Mayor’s update December 2013 By City of Fernie Mayor Mary Giuliano For several years I’ve heard complaints regarding lack of winter highways maintenance. Most recently…
An ode to the death of a once great institution
Perceptions by Gerry Warner “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.”…
Peter Høeg is a writer’s writer
Book Review By Derryll White Høeg, Peter (1993). Smilla’s Sense of Snow. There is a hint on the first page of what shape this journey…
A gift from the heart for breast cancer
Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis is never easy and when treatment begins you sometimes just need that little something that can make the journey easier….
500 words of BC Liberal spin
Letter to the Editor Five hundred words; 500 words crafted by 200 taxpayer-funded government public relations and communications staff. And instead of listening to what the…
Elk Valley SAR ops receive funding
$500K supports public safety in the backcountry Heading into the holiday season, the Canadian Avalanche Centre (CAC) and BC Search and Rescue Association (BCSARA) have…
The Ginger Ninjas take first place
At the Cranbrook and District Arts Council’s First Gingerbread House Decorating Contest By Helen Duckworth Ten families descended on the Cranbrook and District Arts Council…
Holiday Mingler Dec. 19 at Royal LePage
The Kimberley and District Chamber of Commerce Holiday Mingler will be hosted by Royal LePage East Kootenay Realty on December 19 from 5 – 8…
Detachment took part in road check blitz
Columbia Valley RCMP Report By S/Sgt. Marko Shehovac Dec. 7 was the day the police across the country did an impaired driving road check blitz….
Charlie Major to join Kenny Rogers’ Tour
The Kootenay Concert Connection and the City of Cranbrook are pleased to officially announce the addition of Charlie Major to join Kenny Rogers’ show on…