Summer is approaching the southern Canadian Rockies and Fernie is preparing for its ever-popular Summer Socials. Residents and passers-through can look forward to the third…
Western Financial president/CEO heading to Senate
Western Financial Group’s President and CEO Scott Tannas was appointed to the Canadian Senate by Prime Minister Stephen Harper on March 25. The company that purchased the…
Turdus migratorius migration
By Larry Halverson/Friends of Kootenay American Robins are a quintessential early bird whose appearance at the end of winter gives hope for longer and warmer…
Annual Lakeshore Clean-up going on Sunday
Please come and join us for the annual Hidden Bay Lakeshore Clean-up, which will be held starting at 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 19. Bring…
City urges caution on Victoria Avenue
Drivers and pedestrians are advised of construction occurring at the crosswalk on Victoria Avenue and 4th Street North, in front of the Save-on-Foods property. City…
Smooth operator buys $1,000 in gift cards with stolen credit card
On February 28 an unknown male purchased $1,000 in VISA gift cards at the Shoppers Drug Mart in Kimberley. A very short time later it…
Obituary for Donald Frederick Lane “Don”
Donald Frederick Lane “Don” 1927 – 2013 It is with great sorrow that the family of Donald Lane announces his passing on Thursday, May 9,…
City appoints new CAO
The City of Kimberley announced today (May 15) the appointment of Scott Sommerville to the role of Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). Scott has been a…
And the election winners are…
It’s a case of the same-old, same old for East Kootenay residents when it comes to representation in the Victoria Legislature. The Christy Clark-led Liberal…
Clark’s Liberals win, but…
The BC Liberals have re-attained the B.C. Legislature, having thus far won 44 seats, enough to win the government in the 40th election as of…