April is the month that taunts and teases. In the mountainous clime of the East Kootenay, April is a fascinating mixture of atmospheric influence –…
Into Darkness will sate Trekkies and genre newbies
Movie Reviews By Lynne Martin STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS (2013) starring Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, and Zoe Saldana is the 12th installment in this very…
A literary journey of discovery
Book Review By Derryll White Steinbeck, John (1962). Travels with Charley – In Search of America. You might say, “Why would I want to read…
Clark’s win – a triumph of hope over reality
Perceptions by Gerry Warner God bless Christy Clark! She has shown in the end it’s the people that count. Not the media. Not the pundits….
A rewarding and significant part of our lives
Letter to the Editor Remembering where we come from is truly a rewarding and significant part of our lives – not only in a personal…
Celebrate the long weekend in a BC Park
The Victoria Day long weekend is a busy one for Discover Camping, British Columbia’s camping reservation system, but many BC Parks still offer first-come, first-served…
Crèche
By Larry Halverson/Friends of Kootenay Two adults plus 16 goslings = a Crèche, which is what happens when the goslings of different parents get mixed…
Wildlife is out and about
There’s plenty to do and see in the mountain national parks over the May long weekend: visitors are encouraged to drive vigilantly, report wildlife sightings…
Officers on patrol over May long weekend
British Columbia’s natural resource officers, park rangers and conservation officers will be busy over the Victoria Day long weekend helping residents and visitors enjoy a…
Obituary for Naomi Fujimoto
Naomi Fujimoto Dates: Birth date: June 7, 1949 Death date: May 13, 2013 Obituary: Naomi Fujimoto was born on June 7, 1949 in Brooks, Alberta….