Tag Archives: Wasa

Krista’s eye on the East Kootenay

OMG! B.C.   By Krista Nebloch Wasa-based photograph and rambler of the region Krista Nebloch is so prodigious in image production that she will be featured once a month in e-KNOW.   Here are some photos from my travels this … > Read More

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March in the East Kootenay ‘13

March is the month when optimism for the future begins to peak with most Canadians. Beasts converted to accepting the sufferance of winter, we drop our chins each November and march stoically forward, biting back occasionally at the pinch and … > Read More

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February in the East Kootenay ‘13

The shortest month of the year somehow produced a whopping 80 images to showcase February in the East Kootenay. It is a testament to the expansive eye and mind-boggling natural beauty of the East Kootenay and the charm and life … > Read More

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An electrifying experience

A few weeks ago I was given an opportunity to visit the future. The good folks at Northstar GM invited me to test drive the Chevrolet Volt – the appropriately named electric car. And I am pleased and relieved to … > Read More

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Jumbo protestors converge on village

(See our photo feature below…) About 135 people converged in Radium Hot Springs Feb. 19 to voice their opposition to the inaugural Jumbo Glacier Resort Municipality (JGRM) council meeting and the proposed ski resort proposal. Another 15 or so supporters … > Read More

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January in the East Kootenay ‘13

Photo presentation follows introduction… January is my least favourite month. The dislike is doubled when my camera bag is rattling and squeaking and shaking from my gear wanting to get out and about, but kept shut away as January buries … > Read More

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Wasa man killed in single vehicle crash

A 52-year-old Wasa man was killed in an early morning crash Jan. 6 near the Wasa rest area. Cranbrook/Kimberley RCMP Detachment and East Kootenay Traffic Services responded to a single vehicle fatal crash at 1:23 a.m.on Highway 93/95 near the … > Read More

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2012 in Review – September to December

Images of 2012 September to December All of the following images were captured/created and appeared on e-KNOW’s digital pages between September 1 and today, Dec. 31, 2012. For intro and Part One/January to April see: http://www.e-know.ca/news/2012-in-review-january-to-april/ For Part Two – … > Read More

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2012 in Review – July and August

Images of 2012 July and August The summer months are always the busiest for newspapers. Community events, busier communities, longer days and the great melt in the high country always combine for plenty of news and awesome opportunities for photo … > Read More

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On the vision of community-based park programs

Letter to the Editor To those concerned for our community and parks: These words are directed towards those who are interested in seeing interpretive programs permanently reinstated within British Colombia’s Provincial Parks.  I currently am pursuing this goal with in … > Read More

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