Letter to the Editor The Kinsmen Club of Windermere Valley has hosted the Columbia Valley’s annual Canada Day Fireworks for over 20 years and folks…
Cranbrook Farmer’s Market launches sixth season Saturday
The Cranbrook Farmer’s Market Society is proud to be kicking off our sixth summer of operation this Saturday, June 28 at 9 a.m. Market patrons…
Why compost? Wildsight teaches Cranbrook students
Picture this: an apple core tumbling into a garbage bin. For dedicated composters, this everyday moment turns into a slow-motion tragedy, as that apple core…
Open Garden Day returns for 18th year
Enjoy a self-guided tour of seven beautifully diverse gardens and discover plants as well as local artisans from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday July…
Fairmont Lions show support for regional health care
Lions Clubs plan and participate in a wide variety of service projects that meet the goal of Lions Clubs international as well as the needs…
Elderly Invermere man collapses, later dies
Columbia Valley RCMP Report By S/Sgt. Marko Shehovac At 8 p.m. on June 20, Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment members responded to call of a male…
Hi-tech warnings to help prevent wildlife collisions
The Government of B.C. will be testing new high-tech wildlife detection systems on Highway 3 between Cranbrook and the Alberta border to better warn motorists about…
Rockies Rowing Club compete in Vernon
It was a cool and blustery day in Vernon on Saturday, June 14 when the Vernon Rowing Regatta commenced. Among 30 crews, from centres as…
Strongman Competition still Sam Steele Days fave
The Strongman Competition remains a favourite event among Sam Steele Days participants, based on the hundreds of onlookers taking in the Saturday, June 21 event…
Off in the Woods grab Balls of Steele
JCI Kootenay hosted the second Balls of Steele Bocce Tournament at Baker Park June 21, part of the Sam Steele Days festivities in Cranbrook. The…