Science to restore depleted river

In last week's column, fly fisherman Jeff Weltz wrote about the famous Thompson River. While noted as a one-of-a-kind fishery, it is also a river of much controversy.

At best, the Thompson is open to fishing for six months of the year, at worst only three. Of those possible six months, a classified-waters permit and steelhead license are required to fish the last three months, even if you intend to release all your fish.

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Knights weekend football report

Peewee Blue Knights football team beat the Chilliwack Red 26-0.

The Peewee Gold Knights lost 8-0 to the Abbotsford Falcons in a physical defensive battle.

The Junior Bantams celebrated their first shutout game against the Chilliwack Red 16-0.

The Atom Knights beat the Chilliwack White winning with 38-6.

The Bantam Knights played Chilliwack and lost 7-45.

The Midget Knights had a close game against Chilliwack with a loss of 14-17.

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A fly fishing instructor and outdoor writer, Jeff has fished the area since the early 1970s. Contact him at fishingnewsman@gmail.com

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