The impact of COVID-19 on the local job market spread viciously and quickly. Like the rest of the country, Columbia Valley residents are experiencing layoffs,…
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Obituary for John Thomas SHEPHERD
John Thomas SHEPHERD October 6, 1950 ~ May 8, 2020 (age 69) With broken hearts, it saddens us to announce the sudden death of John T Shepherd. Beloved…
We must speak up when we witness racism
Letter to the Editor I am deeply saddened by the recent rise in racially motivated physical and verbal attacks and vandalism against people of Asian…
Help for seniors in need
United Way East Kootenay has received federal government funding through its New Horizons for Seniors Program. The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) provides grants…
Raccoons observed in Cranbrook and Kimberley
Raccoons can be found in a wide variety of habitats including forests, marshes, and farmland. Highly adaptable, raccoons can also thrive in the densest urban…
Obituary for Norris Calvin FEDOREK
Norris Calvin FEDOREK May 14, 1952 ~ May 7, 2020 (age 67) On Thursday, May 7th, Norris Calvin Fedorek passed away at the age of 67 years. He…
Obituary of John Ivan Terris
Terris, John Ivan 1950-2020 John passed away peacefully on May 6th, 2020 in his 69th year at his home in Kimberley, B.C. John’s wife and…
Striped skunk sightings on the rise
You may not have sighted a skunk in your neighbourhood…yet! But have smelled one’s musk! To reduce the potential for conflict with any wildlife, it…
We need to stay 100% all in
Letter to the Editor The May long weekend is the unofficial start of summer that we look forward to throughout the year. It’s often the…
Obituary of Yvonne Doreen Blackburn
Yvonne Doreen Blackburn With deep sadness, the family of Yvonne Doreen Blackburn announce her passing, on May 6, 2020 at the age of 82. Yvonne…