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Thousands raised for Helping Hands

Thousands raised for Helping Hands

It was a very cold and windy day on Saturday (March 28) when approximately 50 participants of all ages took part in the Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵHelping Hands Society's Walk-a-thon.
Make pavilion green

Make pavilion green

This letter was sent to the District of Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵmayor and council and copied to The Chief for publication.
You gotta be kidding

You gotta be kidding

I know I am not alone in this latest "You gotta be kidding me" debacle.
Dedicated people make the Olympic Games

Dedicated people make the Olympic Games

Like everything else in life, the Olympic Games are really about people. People who inspire us, people who motivate us and people who make us proud.
SORCA begins a new season

SORCA begins a new season

It's not the unexpectedly sunny weather nor the new gardening "to do" list on the refrigerator, it's not the budding shrubs nor lengthening evenings.
Let's be honest

Let's be honest

Did I read correctly that the bank requires the SODC to present a business plan to give them "some assurances that the SODC lands won't remain dormant" ["SODC to spend $1 million on experts," The Chief, March 27]? Judging from the mess bankers worldw
Buy ourselves

Buy ourselves

William Lyon McKenzie King, Canada's longest-serving prime minister, had a great old adage when it came to politics: buy them with their own money.
Garbage service disappointing

Garbage service disappointing

I am very disappointed by the latest change to our garbage/recycling service. Previously we had garbage pickup from our home every week.
Think it through

Think it through

OK, now I understand we'll all have to fork over approximately $20 each year for the next five years to pay for bear-proof locks on our garbage cans.
Libraries' roles during recession

Libraries' roles during recession

In these days of economic downturns, layoffs and belt tightening, there are a few places that cash-strapped folks and families can turn to. Traditionally, movie houses, pubs and of course public libraries see an increase in use.
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