The Moyie Community Association, dedicated to building a stronger and more connected community, has received a gaming grant worth $4,300 from the B.C. government. Across…
Kootenay-Koocanusa area to get fish and wildlife program
A new program will help protect and enhance fish, wildlife and habitats in and around Koocanusa Reservoir and its tributaries in the Kootenay River system…
Candidates’ forum in Kimberley April 30
In anticipation of the May 14 B.C. General Election, the Kimberley & District Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that we will be hosting an…
Doc shortage impacting health centre hours again
Regional officials working on recruitment Interior Health has posted another announcement pointing out “temporary changes to emergency department hours at the Sparwood Health Care Centre.”…
Do you take your health for granted?
By Carol Gordon It really can be quite easy to ignore the essential elements required for optimum health (see previous articles: Staying Well and Taking…
What happened to honesty and respect?
Construction Questions By Menno Dueck Can honesty and respect be part of a kitchen reno? Charlotte and Jim believe so and bet their renovation nest…
Flats back to full council complement
The Village of Canal Flats council is back to a full complement following March 30 by-election. Dean Midyette captured the council seat vacated by Coun….
Snowfall warning for Elk Valley – for April 13
Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the Elk Valley for today and tonight (April 13). “This is a warning that significant snowfall is…
An Ethiopian odyssey by plane and four-wheel drive
Perceptions by Gerry Warner As some of you may recall from last week, I was attending a Rotary meeting in Spokane when an ophthalmologist, conducting…
SNAP shots – March 2013
SNAP East Kootenay brings our region to colourful life each month as owner Janice Sommerfeld and her photographers endeavour to cover community events in the…