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Standard Office: 604.869.2421 www.hopestandard.com
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2015
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A3 NEW WORKSHOP
FOR FILMMAKERS
Dan Pereda and Jason Fisher are leading a free two-day event this month
A13 NEW BUSINESS
OPENING DOWNTOWN Artisan’s Attic and Fudgery Gift Shoppe offers a variety of local quality handcrafts
B1 EMBRACE LIFE IN
THE HOPE AREA
Special section offers a guide to information and services for 55+ living
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Opinion . . . . . . . . . . A6 Community . . . A11 Sports . . . . . . . . . . A15 Classifieds . . . A17 $
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Hope bonspiel
SHANON FISCHER PHOTO
Tom DeSorcy (left), Dave Lane (middle) and Lou Kraszlany sweep hard to get a rock into the house on Sunday afternoon at the Hope Curling Club. Twelve teams participated in the men’s and ladies open over the weekend, with the women’s team winning the A-event. For more on the bonspiel, see page A15.
Drug bust in downtown Hope RCMP seized a variety of illegal drugs, cash and police scanner Two people known to police were arrested during a recent drug bust in Hope. On Jan. 22 at about 10:30 a.m., members of the Hope RCMP general investigation section along with general duty officers and members of the Chilliwack drug section executed a search warrant at a home on Douglas Street near Third Avenue. They entered the home after
receiving information about illegal drug activity taking place. One man and one woman were arrested inside the home, but were later released from custody on a promise to appear STAFF SGT. BRUCE in court. ANDERSON Police seized an undisclosed amount of drugs The believed to be cocaine, marijuana,
methamphetamine and prescription pills, as well as cash and a police scanner. “Hope RCMP continues to work to remove illegal drugs from our city to ensure Hope remains a safe community for everyone,” said Staff Sgt. Bruce Anderson. Hope RCMP investigation
remains ongoing. Police encourage anyone with information relating to suspicious activity in their neighbourhoods to contact the local detachment at 604-869-7750. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). Anonymous and secure tips can also be provided online at www.bccrimestoppers.com
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