Scottish poet Thomas Campbell wrote “To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.” Stan Matthew Oja was born Sept. 29, 1971 and…
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Bighorn sheep don’t do social distancing
By Ian Adams Op-Ed Commentary This summer, a severe respiratory disease has shown up in British Columbia. Highly contagious, it moves quickly through a population…
Obituary of Joyce Fanny Davis
Joyce Fanny Davis Joyce Fanny Davis nee Hodgson of Wasa, B.C., has pushed in all her chips and played her final hand. Joyce was born…
Disrespect rise in national parks is troubling
Letter to the Editor The year 2020 has been an unusual one for the Mountain National Parks with international tourists unable/unwilling to visit Canada due…
Obituary of Emily Lynn McKee
Emily Lynn McKee 1996 – 2020 With great heartbreak, we announce the sudden passing of Emily Lynn Mckee on August 6, 2020. Emily was born…
Obituary of Anne Mary Casey
Anne Mary Casey November 5, 1927 to August 5, 2020 With heavy hearts the family of Anne Casey announce her passing, in Cranbrook, B.C., on…
Golden-based biologist devoted to the Columbia Wetlands
Faces & Places: Rachel Darvill By Nicole Trigg Kootenay Conservation Program Passion for biodiversity and commitment to conservation define the sheer scope of Rachel Darvill’s…
Nearly 200 turtle hatchlings at Elizabeth Lake
The Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program (FWCP) approves $5.5 million for 43 regional fish and wildlife projects A project to increase the hatchling survival rate…
Kimberley shows support for Mounties
By Sgt. Chris Newel The residents of Kimberley and the surrounding area have always been very supportive of the RCMP. This support becomes particularly evident…
Obituary of Karin Winkler
Karin Winkler October 8, 1947 – August 4, 2020 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Kathe Maria Winkler, on August 4,…