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Kjenstad presents UBCM highlights to council

Councilor Ken Kjenstad presented a tightly spaced four-page report with UBCM convention highlights to town council last Tuesday
New district manager oversees Thompson valleys

New district manager oversees Thompson valleys

Rick Sommer took over what was formerly the Headwaters Forest District on Monday of last week. He also is in charge of the former Kamloops Forest District
Clearwater girl collects $5,000 for cancer

Clearwater girl collects $5,000 for cancer

Nicole Madden pledged that if people would donate $5,000 to the cancer society in her name by Oct. 2, she would shave her head
Flathead mining, drilling ban official

Flathead mining, drilling ban official

The B.C. government has presented legislation to restrict mining and oil and gas development in the Flathead watershed in southeastern B.C., formalizing an agreement reached with Montana in 2010.

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New penalties proposed for public disorder

New penalties proposed for public disorder

Attorney General Shirley Bond has introduced changes to B.C. law that present new options for street disorder, unsafe driving and other provincial offences.
New ID cards go beyond health care

New ID cards go beyond health care

The replacement for B.C.'s CareCard will provide online access to medical records, and may also be used to confirm B.C. residence and age while keeping other information private.
Premier wants riot trials broadcast

Premier wants riot trials broadcast

Attorney General Shirley Bond has ordered Crown prosecutors to ask judges to allow TV and radio coverage of court proceedings for those accused of participating in the Stanley Cup riot in June. But even if it happens, it will be highly restricted.
Teacher talks loom over legislative session

Teacher talks loom over legislative session

The B.C. government will provide more money for special-needs support in the province's public schools, and impose new training on teachers, according to Premier Christy Clark's first throne speech.
BRIEFS: Oil, marijuana, metal theft among UBCM issues

BRIEFS: Oil, marijuana, metal theft among UBCM issues

Civic delegates urge caution on smart meters, oil exports and P3 projects