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A look at the roster for the Cariboo Cougars as they prepare for the first weekend of B.C. Major Midget league play shows one thing missing. There are 12 forwards and two goalies, which are standard numbers. There are only five defensemen. “That last spot is still to be determined,” coach Bryan MacLean says. “It will be filled.” The Cougars held a mini-training camp at Kin 1 on the weekend, and MacLean says it went well. “The guys were attentive. We did some video sessions before we went on...

The B.C. Teachers’ Federation executive is recommending its members accept a six-year agreement to settle its labour dispute with the province. BCTF president Jim Iker said Tuesday the tentative agreement provides for “hundreds of new teachers” as well as raises for regulator and substitute teachers and improved extended health benefits. The agreement also includes “a mutually agreed process to address any future court decision,” with the government’s...

The nominees for the annual Citizen of the Year have been selected. As always, every one of the nominees are more than worthy of receiving the award and it is unfortunate that only one individual can be selected. Perhaps the greatest thing about the award is it reminds us of the host of dedicated volunteers who make life in our community so much better. The nominees represent a large group of people who give of their time and skills so we may have a little better life. They come in many...