To celebrate its 40th year in the historic Studio/Stage Door, Cranbrook Community Theatre (CCT) will be presenting an all-Canadian line up for the 2014/15 theatre…
Air Cadets hold review for family, friends and guests
By S.L. Furedi The 279 Elk Valley Air Cadets were spit and polish perfect for their annual ceremonial review, June 5. The teens, aged 12-18,…
One dead, three hurt in head-on near Field
A B.C. woman is dead following a morning head-on collision on the Trans Canada Highway west of Field. B.C. Ambulance and Field Fire Rescue responded to…
McCormick declares intent to run for mayor
Kimberley City Councillor Don McCormick is running for mayor in the fall election. “I am getting a ton of encouragement from the community about my…
Strike forces new fireworks venue
Due to the ongoing B.C. teacher’s strike, the annual Sand Creek Community Club Canada Day festivities in Jaffray have to change the venue for the…
Searchers locate missing cliff jumper’s body
Columbia Valley RCMP and other searchers yesterday morning located the body of an Invermere man who disappeared after cliff jumping at Twin Lake. On June 21,…
Build in Canada Innovation Program Call for Proposals
Kootenay-Columbia MP David Wilks, on behalf of the Hon. Diane Finley, Minister of Public Works and Government Services, today announced the launch of the fifth Call…
Open fires restriction coming for Southeast Fire Centre
Effective at 1 p.m. on July 2, open fires will be prohibited within the Southeast Fire Centre’s jurisdiction to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public…
Obituary for Thomas Halko
HALKO, Thomas Michael “Dimbers”Dates:Birth date: May 10, 1939Death date: June 3, 2014 Obituary: It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our loving…
Obituary for John Turner
TURNER, JohnDates:Birth date: January 17, 1928Death date: June 1, 2014 Obituary: John “J.T.” Turner, our beloved father and grandfather, passed away at the Elk Valley Hospital…