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Grade 1 student Avery Wong and Grade 2 student Alex Cameron from Marie Sharpe Elementary School sing O Canada in French in council chambers on Thursday morning. Over the past week students from the school celebrated French Week.

Has cold and snowy February weather got you dreaming about outdoor summer fun? Well, you’ll be happy to know that the Discovery Coast Music Festival directors are already working hard to plan this summer’s 12th annual festival in Bella Coola on July 23 and 24

Cariboo Regional District Area D director Deb Bischoff accepted 100 books for the Williams Lake library this week from students in the French Immersion program at Marie Sharpe Elementary School

Residents Arda Elkins (centre) and Emily Plummer (right) cut the ribbon to open the staff learning centre at the Williams Lake Seniors Village as Sharon Middleton, assistant director of care, looks on.

Thanks to a new partnership between Earth Day Canada and Mill Street Brewery, Canadian small businesses pushing the green envelope are eligible to win the newly created Hometown Heroes Small Business Award.

Kidney disease is a major risk factor for heart disease, both of which are among the top 10 causes of death for Canadians.

One of the country’s most well-known and respected lawyers and advocates for justice will become the next Chancellor of Thompson Rivers University (TRU) in Kamloops.

By Beverly J. Anderson Many people in Williams Lake and area burn wood to supplement their home heating and to enjoy a warm, cozy atmosphere.

The Bridges Project is an initiative supported by a consortium of partners working to create an interactive website that will connect buyers and sellers of forest products.

By Linda Boyd Special to the Tribune Getting children to co-operate can sometimes be a tough job and adults often resort to a sweet treat or other desired food as a reward or incentive for good behaviour.