By Wayne Stetski Over the last three and a half years I have been your MP, and I hope you have seen some of the…
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Winter in the East Kootenay
What a weird winter. Around about January 31, I foolishly bleated on Facebook that I loved living on the warm side of the Rockies, as…
Living Lakes Canada celebrating many milestones
Living Lakes Canada is heading to Valencia, Spain for the 15th International Living Lakes Conference on May 7-9. The conference, titled the World Congress for…
Obituary for Robert Papp
Robert Papp December 22, 1938 – April 9, 2019 Robert Papp passed away peacefully with his eldest daughter by his side in Invermere, BC. Robert…
The impacts of invasive species
Invasive species harm ecosystems, economies, and human health across the globe. In the East Kootenay, some invasive plant species have had devastating effects on ranch…
B.C. Chorfest in Kimberley May 19
During the May long weekend the Kimberley Community Choir will be welcoming singers from across B.C. They will all be rehearsing together for two days…
MP hosting pop-up office in valley
Wayne Stetski, Member of Parliament for Kootenay–Columbia, will be holding a pop-up office for residents in the Columbia Valley. MP Stetski and his staff can help…
Chamber creates endowment fund for local students
The Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce has approved the creation of a new endowment fund with the Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies with an initial…
Nature Appreciation Extravaganza and AGM April 24
Next Wednesday, April 24, nature lovers will be joining forces to offer the Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook AGM and Nature Appreciation Extravaganza in Cranbrook. The day…
Recognize a deserving educator
Nominations open for 2019 Environmental Education Awards of Excellence Do you know an educator in the Columbia Basin who encourages environmental stewardship and sustainability? The…