The District of Invermere knows how to fete Canada’s birthday! From the Kinsmen Club of Windermere Valley’s annual midnight fireworks extravaganza over Lake Windermere to…
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Shuswap Band hosts day of celebration
Shuswap Band council and community June 22 hosted a National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration, with guests from near and far attending. National Indigenous Peoples Day…
Obituary for Donald Frank Gawne
Donald Frank Gawne April 13th, 1942 ~ June 26, 2019 It is with great sadness that we the family of Don Gawne announce his passing…
BC SPCA photo contest captures beauty of wildlife
The BC SPCA invites the public to participate in its 11th annual Wildlife-In-Focus photography contest. Amateur photographers 14 years and older can submit their awe-inspiring…
Fighting racism to build a safer, more inclusive B.C.
Letter to the Editor Everyone has a right to live without fear of violence or discrimination, yet too many people face racism and hate as…
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…