By Kim Inglis Canadian residents, who die owning assets such as vacation properties in the United States or stocks in U.S. companies, may be subject…
Camping in a tent sucks
Mommy’s Weird By Kyla Cornish We did a little tag along camping trip this summer. Don’t know what that is? It’s when your friends pick…
Trying to get away from the horrors of a “connected” civilization
Perceptions by Gerry Warner Smart phones. Dumb people! Is that what historians 1,000 years hence will think when they uncover the sorry remains of our…
Increase in RCMP members isn’t feasible
April Mayor’s Update By Mayor Mary Giuliano Late night disturbances downtown are a problem for residents but bar owners are doing what they can to…
Skilled trades offer bright future for B.C. students
Letter to the Editor In B.C., a million job openings are expected by 2022. Fully 43% of those jobs will require skilled workers, and some…
Cranbrook Relay team sets goal of $15,000
The BDO Cranbrook office has collected over $15,000 in donations for the Canadian Cancer Society through participating in the last four Slopes for Hope and…
What’s happening in Kootenay this long weekend
Despite snow and winter conditions throughout most of the mountain parks, spring is in full bloom in Kootenay National Park. Redstreak Campground opened May 15,…
Spring Honda Fun Run returns June 1
If you have ever contemplated running a five or 10-km race then have we got the solution for you! There is nothing like the experience…
Cranbrook Canadian Tire moving
The Cranbrook Canadian Tire is moving to a new location that will create a triangle of similar stores for shoppers in the Key City. City…
EKRH ICU/electrical project launch celebrated
Only a year after government gave the green light to major upgrades to East Kootenay Regional Hospital’s (EKRH) intensive care unit and electrical system, construction…