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Officers on patrol over May long weekend
British Columbia’s natural resource officers, park rangers and conservation officers will be busy over the Victoria Day long weekend helping residents and visitors enjoy a safe and peaceful holiday. RCMP detachment manpower around the region is also, traditionally, beefed up … > Read More
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You bought that in the US, eh?
Construction Questions By Menno Dueck Building and renovating can be a costly venture. Is cross border shopping a good way to save some money? Here’s a little story that might convince you it’s a good thing to keep your cash … > Read More
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Tips for establishing an effective bedtime routine for your children
By Joshua Lockhart I am noticing a trend with some of the parents I am seeing in my office. A lot of them report that the day starts well with their children, but by the end of the day there … > Read More
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Nature’s eventual course
By Larry Halverson/Friends of Kootenay One of the best examples of an Oxbow on the Columbia River can be seen from the viewpoints on the Mile Hill at Radium Hot Springs. Oxbows are formed when a river creates a meander … > Read More
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Fifth annual DnS 5K
Approximately 25 participants took part in the Kootenay Orienteers and Trail Runners’ fifth annual DnS 5K run along the Mark Creek Trail in Marysville on Sunday, May 5. For more: Kimberley Orienteers and Trail Runners Photo courtesy Chris Newel
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Western Financial president/CEO heading to Senate
Western Financial Group’s President and CEO Scott Tannas was appointed to the Canadian Senate by Prime Minister Stephen Harper on March 25. The company that purchased the naming rights to the formerly named Cranbrook Rec-Plex (now Western Financial Place, home of the … > Read More
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Into Darkness will sate Trekkies and genre newbies
Movie Reviews By Lynne Martin STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS (2013) starring Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, and Zoe Saldana is the 12th installment in this very popular science fiction franchise. A sequel to the 2009 prequel titled STAR TREK, this newest … > Read More
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The Tea Hee Party
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Weekend Showcase Featuring Dani Strong
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Weekend Showcase Featuring J.J. Voss
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Creative Kid’s After School Arts Program
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Weekend Showcase Featuring “Jurassic” Mike Stenhouse
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Olde Koots Vintage Affair
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THIRD ANNUAL KOOTENAY GUN & ANTIQUE SHOW
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Obituary for Edward Daniel McKenzie “Ted”
Edward Daniel McKenzie “Ted” November 26, 1921 – May 12, 2013 Edward McKenzie passed away peacefully on May 12, 2013 at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook at 91 years of age. Ted was born on a ranch in … > Read More
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Nature’s eventual coursePosted: May 19, 2013
By Larry Halverson/Friends of Kootenay One of the best examples of an Oxbow on the Columbia River can be seen from the viewpoints on the Mile Hill at Radium Hot Springs. Oxbows are formed when a river creates a meander … > Read More
You bought that in the US, eh?Posted: May 19th, 2013
Construction Questions By Menno Dueck Building and renovating can be a costly venture. Is cross border shopping a good way to save some money? Here’s a little story that might convince you it’s a good thing to keep your cash … > Read More
Tips for establishing an effective bedtime routine for your childrenPosted: May 19th, 2013
By Joshua Lockhart I am noticing a trend with some of the parents I am seeing in my office. A lot of them report that the day starts well with their children, but by the end of the day there … > Read More
Sentinel reveals shadowy background to Harper’s war on sciencePosted: May 19th, 2013
By Miranda Holmes Much has been written in the past year about the Harper government’s war on science. Despite the irrefutable evidence of programs – and the scientists who run them – axed at the Department of Fisheries and Oceans … > Read More
April in the East Kootenay ‘13Posted: May 18th, 2013
April is the month that taunts and teases. In the mountainous clime of the East Kootenay, April is a fascinating mixture of atmospheric influence – one day ‘AH spring is here!’ to the next, ‘Here it comes again – bloody … > Read More
