The Radium Hot Springs hot pool in Kootenay National Park is closing April 23 for annual painting and maintenance. The hot pool will re-open May…
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Urban wildlife challenges focus of conference
Columbia Mountain Institute for Applied Ecology is hosting Urban Wildlife: Challenges and Management conference on April 18-19, at Cranbrook’s Rocky Mountain Prestige Inn. Wildlife numbers are…
Parker’s Nature
By Shawn Parker Up by Norbury Lake we heard this sweet sound. A quick search revealed this Western Meadowlark to be the culprit we sought….
Man in Motion Anniversary Relay captivates Cranbrook
The Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay made Cranbrook a resting area following Day 237, which saw a host of medal bearers, among the 7,000 taking part…
Foreigner’s Lou Gramm playing Sam Steele Days
Cranbrook’s biggest annual event, Sam Steele Days, is a celebration of the city’s history and culture, recognizing important figures in the region’s development such as…
St. Eugene Writers’ Conference adds publishing seminars
In an effort to meet the new demand for online and self-publishing, the St. Eugene Writers’ Conference will be adding two publishing seminars and a…
One of three in KNP
By Larry Halverson Almost everyone can identify the bird that sings a rapid, nasal chickadee-Dee-Dee. It is the call the chickadee uses to challenge intruders…
New Continuing Education courses for spring
The new spring/summer College of the Rockies’ Continuing Education Guide will be in Cranbrook and Kimberley mail boxes any day now. It contains a wide…
Fourth annual Walk-a-thon May 12 in Jaffray
The fourth annual Jaffray Walk-a-thon is taking place on the morning of May 12. Beginning and ending at the Jaffray Community Hall, the Walk-a-thon offers…
Wings offering variety of interpretive hikes
The Wings over the Rockies Festival, May 7 to 13, has scheduled active events specifically for those naturalists who enjoy the beauty of the Columbia…