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Obituary for Buddy Allan Lees
Buddy Allan Lees April 3, 1939 ~ June 29, 2019 “Bud” passed away peacefully with his family at his side after a long and determined…
Positive changes since start of new system: city
It has been a little over a year since the City of Kimberley implemented its Automated Garbage Collection Service. Thus far, council and city staff…
Obituary for Roy Hughie Smitna
On June 24, 2019 with great sadness the family announces the sudden passing of Roy Smitna. Lost was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and brother….
HIV tests now part of most ED blood work
Since December 2018, when people come in to Interior Health emergency departments and require diagnostic blood work, an HIV test may be included. Provincial testing guidelines encourage…
KSCF grants aid 27 community organizations
The Kootenay Savings Community Foundation (KSCF) is excited to announce the distribution of more than $57,000 in new grants. These most recent grants, ranging from…
COTR nursing instructor presents at Oxford
Presentation focused on inequities in health care around the world College of the Rockies’ Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) instructor, Daniel Wiens, presented at…
Wildcat Days 2019
The District of Elkford was abuzz with the sights, sounds, smells and activities of Wildcat Days 2019 from June 28 to 30. A gentle, sunny…
Elkford unveils first public art piece
The District of Elkford June 29 unveiled the first piece of public art in the district. Local glass artist Katherine Russell’s eagerly awaited piece ‘Pass…
Obituary for Leonard Earl Wooten
Leonard Wooten passed peacefully into the presence of his Savior on June 23rd, 2019. Leonard was born in Forest Grove, Oregon in May 1928. He…