About clean energy in B.C. By Bill Bennett Kootenay East MLA B.C. has some of the cleanest energy in North America. Most comes from hydroelectric…
Foster families make our province stronger
Letter to the Editor When families struggle – whether due to conflicts, substance misuse, illness or because they require specialized care for a child with…
Short-term savings will hurt special needs children
Letter to the Editor Re: Services to children and youth with special needs All children have the right to grow to be responsible, contributing citizens…
CBT Thoughtstream report available online
You logged on; you thought; you prioritized. Now Columbia Basin residents can visit CBT’s Thoughtstream website to see results from our online engagement pilot project….
Prevent kitchen fires
It’s time for Fire Prevention Week and from October 6 – 12 Cranbrook Fire & Emergency Services is reminding residents to ‘Prevent Kitchen Fires.’ During…
Former board member’s volunteer hours recognized by RBC
After 14 years as a dedicated board member at East Kootenay Foundation for Health (EKFH), newly retired director Cindy Yates asked Executive Director Donna Grainger…
Man dies following medical emergency in Edgewater
Columbia Valley RCMP Report By S/Sgt. Marko Shehovac At 9:48 a.m. on Sept. 28, Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment members were called to assist BC Ambulance…
Unique emergency training aimed at pet services
The Regional District of East Kootenay’s (RDEK) Emergency Social Services (ESS) team is hosting a unique training opportunity this weekend aimed at helping pets in…
Weatherworn homage to the salmon
The third annual Columbia Salmon Festival was held on a blustery Saturday Sept. 28 at Invermere’s Kinsmen Beach. Running from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m….
Soccer Olympians in Sparwood Saturday
On Saturday, October 5, John Herdman, Head Coach of the London 2012 bronze medal winning Canadian Women’s Soccer Team and Karina LeBlanc, London 2012 bronze…