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Library cuts board's dirty work
It is a good thing that I had full-time librarians when I went to school, for the reading assistance helped me to read between the lines.
Union boss criticizes trustees' politics
Because of what he call "cuts" to education by the BC Liberals, the Maple Ridge Teachers' Association president can't understand why three local trustees supported the political party during the recent election.
Libraries kept open
Secondary school libraries will be staffed full-time using a combination of teacher-librarians and library clerks.
Budget evokes emotions
The frustration at the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows board of education meeting last week was palpable as trustees discussed how they would trim $5.6 million from their 2013/14 budget.
School shortfall could top $6 million
The Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows school district could face a $6 million shortfall next year.
Silver Valley resident asks for consultation
A Silver Valley resident is questioning the board of education's rationale for giving up a school site.
Electoral boundary changes drop Mission from riding
The federal riding of Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge-Mission will be reduced by one community, if changes to election boundaries go through, becoming the riding of Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge.
Errington puts a face to its fence
For the last couple of months, students of Errington Elementary have been putting their best faces forward to make their playground a sight for sore eyes.
Silver Valley school site not needed: board chair
One of four sites in Silver Valley will no longer be dedicated as a potential school site.
School budget demands rejected by board
The school district budget is already tight, so the local board of education is refusing to look for more savings, despite a recent request from the ministry to do so.
Company's act of kindness wows Garibaldi
Boisterous cheers filled Garibaldi Secondary's gymnasium Thursday afternoon (Dec. 13).
Parent challenges board about dyslexia issue
A parent is imploring the school district to test children for dyslexia, saying the system is failing B.C. students.
Click for community
Friends In Need Food Bank is asking people to test drive a Ford thereby helping them raise money this Sunday. West Coast Ford is hosting a Drive One 4UR Community fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at their dealership, 20370 Lougheed Hwy. Anyone who brings a non-perishable food item will receive a $5 coupon for parts and services.
What's On
. The Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Katzie Seniors Network and Ridge Meadows Seniors Society are hosting a mature driver's workshop for older adults, at the seniors centre, 12150 224th St., from 10 to 11: 30 a.m. Participants should register for the free event by calling Heather at 604-786-7404 or emailing htreleaven@shaw.ca.
Paying homage to a man i admired
Last week, I was going on about the advent of fall and that October marked the 30th anniversary of our arrival here in Ruskin, strangers in a strange land, urbanites coping with the mysteries of seepage wells and septic tanks and wild animals eating our garbage.
Riding changes tabled
Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, and a small portion of Port Coquitlam could make up a new federal Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge riding, if proposed changes are accepted.
Teachers' letter annoys trustees
Trustee Eleanor Palis said she was "upset" when she read a recent letter from the Maple Ridge Teachers Association that said "MRTA members are not feeling supported by their trustees and have asked us to bring that message to you."
