College of the Rockies Adventure Tourism Business Operations graduate Greg Snell is one of three finalists for Tourism Australia’s ‘Best Job in the World – Wildlife Caretaker’. The goal of the competition is to help Tourism Australia find the best … > 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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Get your eagle eyes honed because there is an upcoming charity golf tournament with a wealth of hole-in-one-prizes. The Kootenay Child Development Centre is presenting a summer golf extravaganza at St. Eugene Golf Resort and Casino called the Tee Off … > Read More
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An event planned to spark media attention about the Columbia Valley (Radium, Invermere, Panorama, Windermere, Fairmont) has turned into an idyllic example of local business collaboration. The upcoming media weekend, May 31-June 2, has been coordinated by the Columbia Valley … > Read More
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Get your eagle eyes honed because there is an upcoming charity golf tournament with a wealth of hole-in-one-prizes. The Kootenay Child Development Centre is presenting a summer golf extravaganza at St. Eugene Golf Resort and Casino called the Tee Off … > Read More
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An event planned to spark media attention about the Columbia Valley (Radium, Invermere, Panorama, Windermere, Fairmont) has turned into an idyllic example of local business collaboration. The upcoming media weekend, May 31-June 2, has been coordinated by the Columbia Valley … > 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
























