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Two new councillors for Akisqnuk First Nation

Two new council members were elected to join the Akisqnuk First Nation council on Monday, June 18. Lucille Shovar and Stephen Nicholas were voted by band membership to sit on the First Nation’s five-person council. They will join Chief Lorne … > Read More

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Jumbo Wild members vow the fight has just begun

About 250 people took part in a Jumbo Wild rally at the Invermere Community Hall last night. A downtown demonstration preceded a gathering in the hall, where a series of speakers declared their intent to keep fighting against the Glacier … > Read More

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Working protocol to be signed by Akisqnuknik Development Corporation and WoodEx Industries

Akisqnuknik Development Corporation and Woodex Industries Ltd. will be signing a working protocol on Thursday, November 24, at the Akisqnuk First Nations administration building. Akisqnuknik Development Corporation, is a 100% owned business of the Akisqnuk First Nation. It is located … > Read More

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Inaugural Columbia Salmon Festival underway

The first ever Columbia Salmon Festival begins today, Sept. 28 in the Columbia Valley, and runs until Oct. 1 at venues in Fairmont Hot Springs, Windermere and Invermere. Hosted by the Ktunaxa and Secwepemc Nations, today’s (Sept. 28) events include … > Read More

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