With drier conditions Saturday (March 8), there was not much new flooding and run-off activity around the region, with the exception of some sloughing along Highway 93…
Flood watch ends but Water Quality Advisory continues
Focus to shift to clean up starting Monday, city says Despite the rainfall in Cranbrook overnight Saturday and into Sunday morning, the flooding experienced in…
International Women’s Day & CFUW Cranbrook Club
Saturday, March 8 is International Women’s Day and Canadian women have come a long way, but the struggle is not finished. It is true that…
Silver medal for Kimberley’s Josh Dueck
Kimberley’s Josh Dueck has captured a silver medal in the men’s sit-ski downhill event today (March 8) at the Sochi Paralympic Winter Games. This is…
Forbes list reveals a tale of two life styles
Perceptions by Gerry Warner “I’ve been rich and I’ve been poor – rich is better.” – Sophie Tucker 1884 – 1966. Clever lady that Sophie Tucker….
Coelho leads readers to ask deep and hard questions
Book Review By Derryll White Coelho, Paulo (2004). Eleven Minutes. Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she…
February Night Watch
Under Swansea By Bob Ede Tough February for finding stars. Skiffs of snow on many mornings and low clouds pushing down on the valley bottom….
FRC services now available in village
Message from the Mayor By Ute Juras, Mayor of Canal Flats During the Village of Canal Flats council meeting on February 11, council authorized the…
Water quality advisory continued; flood conditions improved
The water quality advisory issued early Friday afternoon for residents on the City of Cranbrook water system continues and is expected to remain in place…
RDEK to monitor conditions through weekend
The Regional District of East Kootenay’s (RDEK) emergency program personnel continue to closely monitor the run off situation around the region. “We have had a…