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Rochelle Baker | Canada's National Observer Local Journalism Initiative Reporter There will soon be no way for old-growth logging to go undetected in B.C.

Laurie-Ell Bashforth | Special to the Fitzhugh I don’t shy away from sensitive topics easily. My boys know this all too well, having had many conversations about bodily functions.

Scams and fraud are nothing new, but what is new is how frauds and scams are perpetrated against the unsuspecting citizen.

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Wildfire smoke was a health hazard in Jasper over the last week as it was for much of the province. It kept many people inside with their windows closed, and for good reason.

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter West Fraser announced last week that it is selling the Hinton Pulp Mill to the Mondi Group, a Europe-based global leader in sustainable packaging and paper products.

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Public transit service is moving forward after council passed a motion to engage PWTransit Canada during its July 18 regular council meeting.

You couldn't miss Parks Canada's presence at Robson Park, which included this cartoonishly large representation of the country's national animal. | S.Hayes photo Parks Canada used Parks Day as a good chance to offer wildlife education to visitors.

West Yellowhead MLA Martin Long was named parliamentary secretary for rural health last week. Long previously served as parliamentary secretary for small business. “Rural Health care delivery has been a top concern in my role as MLA,” Long said.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Construction has started on a project to revitalize the Activity Centre, Arena, and Fitness and Aquatic Centre facilities.

On July 10, 2023, at 3:30 p.m., Hinton RCMP received a call from a complainant that witnessed her vehicle being stolen out of her driveway in Hinton. Members responded immediately and were able to track the vehicle using GPS.