06/09/2016 - 00:00
If you’ve ever ridden a horse before then you know that you typically dismount to discover stiff and sore muscles, especially after a long or vigorous ride. This is because horseback riding is a very effective isometric exercise. Read more
06/09/2016 - 00:00
By Cpl. J. Grierson/Robson Valley/Regional RCMP/McBride Detachment
On June 2 the Valemount RCMP received a complaint that a Valemount male had uttered death threats to a female. The male was arrested and held in custody. Read more
06/09/2016 - 00:00
By Eleanor Deckert
“There are two lasting bequests we can give our children. One is roots. The other is wings.” Author unknown
“Roots” mean we are physical beings. “Wings” mean we are spiritual beings. Roots mean how things have been. Wings mean how things could be. Read more
06/09/2016 - 00:00
In the World…
Russia deploys troops westward as standoff with NATO deepens
REUTERS/ Klintsy, Russia/June 7, 2016
By Anton Zverev Read more
06/09/2016 - 00:00
A friend from northern Alberta recently shared some viewpoints from there on that province’s large oil companies.
Often seen by many as self-seeking, money-sucking villains, to many evacuees they became heroes during the Ft. McMurray fire. Read more
06/02/2016 - 17:19
Tucked away in the south-western corner of Polynesia and described by the Maoris as “the Land of the Long White Cloud”, New Zealand welcomes travellers from around the world. The relaxed, laid-back atmosphere and the remote natural beauty of this island-nation is what attracted me to the home of the Kiwi bird. Read more
05/26/2016 - 00:00
If you have horses in Valemount then you’ve probably met or heard of Shalia Keith. She is one of the local farriers in town and does corrective shoeing for horses, ponies, minis, and even the occasional donkey. Read more
05/26/2016 - 00:00
Besides the true pleasure of getting your hands dirty, working with the earth, and growing your own tasty vegetables or beautiful flowers, there are many added benefits that gardening has to offer when it comes to your overall health and wellness. Read more
05/26/2016 - 00:00
By Cpl. J. Grierson/Robson Valley/Regional RCMP/McBride Detachment
On May 10 a McBride RCMP officer was conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 5 near Tete Jaune and located a rental vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed. Read more
05/26/2016 - 00:00
In the World…
Why Is There A Dispute In The South China Sea?
The Chinese have been increasing their presence in the contested waters – building runways, ports and possibly a radar system Read more
