Teachers from throughout the East Kootenay’s two school districts are taking part in the first day of rotating strikes by members of the B.C. Teachers’…
College welcomes back popular presenter
College of the Rockies’ Continuing Education department is excited to announce the return of Julia King Tamang for a pair of workshops on June 2…
Sam Steele Days Society honoured
The Sam Steele Days Society is the 2013 recipient of the City of Cranbrook’s Sustainable Community Builder Award. “This is a very worthwhile recipient of…
CFES focus on forcible entry
Cranbrook Fire & Emergency Services (CFES) first responders are now better equipped to deal with forcible entry into buildings. Crews have completed a yearly training…
Emergency Awareness Day June 7 in Sparwood
There will be something for everyone June 7 during Emergency Awareness Day in Sparwood. Running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sparwood Recreational…
Transit available for First Saturday events
We are thrilled to announce that Kimberley Community Transit is able to offer a shuttle service between Townsite and Marysville to help community members attend…
Tourism Fernie AGM June 19
The 2014 Tourism Fernie annual general meeting will be held at the Park Place Lodge on Thursday, June 19. The AGM will bring together all…
Bring it on – Barbecue Season!
Taste Life By Danielle Cardozo I always look forward to the week after the May long weekend. If you’re from the Kootenays, you know that…
Bulldozing breast cancer
Teck’s Elkview Operations (EVO) is raising awareness of breast cancer and its impact on the local community with a rebuilt pink Caterpillar D10T bulldozer that…