Letter to the Editor As 2020 comes to a close, people around the province and the globe reflect on a year of hardship and heartbreak….
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Autumn in the East Kootenay
The final season of 2020! A collective sigh of relief ensues. To say the past 295 days have been difficult is akin to the message…
Obituary for Bill Elliott
It saddens us to announce the passing of Bill (H.W) Elliott …our Papa. He died in the early morning hours of Monday, December 21, 2020…
Rockies goalie Decottignies solid in crease early
By Emanuel Sequeira Noah Decottignies has played a big factor in the Columbia Valley Rockies starting their season 3-0. The Calgary native has stopped 80…
Speeding jeopardizes B.C.’s road-safety gains
Letter to the Editor In an otherwise bad-news year, I’d like to share something positive: no matter how you get around, 2019 was, by many…
Obituary of Fredrick William Anderson
Obituary of Fredrick William Anderson December 12, 1932 – December 20, 2020 Fred passed away quietly at home on Dec 20, 2020, having celebrated his…
Obituary for Wayne Harold Lyle Stone
WAYNE HAROLD LYLE STONE JUNE 8, 1941 – DECEMBER 20, 2021 Wayne passed away unexpectedly at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital surrounded by his family on Sunday,…
Obituary for Al Ebert
Al EBERT July 29, 1946 ~ December 19, 2020 (age 74) We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Al Ebert after a long arduous battle with…
SD5 Board Notes
The following is a summary of motions carried by the School District No. 5 (SD5) board of directors during the December 9 board meeting. Motions…
COVID-19 shows worker and employer supports can be better
Letter to the Editor As we come to the end of this difficult year, I am reflecting on how the pandemic has highlighted the courage…