Awards for first-time students range from $1,000 up to two full years of tuition Applications are being accepted until March 31 for College of the…
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Griz Days stays active in modified format
The last community event we attended and photographed was Fernie’s Griz Days 2020, three days before the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic around…
Fund supports water, wildlife and wetlands in Columbia Valley
By Nicole Trigg Kootenay Conservation Program Eight important local conservation projects were recently approved by the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) to receive funding…
City applies for FireSmart funding to reduce surface fuels
Kimberley City Council Report By Nowell Berg On March 8, City of Kimberley council held its regular bi-monthly meeting. Councillors Kyle Dalum, Kent Goodwin, Nigel…
Sunrise Rotary supports Volunteers of Music Program
Cranbrook Sunrise Rotary Club has donated $1,000 to the Fisher Peak Performing Artists Society (FPPAS) to help support its program volunteers this summer. “Being a…
Rural Elk Valley residents asked to complete tourism survey
This week community stakeholders and residents in the Elk Valley will be asked to complete an online survey by March 22 for the Regional District…
At the Library
By Mike Selby Cranbrook Public Library The Cranbrook Public Library is now open with extended hours (with some restrictions and reduced services.) We encourage patrons…
COTR returning to on-campus learning this fall
Planning underway to offer face-to-face learning for fall 2021 semester College of the Rockies is preparing to welcome students back to its campuses for fall…
Obituary of Dianne BLONDEAU
Dianne BLONDEAU March 14, 1955 ~ February 26, 2021 (age 65) It is with sadness that we share the passing of Dianne Cecilia Blondeau (née Guest) on February…
Obituary of Dana Virginia Jalava
DANA “GINNY” VIRGINIA JALAVA (PEURAMAKI) OCTOBER 3, 1946 – FEBRUARY 26, 2021 On Friday, February 26, 2021 Dana Virginia (Ginny) Jalava passed away very peacefully at home with her…