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Ridge Meadows Sally Anne Christmas hamper program fills in 21 minutes.

In a sign of hard times, the Ridge Meadows Salvation Army’s Christmas hamper program was full just 21 minutes after registration opened. Spokesperson Amelia Norrie explained the Christmas Village Gift Program for vulnerable families opened on Nov. 18 at noon, and registration was filled by 12:21 p.m., leaving waitlisted recipients wondering how they’ll afford Christmas […]

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SPECIAL REPORT: Doctors voice need for critical improvements at Salmon Arm hospital

By Barb Brouwer Contributor Long-simmering frustration has boiled over into anger. As they wait for what they deem critically required infrastructure improvements, Shuswap Lake General Hospital (SLGH) doctors believe the province and the Interior Health Authority (IHA) view the hospital as nothing more than a name on a list. Tired of repeatedly seeing promised projects

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MacKinnon scores 2 as league-leading Avs dump visiting Canucks 3-1

Nathan MacKinnon scored twice, leading the Colorado Avalance to a 3-1 win over the visiting Vancouver Canucks in NHL action Tuesday at Ball Arena in Denver. Brock Nelson had the other goal for Colorado (19-1-6). Scott Wedgewood stopped 10 of 11 shots in the Avalanche goal before leaving midway through the second period with an

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Help hospital in Maple Ridge pack the Patient Resource Cupboard

Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation is raising money for their Patient Resource Cupboard. And, until Tuesday, Dec. 9, Toronto Dominion Bank will be matching all donations to a maximum of $5,000. The Patient Resource Cupboard provides essential items like hygiene supplies, simple clothing, shoes, and other necessities to restore comfort and dignity to patients during their

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