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Radio West
with Rebecca Zandbergen

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Radio West weekdays 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
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Vote for Searchlight!

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Don't forget to vote for the artist you think should be Canada's next great musical act. Listen and vote now.


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Fort St. John reporter wraps ups public fitness challenge

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Photos courtesy Katie Maximick

This week, we check back in with Katie Maximick of Fort St. John. The local sports reporter began a very public quest to get fit back in January. And since then, she's been writing a weekly column in the paper about her progress. Rebecca talked with Katie about the challenge.

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Playlists:

Playlist for March 1

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Obediently waiting for the ferry. (Photo by Kathryn Marlow)

4:00-4:30

Song: Rock Slow
Album: Hot Rum
Artist: The Boom Booms

5:00-5:30

Song: Two Left Feet
Album Searchlight entry
Artist: The Caspians

5:30-6:00

Song: Both Hands
Album: Canon
Artist: Ani DiFranco

Song: Contender
Album: Repeat Repeat
Artist: Kate Rogers Band


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Monk's Movies: Jack the Giant Slayer and The House I Live In



This week, Katherine Monk reviews Jack the Giant Slayer and The House I Live In.

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Playlist for February 28th

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Photo courtesy Radio West listener Suzan Wood-Young, Cedar Creek Beach





4:00-4:30

Song: Down in Georgia
Album: Searchlight Entry
Artist: City of Sparks

4:30-5:00

Song: See You Later
Album: Searchlight Entry
Artist: Travis Pickering

5:00-5:30


Song: Everest
Album: Up Up Up Up Up
Artist: Ani DiFranco

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The Boomer Revolution

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Boomers at the Canadian Masters Swimming Championships. (Photo by John Collins/Dreamfilm Productions)


A new documentary looks at how boomers are redefining aging. Filmmaker Sue Ridout joined Rebecca to explain.


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Starting a start-up in Prince George

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("Luminous Idea" by Tiago Daniel, flickr)

Have a great idea for a business? But need some help honing it? There's an event in Prince George that might help. Will Cadell is the organizer of Start Up Weekend Prince George, which takes place this weekend. He joined Rebecca to explain.


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Playlist for February 27

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Radio West listener Lori Johnson's photo of a sign of spring at the end of her driveway.


4:00-4:30

Song: Love Blind
Album: Searchlight entry
Artist: Laela Heidt

5:00-5:30

Song: Remember How We Forget
Album: Searchlight entry
Artist: Shane Koyczan and the Short Story Long

5:30-6:00

Song: Coin Toss
Album: Dial: Maceo
Artist: Maceo Parker featuring Ani DiFranco

Song: Unlucky
Album: Searchlight entry
Artist: Pauline Kyllonen


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The Dish: The Sprouted Fig

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Strawberry Bruschetta

This afternoon we get a lesson in hors d'oeuvres with The Sprouted Fig in Vernon. Rebecca Sat down owner Angie Tumlinson and chef Lisa Taylor.

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Mini Cucumber Bite
 
Slice cucumber into thick rounds
Hollow out with a melon baller
Dice tomatoes, onions, peppers, and cucumber insides
Mix with Greek dressing or olive oil with Mediterranean herbs and lemon juice or vinegar
Place in scooped-out cucumber
Top with feta cheese and kalamata olives
 
 

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Beet juice keeps streets clear in Merritt

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Photo courtesy the city of Merritt

The city of Merritt has made some pretty big savings on snow removal this year. And all the credit goes to a special solution of beet juice and salt brine. Rebecca spoke with Darrell Finnigan to learn more. He's the Superintendent of Public Works in Merritt.

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Playlists:

Playlist for February 26th

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Photo courtesy Myrna Tracy of Kelowna: snowdrops blooming beside snow

4:00-4:30

Song: What You're Doin' Child
Album: Great Speckled Bird
Artist: Ian and Sylvia

4:30-5:00

Song: Wanderin'
Album: Searchlight Entry
Artist: Sam Tudor

5:00-5:30

Song: Got No Trouble
Album: Searchlight Entry
Artist: Kelly Spencer

5:30-6:00

Song: Thirty-Two Flavours
Album: Canon
Artist: Ani DiFranco