The City of Cranbrook May 22 presented the Cranbrook Health Care Auxiliary with the 2012 Sustainable Community Builder Award. Above photo:  Cranbrook Mayor Wayne Stetski (centre) with members of City Council and Chris Ayling, Cranbrook Connected Chair (back centre) present … > Read More

Movie Reviews By Lynne Martin FAST & FURIOUS 6 (2013) starring Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is the very first movie in this popular franchise to break away from the street-racing theme. Choosing to focus on … > Read More

Meeting May 30 Almost everyone reading this will realize that one of the best things about living in Kimberley is the easy access to a diverse range of trails.  Although the city has put together trail plans in the past, … > Read More

On May 17, on behalf of the Honourable Peter Kent, Canada’s Environment Minister and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Blake Richards, Member of Parliament for Wild Rose, announced the grand re-opening of the revitalised birthplace of Canada’s National Parks. “The … > Read More

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

After a few days with reduced food and beverage services to accommodate transition to a new restaurant operator and some upgrades at the Canadian Rockies International Airport (CRIA), travellers to and from the airport can again get a hot meal … > Read More

What kind of music can you make with five bells and a whole lot of hot air? Just about any kind! The Kootenay Brass Quintet is thrilled to bring a fun, eclectic programme to Fernie, Invermere, Fort Steele, Creston and … > Read More

Obituary for Gary Whiting Gary Whiting 1953 – 2013 Gary passed away at his home in Cranbrook on Thursday, May 23, 2013 with his family at his side after a brief battle with Cancer. Left to mourn his passing are … > Read More