Leontine Josephine Boll July 30, 1930 – September 8, 2021 With sadness we announce that our mom and grandma Leontine Boll passed away peacefully on…
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Obituary of Donald George Holt
Donald George Holt 1941 – 2021 Don passed away peacefully with family by his side on Thursday, September 9, 2021, In Calgary, Alberta. Donald George…
Con majority needed to make Canada great country it was
Letter to the Editor I am proud of our country, but I am concerned. Under Justin Trudeau we have witnessed a loss of freedom, including…
Let’s move ahead with a spirit of unity
Letter to the Editor As we end the election cycle, let’s celebrate our common hopes and desires. Underneath it all, I believe we all want…
Consider climate change before casting your vote
Letter to the Editor I am very concerned about environmental issues. Climate change/global warming is a phenomenon that I have been aware of for many…
Kootenay Lake fishery could be fixed in less than a decade
“Kootenay Lake was a world-renowned sport fishery for decades because of the large (15-25-pound) Gerrard Rainbow trout – just like everybody else, I don’t want…
B.C.’s COVID-19 update for Sept. 17
As of Friday, Sept. 17, 86.5% (4,008,076) of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 78.9%…
Elko Overhead Replacement Project website launched
A new website has been launched to provide people with details of the proposed Elko Overhead Replacement Project on Highway 3 west of Fernie. For…
Summer 2021 saw drop in groundwater levels in Basin
Hot and smoky conditions in the Columbia Basin and elsewhere in British Columbia were not the only signs of quickening climate change impacts this summer….
Residents invited to learn about hearing loss and dementia
During September’s World Alzheimer’s Month, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. is raising awareness across the Kootenays of many aspects of dementia, including brain health and…