Nominations for the province’s highest recognition of excellence and lifetime achievement – the Order of British Columbia for 2013 – are now being accepted. “The…
Cougar hunting season closes in East Kootenay
The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations has closed the cougar hunting season in the East Kootenay. The closure will take effect at…
Chasing Ice showing at The Vogue
Indie Films Fernie’s next presentation will be Chasing Ice, the 2012 Hot Docs People’s Choice Awards winner. The American film also won Best Cinematography award…
E-KNOW 1,500 Likes draw winner
The winner of East Kootenay News Online Weekly’s (e-KNOW) prize for our ‘1,500 Facebook Likes Contest’ is Cranbrook resident Cindy Krowchuk. She won a Carrie…
A Clear View seen through
All the hard work, planning and sacrifices made during the run of the East Kootenay Foundation for Health’s A Clear View campaign, to raise $1…
IH getting six new nurse practitioners
Forty-five additional nurse practitioners hired for B.C. Soon an additional 45 new nurse practitioners will be working around British Columbia, as part of government’s commitment…
Childs is still “a machine”
The first time I saw Morgan Childs beat the savage living skins out of a drum kit was a mesmerizing, swirling afternoon on the side…
Foul play ruled out
The BC Coroners Service (BCCS) has confirmed the identity of a woman who was found deceased in the Fairmont Hot Springs area on Jan. 24…
Community engagement a success
Kimberley’s communication to continue to improve The City of Kimberley is pleased to announce the first phase of its Community Brand and Communication initiative has…
Province and Ktunaxa reach agreement to share mine revenue
A new revenue-sharing agreement ensures four Ktunaxa Nation communities benefit from resource development within their traditional territory, the B.C. provincial government announced Jan. 29. The…