Council Comments By Coun. Bob Whetham In some places it’s bears, in others it’s beavers or geese. Here in Cranbrook, it’s an overabundance of deer….
Barbecues on balconies should be prohibited
Letter to the Editor On Tuesday, July 16, a fire occurred at the Legacy II Apartments in Kelowna. It was confirmed by investigators to be…
Post-secondary students need to think about jobs
Letter to the Editor This school year in British Columbia, we expect more than 400,000 students to enroll in at least one course at our…
Funeral announced for Ed Kluczny
One of the most successful athletes in Columbia Valley history will be remembered August 16 in Radium Hot Springs. The family of Ed Kluczny have…
RDEK Board Highlights
Area A ALC Delegation of Authority Agreement extended The Regional District of East Kootenay’s (RDEK) delegation agreement with the Agricultural Land Commission that allows the…
Home Based Business regs moved forward
Proposed changes to the regulation of home based businesses in the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) – a topic of some feverish discussion the…
Final night market of season Wednesday
The final night market of the Summer 2013 Cranbrook Farmers’ Market season is this Wednesday, August 14, at Cranbrook’s Rotary Park. “This night market will…
Drastic drop in Canadian tourism numbers
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce (CoC) last week released a discussion paper noting its deep concerns for the flagging tourism industry – nation-wide. In short…
Kootenay Rockies launches new websites
Kootenay Rockies Tourism is excited to announce the launch of a number of new websites. First off, for our Tourism Marketing Partners, we have given the corporate…
Fernie Chamber members asked to Team Up for Terry
The Terry Fox Foundation is urging Fernie Chamber of Commerce members to Team Up for Terry (Fox) – and take part in a Terry Fox…