MLA Report By Norm Macdonald Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA With the recent announcement that BC Hydro rates are about to go up by 28% over the…
Stronger criminal justice response needed to fight cyberbullying
By Kootenay-Columbia MP David Wilks With today’s technological advances, cyberbullying is unfortunately becoming increasingly prevalent in Canadian society. Cyberbullying is a form of bullying, in…
3 Facts you need to know
…About B.C.’S first Core Review decisions By Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett 1. Premier Christy Clark promised in the election campaign that all ministries and…
Hopley gets seven but to serve five years
The man who abducted a three-year-old Sparwood boy and ignited one of the largest manhunts in East Kootenay history in 2011 was today (Nov. 29)…
Community rallies to help local family
Trust Fund established for family Cranbrook and area is stepping up to help one of its own. “The community lost a passionate volunteer last week…
RCMP vs. Kootenay Ice, then go Bald or Blonde
At 4 p.m. today – November 29 – the Cranbrook/Kimberley RCMP will be raising funds by playing the Kootenay Ice in ball hockey, then either…
November Burn Fund Calendar winner
Sherry Smith was selected as November 2013’s winner in the Cranbrook Fire and Emergency Services’ Burn Fund Calendar contest. She won a fire extinguisher and smoke…
An evening fundraiser with Olympian Beckie Scott
The Fernie Nordic Society (FNS) invites you to help us celebrate the kickoff our biggest year yet! The weekend of December 6 will be the official opening of the Elk Valley Nordic Centre (weather dependent) and we invite you to join us in celebrating this momentous event and to raise funds for the continued trail expansion project, growth of the KidsSkill Development Program and the purchase of additional equipment. The celebration will take place…
Park Place Lodge Santa breakfast to aid Philippines
The Park Place Lodge is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a special visit from Old Saint Nick on Sunday, December 8 from…
Highway safety and speed limit review coming to region
Starting today, you can have your say on highway safety and speed limits in British Columbia, as the public consultation component of the Rural Highway…