Columbia Valley RCMP Report By S/Sgt. Marko Shehovac At 6 p.m. on March 27, a Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment officer, while attending to an incident…
Club seeks support for Rotary Auction
The Rotary Club of Cranbrook is holding its annual Rotary Auction May 21 and 22 and is currently seeking support from the business community. “This…
Summer Socials seeks funding from Fernie businesses
The Summer Socials Committee, represented by business owners, Fernie Chamber of Commerce and the City of Fernie was initiated in the spring of 2011. A…
Volunteer Kootenays celebrates National Volunteer Week
City of Cranbrook Mayor Wayne Stetski and the city recently passed a proclamation to recognize the week of April 6 – 12 as National Volunteer…
MP urges consideration of Building Canada Fund
Denis Lebel, Minister responsible for Infrastructure Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs, has announced the launch of the New Building Canada Fund, ahead of schedule. This means…
Descheneau CHL Player of the Week
The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) April 1 announced that Jaedon Descheneau of the Kootenay ICE is the CHL Player of the Week for the playoff…
31st Iron Legs a beautiful day
It was a beautiful day on Saturday, March 29 for the 31st running of the Iron Legs Quadrathon at Kimberley Alpine Resort. Teams of competitors…
New tax benefit for families with young children
About 180,000 B.C. families will be eligible to receive up to $55 per month, or $660 annually, for each child under the age of six…
Province changing local government election legislation
Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Coralee Oakes introduced legislation March 26 that is aimed at supporting greater transparency and accountability in local government elections….
Around the globe at Fernie Library
Here is what is happening at the Fernie Heritage Library in April! THEME: Around the Globe Story time (ages 3-5): Tuesdays and Fridays* 11:15 a.m.-noon. Stories,…