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EVlution directive moves forward with Fernie’s approval
By Erin Knutson At a recent council meeting, the City of Fernie agreed to move forward with a letter supporting a lease and service agreement…
Empowering cultural safety and working to transform end-of-life care
Jared Basil, a Yaqan Nukiy community member of the Ktunaxa Nation, is a leader in cultural safety education and healthcare transformation. As a steering committee…
Rockies cool Heat and rake Leafs to keep rolling
By Stephanie Stevens The Heat were lukewarm and the Leafs were left blowing in the wind. The Columbia Valley Rockies tallied another four points last…
JCI Kootenay hosting All Candidates Forum October 7
JCI Kootenay is inviting residents of the City of Cranbrook to come out and attend an all-candidates forum for the upcoming municipal election. Proudly hosted…
Invasive of the Month
By East Kootenay Invasive Species Council ORANGE HAWKWEED (Hieracium aurantiacum) Orange hawkweed is one of 14 non-native hawkweed species in B.C. and is the only…
Film production returning to Columbia Valley
The return of the film industry to the Columbia Valley is being hailed as an exciting new economic opportunity for the entire valley. Over the…
JCI Kootenay receives national recognition
Local non-profit JCI Kootenay recently came home from the JCI Canada National Convention in Toronto with major accolades and recognition. At the annual event that…
Kerri Wall clarifies misconceptions about BC Green Party
In response to public comments and questions, Kerri Wall, BC Green Party candidate for Kootenay-Rockies, is addressing persistent myths surrounding the party’s policies and priorities….
Discover possibilities at COTR’s annual Open House
Event will offer hands-on experiences, exciting demonstrations, and more College of the Rockies invites communities throughout the region to its annual Open House on Saturday,…