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April in the East Kootenay ‘13
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
Petunia rolling into Invermere
Music fans in Invermere are in for a treat May 20 when Petunia rolls into town for a one night show at The Station Pub in Invermere. Petunia and his crack band The Vipers recently slaughtered L.A. and the US … > Read More
Libby Amish demonstrate a bit of slow in our mad rush
Looking for a little something different to do during the Victoria Day long weekend and you’re thinking of heading south to the United States? Check out the Eagle Valley Community Auction at Libby, Montana from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. … > Read More
Voter apathy will crush us
Kootenay Crust By Ian Cobb Anyone else out there left stunned by Christy Clark’s Liberal Party’s amazing come-from-behind election victory last Tuesday? I am personally thanking the heavens for not biting on some bets, because I would have bet, with … > Read More
Near record low turnout to polls
British Columbia’s 40th provincial election was almost a record-setting affair, but in a bad way. Only 50% of eligible voters turned out at the polls running up to and during the May 14 election, which saw Premier Christy Clark’s Liberal … > Read More
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
And the election winners are…
It’s a case of the same-old, same old for East Kootenay residents when it comes to representation in the Victoria Legislature. The Christy Clark-led Liberal Party has held onto power in the Victoria Legislature, capturing a majority government victory in … > Read More
Clark’s Liberals win, but…
The BC Liberals have re-attained the B.C. Legislature, having thus far won 44 seats, enough to win the government in the 40th election as of 11:11 p.m. Mountain Time. However, Premier Christy Clark is in a tight race for Vancouver-Point … > Read More
Jaffray’s Brody one of Canada’s Most Beautiful People
Former Jaffray resident and Country music recording star Dean Brody is one of the Most Beautiful People in Canada, according to Hello! magazine. Hand picked by HELLO! Canada, Brody has earned his spot on the list given his tremendous success … > Read More
Newly minted educators
Students at College of the Rockies’ Cranbrook Main Campus celebrated their graduation from the University of Victoria East Kootenay Teacher Education Program (Bachelor of Education Degree) on April 13, with some inspirational thoughts on what being a teacher means to … > Read More
