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There is nothing quite like an Olympic Games to stir up conversation, whether it be of a philosophical nature, controversy or just the simple chatter of fans predicting the outcome of their favourite sports.

It is no real surprise the school board is struggling with its transportation budget.

Following a municipal election where a significant number of councillors are new it is expected there will be a learning curve as people settle in and figure out how they will navigate their new roles.

Internet crime is on the rise. Between 2014 and 2016 cyber-related criminal activity has increased from a little more than 15,000 cases to 24,000 cases, according to Statistics Canada.

Couns. Alex Reed and Morgan Nagel are continuing their push to decrease community growth as they promised during the election campaign.

Governments across the country are beginning to crack down on Airbnb rentals through additional taxation, limitations or banning them out right.

Coun. Alex Reed has set his sights on improving council transparency saying he intends to bring a motion forward at the next town meeting that if passed would compel administration to release staff salaries to the public.

Another year is almost in the books and as we look ahead there a few things we are hopeful for in the New Year.

I’m a father of five children and in the past five years we have been effected by five suicides and two accidental deaths in this community.

Last week, in advance of Friday’s Chiniki Band election, members of the Nation held what was touted as the first candidates’ debate.