Donna Hay 1944 – 2014 With heavy hearts, we are saddened by the loss of Donna Marilyn Hay in the early hours of Wednesday, July…
Australia to aid B.C.’s wildfire response efforts
With wildfire activity increasing throughout British Columbia, Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson announced today that a contingent of specialized wildfire personnel…
Fire information public meeting in Canal Flats
Wildfire Management Branch Fire Personnel will be hosting an informative Fire Information Meeting Thursday evening to provide details regarding the local area fire situation and…
Ceremony to honour former mayor
The City of Kimberley recently erected signs renaming 312th Street to Jim Ogilvie Way, to honour long-serving former Mayor James E. Ogilvie. Known as “Jim”…
Arts on the Edge Silent Auction bigger than ever
The Arts on the Edge 2014 silent auction will be the biggest in the 10-year history of the exhibition and festival. On Friday, August 8,…
Columbia Valley RCMP Report
By S/Sgt. Marko Shehovac Drunk in public At 2:31 a.m. on July 31, the Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment received a complaint of a disturbance involving…
Scholarships available for advanced post-secondary studies
It may be the dog days of a very hot summer, but fall isn’t far away and the need for local post-secondary students to think…
Elkford resident wins Canadian Cancer Society promotion
The Canadian Cancer Society would like to congratulate Sue Huisman on winning an iPad mini as part of the 2014 Relay For Life registration incentives. She…
Golden’s Willhorse wins Emerging Artist Program
K96-3, Kelowna’s Classic Rock and the Music BC Industry Association August 5 announced the winner of the 2014 K96-3 Emerging Artist Program – Willhorse! The K96-3…
Fire pit permits cancelled by city
Effective at noon on Tuesday, August 5, and until further notice, all permits allowing backyard fire pits within the City of Fernie are cancelled. This…