One of the coolest things about Telkwa is a tiny outdoor hockey rink. In 1943, a local boy serving in the Royal Canadian Air Force was killed in action in Algeria. His bereaved parents erected the small hockey rink in his honor, and the village's kids use it to this day. On the one hand, they wish more visitors would come their way and spend lots of money. On the other, you know that an increase in tourists would tempt more faceless franchises to bring in their fast food and indifferent service to a place that seems to put a premium on conversation and courtesy.
Cynicism is still in short supply here.
Jack Hamann is a correspondent with CNN's Environmental Unit and CNN NewsStand. All Rights Reserved. Terms under which this service is provided to you. Read our privacy guidelines .