Heard it Through the Cukevine By Kerstin Renner Most of the vegetables we grow in our gardens here are annuals, meaning they have to be…
Pride comes to Cranbrook
The legendary Charley Pride performed at Western Financial Place in Cranbrook Thursday, May 22. The former million selling, Grammy Award-winning performer helped create a bridge…
A modest proposal to end the teachers’ dispute
Perceptions by Gerry Warner As teachers and politicians once again disrupt the education of more than 500,000 students in B.C. it behooves all of us…
How to manipulate…
Mommy’s Weird By Kyla Cornish It amazes me at how early women learn to manipulate men. Maybe that was a bit drastic. No, maybe not….
Surprised by how contemporary 50-year-old story sounds
Book Review By Derryll White MacDonald, John D. (1964). The Deep Blue Good-By. A lady is a very special happening, so scented and delicate and…
Public rejects BC Liberal plan to privatize forest lands
MLA Report By Norm Macdonald, Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA This last week, my email inbox has been fuller than at almost any other time since I…
3 facts you need to know
About Mines Act fees By Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett 1. Currently, no fees are charged for permits granted under the Mines Act, despite fees…
Highway re-opened after slide cleared
Highway 95A has been re-opened in both directions in Kimberley following an early morning mudslide. Both directions of the highway were closed in both directions…
Important meeting June 4 for West Fernie residents
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is hoping for a strong turnout next week as they host a public meeting on the proposed West…
Draft Watershed Action Plan ready for public review
We want your input on plans to conserve local fish and wildlife A draft plan that identifies actions to help conserve and enhance fish and…