Margaret Mary Swanson With great sorrow we announce the peaceful passing of Marg Swanson on December 5, 2024. Marg was born on August 9,1931 in…
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Obituary of Melvin Olsen
Melvin Olsen It is with deepest sadness that the family of Melvin Olsen announces his passing on December 5, 2024 in the Cranbrook Hospital. Mel,…
Local author releasing new novel
Invermere author Elinor Florence received her Christmas present early this year — a signed contract with Simon & Schuster for her new historical novel Finding…
Don’t let a Secret Sister swindle you
If a ‘Secret Sister’ asks you to be a part of her gift exchange, you might be swindled for your kindness. The ‘Secret Sister’ gift…
What holiday materials can be left in recycling carts
It’s wonderful that we’re all embracing the spirit of gift-giving this holiday season, but the aftermath of packaging, wrapping paper and gift bags can be…
All-female hockey league breaks ice for regional launch
By Erin Knutson Canal Flats Arena proudly hosted the opening games of three U11 (11 and under) female hockey teams in mid-November (15 to 17),…
Packed house at Centre 64 for Chris Rubens’ Films
Submitted by the East Kootenay Climate Hub A standing-room-only audience gathered at Kimberley’s Centre 64 on Friday night (Dec. 6) to enjoy two short films…
Starlite season fundraising for EKRH and Durand Manor
It’s the annual Starlite Season for the East Kootenay Foundation for Health (EKFH). This year’s holiday giving is focused on two major projects in the…
Obituary of Linda May Kirk
Linda May Kirk Linda Kirk passed away peacefully at the Cranbrook Regional Hospital on December 1, 2024 at the age of 76 years. Linda was…
RDEK firefighter pilot program sees great success
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) has wrapped up its highly successful Firefighter Work Experience Pilot Program (WEP). “This year’s Work Experience Program was…