Fernie Ghostriders alum McCoy Bidewell (2020-22) completed his second season in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference with the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Ooks. Bidewell…
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The 2025 provincial budget ignores rural B.C.
By Scott McInnis On March 4, Finance Minister Brenda Bailey tabled the B.C. 2025 Budget in the Legislature. I want to highlight several points within…
Obituary of Robbie BILLEY
Robbie BILLEY May 11, 1953 ~ February 27, 2025 (age 71) Robbie was born in Fernie on May 11, 1953, to Donald and Helene (Blondie) Billey. He spent…
Better access to primary care at Kimberley Health Centre
Kimberley residents now have improved access to health-care support thanks to the renovation and opening of a new primary care location in the Kimberley Health…
Obituary of Maxine Hayward
Maxine Hayward It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Maxine Hayward on Feb 2, 2025 after a brief battle with cancer….
Obituary of Lynne FOWLER
Lynne FOWLER January 14, 1937 ~ February 23, 2025 (age 88) Lynne Elizabeth Fowler passed from this world peacefully Feb 23rd, 2025. Ever full of joy and fun,…
Obituary of Preston Arlo Andre Grasdal
Preston Arlo Andre Grasdal The world lost an amazing young man in a tragic accident. Preston lived each day to the fullest with enthusiasm and…
Chronic Wasting Disease deer cull appalling
Letter to the Editor I am absolutely appalled at the senseless cull and killing of perfectly healthy deer in Kimberley under the guise of research…
Wear your biggest hat to book launch events
Finding Flora, the new novel from local author Elinor Florence, launches April 1 and the author has several appearances lined up in the East Kootenay….
Breaking barriers: local Physician on gender equity and leadership
This International Women’s Day (March 8) and Canadian Women Physicians Day (March 11), Dr. JoyAnne Krupa brings attention to new initiatives supporting local women in…