By Tom Shypitka Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures and thanks to strong voices in the Kootenays — from local officials to everyday citizens — B.C. and Alberta issued…
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Sparwood EOC activated to Level 2
The District of Sparwood has made the decision to increase the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) from a Level 1 to a Level 2 to ensure…
Seniors Helping Seniors Program expands service
The City of Kimberley is pleased to support the Summit Community Services – Seniors Helping Seniors Program as they temporarily expand their services to help…
Obituary fopr Mary Doreen Stewart
Mary Doreen Stewart, age 84, passed away peacefully April 4, 2020 at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital. Doreen is loved and dearly missed by her…
Obituary of David Lawrence Johnston
David Lawrence Johnston September 6, 1939 – February 25, 2020 Dave was born in Terrace, BC to parents Ted and Marie Johnston (nee Desjardins. He…
Fernie ISSW conference rescheduled
After careful deliberation, the International Snow Science Workshop (ISSW) 2020 Organizing Committee has made the difficult decision to reschedule the upcoming ISSW conference due to the…
The Indomitable Prairie Crocus
By Ian Adams Op-Ed Commentary The word “fragile” is often used to describe wildflowers. They certainly appear to fit the word. Usually looked on as…
Alphabet Soup a successful program
By Marg Bibby During the past winter and spring, in the time before the COVID-19 pandemic forced us to stay apart, Columbia Basin Alliance for…
Obituary for Joyce Hagel
Joyce Mary Ann Hagel 1941 – 2020 It is with heavy hearts and fond memories that we announce the passing of our beloved Wife, Mother,…
Wishing British Columbians a safe long weekend
Letter to the Editor As the weather warms up, and a long weekend is upon us we are tempted to venture outdoors and visit our…