Ferdinand Kessler “Fred” 1929 – 2013 It is with deep sorrow that the family of Ferdinand Kessler announces his passing on Monday, June 3, 2013…
Obituary for William Joseph Hurst “Bill”
William Joseph Hurst “Bill” November 8, 1927 – June 3, 2013 Bill passed away peacefully at his home in Cranbrook on Monday, June 3, 2013…
Obituary for Leonard William Aubichon
Leonard William Aubichon 1956 – 2013 On May 31, 2013, Leonard went home to be with the Great Spirit after a long battle with Kidney…
Options available to minimize deer damage: city says
Regular summer activities including yard and garden maintenance are in full swing and the possibility is there that you and your neighbours won’t be the…
Fernie-based eco-hero receives national environmental award
Earth Day Canada (EDC), with support from the RBC Foundation and Mill Street Brewery, is pleased to announce that Dawn Deydey of Fernie, is…
Fence posts pluckered from Skookumchuck property
Kimberley RCMP Report Thirty-eight (38) pressure treated fence posts were recently stolen from a property in Skookumchuck. The posts were 6’ long and 4-5” in…
Vaccine Fast Facts is not factual
Letter to the Editor I was recently made aware by local physicians and public health nurses that erroneous and misleading information about vaccines has been…
Kiddies will be leading the Grand Parade
The Sam Steele Days Parade is easily the largest of its kind in the East Kootenay. And it’s going to get a wee bit longer…
Dean Brody finds gold in Dirt
Jaffray’s Dean Brody has found gold in Dirt. Brody’s album Dirt, released in April 2012, has been certified as a Gold Record in Canada, surpassing…
Credit Unions announce partnership
Expanded wealth management services are available through a new partnership between three credit unions including East Kootenay Community, Grand Forks, and Nelson & District. In…