Effective immediately, the City of Fernie has rescinded the Water Quality Advisory issued on July 20. Current testing indicates the water quality is “GOOD” at the…
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SD6 submits strategic plan to Ministry of Education
The Ministry of Education and Child Care requires school districts to submit several reports as part of the government legislation called The Framework for Enhancing…
Obituary of William “Bill” PONIC
William “Bill” PONIC October 18, 1928 ~ September 14, 2023 (age 94) The family of William (Bill) Ponic is sad to announce that he passed away on September…
Obituary of Fiona Millar
Fiona Millar It is with profound sadness that the family of Fiona Millar announce her passing on Friday Sept 8, 2023, at her home in…
Purcell Collegiate hosting open house Sept. 25.
Purcell Collegiate is excited to announce a limited number of fully-funded spaces are now available to local students. This is an ideal opportunity for East…
The privatization of a public resource
Letter to the Editor Once again, I read that Cranbrook city council is discussing the installation of water meters in Cranbrook. This time they are…
Summer in the East Kootenay
Photos by Ian Cobb and Carrie Schafer Wasn’t that a summer? Fire season in the East Kootenay was once again scary and hectic and smoky,…
Obituary of Donald Stepney
Donald Stepney Donald Gary Stepney was born on Sept. 5, 1941 in Vancouver BC, to Barbara and Donald Stepney. He moved to Cranbrook in 1974…
Obituary of Norma Jean Ivanco
Norma Jean Ivanco Norma Jean Ivanco, a long-time resident of Fairmont Hot Springs, passed away peacefully at home at the age of 76 on the…
Boil Water Advisory as repairs complete
UPDATE: Sunday Sept. 23: The majority of those who have been without water since Friday afternoon have their water service restored. The only exception right…