Denis Petryshen was recognized as the 2014 Regional District of East Kootenay Electoral Area C Volunteer of the Year at the Area C Town Hall…
New tourism initiative gets funding
An innovative new tourism strategy in the Columbia Valley has been approved for over $100,000 in funding over three years through the Columbia Valley Community…
St. Mary’s Band and Canfor establish business relationship
On May 28, the St. Mary’s Band (Ɂaq’am) development corporation, Ɂaq’am Community Enterprises (ACE); entered into a business relationship with Canfor on the management and development…
SD5 hires new principal For Rocky Mountain Elementary School
Dean Chandler was recently appointed principal of Rocky Mountain Elementary School (RMES) in Elkford as of the 2014/15 school year, by the School District No….
Fernie Council Connection
The following is a breakdown as to what occurred at the Monday, May 26 City of Fernie council meeting. 1. AGREEMENTS, LICENCES PERMITS & POLICIES…
COTR hosts annual Math Contest
College of the Rockies (COTR) played host on May 8 to 12 aspiring East Kootenay mathematicians who participated in the 18th annual BC Schools Math Contest….
Miss Worley’s beautiful vision
The Chef and the Grape By Chef Kristof Gillese When I called Nadine Worley, one half of the winemaking powerhouse from Mud House wines of New…
Witness: a modern spiritualist’s life adventure
By Ian Cobb/e-KNOW You wonder why someone would name a book “Witness – Voices and Choices.” It is a title that sat at the front…
Endangered frog takes a leap forward
By Larry Halverson The endangered Northern Leopard Frog (Lithobates pipiens), the most at-risk amphibian in British Columbia, is taking a leap forward on its path…
St. Mary’s School spirit supports health care
East Kootenay Foundation for Health received a basket full of smiles recently thanks to a beautiful gift of $525 from the St. Mary’s Catholic Independent…