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Lumber prices predicted to be on the rise

Great news — lumber prices are up. Prices are currently just over $400 per board foot, and last year at this time they were just under $300.

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Engagement encouraged

The provincial election campaign officially gets underway today until general voting day May 14.

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We’ve got plenty to offer

Some years ago, when the B.C. tourist industry began promoting the Gold Rush Trail, Williams Lake came up with an ad.

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South Lakeside project to go ahead

Early budget approval was given to the South Lakeside Widening Project, and it is now going to tender.

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What the heck is ‘year end’ money?

Political parties have long abused your tax dollars for political purposes.

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Brand rally should be interesting

The city’s plans for a new place brand (Republic of Life) certainly has both city folk and our immediate neighbours buzzing.

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Life is beautiful in the Cariboo

With spring just beginning here in the Cariboo, I am reminded of how lucky we are to live in such a beautiful area.

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City workers busy patching potholes

I had the pleasure of visiting Mike’s Spot restaurant and Bosley’s Pet Foods last week as part of my monthly new business visits.

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LNG and pipelines will impact your pocketbook

With all the propaganda surrounding LNG and the Enbridge pipeline, it’s easy to be convinced by the Premier’s claim.

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Income tax time more complicated for ranchers

Betwixt and between, alternating love and loathing (dread) — that sort of sums up April in ranching (for me).

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We’ll have to learn to keep a straight face

Sunshine is wonderful after so many grey days. Strangers smile at each other.

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More mom musings ...

I told you some of my mom’s story last month – her impossible survival at birth –

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Invest in our people, invest in our future

It was awesome to have Minister Pat Bell in Williams Lake Wednesday, as he announced over $1 million to TRU Williams Lake.

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How valid are third-party validators?

Frankly, I’m glad someone who isn’t an “expert” in carbon trading schemes is examining this highly controversial activity.

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Welcome to the republic

We could find ourselves living in "The Republic of Williams Lake."

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Getting to know the new Family Law Act

Last week, B.C.’s family law was modernized under the new Family Law Act.

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Ethical politician shouldn’t be oxymoron

There was a time when cabinet ministers resigned their positions if questions were raised about their conduct.

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Agreement should reflect cost

On Tuesday night, council had the opportunity and the freedom to speak about the fire protection agreement.

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Inclement weather a challenge for ranchers

It’s a cruel, cruel world when you’re (out) on your own.

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Survey left me shaking my head

I received one of those strange telephone calls making the rounds last week regarding Fish Lake.

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