Meet the newest member of the Hope RCMP Detachment, Staff Sergeant Karol Rehdner on Page 5
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12 , 2015
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2 SUPPORT FOR BRAIN INJURY SURVIVORS
Fraser Valley residents have received funding for support programs
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ELECTROCUTION VICTIM ENDURES
The woman from Harrison Mills who was injured in a bizarre accident has completed her fourth surgery
11 WILDLIFE FESTIVAL Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo and The Backyard Conservation Fund of Canada will be at the Rec Centre today
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KELLY PEARCE/HOPE MOUNTAIN CENTRE
Kelley Cook leads, followed by her dogs “Feral” and “Wheels,” Glen Keil (carrying the new camp sign) and two other volunteers who went on a frosty overnight trip to the Tulameen Plateau to put the finishing touches on Blackeye’s Campsite. This completes six years of work, setting up 12 campsites along the 74 Km Hope to Tulameen trail, which was first used by Hudson Bay Company brigades in 1849 (See full story on page 16.)
Community Futures making a difference in rural communities Erin Knutson Hope Standard
Community Futures General Manager Debra Arnott, met up with The Hope Standard and Hope Community Futures Chairperson Victor Smith to discuss an exciting opportunity that encompasses a grassroots movement to encourage business owners in rural communities, and especially in Hope, where there is a niche market burgeoning that encourages an entrepreneurial spirit. The organization, seeks to grow communities, by offering advice to curious individuals looking to start a new business, buy an existing one, or to expand on an idea. “We realize that not all business ideas are the same and that is why we specialize in taking a hands-on approach to supporting our clients,” said Arnott, of their motto. “Hope is the perfect place for people wanting to start small businesses.” People often shy away from start-ups, due to a lack of support or knowledge, according to Arnott and that is what her organization seeks to do — bridge the gap and help illuminate the way for people new to entrepreneurship and those who are looking to sell their business and retire. “The plan is to initiate and develop areas through promotion, facilitation of
cooperative activities dedicated to the social, environmental and economical well-being of our clients and communities,” said Arnott. Encouraged by the excitement of people in Hope, the group operates by meting out professional advice, and provides more than capital alone, through their loans program. “Community Futures has a high success rate with assisted firms growing on average 9.5 per cent annually compared to 4.2 per cent for non-assisted firms,” said Arnott. “Businesses who are linked with us are 76 per cent more likely to survive the initial five years, following a start up, as opposed to 60 per cent of independent firms.” “If you have an idea, we can help you make it a reality,” she said. “It’s about access and we provide that from the beginning. We give people the ability to have support through the entire process of starting a business and that makes all the difference,” she said. Chairperson Smith was on board for the entire meeting and shared his perspective with The Hope Standard. “We need to encourage our young people as much as possible — they are going to be the ones who will be running this place, long after everyone else. It’s the up and comers that are going to make big changes here and it’s important to mentor them properly.”
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