By Charlene Stropky The Canadian Institute of Child Health states, “The first years last forever.” This sentiment is supported by decades of research. It underscores…
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Mayor takes aim at Benchland misinformation
By Don McCormick City of Kimberley Mayor Is there anyone out there who does NOT want to see new money come to Kimberley so your…
Obituary for Edith Lydia Jolie
Edith Lydia Jolie 1924 – 2017 Cradled in her father’s arms, she was carried home as her parents walked from the hospital where she was…
Chamber awards presented at gala
By Michelle Forbes Each year the Kimberley Chamber Awards Gala invites hardworking business owners to take a break from their long hours to celebrate the…
Obituary for Gerald Anderson Curnow “Gerry”
Gerald Anderson Curnow March 1st, 1943 – October 6th, 2017 Gerald “Gerry” Curnow of Cranbrook, BC passed away peacefully on October 6, 2017. Gerry is…
Classical duo to perform at Studio 64
By Mike Redfern A classical cello-piano duo from Ottawa will perform in concert at Studio 64 in Kimberley on November 8. Paul Marleyn and Mauro…
Thanks to Ciao for excellent work
Letter to the Editor I would like to thank a local small business, Ciao Tours, for recently hosting a ‘Ladies Tour’ of Sicily and the…
City of Fernie remembers
This has been an incredibly difficult week for all of us. There are no words that will adequately convey our sorrow. On October 17 we…
Help bats for Halloween
As Halloween approaches, images of scary, blood-sucking bats become commonplace. Since the goal of the Kootenay Community Bat Project is to promote bat conservation, this…
New offices opened to help MLA serve constituents
By Michelle Forbes Living in rural B.C., the Kootenays are far from the hustle and bustle of the Lower Mainland, and the politics and decisions…