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Valley art exhibition has a local flare Pair of Hope photographers chosen to appear in showcase of Valley talent.
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Environmental award presented to volunteers Black Bear Committee honoured for year-long efforts to inform public.
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Transplant patient comes home early
Work continues on the new Sucker’s Creek Bridge. Construction on the improved, two-lane bridge and separated pedestrian walkway began in October. It will replace the old, single-lane Bailey Bridge. The project is being funded by the federal, provincial and municipal governments.
High aftercare costs prompts Hope resident to return home two months ahead of schedule.
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New safety building explored
Task force created to investigate home for RCMP, fire and other emergency services Kevin Mills Black Press
A new task force has been formed to examine the construction of a new safety building for the District of Hope. The decision was made last Tuesday, during a committee of the whole meeting. The proposed building would be designed to house the RCMP, ambulance service, fire department and search and rescue. The concept
could also include housing the district hall in the upstairs portion. “That would be quite a project. We’re not thinking small. We’re going to go big or go home,” said Hope Mayor Susan Johnston. While only in the beginning stage – no architectural drawings or cost analysis has been created – Johnston said it is not a new concept. “We’ve been sold on the idea for a considerable amount of time but it’s now that we are putting our feelers
out there.” She said the project was brought up during last month’s Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) convention. Johnston approached the Premier and the Attorney General to see “what the appetite would be” to receive funding. At this point there is no real indication of what kind of funding would be available. “We’re not talking money at all. As we well know the government
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could change and that would require going back to the table and regrouping.” Currently the Hope RCMP are housed in a building not owned by the district. Rent is a major part of the annual RCMP budget. She said a new building could eventually “pay for itself.” Johnston said she would also like to see the traffic services return to Hope. Continued on 2
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