The City of Cranbrook continues to revamp its signage bylaw with an eye on improving aesthetics while trying to balance the needs of the business community. City council met for three hours May 15 to go through a draft of … > Read More
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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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On Saturday, May 11, 75 youth gathered at a Youth Forum in Vancouver to learn about cancer prevention and build skills to take action on relevant health and cancer prevention issues, becoming part of a larger movement fighting for a … > Read More
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By Larry Halverson/Friends of Kootenay The Song Sparrow is one of our most common sparrows. They are found year around but are more abundant from late March to early October. The best place to look for them is along marsh … > Read More
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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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Kimberley Summer Theatre hosted the latest Kimberley and District Chamber of Commerce Business Cards and Beverages mingler May 16 at the Chateau Kimberley. Long-time Summer Theatre volunteer extraordinaire Shirley Ross addressed about 30 chamber members and asked the community to … > Read More
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Kimberley Summer Theatre hosted the latest Kimberley and District Chamber of Commerce Business Cards and Beverages mingler May 16 at the Chateau Kimberley. Long-time Summer Theatre volunteer extraordinaire Shirley Ross addressed about 30 chamber members and asked the community to … > Read More
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"The Tea Hee Party"
The Art of Jim Robertson and Friends
May 17 thru to June 1
Tea and Crumpets - Meet the Artists
May 18 from 12 to 3
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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The following is a summary of School District No. 5 (SD5) School Board of Trustees motions carried at the May 14 board meeting in Elkford. Motions Carried Policy – That the Board approve revised Policy 3.35 Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. – … > Read More

Inlet Sound has been climbing the indie charts since the release of their debut album ‘The Romantics’ this past October. Inlet Sound is the musical convergence of passionate folk-rock spirit and atmospheric pop form. The band has spent the greater … > Read More

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
























