Fritz Maurer October 23rd, 1930 – December 21st, 2014 It is with great sadness that the Maurer family announces the sudden passing of Fritz Maurer…
Hot Car Report
Kimberley RCMP request the public’s assistance in locating a Smart Car stolen Dec. 27. Year: 2008 Colour: Yellow and Black Make: Smart Car Licence Plate…
Partnerships lead to jobs, benefit communities
Cranbrook’s Anna Majkowski went from jobless to being groomed to take over a local history non-profit society that has given her a new lease on…
Money Mommy’s ideas for stress-free holidays
By Karla Graff Christmas is a wondrous and beautiful time of year, but it can also be a time of financial stress for families. Everyone…
Obituary for Margaret Elsie Smith
SMITH – Margaret Elsie Dates: Birth date: January 3, 1924 Death date: December 18, 2014 Obituary: It is with heavy hearts that we announce the…
COTR still offers tuition-free Adult Basic Education
In response to planned changes to program funding by the provincial government, College of the Rockies reassures students that they will continue to offer tuition-free…
TFSAs and strategies for maximizing them
By Kim Inglis As one year passes and another unfolds, it’s time to make Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA) contributions. They’ve been around since 2009…
Avalanche warning includes region
Avalanche Canada Dec. 25 issued a special public avalanche warning for the Purcells, South Rockies, Lizard and Flathead, North Rockies, Cariboos, North Columbia, South Columbia,…
Cranbrook has key ingredients for a celebration
A perfect celebration combines several key ingredients. The first is a cause for celebration. An example is New Year’s Eve and New Years. Other vital…
Toot vs. fart
Mommy’s Weird By Kyla Cornish We say “toot” at our house, not “fart.” I know, I know. I am going all June Cleaver over here….