One of the more controversial figures in the history of Kootenays conservation was honoured last week with a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. Kootenay…
Blues and folk legend coming to Fernie
The Arts Station will be hosting a blues and folk treasure April 10 when Jim Brynes comes to Fernie. For more than 30 years, Jim…
Obituary for Margaret Anne Hamilton
Margaret Anne Hamilton (nee Hughes) September 15, 1920 – March 25, 2013 The family of Margaret Hamilton sadly said good-bye to our lovely Mom and…
Connecting east and west
Arabic poetry translation aims to ‘foster harmony and connectedness’ between east and west and between generations When most North Americans think of the Middle East,…
Province steps up to help conclude purchase of hovercraft
Lake Windermere and other bodies of water in the Columbia Valley are popular four-season recreation hot spots. As a result, safety continues to be a…
Wildsight invites Cranbrook to the Clean Bin Challenge
Wildsight is launching the Clean Bin Project in Cranbrook, kicking off in April. The challenge for Cranbrook residents is to reduce their waste as much…
Columbia Valley Cycling Society to release trail guide at its eighth annual AGM
The Columbia Valley Cycling Society will release its new trail guide of cycling and non-motorized trails in the Columbia Valley at its annual AGM, Monday…
Obituary for Robert Leslie Creemer
CREEMER, Robert Leslie Dates: Birth date: December 14, 1933 Death date: March 11, 2013 Obituary: It is with tremendous heartache that we announce the death…
Street sweeping beginning soon
Please be advised that the City of Kimberley will commence street sweeping activities in April and the program will continue throughout the months of April…
Southeast Fire Centre urges caution with outdoor burning
The Southeast Fire Centre is asking the public to exercise caution with any outdoor burning activities this spring. As the snow melts, dried grass from…