by Sheila Tutty, Canadian Cancer Society volunteer It is people like Glenda Standeven who enable the Canadian Cancer Society to fund the valuable services they…
Five whys
By Colin J Campbell Everyone knows how successful Toyota is at making automobiles. They have achieved number one in car production worldwide. What you may…
3 facts you need to know
…about B.C.’s proposed ORV legislation By Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett 1. The Off Road Vehicle Act will replace 40-year-old Motor Vehicle (All Terrain Act)….
Landlords: be part of the solution, not part of the problem
Columbia Valley RCMP Report By S/Sgt. Marko Shehovac Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment continues to investigate drug activity in the valley and whenever possible charges are…
Urban deer survey closed Friday
As of 9:30 a.m. March 27, the City of Cranbrook had received about 1,477 urban deer survey responses, both online and via the paper copies…
Bozon released; dropping puck Saturday night
Kootenay ICE sniper Tim Bozon is making remarkable strides as he recovers from meningitis, which sent him to hospital four weeks ago tomorrow. Bozon, who…
Four local teams selected to attend National Leadership Clinic
Four local teams have been awarded spots at the upcoming National Environmental Education Leadership Clinic that will take place at Nipika Mountain Resort from April…
Tick time is upon us
The arrival of warmer weather means many of us are spending more time outdoors. The change in weather also brings out ticks – small bugs…
KSAR and RCMP respond to call for help
Kimberley Search and Rescue (KSAR) were requested to assist RCMP Monday, March 24 regarding a request for medical aid. A snowmobiler had observed a sign at the…
Bill 4 puts BC Parks in peril: environmental groups
By Ian Cobb On March 24, Bill 4 (the Park Amendment Act) became law, despite opposition from a consortium of leading environmental organizations and park…