This year we are looking to initiate a couple of new initiatives with the High Country News. The first is a couple of pages surrounding food. The focus of the page will be to promote and feature our local eating establishments (did you know there are approximately 75 restaurants in the communities within our service area?). It is also worth noting that the majority of these establishments are independently owned by locals.
We are also looking to promote our local retail establishments with a “shop local” directory, as well as maintain our “kidz page”. We hope that you will enjoy the additional content and make use of the services these businesses offer to our communities.
For you artists and photographers, if you would like to submit your work to be featured on the front page we are always happy to give you a little extra exposure. Submit your work to info@highcountrynews.ca.
The High Country News strives to give our readers content that is relevant to your life, and connect communities, businesses, and residents with the ongoing events and initiatives that make this area such a great place to call home.
Thinking of home, at the time of this writing, we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of our first grandchild. Her due date is the 5th of February. Although this is somewhat of a personal note, it is in one sense a note of encouragement to our community. Our eldest son has been living in the area since the age of 11, and now at 26 has started a family. Seeing another generation emerge and become established is a key foundation to a healthy community. It is also a testament to the numerous people that have invested and stood with him during those formative years. I trust that as we move forward in this year, we not only see the value in the investment of the next generation but also in sustaining and creating a place for all of the generations to be present in our community.
From my family to yours,
Lowell Harder
