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Doctor shortage forcing changes to emergency hours
Sparwood and area residents are advised of changes to emergency department hours at the health centre in Sparwood for the month of May due to limited physician availability. Hours of operation are normally seven days a week, from 8 a.m. … > Read More
Elkford and Sparwood candidate’s forums May 7/ 8
Election 2013 will come to life May 7 and 8 in Sparwood and Elkford when All-Candidates’ Forums will be hosted by the chambers of commerce and Free Press. Bill Bennett (Liberals) is seeking a fourth straight term with NDP candidate … > Read More
BC Coroners confirm identity of deceased woman
The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a woman who was found deceased in a golf course retaining pond in Kimberley this morning (April 15). She was Deborah Marie Blais, aged 55, a resident of Kimberley. Friends and … > Read More
Missing woman found dead in retention pond
A woman who went missing yesterday afternoon while walking her dog in Kimberley has been found dead in a retention pond of a local golf course. Kimberley RCMP were notified of a missing person Sunday, April 14 just before 6 … > Read More
Perhaps not
Letter to the Editor The word slogan comes from the Scots Gaelic sluaghghairm meaning a ‘war-cry’. Every clan had one: Clan Grant had ‘ Stand fast, Craigellachie!’, the McFarlanes ‘ Loch Sloy!’ the McGregors ‘ Gregorach’, all intended to strike … > Read More
Alexander Bridge contract awarded
A $3.9 million contract has been awarded for the replacement of the Alexander Bridge on Highway 3, five kilometres west of the Alberta border, improving safety for area residents, tourists, and commercial and industrial users. The contract for the work … > Read More
Ed Min touts $1,200 start to your child’s education
Hey, free money! Well, not really ‘free.’ It’s come from taxpayers’ pockets, but if you have a child born after 2007, there is $1,200 waiting for you to claim and deposit in a bank or credit union in the form … > Read More
District seeks members for OCP Steering Committee
What does your Sparwood look like in 2035? Would you like to work with others in your community to chart that course for that future? If so, now is your chance to share your opinions, your concerns, and your vision. … > Read More
