Letter to the Editor Mark Twain wrote that “if you don’t read the newspaper you are uninformed, if you do read the newspaper you are…
We need an attitude shift in government
MLA Report For the last three weeks, I have been visiting communities across British Columbia in my capacity as critic for Forests, Lands and Natural…
The year ahead
By Mayor Wayne Stetski, City of Cranbrook In December I wrote about my first year as your mayor. It was a privilege and a pleasure…
Former CBT board chair honoured for contributions to region
Thanks to his significant contributions to the Columbia Basin, Kimberley’s Garry Merkel has received a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. Merkel was given a…
Blissett says Throne Speech ignored forestry, mining and tourism
Norma Blissett, NDP candidate for Kootenay East, says she is disappointed that Tuesday’s (Feb. 12) Throne Speech ignored important sectors of the B.C. economy like…
Bennett to lead LNG community engagement
Premier Christy Clark has asked Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Bill Bennett to lead discussions with communities of the Northwest region of the province…
Horoscope for the week beginning February 15
By Michael O’Connor …
Celebrate historic neighbours during Heritage Week
Heritage Week starts Monday, Feb. 18 and runs until Feb. 24. It’s the perfect opportunity to explore your local heritage and learn more about the…
City moving ahead with deer cull
The City of Cranbrook has decided to act on a wildlife permit issued by the Ministry of Forests, Land and Natural Resource Operations in late…
Fernie gets GTF aid to upgrade wastewater treatment system
Project will help protect the Elk River The City of Fernie last Friday (Feb. 9) received $652,800 from the Government of Canada through the Gas…