Letter to the Editor Re: MLA Report, Doug Clovechok I have just read Mr. Doug Clovechok’s report on the electoral reform referendum and I’ve just…
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Proportional Representation or First-Past-the-Post?
Letter to the Editor The upcoming referendum on whether to abandon the First-Past-the-Post (FPTP) electoral system in B.C. will have a profound impact on our…
A Cole’s Notes version of the facts
Letter to the Editor Good gracious, could someone please help out poor (Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA) Doug Clovechok! He’s is clearly befuddled about this fall’s pro…
CUPW is ready to strike
Letter to the Editor After nine months of negotiations, 60 days of conciliation and the exchange of global offers, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers…
CKCA announces 2018–2019 funded projects
Over 150 arts and culture projects—including the Columbia Basin Culture Tour—have received a total of $751,000 in funding support for the 2018-19 season through the…
The importance of trades and industry
On Thursday, September 20, College of the Rockies and Air Liquide brought together industry representatives, students and members of the public at a Trades Expo aimed…
Horoscope for the week Sept. 28
By Michael O’Connor Tip of the Week Autumn is now in full force and the Moon is waning. Both share a common symbolic principle. Ending,…
Grant helps library buy new tech gear
Local children will benefit from new STEAM programming at the Invermere Public Library, thanks to a community grant from BC Hydro. A $1,500 contribution to…
Obituary for Eileane Doreen Matchett
MATCHETT (LEHMAN-NITSCHKE), EILEANE DOREEN OCTOBER 26, 1932 – SEPTEMBER 17, 2018 Eileane Doreen Matchett passed away in Creston, BC on Monday, September 17, 2018 at the age of…
Meaghan’s Friend and Neighbour Day blooms again
By Michelle Forbes There is something inherently wonderful about random acts of kindness; something unexpectedly nice and unanticipated. It makes the person who receives it…