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EDITORIAL – Why not put the outdoor skating rink on McArthur Island?

December 4, 2017 // 3 Comments

An ArmchairMayor.ca editorial by Mel Rothenburger. GOOD TURNOUT this past weekend at the first open house on what to do with the old golf course on McArthur Island — lots [Continue]

Break in water pipe forces closure Canada Games pool

July 23, 2015 // 0 Comments

NEWS/ CITY — Due to a break of the main water supply pipe, the Canada Games Aquatic Centre will be closed as of 6:30 p.m. today, Thursday. The nature of the repair and the [Continue]

Steelhead fishery opening extended until Oct. 31

July 8, 2014 // 0 Comments

NEWS/ OUTDOORS — The Thompson River steelhead fishery opening has been extended until Oct. 31, subject to conservation requirements. Previously, the lower Thompson River [Continue]

Access agreement reached for Mud Lake road

May 30, 2014 // 0 Comments

NEWS — The provincial government has reached an agreement with the CN for access to the Mud Lake forest service road, Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource [Continue]

Learn to fish evening at Edith Lake

May 26, 2014 // 0 Comments

OUTDOORS — There is still time to register for a learn-to-fish evening at Edith Lake. Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C. is offering its second night of fishing education [Continue]

North Thompson rising but no major flooding expected yet, says River Forecast Centre

May 23, 2014 // 0 Comments

NEWS — A high streamflow advisory has been issued for the North Thompson River including the Clearwater River. A high streamflow advisory means river levels are rising or [Continue]

Outdoor patrols stepped up for long weekend

May 15, 2014 // 0 Comments

NEWS — Natural resource officers, park rangers and conservation officers will be busy over the Victoria Day long weekend helping residents and visitors enjoy a safe and [Continue]

Bears, cougars, coyotes wake up for spring

May 6, 2014 // 0 Comments

NEWS/ WILDLIFE — With summer on its way, British Columbians are not the only ones getting ready for the warm weather. Bears are coming out of hibernation and other animals, [Continue]

Debating sport hunting over morning coffee

April 17, 2014 // 0 Comments

COFFEE WITH THE ARMCHAIR MAYOR — I’ve been on the lookout for a hunter I could have a good conversation with and I found one in George McKnight. George has been a hunter [Continue]

Nothing to see here — clouds hide eclipse

April 15, 2014 // 0 Comments

NEWS — It was supposed to be a spectacular event but it turned out to be much ado about nothing thanks to Mother Nature. The Monday night-Tuesday morning total lunar [Continue]

Sun Peaks Resort to become second largest ski area in Canada with latest expansion

March 25, 2014 // 0 Comments

NEWS — Sun Peaks Resort, already one of the largest mountain resorts in Canada, is about to become the second largest ski area in the country – and its signature [Continue]

Man who died in avalanche identified

March 18, 2014 // 0 Comments

NEWS — The B.C. Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died in an avalanche near Blue River on Saturday. The man is Jay Quayle, aged 35, of Lloydminster, [Continue]

‘Serious potential’ exists for avalanches

February 28, 2014 // 0 Comments

OUTDOORS — The Canadian Avalanche Centre (CAC) is urging  backcountry recreationists to avoid aggressive, unsupported avalanche terrain  throughout the weekend. Areas [Continue]