The gap we intend to fill is in providing in-depth civic reporting, covering Indigenous institutions and other public institutions that serve Indigneous citizens. This LJI reporter is to serve the Indigenous population of Syilx Territory in the Okanagan Valley. On the civic side, our coverage will also go further than simple meeting coverage, it will also encompass coverage of projects within the community, issues in front of the council, and how council’s decisions affects residents.”

Our coverage of schools will go beyond simply meeting coverage but flesh out important stories that affect their community. We will brand the content within our publication and online with place lines or special headers distinguishing regional news or school news.

The reporter will also explore how these bodies interact with provincial and federal decisions. The reporter will consistently attend municipal council meetings and school board meetings. – School Boards including Golden Hills, Prairieland, Christ the Redeemer and other regional governance boards (i.e. – County Councils: Starland County, Wheatland County, Kneehill County – Civic Councils in: Delia, Morrin, Hussar, Carbon, Standard, Big Valley, Munson and Rockyford Civic institutions they would be covering could include: “The LJI reporter will be assigned to the underserved communities of Morrin, Carbon, Rowley, Rumsey, Hussar, Standard, Rosebud, Delia, Craigmyle, Big Valley, Rockyford, Starland County, Kneehill County, and Wheatland County.

Government Funding Programs and Tax Credits.

Local Newspapers: Trusted and True (2018).

Local Newspapers: Engaged and Connected (2019).

Circulation / Newspaper Industry Snapshot.

Goff Penny Awards for Young Journalists.

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