As temperatures continue to reach new summertime highs, Interior Health warns residents to be mindful of heat stroke. Too much heat can be harmful to…
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Obituary for James Alexander Sherret “Jim”
James Alexander Sherret “Jim” 1930 – 2018 It is with profound sorrow that the family of Jim Sherret announce his passing on Wednesday, July 18,…
Obituary for Laurence “Larry” HALVERSON
Laurence “Larry” HALVERSON August 31, 1946 – July 16, 2018 Laurence Douglas James Halverson, better known as Larry, passed away on Monday, July 16, 2018…
Island Lake – Lake Trail
Road Trippin’ Elk Valley It’s only about 10 km from Fernie but it feels like you are in ‘another place.’ Island Lake, and Island Lake…
Hot weather leads to near-record power demand
BC Hydro is reporting power demand has increased significantly, coming close to B.C.’s all-time record for summer peak hourly demand. Hotter than average weather developed…
A closer look at First-Past-the-Post
Part II in a series on BC Electoral Reform By Carol Gordon Amber Van Drielen is a lawyer who lives in Golden, British Columbia….
Sanitation and housing safety: a class advantage?
Letter to the Editor Sanitation and housing safety are not advantages granted to specific classes in this country. And yet it sometimes seems that way….
Columbia Basin Culture Tour August 11 & 12
A region-wide project of the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance Taking place August 11 and 12 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. in communities throughout the…
Obituary for Patricia Marie GANCI
Patricia Marie GANCI March 17, 1936 – July 17, 2018 On July 17, 2018 Patricia came to rest in Sparwood due to health issues. Pat…
Additional youth employment funding available: MP
MP Wayne Stetski announced today an additional federal investment of $86,732 for youth employment in the Kootenay-Columbia riding. The additional investment brings the total 2018…