Travellers heading through Kootenay National Park on Highway 93 South should expect delays of up to 15 minutes until August 15, advises Parks Canada. Starting August…
24 bears waiting to be discovered
They are very cute and you can even bid on one of those being auctioned; 24 bears are waiting to be discovered. With a clue sheet…
Fire Centre responds to 84 fires in a week
In the past week, the Southeast Fire Centre has responded to 84 new lightning-caused fires. The vast majority of these fires have been small, and…
Research suggests business environment improving
Two new pieces of research note that the Kimberley business environment is positive and improving, though there are opportunities for improvement, a city press release…
Cranbrook is an explorer’s paradise
Cranbrook is truly an explorer’s paradise. In fact, just this past weekend I took a trip around the area to see what Cranbrook has to…
ʔaq̓amnik School offers unparalleled cultural immersion
Located in ?aqam (St. Mary’s Band), ʔaq̓amnik School offers a unique and rich learning experience for students of all cultural backgrounds that won’t be found…
Fourth Wapiti this weekend
Fernie’s Annex Park will come to life this weekend when the Wapiti Music Festival takes place (August 8-9). The festival is featuring a host of…
Moments of the MusicFest
There are not many more lovely backdrops for a summer music festival. With Lake Windermere glittering and rolling behind the stage, and the Purcell Mountains…
Obituary for Lori-Anne George
GEORGE, Lori-Anne Dates: Birth date: March 24, 1963 Death date: August 1, 2014 Obituary: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of…
ICE retool sales and PR
Jeff Chynoweth, General Manager of the Kootenay ICE, August 6 announced the club has hired Chris Wahl as the new Director of Sales & Public…