“Education should be an amazing experience for each and every child.” Patricia Whalen is honoured to represent her community on issues concerning education and school…
Diana J. eyeing third term on council
Diana J. Scott is running for her third term as councillor for the City of Cranbrook. Of all the candidates running, she is the only…
All Candidate Forums in the Columbia Valley
The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce, The Valley Echo and Columbia Valley Pioneer and are hosting three All-Candidate Forums to help local citizens make their…
Remaining council meetings to be broadcast
The City of Cranbrook has been advised today that Shaw Cable has reversed its earlier decision to stop broadcasting city council meetings across its network…
The flu shot protects you and others
Flu season is on the way and Interior Health is gearing up to help protect children, pregnant women, seniors, people with chronic illnesses, and others…
Hwy 3 and 93 on top 10 list for collisions with wildlife
The two main highways running through the East Kootenay, Highway 3 (3/93 and 3/95) and Highway 93/95 are on a Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure…
Fund established to help Kimberley family
A Kimberley family has established a fund to help the children of a father who recently died. Leslie Clifford, 40, passed away Oct. 8, leaving…
Challenge highlights food access issues
Cranbrook, you’re being challenged! On Monday, November 3, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., residents of Cranbrook are being challenged to drop food off at…
Volunteers step up for Operation Christmas Child
The Cranbrook and Kimberley Operation Christmas Child campaign is now underway, with a shorter time period to operate within. Local media spokesperson Gary Cavers indicated…
Toastmasters clubs celebrate International’s 90th anniversary
Through improved communication and leadership skills, millions of men and women have become better speakers and leaders since 1924. Ninety years ago, when Toastmasters founder,…