A 21-year-old male from Cranbrook is in custody facing a number of charges for offences committed in Kimberley, Cranbrook and Creston over the past few…
$7k raised at first Fire Fighters’ Halloween Bash
The first Cranbrook Fire Fighters’ Halloween Bash was held on Oct. 26 at the Columbo Lodge. A great time was had by all and some amazing…
IH moves to next phase of EKRH ICU project
Interior Health has completed the initial design phase for the East Kootenay Regional Hospital’s new intensive care unit and upgraded electrical system, and was pleased…
Alexander Bridge completed
Kootenay East MLA and Minister of Energy and Mines Bill Bennett joined: Lois Halko, Mayor of Sparwood; Mike Sosnowski, Regional District of East Kootenay Electoral…
Water vote result best for village
Mayor’s Report By Ute Juras Happy Halloween, everyone! I hope you all had a fun filled and safe fright night. As you are all aware,…
Flathead bats may help Canada’s endangered bats: new study
A new study concludes that B.C.’s Flathead River Valley could play an important role in understanding White Nose Syndrome, a mysterious disease that has nearly…
Funds help make trades training accessible in the Kootenays
Students in the Kootenays who want to learn a trade are getting a helping hand with more than $65,000 in one-time funding for 16 foundation…
Déjà vu budget a challenge for SD5
Last month Minister of Education Peter Fassbender announced to B.C. school boards that they must develop a savings plan in accordance with the Cooperative Gains…
Celestial Rhythms – Week 45
By Khoji J Vihara Propelling evolution I’m not telling anything new when saying that this present time is challenging. The Chinese character for challenge consists…
20 Feet from Stardom next up for Rockies Film Series
Millions know their voices, but no one knows their names. In his compelling new film ’20 Feet from Stardom,’ award-winning director Morgan Neville shines a…