The City of Fernie is taking part in a national ‘wave’ of plaque unveilings on August 22, as part of the 100th anniversary of Canada’s…
Corporate challenge for Wild Voices for Kids program
Think kids should get outside and learn about their big backyard in the Kootenays? We thought so! And that’s why this summer we are looking…
Fire ban for City of Kimberley
As of noon on Tuesday, August 5 the City of Kimberley will be following along with the BC Wildfire Protection Branch and will be banning…
It’s time to feast on raspberries
Heard it Through the Cukevine By Kerstin Renner This year seems to be flying by and one of the things that got somewhat left behind…
Campfire ban starts tomorrow
Effective at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 5, campfires will be prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety….
Trying to make new friends
Mommy’s Weird By Kyla Cornish Now that Whirlwind is in Kindergarten, I have realized that its time to actually look at Baby Bot and plan…
Adventure and enlightenment with the Rocky Mountain Naturalists
Perceptions by Gerry Warner “Naturalists aren’t pansies, you know.” I can’t remember who made the remark, but it definitely caught my attention as I rode…
It feels as if Coady is writing out of my own memory
Book Review By Derryll White Coady, Lynn (1998). Strange Heaven. This is Lynn Coady’s first novel, written in Fredericton, New Brunswick but, in large part…
3 facts you need to know
About ministerial salary holdback By Bill Bennett Kootenay East MLA 1. In 2001 the BC Liberal Government introduced the Balanced Budget and Ministerial Accountability Act,…
Kaleidoscope ends with Arts on the Edge Gala & Festival
The Kimberley Kaleidoscope arts & culture festival, which starts with the First Saturday celebration of arts, culture, & heritage on August 2, culminates with the…