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Housing Needs Assessment Project gets funding
The Columbia Valley Community Directed Funds (CVCDF) Committee has approved its first project to fund. “The committee has awarded up to $30,000 to the Family Resource Centre for preparation of a Columbia Valley Housing Needs Assessment and submission of a … > Read More
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You bought that in the US, eh?
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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Cranbrook youth one of 75 in BC to change the face of cancer forever
On Saturday, May 11, 75 youth gathered at a Youth Forum in Vancouver to learn about cancer prevention and build skills to take action on relevant health and cancer prevention issues, becoming part of a larger movement fighting for a … > Read More
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Song Sparrow
By Larry Halverson/Friends of Kootenay The Song Sparrow is one of our most common sparrows. They are found year around but are more abundant from late March to early October. The best place to look for them is along marsh … > Read More
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Fifth annual DnS 5K
Approximately 25 participants took part in the Kootenay Orienteers and Trail Runners’ fifth annual DnS 5K run along the Mark Creek Trail in Marysville on Sunday, May 5. For more: Kimberley Orienteers and Trail Runners Photo courtesy Chris Newel Deadline … > Read More
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KST begins season by hosting chamber mingler
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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KST begins season by hosting chamber mingler
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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Weekend Showcase Featuring J.J. Voss
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Creative Kid’s After School Arts Program
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Weekend Showcase Featuring “Jurassic” Mike Stenhouse
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Olde Koots Vintage Affair
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Kimberley Garden Club Plant Sale
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THIRD ANNUAL KOOTENAY GUN & ANTIQUE SHOW
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Cranbrook Farmers Market Spring Market
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Obituary for Edward Daniel McKenzie “Ted”
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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What’s Up – Yellow ColumbinePosted: August 1, 2012
By Larry Halverson/Friends of Kootenay
Yellow Columbine is one of the most familiar wildflowers in Kootenay National Park. It distinctive shape makes it unmistakable and cannot be confused with other wildflowers.
Native to mountain meadows, open woods, and alpine slopes of the Rocky Mountains. It is now showing along many of Kootenay’s trails.
View a one minute slide show of a few of the Wild Flowers of Sinclair Creek .
Above image: Yellow Columbine’s pendant blossom swings with the slightest breeze – Photo by Larry Halverson
