Communities throughout the province, including Fernie, will benefit from a half a million dollars in B.C. government funding to help non-profit cultural organizations, First Nations…
Cranbrook resident in on Premier’s public service achievement honours
Premier Christy Clark honoured the exceptional accomplishments of British Columbia’s public service employees and teams at the Premier’s Innovation and Excellence Awards ceremony, an annual…
Beautification work begins on Aspen Drive
The District of Sparwood and BC Hydro have commenced work on a beautification project that will relocate overhead power cables underground in order to improve…
New woodlot licence available near Skookumchuk
The provincial government is accepting bids on a new woodlot licence near Skookumchuk, a move that will eventually generate new job opportunities across the region, Minister…
Norman – we love you, you are our hero
Letter to the Editor It has been five years and four months since a gentle giant was felled by an innocuous blood clot. Five years…
CHCA Fashion Show ready to hit the runway
It’s an annual event that many look forward to featuring some of the best fashions and accessories from the Cranbrook Health Care Auxiliary (CHCA) Thrift…
Students, industry benefit from haul-truck training simulators
If politicking becomes passé for them, a couple of B.C. Government Cabinet Ministers may have a career in haul-truck driving. Advanced Education Minister Amrik Virk…
SD5 Board Notes
The following is a summary of School District No. 5 (SD5) School Board of Trustees’ board motions carried during the Oct. 8 Board Meeting in…
Driver killed in Spilli’ area rollover
A 30-year-old Spillimacheen area man is dead after a Thanksgiving evening rollover on Highway 95. RCMP officers from Columbia Valley, Golden and Trans Canada East…
Connie Kaldor plays Key City Theatre Oct. 22
Canadian born folk singer and songwriter Connie Kaldor will be performing at the Key City Theatre. A native of Regina, Saskatchewan, Connie Kaldor has been…