“Sometimes a young guy just needs a great opportunity to set him on his way.” That’s what Scott Martin, CEO of Strategic Direct Marketing Group (SDMG), said when... [Read more]
Behind the Wheel – It’s been a surprise to many people over the years, but you don’t have to be actually driving a motor vehicle when your ability to drive... [Read more]
by Tatiana Chabeaux-Smith. Twenty-two year old Tanya loved her mother Bessie enormously. Theirs was a close relationship however in recent months, Tanya sensed that something... [Read more]
From the S/Sgt’s Desk – I didn’t know. I have a couple of stories on Thor, a police dog from my younger days. After a bit of a chase with a suspect we were finally... [Read more]
An important part of having a democracy that works is knowing that you have an elected official that will listen to your concerns. As many of you will know, I began my political... [Read more]
Behind the Wheel – Making a left turn at an intersection. This column is dedicated to the middle aged male driver who turned left in the intersection and completed the... [Read more]
Behind the Wheel – Mirror, signal, shoulder check, change is the chant that we all know to follow for a successful lane change. We also use our rearview mirrors to give... [Read more]
Guide Outfitters Association of British Columbia. Who are guide outfitters? Currently there are 233 licensed guide outfitters in BC who directly employ over 2,000 people and... [Read more]
Behind the Wheel – Without doubt, the laws that drivers fail to follow the most often must regard the speed limit. Everyone has a justification for doing so. They range... [Read more]
From the S/Sgt’s Desk – Some of these stories may not be police-related investigations but they happen on police time. Police are not only here to maintain the... [Read more]
Behind the Wheel – Last week’s column on overdriving low beam headlights resulted in some interesting comments. Chief among them was the thought that this wasn’t... [Read more]
Behind the Wheel – Have you ever given any thought to how far you can see at night as you are driving along down the highway? High beam headlights seem to overpower... [Read more]
People Profiles – Pamela has been a ‘holistic health practitioner’ in the Columbia Valley for 10 years. As well as being a Reiki master/teacher and yoga... [Read more]
From the S/Sgt’s Desk – I had the opportunity to escort the Olympic Torch throughout the entire Valley starting in Edgewater and ending up in Canal Flats. The relay... [Read more]
Behind the Wheel – Failing to remain at the scene of an accident, or hit and run as it is more commonly known is without a doubt a daily occurrence in British Columbia.... [Read more]
From the S/Sgt’s Desk – Due to a number of recent accidents, a request was made by the media on some driving hints or precautions for winter driving. A great deal of... [Read more]
Based on website stats, our webcam pages are the most frequently visited pages on this website. So, we decided to focus more attention on making the webcam experience better... [Read more]
An American perspective – A 10-minute new year resolution. As I head into the New Year, I’m continually reminded that it is time to make not just one, but multiple,... [Read more]
Behind the Wheel – The trucker’s top five concerns. I asked a couple of transport truck drivers what bothered them about the drivers of small vehicles. We had... [Read more]
So, the New Year is upon us. For some of us it means losing weight – eating less, moving more – for others it means implementing other change – a new career,... [Read more]
BC’s Provincial Health Officer and CDC say raw milk consumption hazardous to health. The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) is advising British Columbians to discard... [Read more]
Safety tips for B.C.’s backcountry adventurers. Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General. British Columbia is the perfect spot for outdoor winter fun, but too... [Read more]
Behind the Wheel – Update your driving skills and knowledge. How long has it been since you read the manual that new drivers study to prepare for their first driver’s... [Read more]
by Hon. Steve Thomson, Minister of Agriculture and Lands. As another year winds to a close, I would like to extend my best wishes this holiday season and share some of... [Read more]
