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Businesses show best at trade show

Businesses show best at trade show

Sixty-three booths showcasing northwest regional businesses set up in both arenas of the Terrace sportsplex last weekend for the Terrace and District Chamber of Commerce’s annual trade show.

Penticton woman found alive

Hunters have found Rita Chretien, a Penticton woman who went missing seven weeks ago with her husband Al Chretien.
Penticton family stunned Chretien was found after seven weeks

Penticton family stunned Chretien was found after seven weeks

Missing for seven weeks in the Nevada wilderness Rita Chretien kept a journal after her husband walked away to find help.

Regional jobless rate drops

THE REGIONAL jobless rate fell in April compared to March, reflecting an uptick in the economy now that winter has passed. April's rate was 8.2 per cent compared to March's 9.1 per cent.

Kesler factor looms large this weekend

Feds approve Northwest Transmission Line

THE FEDERAL government has approved construction of the Northwest Transmission Line, ending several months of waiting on the part of people and businesses in the northwest.

College votes to raise tuition

Northwest Community College tuition fees will increase by two per cent this fall. Despite students protests and worries from some board members that the college doesn't have a final budget, the increase – amounting to $50,000 – was voted in today.
Premier backs NDP bid to ban weed killers

Premier backs NDP bid to ban weed killers

MLA pumped over federal win

B.C. won't appeal class size ruling

B.C. won't appeal class size ruling