The Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club has placed the Columbia Valley in the Guinness World Book of Records. On May 28, Guinness confirmed to District…
Elkview Operations wins Overall Surface Mine Rescue competition
After an intense and energetic competition, seven dedicated teams claimed victory this weekend at the 59th annual Mine Rescue and First Aid Competition in Smithers….
Church hosting Mounties/public for fallen RCMP service
The Alliance Church in Cranbrook has graciously offered their facility to allow RCMP members and the public to participate in the funeral service being held…
RDEK rolls out roving reminder to reduce, reuse and recycle
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) has unveiled the newest member of its fleet, and it will be easy to spot around the region….
Regional MP addresses RCMP tragedy
David Wilks (Kootenay—Columbia MP, CPC) rose in Parliament this morning to make a statement about the three slain Moncton RCMP officers. The following is a…
Kids’ summer activities at The Arts Station
July and August are packed full of new kids classes at The Arts Station! The line up of kids programming is busier and more fun…
Funding to help boost investment
Columbia Basin Trust commits $275,000 over three years to Invest Kootenay A regional partnership that focuses on developing tools to attract and retain investment in…
Gordon Terrace student top of the art contest crop
To celebrate Earth Day this year, Top Crop Garden, Farm & Pet in Cranbrook put together an art contest for elementary school children. The students,…
College Dental Assistant Program reaches milestone
College of the Rockies’ Certified Dental Assistant program is marking a new milestone as students graduate from the program for the 30th year. The Certified…
Matching gift for volunteering aids Creston Maternity
The Creston Hospital’s maternity unit received a welcome gift of $500 thanks to the volunteer efforts of Cranbrook’s Cindy Yates. Yates, a former board member…