In August 2017 Allister and Denise Pedersen departed on a 10,283 km trip through B.C., Yukon and Alaska that spanned 40 days. Travelling the Alaska…
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RDEK taxation increased 1.3%
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors has adopted its 2018-2022 Financial Plan. The 2018 operating budget totals $30,543,324, which represents a…
Obituary for Aly Alois Mederer
Aly Alois Mederer 1931 – 2018 After a quick battle with Pancreatic Cancer, Aly passed away peacefully with his wife and son by his side…
Obituary for Luciana Dean “Lucy”
Luciana Dean “Lucy” 1938 -2018 It is with heavy hearts that the family of Luciana Dean announce her peaceful passing in the early hours of…
Risks of reusing shipping containers
Video highlights risks of using shipping containers for purposes other than shipping Reusing shipping containers for workplace or residential storage can create unseen risks to…
Kootenay Air Cadets compete in effective speaking
On Saturday February 24, Air Cadets from around the Kootenays competed in the annual Effective Speaking competition. The eight competing Air Cadets were from Cranbrook,…
Living Vicariously: Holiday in Cambodia
By Janine Toms Taking a six-hour bus ride into Cambodia (from Thailand), I found myself literally walking across the border, visitor visa in hand, side…
Black Umfolosi coming to Key City March 15
The longevity of Zimbabwe’s oldest imbube acapella outfit, Black Umfolosi, is worth shouting from the top of the mountain. The group has been together for…
Obituary for Wilda Margaret QUAIL
Wilda Margaret QUAIL April 19, 1927 – February 21, 2018 Wilda passed away on Wednesday, February 21st, 2018, in her 91st year. Wilda leaves to…
B.C.’s Speculation Tax is a stinging penalty
Letter to the Editor B.C’s NDP government is proposing to yank the welcome mat out from under out-of-province vacation home owners, among them a large…