Andrea DeMeer

The KIJHL announcement of Morton Johnson’s passing. (KIJHL)

Young B.C. hockey coach dies in crash just hours before playoff game

Morton Johnston died hours before Game 6 playoffs against Revelstoke

The KIJHL announcement of Morton Johnson’s passing. (KIJHL)
Sam Perera shows the high water mark from the November 2021 flood at his front door on Fenchurch Avenue. (Andrea DeMeer/The Similkameen Spotlight)

Princeton man denied 2021 B.C. flood relief over his driver’s licence

Sam Perera is approximately $100k out of pocket on home repairs so far

Sam Perera shows the high water mark from the November 2021 flood at his front door on Fenchurch Avenue. (Andrea DeMeer/The Similkameen Spotlight)
The fossil was discovered by Princeton resident Beverly Burlingame. (Bruce Archibald photo)

Giant ant fossil discovered near Princeton by local resident

Local museum makes exciting find available to experts

The fossil was discovered by Princeton resident Beverly Burlingame. (Bruce Archibald photo)
In 2018, Viola Desmond was celebrated on the Canadian $10 bill. Why is she featured on this banknote? (Government of Canada photo)

QUIZ: How much do you know about accomplishments by Canadian women?

March 8 is International Women’s Day

In 2018, Viola Desmond was celebrated on the Canadian $10 bill. Why is she featured on this banknote? (Government of Canada photo)
Nobody was killed in a motor vehicile incident involving an impaired driver on Feb. 20. (File photo)

Princeton man manages to pull over and pass out before anyone is hurt

Driver charged for impaired and vehicle was impounded

Nobody was killed in a motor vehicile incident involving an impaired driver on Feb. 20. (File photo)
Kirk frees moose. (Facebook)

Princeton man jumps into action to cut moose loose from fence

Couple stops to free distressed animal

Kirk frees moose. (Facebook)
Police are continuing their investigation into the incident. File photo

Brawl breaks out at company Christmas party in Princeton

Police were called to a private function at the Legion

Police are continuing their investigation into the incident. File photo
Kazumi Tanaka appealed to have the dog returned, however that was rejected by the British Columbia Farm Industry Review Board. File photo

Princeton man ordered to pay more than $4K for neglecting dog

The BC SPCA seized Gus the dog in July of this year

Kazumi Tanaka appealed to have the dog returned, however that was rejected by the British Columbia Farm Industry Review Board. File photo
’His driving behaviour was not a result of alcohol consumption’ says RCMP. Photo MCG

Princeton man charged after not drinking and driving

However traffic stop earns $230 liquor fine

’His driving behaviour was not a result of alcohol consumption’ says RCMP. Photo MCG
The Heather Lake wildfire continues to burn in Manning Provincial Park. As of Sept. 6, 180 properties in the nearby community of Eastgate are under evacuation alert. (BC Wildfire Service/Twitter)

B.C. community under evacuation alert as blaze near Manning Park intensifies

180 properties in community of Eastgate on standby as of Sept. 6

The Heather Lake wildfire continues to burn in Manning Provincial Park. As of Sept. 6, 180 properties in the nearby community of Eastgate are under evacuation alert. (BC Wildfire Service/Twitter)
Mary Allison of Hedley, 19 and a member of the Upper Similkameen Indian Band, died August 5, 2022. Photo contributed

Hedley teen killed in Highway 3 crash remembered for charity and kindness

Family watches over fire, lit after learning of Mary Allison’s death

Mary Allison of Hedley, 19 and a member of the Upper Similkameen Indian Band, died August 5, 2022. Photo contributed
Councillor Everett Baker. File Photo

Grand Forks city councillor pushes forward with mayoral bid, following story published about pardon for sex crimes

‘I hope that the community will judge me on my present contributions to society rather than my past’

Councillor Everett Baker. File Photo
Grand Forks councillor Everett Baker. File Photo

Grand Forks councillor running for mayor pardoned for sex offences involving youth

Everett Baker pleaded guilty in 1997 to four counts of indecent assault

Grand Forks councillor Everett Baker. File Photo
Councillors, staff and family gathered at town hall for the announcement Saturday, May 7. Photo contributed

Princeton’s hopes of Hockeyville glory dashed as prize goes to Sydney, Nova Scotia

Flooded town needed dollars to replace arena roof

Councillors, staff and family gathered at town hall for the announcement Saturday, May 7. Photo contributed
The town is home of Kootenay International Junior Hockey League team The Princeton Posse, enjoys a robust minor hockey program and many recreational hockey leagues and events. Spotlight File Photo

Voting for Kraft Hockeyville champ begins Friday May 6 at 6 a.m Pacific Time

Flood ravaged town hopes for $250,000 and an NHL hockey game

The town is home of Kootenay International Junior Hockey League team The Princeton Posse, enjoys a robust minor hockey program and many recreational hockey leagues and events. Spotlight File Photo
During a May 18 traffic stop, Salmon Arm RCMP arrested a 25-year-old woman in connection to an abduction file out of Alberta. (File photo)

Police make arrest in Grand Forks bank robbery

Police have made an arrest in connection with the robbery at Grand…

During a May 18 traffic stop, Salmon Arm RCMP arrested a 25-year-old woman in connection to an abduction file out of Alberta. (File photo)
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Princeton RCMP investigate ingrown hair

Police sergeant says it was a very unusual file

Black Press File Photo
Black Press File Photo

Girls badly burned when gasoline poured on fire at B.C. bush party

Two of the victims face lengthy stays at B.C.’s Children’s Hospital

Black Press File Photo
Town crews worked to build temporary dikes, in anticipation of a second flood. File photo Andrea DeMeer

It would have cost $30 million to prevent the Princeton flood

Engineer’s report was too little, too late, but mayor says there are reasons for optimism

Town crews worked to build temporary dikes, in anticipation of a second flood. File photo Andrea DeMeer
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Judge declines to view picture of Princeton man’s hernia

Jessie Williams will be sentenced this week on numerous counts

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