On August 10, the Recreation and Culture department will change the Western Financial Place (WFP) closing hours to 8 p.m., Monday to Sunday. This means…
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Ticket pick up for Rock the Kootenays opens Thursday
The box office at Western Financial Place is set to open starting at 1 p.m. on Thursday, August 10, for concertgoers to pick up their…
Local programs get provincial funds
The provincial government has announced grants through the PlanH program to local governments and Indigenous communities, including the City of Cranbrook and Columbia Valley Métis….
B.C. protecting seniors through education, awareness
Seniors in B.C. will be better protected against abuse as the province continues to work with partners to further raise awareness and coordinated community responses…
Obituary of Anne Edwards
Obituary of Anne Edwards June 6, 1935 – Tisdale, Saskatchewan October 15, 2022 – Calgary, Alberta Anne Edwards shuffled off this mortal coil on Saturday,…
D.O.A. coming to Kimberley Sept. 8
Canada’s legendary Punk Kings, who helped spread punk rock counterculture around the world are coming to Kimberley on their 2023/2024 world tour. D.O.A. has travelled…
Sparwood Council Facts
The following is a synopsis of what occurred during the August 1 District of Sparwood council meeting. DELEGATION Sparwood Search and Rescue Lauren Boudreau and…
Study aims to boost rural engagement in healthcare planning
A ground-breaking initiative to amplify rural voices in health care decision-making is underway in British Columbia (BC). The project, “Closing the Gap,” is a partnership…
Local residents’ water concerns captured in new report
With dire drought conditions across most of British Columbia, the summer of 2023 is unfolding as predicted. Early, rapid snowmelt combined with a hot, dry…
Celebrating Carmen Purdy’s life and legacy
A conservation visionary, the late Carmen Purdy will always be remembered for his passion and dedication to B.C.’s wildlife and habitat. To celebrate his life,…