-thought-how-to-stop-the-burning-down/) - Unlike most people in Tumbler Ridge, I had the great pleasure of being evacuated for a second time, due to the Bearhole Lake fire. I was around in 2006 for the Hourglass Fire, when the entire community of Tumbler Ridge had to leave as that fire threatened to cut off Highways 29 and 52, while
- [Little growth on Bearhole Fire over last few days](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/09/15/little-growth-on-bearhole-fire-over-last-few-days/) - On day 16, the Bearhole Lake fire is bigger than it was before—at an estimated 6601 ha—but the new size is due to another successful controlled burn along the north side of the fire. The winds are not as strong, and the temperatures are not quite as hot as they have been, and we are
- [Weather favours the bold: No "significant growth" on Bearhole Lake Fire since Sept 6](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/09/10/weather-favours-the-bold-no-significant-growth-on-bearhole-lake-fire-since-sept-6/) - Residents of Kelly Lake have returned to their home but remain under an evacuation alert as the Bearhole Lake fire continues to burn to the southwest of the community. High winds and warm temperatures allowed the fire to take off towards the community, growing from 2 ha to 100 ha to 1000 ha, to 6313
- [Three candidates for mayor, three for council with two days to go](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/09/07/three-candidates-for-mayor-three-for-council-with-two-days-to-go/) - With two more days for people to get their names in for Tumbler Ridge Municipal Council, there are only three names on the ballot so far. Chris Norbury is the only current town councillor with his papers in. Darryl Krakowka is running for mayor, and Will Howe won't be running again. We haven't heard yet
- [First day of school](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/09/08/first-day-of-school/) - Some photos from the first day back to school.
- [Bearhole Lake fire closes highway 52, evacuates Kelly Lake](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/09/05/bearhole-lake-fire-closes-highway-52-evacuates-kelly-lake/) - Monday Sept 5, 1500 hrs—Strong winds have driven the Bearhole Lake Fire north and east past Blackhawk Lake and to the edge of Highway 52, which is closed between the Boot Lake and Redwillow Roads. The fire—now an estimated 5231 ha UPDATE SEPT 6, now 5846—continues to move towards the community of Kelly Lake, which
- [Final Thought: Out of balance](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/09/03/final-thought-out-of-balance/) - A number of years ago, I watched an animated film that featured two people on a raised platform. When one of the characters moved one direction, the platform would start to tip that direction, and the other character would have to move to keep the platform from tipping over and both people from falling off.
- [Tumbler Ridge Museum turns 20 – cause for celebration](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/09/03/tumbler-ridge-museum-turns-20-cause-for-celebration/) - On August 20, the Tumbler Ridge Museum celebrated its twentieth birthday. Well over 300 people attended the festivities, which included free admission, tours of the Dinosaur Discovery Gallery, ‘backstage’ tours of the Collections, access to the travelling exhibit of the Tumbler Ridge UNESCO Global Geopark, talks by Dr Victoria Arbour (Curator of Palaeontology at the
- [Trio of Tumbler Ridge residents receive platinum jubilee medallions](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/09/03/trio-of-tumbler-ridge-residents-receive-platinum-jubilee-medallions/) - Queen Elizabeth has been Queen for the entire life of Tumbler Ridge and then some. This year, in fact, marks 70 years since she took the throne. She is Canada’s longest reigning Sovereign and the first to celebrate a platinum jubilee. To celebrate, there have been a series of initiatives to honour the Queen’s service
- [Two Tumbler Ridge related functions on ballot for PRRD](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/09/03/two-tumbler-ridge-related-functions-on-ballot-for-prrd/) - There are two service functions on the upcoming municipal elections ballot that will affect Tumbler Ridge. In the past, the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) supported the Tumbler Ridge Museum and Tumbler Ridge Global Geopark (to the tune of $1,378,993 and $660,000 for each), but in 2021, it was discovered that the Economic Development Funding
- [Stick Skills](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/09/03/stick-skills/) - Kids practice their puck-handling skills during the dry-land portion of the Dawson Creek Kodiaks Hockey School, which was held in Tumbler Ridge August 22-26. While the camp is hosted by the Dawson Creek Kodiaks, it is held in Tumbler Ridge, as ice is in by early August.
- [Summer Reading Club 2022 - Photo Gallery](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/09/03/summer-reading-club-2022-photo-gallery/)
- [First candidates throw their hat in the ring for mayor](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/09/03/first-candidates-throw-their-hat-in-the-ring-for-mayor/) - Two old hats at the political game in Tumbler Ridge have tossed their hats in the ring for the position of mayor. Darryl Krakowka is a currently sitting councillor with eight years’ experience on town council. For the last three and a half years, he has been acting as deputy mayor. In a recent post
- [Steel Kings Sign Players](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/09/03/steel-kings-sign-players/) - On August 21, the Tumbler Ridge Junior A Steel Kings took their next step towards officially becoming a real hockey team by signing their first player, Saskatchewan-based Kyler Ross. The 18-year-old right hand forward played last season for the U18 AA Parlkand Elks in Shelbrooke, Saskatchewan. Ross joined the Slave Lake Icedogs at the end
- [Emperor’s Challenge 2022 – meeting the challenges](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/09/03/emperors-challenge-2022-meeting-the-challenges/) - On the evening of August 6, the 2022 Emperor’s Challenge organizing committee gave thanks with a sigh of relief that a safe race was behind them and that no disasters had unfolded. Without a doubt, this had been the toughest race to organize in the 22 year history of the event, which has become one
- [CPR at a BCEHS pop-up event in the Roman Walkway](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/09/03/cpr-at-a-bcehs-pop-up-event-in-the-roman-walkway/) - BCEHS Ambulance attendant Joseph shows how to perform CPR at a BCEHS pop-up event in the Roman Walkway August 23
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/09/03/final-shot-10/) - Holden serving burgers at the Summer Reading club closing ceremonies. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Send us an email at publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [Emperors Challenge - Race Results & Photo Gallery](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/08/22/emperors-challenge-photo-gallery/) - To view the race results please visit: http://emperorschallenge.com/results/
- [Final Thought: the Challenges you face](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/08/22/final-thought-the-challenges-you-face/) - If you look at it from one perspective, Rose O’Neil failed to accomplish what she set out to do. She crossed the finish line twenty minutes after the race ended, after the big blue blow-up start-finish line had been de-inflated. The race was officially over. The timer was no longer timing. Indeed, the awards ceremony
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/08/22/final-shot-9/) - Rose O’Neil is all smiles as she poses for her Peak Photo at this year’s Emperor’s Challenge. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Email publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [This year’s Emperor’s Challenge a nail biter](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/08/22/this-years-emperors-challenge-a-nail-biter/) - It was looking to be a very different Emperor’s Challenge this year. At the 12.5 km mark, where the photographer (and this reporter) stood, buffeted by 45 knot winds, waiting for a break in the clouds, the first runner broke out of the trees and made his way past. Click, flash! went the camera. But
- [Geopark revalidation visit goes well](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/08/22/geopark-revalidation-visit-goes-well/) - Geopark revalidation visit goes well Tumbler Ridge played host to two special guests at the beginning of this month. Hartmut Escher of the Terra Vita UNESCO Global Geopark in Germany, and Miguel Cruz-Perez of the Comarca Minera UNESCO Global Geopark in Mexico made their way to our corner of BC with the purpose of inspecting
- [Return to the Challenge: The fall and rise of Rose O’Neil](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/08/04/return-to-the-challenge-the-fall-and-rise-of-rose-oneil/) - Falling is not an unfamiliar activity for Rose O’Neil. The former Tumbler Ridge resident—now on Vancouver Island—is a long distance mountain runner. While taking a tumble while running on the uneven footing of a trail is common enough, for O’Neil, it is exacerbated by the fact that she only has one leg. “I ended up
- [TRCCS asks council for $80,000 to cover staffing shortfall](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/08/04/trccs-asks-council-for-80000-to-cover-staffing-shortfall/) - Childcare is critically lacking in Tumbler Ridge. In order to attract staff, the Tumbler Ridge Children’s Centre Society (TRCCS) is expecting to need to increase the amount it is paying staff to actually attract qualified people to town. Currently, the TRCCS is paying $135,000 annually in wages. But for the next year, they are expecting
- [Brand new Lions](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/08/04/brand-new-lions/) - District Secretary Suzanne Leshcyshyn (left) and local Lion Glenn Miller (right) welcome new Lions Barb Schuerkamp, Carol and Ken Keber and Erin Pettipas to the Tumbler Ridge Lions Club.
- [Dog gone hero](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/08/04/dog-gone-hero/) - Jamie Nickerson was awarded a Lions Club of Canada Dog Guides Fellowship Award for being an “all around good Lion” and “consistently providing excellent service to Lions and outstanding in service to her community.”
- [Return to the Challenge: New route for Emperor’s Challenge](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/08/04/return-to-the-challenge-new-route-for-emperors-challenge/) - Over the years, the Emperor’s Challenge has shifted routes a number of times. The biggest change was moving from Mount Roman (from which the Challenge gets its name) to Babcock, where it currently is. But that’s not the only change. While it was still on Roman, Northern Energy and Mines (NEMI) began work on the
- [The anatomy of a champion](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/08/04/the-anatomy-of-a-champion/) - Kris Swanson traditionally arrives a few days before the Emperor’s Challenge, and stays with Linda and me. In 2015 I was there when he arrived and got out of his car in front of our home. I couldn’t believe what I saw – he was hobbling and limping, moving slowly, nursing his arm. He told
- [Final Thought: Back to the mountain](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/08/04/final-thought-back-to-the-mountain/) - After a couple year’s delay due to a pandemic, the XXII Emperor’s Challenge is finally being held, appropriately in MMXXII. Or, as the kids might say, XXII in XXII. But, like most years, this year could once again be the last year for the race, at least in its current form/current route. You see, there’s
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/08/04/final-shot-8/) - Summer Sunset: A perfect summer’s day comes to an end with a brilliant sunset at Stony Lake. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Email publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [Tumbler Ridge Steel Kings gets new logo, uniform and co-owner](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/07/21/tumbler-ridge-steel-kings-gets-new-logo-uniform-and-co-owner/) - The Tumbler Ridge Steel Kings have a new part-owner. Andre Payette has been involved in professional hockey for the last 25 years, including eight years in the AHL. During his time there, he won a Calder Cup Championship. He also spent several seasons in Great Britain as a player, coach and manager. Payette hit the
- [Sukunka Coal Project back under review](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/07/21/sukunka-coal-project-back-under-review/) - The longest-germinating coal project in the Northeast is back on the table. On July 15, the clock for the 180-day application review period for the proposed Sukunka Coal Mine resumed. The review period was paused on January 21, 2015 after 164 days to give Glencore—the current proponent for the mine—time to “resolve outstanding issues related
- [Cleaning up the mess](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/07/21/cleaning-up-the-mess/) - On Canada Day, a group of oil and gas workers went out and cleaned up the mess left behind after the Red Deer Creek fire attracted hundreds of mushroom pickers to the area in 2015. The fire burned about 33,000 hectares of forest in 2014. In 2015, mushroom pickers from across the province and the
- [Final Thought: Reframing the argument](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/07/21/final-thought-reframing-the-argument/) - A few weeks back, you might remember, there was a terrible storm in Ontario, which knocked out electricity for a few days. While the power was out, some raconteur posted a meme saying, in effect, “aren’t you glad you invested in that electric vehicle now?” Which was funny. Except for one small fact that they
- [Missing: hammocks. Presumed stolen](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/07/21/missing-hammocks-presumed-stolen/) - The Tumbler Ridge Point trail is a popular hiking destination. While there are a couple benches for people to sit at, one enterprising doctor about the town has decided to up the relaxation a few notches and installed a hammock for people to lay down in while enjoying the view. At least, until the hammock
- [Balls a-dropping](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/07/21/balls-a-dropping/) - Surerus Murphy hosted an employee appreciation event at the golf course. Ridge Rotors flew and did a golf ball drop on a bulls eye painted on hole 9. Ridge Rotors photo.
- [GeoInterpretive Centre takes form](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/07/21/geointerpretive-centre-takes-form/) - Tumbler Ridge’s newest structure went up rather quickly in the beginning of July, seemingly popping up like a morel, appearing as if out of nowhere overnight. The building itself was prefabricated outside of town and brought in and assembled on the spot, which is why it seemed to happen all at once. The new structure
- [Tumbler Ridge and Chief Administrative Officer part ways](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/07/21/tumbler-ridge-and-chief-administrative-officer-part-ways/) - After two years with the District, Jennifer Thompson has left her position as Chief Administrative Officer for the District “to pursue new and developing opportunities,” according to a release posted on the District Website. Thompson joined the District in September of 2020, after spending nearly five years with the town of Lanigan, Sk. As CAO,
- [New seed library program](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/07/21/new-seed-library-program/) - The Tumbler Ridge Public Library has always been about more than just books. It offers internet connectivity, computers, and now, seeds. No, that isn’t an acronym; the new seed library is a repository of actual seeds for actually growing actual food, made possible with a grant from the United Way of Northern BC. “It is
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/07/21/final-shot-7/) - Mary Lambert was at the Tumbler Ridge Public Library recently, performing for (and occasionally with) the local kids. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Email publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [New ammonia refrigeration plant over-budget](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/07/07/new-ammonia-refrigeration-plant-over-budget/) - Work is wrapping up on a new ammonia refrigeration plant in the Community Centre, but it has hit a couple of delays, pushing it over budget. A few weeks ago, the pipes were discovered to be too rotten to re-use, forcing an additional $60,000 in labour and material, though staff was able to do much
- [Sarah Gamble new Vice-President for Canadian Commission for UNESCO](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/07/07/sarah-gamble-new-vice-president-for-canadian-commission-for-unesco/) - Earlier this month, the Canada Council for the Arts announced a new president and vice-president of the Canadian Commission for UNESCO (CCUNESCO), and Sarah Gamble will be stepping into the vice role. Gamble was director of the Tumbler Ridge Geopark from its inception to July of 2020, when she stepped down to begin her own
- [Final Thought: Adventures in Travel](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/07/07/final-thought-adventures-in-travel/) - We travel for advunture, but sometimes, the travel is the adventure. That is even more true now as the travel industry comes out from two years in near hibernation to be slammed with people looking to get out and about. If left to my own devices, I’d be happy just heading out to Moose in
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/07/07/final-shot-6/) - Kindergarden-bound. A group of pre-school students stand on stage in their grad hats, ready to move on to Kindergarden. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Email publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [Scaled back Summer Reading Club kicks off](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/07/07/scaled-back-summer-reading-club-kicks-off/) - We had a wild opening ceremony to our TD Summer Reading Club, one of our best with almost 80 children signed up in our first afternoon (and another 15 by my writing this on Monday morning). So it’s shaping up to be a fun filled summer of reading, crafts and fun! Our opening ceremonies kicked
- [Local musicians releasing new EP July 9](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/07/07/local-musicians-releasing-new-ep-july-9/) - The Mechanical Botanicals are a Tumbler Ridge based band founded in 2016 by song writing and now husband and wife duo James & Lydia Mannion. After a few years playing as an acoustic act the duo decided a full band was the natural way to go, adding a line-up of local musicians featuring Tony States
- [New Picnic Table at Quality Lake Trail](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/07/07/new-picnic-table-at-quality-lake-trail/) - Maurice sits at the new table on the ridge above town along the Quality Lake Trail. The Grizzly Valley ATV club installed it Canada Day Weekend. Tim Croston photo.
- [Celebration of Life, for Brenda and Gary Holmlund, July 15](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/07/07/celebration-of-life-for-brenda-and-gary-holmlund-july-15/) - On the morning of June 11, 2021, Brenda Ann Holmlund died at the age of 70 and on the morning of February 4, 2022, Garry Wayne Holmlund died at the age of 75. Brenda began her struggle with cancer in 2018 and Garry followed suit a year later. After over 40 years of marriage, they
- [Canada, D'eh?](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/07/07/canada-deh/) - Celebrating Canada Day in matching outfits. (Colette Ernst photo). Hannah participates in the Jell-O eating contest (Aaron Irving photo) Mayor Keith Bertrand and Roxanne Trudeau preparing to hand out cupcakes (Lisa Allen photo). Left. I see you have the machine that goes Boom! (Drea Schoenknecht photo) the weather was not so good, so the Canada
- [After nearly 13 years, Miss Raelene stepping down](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/07/07/after-nearly-13-years-miss-raelene-stepping-down/) - This October would mark Raelene Bielecki’s thirteenth year at the Children’s Centre, but, after all that time, she says she needs to take a break. Back then, she started working on a free family fun night. “That was a foot in the door for me,” says Bielecki, or Miss Raelene as she’s known to children
- [District files SOFI report](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/07/07/district-files-sofi-report/) - The 2021 Statement of Financial Information (SOFI) Report came before council at their last meeting in June. A SOFI Report is a Public Accounts report, and is obligated by public entities—municipal governments, public libraries and school districts, to name a few. The SOFI contains a statement of assets and liabilities, operational statement, schedule of debts,
- [Jason Michael Unser October 29, 1979 - May 23, 2022](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/06/24/jason-michael-unser-october-29-1979-may-23-2022/) - Former Tumbler Ridge resident Jason Unser passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022, at the age of 42 years. Jason was born in Brooks, Alberta and lived in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia for 18 years where he worked as Park Facility Operator. He was a member of the Wolverine Nordic Mountain Society, and involved in
- [Seniors post best time in triathlon](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/06/23/seniors-post-best-time-in-triathlon/) - After a two year hiatus, the Tumbler Ridge Triathlon happened on Saturday, June 18. The first solo competitor across the line was Senior Male Charles Helm, with a time of 1:32.27, followed by the first of the female athletes, Senior Female Birgit Sharman, less than two minutes later, with a time of 1:34.08. Next across
- [2022 Graduates](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/06/23/2022-graduates/)
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/06/23/final-shot-5/) - Tales of Tiny Towns: Taysa Stokes explains the design of her tiny town to Jenna McQueen. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Email publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [Final Thought: Learning through teaching](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/06/23/final-thought-learning-through-teaching/) - And for ... let’s call it the thirty-third year in a row, I have not been asked to share my wisdom with the graduating class of Tumbler Ridge, keeping intact my perfect record of not being asked to share my wisdom with the grad class. Last year, it was my daughter’s class that graduated and
- [Childcare in Crisis in Tumbler Ridge: District, TRCCS look for solutions](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/06/23/childcare-in-crisis-in-tumbler-ridge-district-trccs-look-for-solutions/) - On June 6, a group of representatives from the Tumbler Ridge Children’s Centre Society (TRCCS) went before council to discuss issues facing the society—and childcare in Tumbler Ridge in general. According to Cora Demarce, who sits on the non-profit board that runs the centre, it has operated at a loss for the last few years,
- [Break and Enter on Spieker](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/06/23/break-and-enter-on-spieker/) - Three men have been arrested after a break and enter in the apartments at 216 Spieker on Monday, June 13. The call came in to the RCMP at 4:30 am, reporting that unknown culprits had entered the residence and did a considerable amount of damage to the residence and the personal property within. The investigation,
- [Final Thought: definitively data](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/05/26/final-thought-definitively-data/) - We yearn for certainty. As a species, we humans want to know things for sure. We want to have things spelled out in black and white. I want to be able to look at the weather forecast for tomorrow (Victoria Day) and know if it’s going to rain or not. Instead, I look at the
- [Final Thought: Simple answers](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/06/10/final-thought-simple-answers/) - I’m in a band. I’m not saying this to proclaim my musical chops, though if you ask people who have seen me play, I play better than I look like I would. Of course, I look like someone took and shaved Chewbacca, so that’s not really saying much, is it? And I’m not saying that
- [A life remembered: Doug Beale](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/06/10/a-life-remembered-doug-beale/) - On Saturday, friends, family and members of the Tumbler Ridge community gathered in the Tumbler Ridge Curling arena to remember Doug Beale. Beale passed away at the age of 62 from a heart attack while at work at the Brule Mine. Beale was a former town councillor, a former employee and a 22 year veteran
- [Murray Canyon Overlook trail re-re-routed](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/06/10/murray-canyon-overlook-trail-re-re-routed/) - Visitors this last week to one of the area’s most popular trails—the Murray Canyon Overlook—have been greeted by an unpleasant, but not unexpected surprise. Last month, BC’s Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure put a gate at the start of the road into their Teepee Creek Gravel Pit, effectively blocking access to the trailhead. Back in
- [Gwillim Adventure Race a wet success](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/06/10/gwillim-adventure-race-a-wet-success/) - The Gwillim Lake Adventure Race was held on Saturday, May 28 at the Pat O’Reilly Outdoor/Environmental Studies Center, Gwillim Lake, BC. Organizers and participants were excited to gather for the sixth event of its kind, after having to postpone the event in 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid pandemic. The weather was wet and
- [Bruce Laird Butcher: October 22, 1962 - April 19, 2022](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/06/10/bruce-laird-butcher-october-22-1962-april-19-2022/) - Tumbler Ridge has lost another of its pioneering spirits of the early days. Bruce Butcher moved to Tumbler Ridge with his wife Marilyn after graduating in 1988 with a degree in Mining Engineering from Queen’s University. He then started work at the Quintette Mine before moving to the Bullmoose Mine in 1991. Bruce and Marilyn
- [PRRD launches 2022 FireSmart campaign](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/06/10/prrd-launches-2022-firesmart-campaign/) - Last year was a bad year for forest fires, not just in the province, but in the Tumbler Ridge area, where three major forest fires burned over much of the summer. As another wildfire season approaches, the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has partnered with local wildfire experts to help locals protect their homes and
- [Northern Lights College Selects New President](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/06/10/northern-lights-college-selects-new-president/) - Todd Bondaroff is no longer the acting President of Northern Lights College. Instead, he is now the official president. Bondaroff has been Acting President since mid-January, after the departure of Bryn Kulmatycki, his predecessor. And, while the NLC Board of Governors conducted an exhaustive search to fill the office of President, they decided to stick
- [Registration for 2022 Emperor’s Challenge gets underway](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/06/10/registration-for-2022-emperors-challenge-gets-underway/) - It’s finally happening! After two years on hiatus, the twenty second Emperor’s Challenge is finally going to happen, and in 2022, no doubt. Or, as the Emperor’s Challenge committee likes to say: XXII in MMXXII. Registration for the event opened at seven in the morning on June 7, the day the paper was going to
- [Douglas Beale – Firefighter, friend, and so much more](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/06/10/douglas-beale-firefighter-friend-and-so-much-more/) - When I stop to think about the person that Doug Beale was, I struggle to find the words. How do to describe a person who is all things to so many people in such a variety of ways? For me, I guess it is his character that will remember him for the most. His integrity.
- [Chetwynd Chainsaw Carving goes this weekend](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/06/10/chetwynd-chainsaw-carving-goes-this-weekend/) - One of the biggest and most popular events in the Peace region happens this weekend, as the sixteenth Chetwynd International Chainsaw Carving Championship gets underway. This is the first time since 2019 that the event has been held, having been cancelled due to Covid the last two years. Chris Larsen, President of Chetwynd International Chainsaw
- [The dedication of Doug](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/06/10/the-dedication-of-doug/) - The first word that comes to mind when I think about Doug Beale is “dedication”. Dedication to the Tumbler Ridge Fire Department, dedication to the Search and Rescue Group, dedication to the town of Tumbler Ridge, and most of all, dedication to his family, and always with a special place in his heart for his
- [Have a say on your voice in Victoria](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/04/29/have-a-say-on-your-voice-in-victoria/) - On May 10 (next Tuesday) Peace River residents will get the chance to have their say on how they are represented in Victoria. The BC Electoral Boundaries Commission is coming to town to hear what you have to say on changes that could be coming for the local electoral district – what kind of area
- [All Hail the (Steel) King(s)!](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/05/26/all-hail-the-steel-kings/) - Assembled throng, please welcome, your Tumbler Ridge Steel Kings! That is the name of the new Tumbler Ridge Junior A Hockey Team. The name was chosen from the top four names suggested by residents of Tumbler Ridge in a contest held by the Greater Metro Hockey League (GMHL). It was one of four names that
- [Health Roadshow comes to Tumbler Ridge](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/05/26/health-roadshow-comes-to-tumbler-ridge/) - It’s not secret that there has been a shortage of people lining up to work in the health care system in the north. From no dentist to not enough nurses to no mental health workers to having to travel to Dawson Creek for blood tests to having to divert patients to Chetwynd or Dawson Creek
- [The truck (theft ring) stops here](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/05/26/the-truck-theft-ring-stops-here/) - On May 19, Tumbler Ridge RCMP entered a residence at 340 Northgate as part of an investigation into possession of stolen property crime involving theft of trucks and the stripping of trucks. Constable David Ribaro says that the suspects would steal a vehicle elsewhere, then disassemble it for parts to resell. “We’re currently executing a
- [A bench with a view](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/05/26/a-bench-with-a-view/) - John Hoult takes a moment to enjoy the view from a new bench he has built and installed above the Mini Falls on Flatbed Creek. This is bench number 23 for Hoult, who has been building and installing the benches along the Wolverine Trail System for the last number of years. It is also the
- [Storm clouds, dust clouds](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/05/26/storm-clouds-dust-clouds/) - On a day threatening rain, Public Works was out sweeping the streets, sidewalks, paths and bearwalks. They’re a bit behind this year due to the unseasonably cold and snowy weather.
- [On receiving a BC Achievement Award](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/05/26/on-receiving-a-bc-achievement-award/) - I was delighted when I found out that I had been chosen to receive the BC Achievement Community Award. Well, if I’m going to be honest, I was actually confused when I first found out I had won, because I wasn’t aware that I had been nominated. Once the confusion cleared, I was delighted. BC
- [Victoria 789 (millon), Tumbler Ridge, 0](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/05/26/victoria-789-millon-tumbler-ridge-0/) - On May 13, the Government of BC announced $7890 million to improve museums in the province. Or rather, a museum. That money will go to exactly one, the Royal BC Museum in Victoria. “The new museum will reflect the experiences and perspectives of all who contributed to BC’s history, providing a cultural legacy for generations
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/05/26/final-shot-3/) - Puneet and Savannah rush to write down what is hopefully the right answer at the Tumbler Ridge Library’s first ever Trivia Night. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Email publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [Open Sky – Peace Liard Regional Art Exhibition Opens in Tumbler](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/05/12/open-sky-peace-liard-regional-art-exhibition-opens-in-tumbler/) - The fortieth annual Open Sky – Peace Liard Regional Art Exhibition opened in the basement of the Visitor Information Centre on Friday, May 6. The event is being organized by the Peace Liard Regional Arts Council and the Tumbler Ridge Community Arts Council and Hosted by the Tumbler Ridge Global Geopark Society. The opening gala
- [Council down to last week of budget talks](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/05/12/council-down-to-last-week-of-budget-talks/) - As this story was being written, town council was entering its last week of budget deliberations with a couple of major elements still needing to be passed: tax rates and operational budget. But, by the end of Monday’s meeting, they had passed both these, and given first reading to the budget. The most important—and time
- [Pharmacist Charissa Tonnesen wins BC Community Award](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/05/12/pharmacist-charissa-tonnesen-wins-bc-community-award/) - Charissa Tonnesen’s star continues to rise. Tonnesen, who recently won the 2021 Collaborative Care Award from the BC Pharmacy Association, is now being awarded a BC Community award. Tonnesen, who moved to Tumbler Ridge in 2000 after graduating at UBC as a Pharmacist, has chosen to stay in Tumbler Ridge during the booms and the
- [Kick It.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/05/12/kick-it/) - Leighton kicks the ball at a recent soccer practice; while the weather hasn’t been particularly conducive, it is (hopefully) getting better in the next few weeks.
- [Locals looking to start a Roller Derby Team](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/05/12/locals-looking-to-start-a-roller-derby-team/) - By her own admission, Trisha Ritson is not a roller derby expert. She tried to get a team started in Prince Rupert when she was living there, but moved to Nova Scotia before the team got going. But what Ritson lacks in experience, she makes up in enthusiasm, so the newly minted Tumbler Ridgian (she
- [Proudly Ukrainian](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/05/12/proudly-ukrainian/) - Grace Walsh poses with her traditional Ukrainian dishes on a traditional Ukrainian Tablecloth wearing a traditional Ukrainian outfit at the Lion’s fundraiser over the weekend. Over $2000 was raised for humanitarian aid for the Ukraine.
- [He’s so blue(y): Local man cutting hair for FSJ Hospital](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/05/12/hes-so-bluey-local-man-cutting-hair-for-fsj-hospital/) - Ian Bowling is getting a haircut. For most people, that’s a weekly or monthly occurrence. But Bowling’s hair hasn’t seen the backside of a barber’s set of shears for a long, long time now. Indeed, the reason that he’s getting a haircut is to help raise money for the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation, who
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/05/12/final-shot-2/) - Sheena Urness sent us this photo of her kids taking their cat for a walk on the TR Point Trail. “Our cat follows his tiny humans everywhere they go!” says Urness. Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Email publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [Final Thought: out of sight, out of mind](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/05/12/final-thought-out-of-sight-out-of-mind/) - I admit it, I too have been complaining about the weather the last few weeks, because we’re more than a week into May and the nice weather we were promised has not yet materialized. I get it. We were supposed to be done with winter a few weeks ago. And yet, here I am writing
- [Budget 2022: $59,160 in new Grant in Aids and Fee for Services](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/04/28/budget-2022-59160-in-new-grant-in-aids-and-fee-for-services/) - The District of Tumbler Ridge has approved just under $60,000 in new Grant in Aid and Fee for Service funding. This doesn’t include Grant in Aid and Fee for Service funding previously approved—which includes $30,000 to the South Peace Health Services Society, $43,000 for the Tumbler Ridge Youth Services Society, and $22,870 for the Tumbler
- [Northern Lights College welcomes new Campus Administrator](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/04/28/northern-lights-college-welcomes-new-campus-administrator/) - As Northern Lights College’s new campus administrator for Chetwynd and Tumbler Ridge, Steve Dowling is looking forward to building more connections in both communities. Dowling—a resident of Chetwynd for the last 19 years—is a strong believer in community involvement and interaction. “This is completely different from what I’ve done in my previous careers, and I
- [Despite Issues around operational funding, museum moving forward](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/04/28/despite-issues-around-operational-funding-museum-moving-forward/) - While the last couple of years have been hard on tourism across the north, that hasn’t been the case for the museum says Museum Executive Director Zena Conlin at a recent presentation to council. “Museum visitor numbers in 2020 and 2021 were comparable to average,” says Conlin. “We were closed for three months in 2020,
- [The Art of Beadwork: Lynette La Fontaine](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/04/28/the-art-of-beadwork-lynette-la-fontaine/) - Recently, I had the privilege of speaking with Lynette La Fontaine, a Métis, Two-Spirit, mixed-media visual artist who utilizes traditional and contemporary materials and knowledge in their work. Lynette will serve as a juror alongside painter Cara Guri for the Open Sky - Peace Liard Regional Art Exhibition, opening from May 6 to May 30
- [Changing mines, changing minds](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/04/28/missed-a-record-by-that-much/) - Missed a record by that much Mining is back. After years of lower spending on exploration by mining companies, 2021 saw $660 million spent looking for minerals. That misses the record of $680 million set in 2012, according to the BC Geological Survey. Much of that was spent on advanced exploration as many companies are
- [Final Thought: zero sum thinking](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/04/28/final-thought-zero-sum-thinking/) - Life is not a Zero Sum game. I heard that on a recent podcast I was listening to, and it got me thinking about how we so frequently act like it is. A zero-sum game is a game where there is a finite amount of points (or tokens or chips). A closed game of poker
- [Final Shot.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/04/28/final-shot/) - Got a story that needs to be told? An image you want to share? Email publisher@tumblerridgelines.com.
- [And a fun time was had by all](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/02/03/and-a-fun-time-was-had-by-all/) - In case you missed it, this last week was Tumbler Ridge’s annual Winter Carnival. Events were limited again, due to Covid, but those who participated had a gay old time. We were there to capture some of the action, including the annual Tobox’n Race.
- [They are the champions!](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/03/03/they-are-the-champions/) - The Tumbler Ridge U11 Atoms team has brought home the banner after defeating the home town team in the playoffs in Chetwynd, which took place Feb 25-27. The team was the favourite going in, entering the league finals in first place in the NERHL A division, having finished the regular season with ten wins, one
- [Good game, good game](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/03/17/good-game-good-game/) - Good game, good game. The Tumbler Ridge U13 Atoms team shakes hands with the Fort Nelson Elks after a hard-fought final game which saw the Elks win 6-4 for the Northeast banner. It was just the second loss of the season for the Raptors.
- [Junior Idol returns!](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/04/14/junior-idol-returns/) - After a two year hiatus due to ... well, you know why, the annual Tumbler Ridge Junior Idol contest returned to the stage on April 10, with six contestants in two categories. This was the fifteenth Junior Idol contest. Ages 8-10 Category from left: Jojo Hoffman, singing ‘Remember Me;, Hailey Wheaton singing ‘Hey Brother and
- [Northeast BC gets $10-million dollar economic boost](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/04/14/northeast-bc-gets-10-million-dollar-economic-boost/) - The BC government is allocating $10 million of federal funding to help create jobs and diversify the economies of communities in the Mackenzie and Peace regions. The money is designed to help mitigate economic impacts from the “Intergovernmental Partnership Agreement for the Conservation of the Central Group of the Southern Mountain Caribou”, which was signed
- [The CARE course hosted in Tumbler Ridge](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/04/14/the-care-course-hosted-in-tumbler-ridge/) - On the first weekend of April 2022 the parking lot outside the Tumbler Ridge Health Centre was full. A teaching faculty of six experienced rural colleagues from across BC had come to Tumbler Ridge to review multiple emergency scenarios (for ten intense hours on both the Saturday and Sunday) with 24 enthusiastic participants from the
- [State of the North: what’s a living wage in Tumbler Ridge?](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/04/14/state-of-the-north-whats-a-living-wage-in-tumbler-ridge/) - One of the major bits of information coming out of the new State of the North Report is the living wage projections for various towns across Northern BC, including Tumbler Ridge. The site Living Wage for Families (www.livingwageforfamilies.ca) defines a living wage as “the hourly amount a family needs to cover basic expenses, which includes:
- [Labour shortages and strong economy moving into 2022 for north](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/04/14/labour-shortages-and-strong-economy-moving-into-2022-for-north/) - NDIT and MNP have released the 2021 State of the north a few months late (it was delayed this year to capture data from the 2021 census), and it’s a good news/bad news sort of thing. The biggest issue: a shortage of workers. Over the last two years, job vacancies have gone up 75 percent
- [Another kick at the high speed can?](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/04/14/another-kick-at-the-high-speed-can/) - For the last number of years, Tumbler Ridge has been working on getting better internet connectivity to the community. While Telus’ DSL provides speeds up to 75 mbps—well over the minimum target of 50 mbps set by the CRTC—it is not available everywhere in town. In the last two years, the District has had conversations
- [National Day of Mourning](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/04/14/national-day-of-mourning/) - In 2019, there were 925 workplace fatalities. That’s down from the 939 people who died a decade ago, but that figure has not changed much in the last decade. And that’s not good. That means that there are nearly three people who get killed on the job in this Country, every single day. In addition,
- [Final Thought: My 15 minutes of fame](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/04/14/final-thought-my-15-minutes-of-fame/) - This last weekend, something momentous happened. Something that most people missed, but not I, oh no. You see, this weekend was the premier of The Way to the Heart movie. Never heard or it? That’s okay. Most people haven’t, but it’s the biggest movie ever produced and shot in the Prince George area. There have been bigger
- [Fishing Derby running until July 15](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2020/07/14/fishing-derby-running-until-july-15/) - You still have a week left in the Tumbler Ridge Geopark Fishing Derby. The contest, which is open to anyone with a valid 2020 Freshwater Fishing License, is sponsored by Meikle wind. It is the second annual fishing derby, but looks much different than last years’, due, of course, to Covid-19. Last year, the contest
- [Six hundred trees and counting](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2021/06/28/six-hundred-trees-and-counting/) - Charles Helm The trails don’t maintain themselves… that is one self-evident take-home message in 2021. It has been a brutal fall, winter and spring, as far as deadfall on the hiking trails goes. It started with an unusually severe windstorm in November that seemed to target the Flatbed Creek area, resulting in masses of deadfall.
- [When Crocodiles ruled the North](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2021/12/09/when-crocodiles-ruled-the-north/) - It was six years ago that local geologist Kevin Sharman, then working for Teck, discovered a series of imprints left behind by what turns out to be an ancestor of a modern crocodile while working on site at Quintette. The tracks have been dated back to about 100 million years ago, and are now the
- [Canadian Geopark Conference held in Tumbler Ridge](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2019/01/29/canadian-geopark-conference-held-in-tumbler-ridge/) - Some photos from the opening festivities of today's Geopark Conference. A full report is coming.
- [Canadian Geoparks Network meet for first time ever](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2019/02/04/canadian-geoparks-network-meet-for-first-time-ever/) - Delegates from across the country convened in Tumbler Ridge for the first ever meeting of the Canadian Geoparks Network. “That was the highlight of the meeting for me: that we got a chance to meet face to face for the first time in ten years,” said Godfrey Nowlan, chair of the network. “We’ve all seen
- [Tumbler Ridge Global Geopark receives $150,000 partnership boost](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2020/03/21/tumbler-ridge-global-geopark-receives-150000-partnership-boost/) - The Tumbler Ridge UNESCO Global Geopark (TRUGG) was beneficiaries of a $150,000 partnership with Anglo American to support the Geopark’s education outreach, tourism and Indigenous programs. While the Trend Mine is in care and maintenance, Anglo still operates the Trend Mountain hotel and remains a part of the community. Executive Director of the Tumbler Ridge
- [It’s a good news/bad news sort of thing for Geopark and Museum](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/03/03/its-a-good-news-bad-news-sort-of-thing-for-geopark-and-museum/) - In 2021, it was discovered that the Economic Development Funding through which the PRRD was funding the Geopark and the Museum was not actually valid, which resulted in the PRRD withdrawing funding from both these organizations. This left both organizations with rather large funding shortfalls over the last two years, which the District has had
- [Bantam Raptors play all-girls predator in exhibition match](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2019/01/31/bantam-raptors-play-all-girls-predator-in-exhibition-match/) - The Hockey Hound Friday night the Tumbler Ridge Arena was the site an exhibition game that saw the Tumbler Ridge Bantam raptors take on the North East BC Bantam Predators. The NEBC Predators are an all female team based out of Fort St John that selects the top girls at that age group from across
- [Tumbler Ridge Global Museopark?](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2021/05/04/tumbler-ridge-global-museopark/) - Back in July of last year, the Tumbler Ridge Global Geopark received a grant from Heritage BC to hire a consultant and facilitator to create a terms of reference and a process design to explore the concept of combining the museum and the geopark into one organization. The Hatlie Group was engaged to help facilitate
- [Hockey month in Canada](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2019/02/09/hockey-month-in-canada/) - If you're a fan of that most Canadian of pursuits, know that it's a little cold outside to go snowshoeing today. So why not watch some hockey instead? The Tumbler Ridge Raptor Atoms have a home tournament this weekend. The action is already underway, and continues tomorrow. Next weekend, the Raptor Novice tournament is happening,
- [Hockey: Raptor PeeWees vs Mackenzie](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2019/10/21/hockey-raptor-peewees-vs-mackenzie/) - A few photos from yesterday's hockey game against Mackenzie.
- [Hockey Night in Tumbler](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/02/17/hockey-night-in-tumbler/) - The sixth place Mackenzie Mountaineers managed to take second place Northern Alberta Tomahawks into overtime before losing in overtime during a GMHL Junior A league game held in Tumbler Ridge on Saturday, February 12. Mackenzie dominated the first period, jumping out to a lead that stretched to five points before the Tomahawks mounted their comeback.
- [Ridley Terminal under new ownership](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2020/01/21/ridley-terminal-under-new-ownership/) - Trent After years of rumours and attempts to sell Ridley Terminal, the Government of Canada has finally divested itself of RTI. The sale was announced in July of last year, but finally came into effect as of December 20. The terminals are owned by a group of partners, including Riverstone Holdings, AMCI Group, and a
- [Colonial Coal updates Huguenot Preliminary Economic Assessment](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2019/12/27/colonial-coal-updates-huguenot-preliminary-economic-assessment/) - While coal prices have dropped recently, that hasn’t put Colonial Coal off their stride. Last year, the company announced the results of its explorations in the Huguenot area, with an estimated 132 million tonnes of coal accessible via open pit mining, and 145.7 million tonnes of underground mining, giving the mine a projected life span
- [Coal Forum looks at tough questions](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2019/10/03/coal-forum-looks-at-tough-questions/) - Trent Industry is in a state of flux, and companies are struggling to figure out how to navigate the future of mining and energy production. “Challenges of Change” was the theme for this year’s Coal and Energy forum, which explored how industry challenges within the renewable energy, Liquefied Natural Gas and metallurgical coal mining sectors
- [Mining Month 2019: Old King Coal bounces back](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2019/05/13/beer/) - For five consecutive years, investment in coal exploration in BC had been on the decline. But last year, coal producers increased their exploration budgets and new players entered the market. Surprisingly, exploration activity increased not just along the Eastern edge of the province, but also picked up in the northwest and north central regions. By
- [Wolverine wins Safety Award](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2019/04/08/wolverine-wins-safety-award/) - Conuma Coal has won the Edward Prior Award for a second year in a row. Last year, the award went to Conuma's Brule operations. This year, on March 9, the award was handed out to the Wolverine Mine at the 57th Annual Mine Safety Awards in Victoria. "We're hugely proud of this one as recognition
- [Study calls for moratorium on new northeast mines](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2020/12/10/study-calls-for-moratorium-on-new-northeast-mines/) - A new study out by the Corporate Mapping Project argues that the local mines play a large role in the decline of caribou populations in the Northeast, and that the proposed economic benefits of the mines are not coming to fruition, and calls for a moratorium on building new mines According to the study, some
- [John Schadan resigns; Brian Marshall takes over](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/01/20/john-schadan-resigns-brian-marshall-takes-over/) - At the end of December 2021, John Schadan resigned as Conuma’s company President. According to Conuma, he did this to spend more time with his family. “Both to provide necessary care for his parents and to continue adjusting to the role of being a grandparent with his wife Louise.” Schadan was president for nearly two
- [On their way to Zones](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/03/03/on-their-way-to-zones/) - The TRSS Boys Basketball team were all smiles after making it to the North Central single A Zone Championships in Prince George last week. They had been planning on having parents drive the team to the tournament, but unfortunately SD59 policies prevented that. Fortunately, it was Conuma to the rescue, when the company provided a
- [Diana Vandale retiring from fire department after 27 years](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2021/10/28/diana-vandale-retiring-from-fire-department-after-27-years/) - Diana Vandale has seen six fire chiefs come, and in the case of five of them, go. But, despite working her way up to Deputy Chief, she never wanted the big seat. “I’ve never applied to be chief,” she says. “In between a few of the chiefs, I was acting chief. One fire chief would
- [Three fires remain out of control in Tumbler Ridge area; no alerts yet](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2021/08/16/three-fires-remain-out-of-control-in-tumbler-ridge-area-no-alerts-yet/) - Update August 23, 1200: Well, the rain seems to have worked its magic. Tentfire Creek is no longer considered a fire of note. We assume that as crews are able to assess the fires, the area restrictions will be easing, but they remain in place for now. Update August 22, 10:00: Last time we had
- [Wildfire roundup august 14](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2021/08/14/wildfire-roundup-august-14/) - Update 7, August 15, 8 pm. In the last 48 hours, the Bearhole Lake fire has seen significant growth. The good news is the wind is pushing it east, away from town. One fire is no longer considered active bringing us back to six, three of which are active and considered out of control. Update
- [Wildfire Roundup, August 13](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2021/08/13/wildfire-roundup-august-13/) - Time to update the old fire watch file. While the Tentfire Creek fire remains the most concerning fire in the Tumbler Ridge area, it is not the most active. That honour goes to the Ridgeline Creek fire, which was discovered on August 8, and is seeing exponential growth, despite still being listed as 8 ha
- [Summer Reading Club goes virtual for second year in a row.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2021/06/28/summer-reading-club-goes-virtual-for-second-year-in-a-row/) - Registration has opened for this year’s summer reading club, and there were already 70 people registered when the paper went to press. “We are continuing on with our virtual summer meeting club, similar to last year,” says Chris Norbury, Children’s Librarian. “Last year we had approximately 80 to 100 craft kits that we delivered to
- [Schaden takes over reins at Conuma](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2019/04/20/schaden-takes-over-reins-at-conuma/) - John Schaden had been on the job for less than 48 hours when I sat down to talk with him last month. Mark Bartkoski, outgoing president of the mine, says Schaden is a great person to take over the role of president for Conuma Coal. “When I talked to the board about coming up, I
- [Conuma lays groundwork for Hermann move](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2019/12/25/conuma-lays-groundwork-for-hermann-move/) - Trent The Perry Pit is running out of coal. This is not unexpected. Indeed, it is the nature of mining. At some point in time, you’re going to run out of available/accessible coal in an area. In the case of the Perry Pit, that day is expected to come in the next 18 months to
- [Conuma plans highway haul over summer](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2021/06/28/conuma-plans-highway-haul-over-summer/) - Recently, Conuma Coal approached Teck and Anglo American to purchase their coal stockpiles that have been sitting around for years. “They currently have no plans to deal with these,” says John Schadan, President of Conuma. “So, while they figure out their business plans going forward, we’ve got together with them and developed a plan that
- [Since last year, 13 Covid cases at Conuma](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2021/06/28/since-last-year-13-covid-cases-at-conuma/) - With BC slowly coming out of the Pandemic—the goal is to be back mostly to normal by September—Conuma has released numbers on how the Pandemic has affected them since the pandemic was declared in March of last year. According to Conuma President John Schadan, the company has had a total of about 560 employees who
- [Conuma’s bond rating drops](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/03/03/conumas-bond-rating-drops/) - Last month, Moody’s Investor’s Service downgraded Conuma’s corporate family rating from B3 to Caa1. B3 is “obligations considered speculative and subject to high credit risk,” while Caa1 is “very high credit risk.” Moody also downgraded “its probability of default rating to Caa1-PD from B3-PD and its senior secured notes rating to B3 from B2.” More
- [New position, new person at helm of Conuma](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/02/03/new-position-new-person-at-helm-of-conuma/) - Conuma President John Schadan has been replaced by former Vice President Brian Marshall, who takes on the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer. Marshal has been with Conuma since November 2020. It’s just the latest step for Marshal, who has been working in mining since 1979. “I started mining in 1979 straight out of
- [Local snowmobile club gets better sense of Caribou Closure impacts](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/03/31/local-snowmobile-club-gets-better-sense-of-caribou-closure-impacts/) - Caribou closures will affect Tumbler Ridge sledding, but not in the way you might expect says Ridge Rider Snowmobile Club President Justin Kruse. “In all reality, we didn’t get hit hard,” says Kruse. “The Pine Pass really got hit bad, and I think it’s going to push people here.” Which means that the already busy
- [The 2021 Tumbler Ridge Christmas Bird Count](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/01/06/the-2021-tumbler-ridge-christmas-bird-count/) - The Christmas Bird Count is the longest-standing birding tradition in North America. From it, long-term trends can be identified. Northerly communities like Tumbler Ridge don’t have many bird species in winter, due to migration, but counts across the north are still very valuable. The Tumbler Ridge Christmas Bird Count has been held sporadically for the
- [From the Wife of a Snowmobiler](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/01/20/from-the-wife-of-a-snowmobiler/) - Randy and I have been together as a couple for 35 years. And Randy has snowmobiled every season in that 35 years. We have done many trips together and many more apart. Much has changed about our lives and snowmobiling in 35 years. We had a family—three children who also enjoy snowmobiling. But Randy enjoying
- [Winter Safety in the Backcountry](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/01/20/winter-safety-in-the-backcountry/) - Be careful out there. After a year of low to moderate avalanche danger, recent weather patterns are conspiring to increase the level of avalanche danger in the Tumbler Ridge area. That’s the word from Randy Guilick a local guide and avalanche forecaster. He says that the recent warm spell after a prolonged period of cold
- [Geopark looks to District for operational funding](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/01/20/geopark-looks-to-district-for-operational-funding/) - A change at the Peace River Regional District has left the Tumbler Ridge Geopark looking for operational funding for 2022. According to mayor Keith Bertrand—who represents the District of Tumbler Ridge on the PRRD board—the funding the Geopark received in the past came from the Economic Development Function. “But the original paperwork to describe the
- [Let it snow, part … what? Five? Six?](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/02/02/let-it-snow-part-what-five-six/) - A warm (and wet) front is moving across the province, threatening to dump up to a foot of snow on tumbler (and much of the rest of the North) over the next two days. According to Envronment Canada, “light snow may fall during the day on Thursday, the heavier snow associated with the front will
- [Hole-in-the-Wall Provincial Park—now with Hole-in-the-Wall!](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/02/17/hole-in-the-wall-provincial-park-now-with-hole-in-the-wall/) - When BC Parks established Hole-in-the-Wall Provincial Park, they set aside 137 ha of land to protect this important geological feature. Unfortunately, they forgot to include the actual Hole-in-the-Wall. However, that was recently rectified, as BC Parks has added 14 ha to protect the resurgence spring that pops out from the base of a cliff. The
- [Tumbler Ridge to host Peace River–Liard Art Show](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/02/17/4453/) - Tumbler Ridge will play host for the fortieth annual Regional Juried Art Exhibition, now known as Open Sky–Peace Liard Regional Art Exhibition. Over the next few months, local artists are invited to submit their art work. The call for submissions remains open until April 22, and is open to painters, sculptures, photographers, and all other
- [Final Thought: Harming while trying to help](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/03/03/final-thought-harming-while-trying-to-help/) - Back in the 1800s (or so the possibly apocryphal story goes), the British government in India was concerned about the number of venomous cobras in Delhi. What to do about these snakes who were causing such havoc on the city, the Brits thought. Hey, how about we offer a bounty for each dead cobra that
- [Health in Geopark Project releases educational information](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/03/03/health-in-geopark-project-releases-educational-information/) - Two years after it was first proposed by Dr. Charles Helm, the Health in the Geopark project has had its first fruits in the form of educational modules for students. Helm says the idea was a hard sell. “We tried so many avenues to get funding,” he says. “We went the health route, and they said ‘no,
- [When Crocodiles ruled the north?](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/03/17/when-crocodiles-ruled-the-north-2/) - Since the initial discovery of Dinosaur Trackways in the Tumbler Ridge area about two decades ago, there are few locations where Charles Helm likes to go to find fossils. There’s one place in particular that Helm has been aware of since the early 2000s. “Rocks keep on tumbling down there,” says Helm “It’s an unstable
- [Tumbler Ridge advances in search for BC’s Best Small Town](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/03/31/tumbler-ridge-advances-in-search-for-bcs-best-small-town/) - Tumbler Ridge got past Chetwynd with 53.78 percent of the popular vote to move onto CBC’s Best Small Town Content. “After a long cold winter, spring has sprung and British Columbians are eager to get outside and enjoy what this great province has to offer, making this the perfect time to celebrate BC’s best kept
- [Northern ridings facing the axe with Boundary review?](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/03/31/northern-ridings-facing-the-axe-with-boundary-review/) - Starting earlier this month, an independent commission has been looking at the British Columbia Electoral Boundaries, and have begun holding public consultations throughout the province, beginning in the Lower Mainland. So far, they’ve held 20 meetings, all in the Lower Mainland and on Vancouver Island. This is the first review since the Electoral Boundaries Commission
- [CARE Course coming to Tumbler](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/03/31/care-course-coming-to-tumbler/) - On April 2&3, Tumbler Ridge will play host to the CARE course, a two day, interprofessional learning experience for nurses, physicians and other care workers. The course “focuses on comprehensive rural emergency care including airway management, trauma care, cardiac care, emergency obstetrics, paediatrics and neonatal care.” The course is designed to give health professionals in
- [Proposed change to moose hunt meets opposition, outrage and threats](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/03/31/proposed-change-to-moose-hunt-meets-opposition-outrage-and-threats/) - A recent proposed change that could see the moose harvest in the Peace Region cut by up to 50 percent has BC hunters up in arms. The deal would allow 195 industrial projects—mostly forestry and oil and gas—proceed on traditional territories of the Blueberry River First Nations, with another 20 still in negotiations. In exchange,
- [Council is working its way through its 2022 Budget](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/03/31/council-is-working-its-way-through-its-2022-budget/) - There are seven capital and special projects schedules on the docket, and council has made it through the first five. Each schedule contains special projects and capital spending per department: General Government, Economic Development, Protective Services, Public Works, Golf, Community Services and Grant related projects. The total proposed capital and special projects budget was $9.65
- [Final Thought: Meh.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/03/31/final-thought-meh/) - As I was sitting here, staring at this (at this very moment) blank page, the doorbell rang. (I hope by the end of this, the page will be full of words and images. Will that happen? I guess we’ll find out.) Turns out, it was one of the paper’s supporters, come to pass on a
- [Final Thought: An election wish for you](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2019/09/28/final-thought-an-election-wish-for-you/) - TrentFor the last few editorials, I’ve been playing around with ideas of politics, civility and psychology. But time is about to run out. Before the next issue of Tumbler Ridgelines comes out, the writ will be dropped and the election will be called. So it’s time to stop beating around the bush and say it
- [Final Thought: whither the weather](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2019/10/03/final-thought-whither-the-weather/) - Last week, the fine folks from NorthTech windows and doors came and replaced all the windows and two of the three doors in our house. Bal’shoye spasibo. Unfortunately, the window casings—the trim that goes around the window on the inside—were not shipped with the windows themselves so we have to wait a few more days
- [Final Thought: Thanks for the meme-ories](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2019/10/11/final-thought-thanks-for-the-meme-ories/) - A few weeks ago now, the whole Trudeau-blackface issue came to the fore. Shortly after, pictures of Stephen Harper emerged, wearing an indigenous headdress and face paint, with the headline: “Stephen Harper is astounded at Trudeau’s racist costume from twenty years ago.” What the original poster didn’t know was that the pictures were from a
- [Final Thought: Life, the Universe, and Everything](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2020/03/11/final-thought-life-the-universe-and-everything/) - At the start of Douglas Adams’ classic Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Arthur Dent (Arther Philip Dent) wakes up with a hangover and a bulldozer about to knock his house down. With him inside. Once his head clears from the hangover and upset by this turn of events, he winds up—15 seconds later—laying in front
- [Final Thought: Just my facts, ma’am](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2020/03/21/final-thought-just-my-facts-maam/) - I was too young to catch the original airing of Dragnet on TV in the 1950s, or even the revival in the late 1960s. But by the time I was a kid, the catchphrase “Just the facts, ma’am was a thing,” despite the line only having been said once in the show. Instead, the phrase seems to
- [Final Thought: Avoiding extremes. Again.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2020/03/21/final-thought-avoiding-extremes-again/) - There seems to be two reactions to the whole coronavirus thing. The first is sheer panic, the second is to make fun of the people who are panicking. Neither response is appropriate. According to Peter Sandman, a Risk Communications consultant, people generally overreact when they first hear of a risk. “They have a temporary short-term
- [Final Thought: Math in a time of a pandemic](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2020/03/31/final-thought-math-in-a-time-of-a-pandemic/) - Trent I saw it again. The post on Facebook saying between 291,000 and 646,000 die each year from influenza-related illnesses. Meanwhile, the death rate for Coronavirus is just north of 13,000. (Since that meme came out, it's climbed to 37,272.) Alright people. Time to do math again. First things first. Those are annual rates for the
- [Final Thought: Perceptions of a dress](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2020/04/30/final-thought-perceptions-of-a-dress/) - Do you remember the dress? If you were online five years ago, you probably do. It was a terrible photograph of a dress that some people looked at and swore was black and blue, while others (like me) couldn’t see anything but white and gold. People argued about the dress long and hard on the
- [Final Thought: Surviving](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2020/05/03/final-thought-surviving/) - I was recently talking—well, texting, as that’s about the closest to talking one can get these days, and, let’s be honest, I’m not the most social person in town so probably wouldn’t actually face to face with someone unless I had to—with someone who described life like living in the Bermuda Triangle: Social distancing combined
- [Final Thought: Two quotes compared without commentary](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2020/06/11/final-thought-two-quotes-compared-without-commentary/) - On June 11, 1963, JFK gave one of the most important speeches of his presidency, addressing, for the first time, the issue of race relations as a moral as well as a legal, issue. On the anniversary of that speech, here are two quotes from two different presidents, on the nature of race and race
- [Final Thought: Forty years? No, and yes.](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2021/04/10/final-thought-forty-years-no-and-yes/) - As of Today, April 9 (edit: darnit; yesterday, forgot to hit post) Tumbler Ridge will turn 40 years old. Sort of. Y’see, Tumbler Ridge has two dates that people can point to as the birth day of the town. April 9, 1981, the day the town was incorporated and June 6, 1984, the day the
- [Final Thought: Quest for Quality](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2021/10/28/final-thought-quest-for-quality/) - One of my favourite things to wear is an tee-shirt with a Flash logo on it. Flash, like the DC comic character. I’ve been reading Flash comics since I was probably 12 or 13 years old. Actually, it was just before my 13th birthday. I picked up issue 323 of the comic, which featured Flash
- [Final Thought: From a simple word...](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2021/11/11/final-thought-from-a-simple-word/) - One of the greatest bands of all times is King’s X. Yes, I know. Who? King’s X. They were going to be the next big thing, but then grunge happened and their brand of melodic, thoughtful, intelligent music was ignored for Seattle punk. One of my favourite songs of their’s is called “What I know
- [Final Thought: it’s all relativ(ity)](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2021/11/25/final-thought-its-all-relativity/) - There’s an old story that goes something like this: (This version is taken from the paper: Verifying the Theory of Relativity by Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar) “Sir J.J. Thomson, as President of the Royal Society at that time, concluded a meeting of the society with the statement, ‘I have to confess that no one has yet succeeded in stating
- [Final Thought: One Hundred Percent Proof (Sample size of one)](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2021/12/09/final-thought-one-hundred-percent-proof-sample-size-of-one/) - In 2003, Morgan Spurlock set out to eat nothing but McDonald’s food for thirty days, and he brought along a film crew to document the effects. He ate three square a day, each and every one at a McDonald’s restaurant. He ate every item on the chain’s menu at least once, and, if they asked
- [Final Thought: Going into the new year like...um...hello?](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/01/06/final-thought-going-into-the-new-year-like-um-hello/) - Oh, the optimism of youth. Remember when we used to stand at the gate of the new year and think “what new surprises lie in store?”, and think that those surprises would be good and delightful? After the past two years, we didn’t even make it to midnight here at casa del Ernst. Someone from
- [Final Thought: What’s the harm in that?](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/01/20/final-thought-whats-the-harm-in-that/) - Spoiler warning. Nothing in life is risk free. Not that money back guarantee, not that get rich quick ponzi scheme your brother keeps trying to get you involved in...certainly not that “risk-free” investment your broker promised. Everything in life comes with a degree of risk. Want to play it safe and never leave your house?
- [Final Thought: Unintended harm](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/02/03/final-thought-unintended-harm/) - Sometimes soon, the federal government will be introducing a bill that will ban plastic bags in Canada. A draft version of it was posted to the canada.ca website on Dec. 21. That would bring to end the use of single-use plastic bags—at least in Canada—less than 60 years after they were introduced. Back in 1965,
- [Final Thought: Self Harm](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/02/17/final-thought-self-harm/) - Pop quiz. Who in the last, say, 12 months, has changed their opinion on Covid? Who has gone from pro-vax to anti-vax or vice-versa? Anyone? Bueller? Next question: how many people have seen an argument go by from someone on the opposite side of the debate, and thought “that is the dumbest thing I’ve ever
- [Final Thought: Halcyon days](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/03/17/final-thought-halcyon-days/) - Think back to a year ago this time. Well, okay, ten months ago. Back in May of 2021. May 25, to be precise. The announcement came out that Covid restrictions were relaxing. People could have up to five people at their house and up to ten people in their backyard. You could go out to
- [Lush Desserts named Business of the Year for 2021](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/03/17/lush-desserts-named-business-of-the-year-for-2021/) - The Tumbler Ridge Chamber has announced its winners for its second annual Community Excellence Awards, and Lush Desserts has been named Tumbler Ridge’s Business of the Year. The awards were broadcast online for the second year in a row. The plan for next year, says Chamber Manager Jerrilyn Kirk, is to have a gala banquet,
- [Corrections and clarifications from last issue](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/03/17/corrections-and-clarifications-from-last-issue/) - There were a couple corrections/comments sent to us last issue. First, Zena at the museum sent a note: “The second paragraph [of the story about PRRD funding for the museum and the Geopark] insinuates the museum has received funding over and above our operational funding agreement with the District, and we have not. At no
- [Mask Mandate lifted](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/03/17/mask-mandate-lifted/) - On Thursday, March 10, the BC Government announced the lifting of the Mask Mandate for businesses, events and services. There are exceptions. Masks will still be required to enter the clinic. And for people going on spring break, masks and passports will still be required to fly as well as entering an airport, which is
- [District and residents working to change PNG Rate Hike](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/03/03/district-and-residents-working-to-change-png-rate-hike/) - Back in December, the proposed rates for 2022 for PNG came out. And Tumbler Ridge rates are set to go up 10.8 percent. Tumbler Ridge residents already pay the highest rates in the region, $10.499/GJ, which is more than double the $5.267/GJ for people who live in Dawson Creek and $5.465/GJ for residents of Fort
- [Tumbler Ridge population hits 2399 residents in latest census](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/03/03/tumbler-ridge-population-hits-2399-residents-in-latest-census/) - How many people live in Tumbler Ridge? Nobody is quite certain, as people are always coming and going but a snapshot from the 2021 census puts the population at 2399 people. That’s just over half of the town’s peak population of 4794 in 1991, but up from a low of 1932 people in 2001. Tumbler
- [Tumbler Ridge Library](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/03/03/tumbler-ridge-library/) - On the evening of March 7, Tumbler Ridge Public Library (TRPL) Board will present to the Town Council the 2022 TRPL budget proposal. All members of the public are invited to attend or watch via live-stream. The Library Board hopes to see a gallery filled with familiar faces showing their support for TRPL. The presentation
- [Tumbler Ridge signs deal with GMHL for Junior A team](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/02/17/tumbler-ridge-signs-deal-with-gmhl-for-junior-a-team/) - Greater Metro Hockey League Executive Director Derek Prue was in town to preside over a game between the Mackenzie Mountaineers and the Northern Alberta Tomahawks on Saturday, February 12. He was also in town to sign a contract with the district, officially creating a new GMHL team to play in Tumbler Ridge for the next
- [Tumbler Ridge Secondary part of Active School Travel Pilot Program](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/02/03/tumbler-ridge-secondary-part-of-active-school-travel-pilot-program/) - Kids in Tumbler Ridge could be getting a little healthier, thanks to a new program spearheaded by BC Active Communities. The program is designed to get students engaged in active transport—like walking and biking—to and from school. This is year two of the program, a partnership between BC Active Communities and the Ministry of Transportation.
- [High(er) speed internet arrives in Tumbler](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/02/17/higher-speed-internet-arrives-in-tumbler/) - A year after he first heard about Starlink and put a down payment for the service, Stu Bell has finally got his satellite dish. “I first heard about Starlink accepting down-payments for our area last February,” says Bell. “I heard about it through a friend, and in turn I told a few friends. The down
- [Looks like we got ourselves a convoy](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/02/03/looks-like-we-got-ourselves-a-convoy/) - About two dozen vehicles, set out from Tumbler Ridge at Sunrise to join the DC to FSJ Freedom Convoy. By the time the group reached fort St John, there were well over a thousand vehicles in the line.
- [Council talks budget](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/02/03/council-talks-budget/) - On January 24, Tumbler Ridge Council got together to discuss the upcoming budget. This is the first budget meeting of the year, and already, the District is behind, “due to circumstances beyond staff’s control and delay in responses for cost estimates.” This delay is estimated to put budget discussions about a month behind schedule. According
- [Assessments up in Tumbler Ridge and across the north](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/01/20/assessments-up-in-tumbler-ridge-and-across-the-north/) - Property is hot right now. With the New Year comes the latest round of assessments from BC Assessments, and nearly universally across the north, property values—at least for single family residential—are up. How much? According to Northern BC Deputy Assessor Beau Rossel. “Northern BC property values for most communities are generally up five to 35
- [New Album for former TR local](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/01/20/new-album-for-former-tr-local/) - Last year, Adam Lake made the move from Tumbler Ridge to the big city of Prince George to pursue his dreams of a musical career. And love. “I moved to Prince George because I met a girl here,” says Lake. “Coming from Tumbler and not really knowing the city life at all, I wanted to
- [Tumbler Ridge locals featured on regional podcast](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/01/06/tumbler-ridge-locals-featured-on-regional-podcast/) - What does it really mean to live in the Peace Region? That was something that Kevin Willeboordse was thinking about while doing his day job, working in the oil and gas industry. “A lot of people seem to have strong opinions about a lot of the topics around living is this area,” says Willeboordse. “But
- [Former Tumbler Ridge resident missing from home in West Bank](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/01/06/former-tumbler-ridge-resident-missing-from-home-in-west-bank/) - Former Tumbler Ridge resident James Wood was last seen November 8, 2021 at 1:45 p.m. leaving his residence on foot in the 2000 block of Peters Road in West Kelowna. “The day James went missing, he was not suitably dressed for the elements and the weather has turned colder,” said Cpl. Tammy Lobb. “We ask
- [And the closures come down](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/01/06/and-the-closures-come-down/) - The South Peace Winter Motorized Recreation Management Plan has gone into effect, and, as expected, a large swath of the riding areas have been closed. The bad news is, about 454,000 hectares of Crown land have been closed to snowmobiles. The good news is that eight areas—including the Core Lodge—have not seen any closures. And,
- [From Pandemic to Endemic?](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2022/01/06/from-pandemic-to-endemic/) - Many virologists are saying that Covid is going to be with us for a long time—perhaps forever—but that’s a good thing. A pandemic means that the disease is impacting a wide area, and is experiencing rapid, typically exponential growth. Right now, the Omicron variant is causing a sharp rise in cases around the world. It
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- [New STEM and Coding resources at library, thanks to Canada Post Grant](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2021/12/09/new-stem-and-coding-resources-at-library-thanks-to-canada-post-grant/) - Looking for something to do over Christmas with the kids? How about programming a robot? Or building a marble maze? Something that’s both fun and educational? The Tumbler Ridge Library has a series of new kits available to the public that teach both computer coding and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) skills that parents
- [Every Dog will have it’s day in court](https://tumblerridgelines.com/2021/12/09/every-dog-will-have-its-day-in-court/) - They say you can’t fight city hall, but that’s exactly what Stu and Amber Bell did. And they won, too. “Amber and I have won our legal battle with the District, as a judge has ruled us Not Guilty on both charges,” says Stu. He says the couple had at least five pre-trial days before
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