Roberta “Robbie” POINTER July 6, 1957 ~ June 22, 2023 (age 65) Roberta “Robbie” Paulene Pointer (nee Berger) passed away peacefully June 22,2023 in Sparwood , BC. Roberta…
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For the love of trees
Submitted by Wildsight Students in Cranbrook’s Kootenay Orchards Elementary School learned about the beauty and intricacy of trees, and connected with the landscape around them…
Annual Raft Race makes a splash
On June 21, costumed competitors furiously paddled the Elk River in a fun and thrilling Raft Race. Canyon Raft has organized the annual event since…
Thank you to the Elk Valley
By Andrew Gulyas A big thank you to the communities in the Elk Valley. Elkford Secondary School’s PE program has been out in the valley…
Spring in the East Kootenay
Springtime in the East Kootenay is a diverse and wide-ranging affair. From wintery returns to summery splendour to soggy sections, you never know what you’ll…
Obituary of William James Cairns
William James Cairns It is with great sadness and tremendous loss we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend….
Valley and South Country firefighters practice water shuttling
Members of the Elk Valley and South Country Fire Departments in collaboration with the Fernie Fire Department, and members of the Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi ‘it (Tobacco Plains) Fire…
Obituary of Paul Taylor MADDEN
Paul Taylor MADDEN April 11, 1965 ~ June 19, 2023 (age 58) On June 19th, our beloved father and partner passed away at the age of 58. Paul…
Obituary for Robert Frank Aikins
Robert Frank Aikins On June 9 we lost a husband, father, brother, uncle and grandfather. Frank died in his 88th year in Oliver BC after…
John “Jack” Lee Thomas
JOHN (“JACK”) LEE THOMAS JUNE 20, 1934 – JUNE 19, 2023 In loving memory ~ John “Jack” Lee Thomas beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away…