A 1965 painting of Ashcroft by E. J. Hughes exceeded its pre-auction estimate at a recent sale.
A search is now underway for Valerie Morris, who has been missing since the afternoon of August 11.
Mudslides have once again hampered traffic in the region following heavy rains.
Highways 1, 97, and 99 all affected by mudslides, with assessments ongoing.
Mudslides on August 3 closed the highway to all traffic.
Loon Lake Road has also reopened.
Evacuation Alerts in the area have been rescinded to All Clear.
Ashcroft House, the home of early settlers Henry and Clement Cornwall, has a hefty price tag.
Highway 1 has reopened to single-lane, alternating traffic.
Water has already breached culverts in the village and flooded several properties and roads.
Spences Bridge firefighters responded to the blaze, but were unable to save the house
Other concerns are fencing restoration and repair, and a lack of feed for cattle.
Joyce Beddow-Buckland of Ashcroft was surprised by the call, and accepted the offer.
‘Once it’s gone, it’s not coming back’ says longtime Steelhead advocate Steve Rice.
Many businesses unaware of, or not accessing, available aid programs
Seven months after the Elephant Hill wildfire, Angie Thorne wonders what moving forward looks like.
Quilters in B.C. and Alberta worked through the summer and fall to create more than 100 quilts.
Jada Raphael of the Cook’s Ferry Band will represent the Nlakapamux and Secwepemc Nations
Khiara Archibald sold lemonade and homemade jewellery to raise funds for local firefighters.
‘I felt their loss, and wanted to reach out to them’ says Harpaul Nandhra.
