The BC SPCA’s East Kootenay Branch is seeking your help with medical costs for a stray cat staff have named Claude, who came to the…
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Community celebrates Annual General Assembly
The ?akisqnuk First Nation Annual General Assembly was August 23 and 24 at the Columbia Lake Recreation Centre. The community celebrates two days of information…
Stigma – words matter
By Corinne Dolman Op-Ed Commentary Getting “clean.” “Junkie.” “Addict.” “Dirty” needles.” The language we use to refer to people with substance use disorders can elicit many…
Elk Valley RCMP Report
By Cst. Debra Katerenchuk Elk Valley RCMP responded to 506 calls for service between July 25 and August 26. RCMP responded to the following calls:…
Need-to-know for the upcoming Kootenay Country Fair
The Kootenay Country Fair organizing committee has had its last meeting before the September 8 Fair and they want you to know a few things….
Council chambers renovated; Save-on update
Kimberley City Council Report By Nowell Berg On August 26, City of Kimberley council held its regular bi-monthly meeting. Councillors Kyle Dalum, Kent Goodwin, Nigel…
Obituary for Lenore (Lenny) Pretty
Dancing in Heaven With the greatest love and respect we are grieving the loss of our Mom, Lenore (Lenny) Pretty. She arrived on earth April…
Obituary for Sharon Frances Charbonneau
Sharon Frances Charbonneau (nee Holub) October 19, 1941 – August 17, 2019 The family of Sharon Charbonneau; wife, mother, grandmother & great-grandmother (nana) whom can…
College prepares for new academic year
Jumpstart and Community Showcase events help kick-off the semester College of the Rockies is welcoming new and returning students to the 2019/20 academic year, which…
Sparwood begins construction on off-leash dog park
The District of Sparwood is excited to announce that construction is under way on Sparwood’s first Off-Leash Dog Park. The park located at 441 Pine…