By Michael O’Connor Tip of the Week Well, this is it. The last official week of summer has arrived and it has been an epic…
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New Francophone school idea pondered for region
By Michelle Forbes The East Kootenay has seen an influx in residents in the last few years, and is home to a growing French population….
40 years later, a career comes to an end
For Sgt. Bob Shedden there was a little bit of deja vu Sept. 13, in Kimberley. Forty years ago he applied to become a RCMP…
Elkford Evacuation Alert update
With the precipitation overnight fire behaviour has been reduced. The BC Wildfire Services continues to monitor and evaluate the Quinn Creek Fire and the White…
Continued violation of water restrictions
Kimberley City Council Report By Nowell Berg On September 11, City of Kimberley council held its bi-monthly meeting. Councillors Kent Goodwin, Albert Hoglund, Nigel Kitto,…
Charity tourney raises $25k for EKFH
The annual Boston Pizza/NorthStar Motors Charity Golf Tournament, which was held on August 18, raised an amazing $25,000 for the East Kootenay Foundation for Health…
Obituary for Bernard Angus GRAHAM
Bernard Angus GRAHAM November 15, 1931 – September 9, 2017 On Saturday, September 9, 2017, Bernard Angus Graham passed away peacefully in his home with…
At the Library
By Mike Selby Cranbrook Public Library ‘Wherever I Find Myself’ is a collection of essays written by women, in which they discuss the varied amount…
Why go after small businesses and doctors?
Wayne’s World By Wayne Stetski Last month, Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau (Liberal Party) released a discussion paper that suggested one of the best ways…
Christy Wheeldon seeks vacated council seat
Long-time Cranbrook resident Christy Wheeldon has submitted her nomination papers for the upcoming City of Cranbrook by-election. She is seeking the council seat left vacant…