People living in the communities of the Columbia Valley, notably Canal Flats, as well as Elkford may notice large columns of smoke in the air as…
Whiteswan opened as Area Restriction rescinded
An Area Restriction Order for areas near a group of fires east of Canal Flats has been rescinded effective immediately, the Southeast Fire Centre announced…
Obituary for Wilfred Robert Williams
WILLIAMS: Wilfred Robert Dates: Birth date: October 24, 1931 Death date: August 14, 2014 Obituary: Wilf is survived by his soul mate and wife Mae;…
Jim Ogilvie Way made official
A small ceremony was held at the corner of Jim Ogilvie Way and Rotary Drive Friday, August 8 to officially mark the name change of…
Sparwood marks passing of Loretta Montemurro
All flags were lowered to half-mast on Tuesday, August 5, to mark the passing of former District of Sparwood Clerk/Administrator Loretta Montemurro, who served the…
Campfire ban rescinded in Southeast Fire Centre
Effective Friday, August 15, campfires once again will be permitted throughout the Southeast Fire Centre’s jurisdiction. The campfire ban was rescinded due to cooler weather…
The UBCM has lost its clout
Letter to the Editor When I first became involved in municipal government the direction from the province to the municipalities came from the Ministry of…
Obituary for Burton George Jaegli
JAEGLI, Burton GeorgeDates:Birth date: January 31, 1964Death date: July 23, 2014 Obituary: Burt was born on January 31, 1964 in Regina, SK, and passed away suddenly…
3 facts you need to know
About teachers’ negotiations By Bill Bennett Kootenay East MLA 1. Government hopes to reach a negotiated settlement with the BCTF in August and stands ready…
Bafflegab doesn’t lessen impact of Mt. Polley spill
Perceptions by Gerry Warner “Tailing dams at operating mines have not ever failed in British Columbia. This is the first time. It is hard to plan…