Your generosity is at the very heart of change in your community! United Way donations stay in the community where they are raised to help…
Don’t let a lending scam spoil your Christmas
Letter to the Editor British Columbia’s regulator of mortgage brokers is warning consumers to watch out for scams targeted at people looking for easy access…
Canada Summer Jobs applications now open
For many employers, it’s already time to start thinking about recruiting students this summer. Through the federal government’s Canada Summer Jobs program, small businesses, public-sector…
Kimberley’s Got Talent a sold out show
By Chris Newel Much like Foreigner’s song, Juke Box Hero, Kimberley’s youth played to a “sold out show” Friday night at Centre 64. Twenty-one performers…
Snapshot offers detailed look at regions
A cornucopia of statistics and information is available in the recently released 2014 State of the Basin Snapshot Report by the Rural Development Institute (RDI)….
BCSARA gets $50,000 for training
The Province of British Columbia is providing a $50,000 boost to support training for Search and Rescue (SAR) volunteers in the province. The one-time funding…
Obituary for Mary Fedorchuk
Mary Fedorchuk (nee Mesenchuk) 1922 – 2014 It is with deep sorrow that the family of Mary Fedorchuk announces her passing on Tuesday, December 9,…
Hospital mortality rates decreasing
Recent data from the Canadian Institute of Health Information (CIHI) shows a decrease in unexpected hospital deaths in all B.C. health authorities. CIHI uses a…
KHCA provides $40,000 leadership gift
The Kimberley Health Care Auxiliary continues to show its commitment to the regional hospital with a third leadership gift for the East Kootenay Regional Hospital’s…
Bird Count Dec. 20 at Elizabeth Lake
On Saturday, Dec. 20 join the Rocky Mountain Naturalists for their annual Christmas Bird Count at 8:45 a.m. at Elizabeth Lake Information Centre parking lot….