Book Review By Derryll White Brady, John (1988). A Stone of the Heart. This is John Brady’s first novel, in which he introduces Dublin police…
Look at the size of these Vibrissae
By Larry Halverson Friends of Kootenay They are called vibrissae or more commonly known as whiskers. But the whiskers on this Red Squirrel are different…
Chamber members asked for input on city policing
Letter to the Editor Dear Chamber Members, Re: Business issues for RCMP Policing priorities are being set for the Cranbrook RCMP Detachment’s Annual Performance Plan,…
BC Parks are under threat
Letter to the Editor On February 13, Bill 4, an amendment to the Parks Act was introduced by the BC Government. If passed by the…
FSS sending 16 to provincials; funding help needed
The Fernie Secondary School Boys and Girls Ski/Snowboard Teams recently participated in the East Kootenay Ski/Snowboard Races held in Kimberley on February 12, competing against…
Fernie bakery chooses Sparwood as first step in expansion plan
Current investment hotbed Sparwood is proud to be the location for Loaf Bakery’s new venture. Fernie-based Loaf Bakery opened its doors adjacent to the big…
Extreme wind chill expected for Elk Valley, KNP
Folks planning on having some outdoor fun this weekend, including those at Fernie’s Griz Days celebrations, bundle up! The winter that keeps on giving doesn’t…
Police searching for man following assault
Columbia Valley RCMP Report By S/Sgt. Marko Shehovac At 12:26 a.m. on Feb. 22, Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment attended to a domestic assault complaint in…
Rewards Points fundraiser provided $4,000 to Starlite
Who knew that grocery shopping could make a direct impact on health care? But that is exactly what happened thanks to a recent fundraiser for East…
COTR gets funds to support ESL transition
Public post-secondary institutions are receiving $10.5 million for the planning and changes needed to transition English as a Second Language (ESL) programs to a new…