College of the Rockies is hosting an open house for prospective students on Thursday, February 7 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Cranbrook Main…
Courageous women make for better politics
Perceptions by Gerry Warner Would the world be a better place if women were in charge of politics? This is not an idle question, especially…
RCMP present yearend report to city council
The following is a yearend report delivered to City of Kimberley council on Jan. 14 for the Kimberley RCMP Detachment, by Sgt. Laurie Jalbert, OIC…
New band councillor sworn in
Codie Andrew has been appointed as the new Councillor with the St. Mary’s Band’s following a by-election, which she won by acclamation. A swearing in…
EKPAFS collecting empty printer cartridges
Effective immediately, East Kootenay Performing Arts Festival Society (EKPAFS) will begin collecting empty printer cartridges from businesses and individuals for recycling. Laser cartridges, colour printer cartridges,…
Succession planning an evolutionary process
By Kim Inglis A Quantitative Study of the Business Succession Market in Canada published by RBC Royal Bank found only three per cent of business…
V-Day comes to Cranbrook at Key City Theatre
February 15 performance of The Vagina Monologues Cranbrook’s V-Day celebration comes to Key City Theatre just in time for Valentine’s weekend, Friday, February 15. The…
MOE and Wildsight team up on Wood Stove Exchange Program
The Ministry of Environment and Wildsight, with the goal of air quality improvement, will be offering a Wood Stove Exchange program to residents of the…
Constant texting harassment
Columbia Valley RCMP Report On Jan. 25, the Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment received a 7:48 p.m. complaint of constant harassment due to a person known…
Horoscope for the Week beginning February 1
By Michael O’Connor …