By Michelle Forbes Kimberley has long been known as a city that loves the arts. From First Saturday initiatives to festivals, to individuals who work…
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KOE students harvest lichen for mountain caribou
Students in Ms. Anneli Schadeli’s Grade 4/5 class from Kootenay Orchards Elementary (KOE) in Cranbrook recently put on snowshoes and went out into the snow…
Community grant program application time
BC Hydro is letting East Kootenay non-profits and community organizations know that applications are open for the community grant program until March 31. There are two grant…
Take steps to protect your property from flooding
Over the past few years, it has become a normal occurrence to see quick, drastic rises in spring temperatures mixed with rainfall and fast snow…
KSA soccer registration underway
By Michelle Forbes Memories of childhood summer soccer are one of the things that remain from generation to generation. There is something wonderful about spending…
Obituary for Dale Grant Cook
Dale Grant Cook 1959 – 2018 It is with heartfelt sorrow that the family of Dale Cook announce his passing on Saturday, March 3, 2018…
Island Lake Lodge wins Employees First Award
Island Lake Lodge has won the coveted 2018 Employees First Award, presented March 9 at the BC Tourism Industry Conference in Kelowna. The award is…
Cranbrook RCMP Report
By S/Sgt. Hector Lee The following is a synopsis of calls received by Cranbrook RCMP for the week (from 6 a.m.) March 5 to 6 a.m., March 12. Police handled…
Columbia Valley RCMP Report
By Sgt. Bob Vatamaniuck The last week witnessed the Columbia Valley RCMP respond to about 35 calls for service; last year that number was closer…
Lennan Delaney elected president of arts council
At its annual general meeting on Tuesday, March 6, the members of Kimberley Arts Council – Centre 64 (KAC-C64) elected a new president, Lennan Delaney….