Columbia Valley-based Kootenay Bayou Hot Sauce recently captured three awards at the world’s most competitive fiery foods contest – the 2015 Scovie Awards. The 2015…
Is there less domestic violence now than in the past?
Like all violent crime in Canada, rates of domestic violence have fallen in recent years. This decline is partly due to increased social equality and…
Interior Health gets sexy to promote HIV testing
Interior Health launched a new campaign last week to encourage all adults in the region to get tested for HIV. The ‘My Health Is Sexy’…
The Tea Party tonight at Key City
Canadian rock trio The Tea Party is coming to Cranbrook to promote the release of their first studio album in 10 years, The Ocean at…
November in the East Kootenay
Bah, November. One minute the East Kootenay is all autumnal glory, with streaks of brilliant colours and crisp blue days and the next, we’re white-knucking…
Meyer crafting wines many never reach
The Chef and the Grape By Chef Kristof Gillese It’s a little intimidating interviewing Jak Meyer of MFV: Meyer Family Vineyards. Jak’s a wonderful guy;…
?aq’am Trading opens with celebration
The grand opening of ?aq’am Trading community store was held Dec. 2. More than 50 people came by to support the store and celebrate with…
Y2Y co-founder recognized
Harvey Locke, an original founder of the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative (Y2Y), has received one of the world’s highest honours for conservation. Presented by the International…
Obituary for Joan Carolyn Manz
Joan Carolyn Marguerite Manz (nee Broster), 77, of Invermere passed away peacefully after a graceful battle with cancer on December 1, 2014 at Columbia House…
Mouse Elbow and Secretary Butt
Mommy’s Weird By Kyla Cornish There are hazards to any job. Of course there are safety hazards for those in construction, those who save lives…