Cougars, bears and moose have all been reported on trails throughout the Elk Valley the last few weeks. This past long weekend cougar sightings were…
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Kootenay Country Fair Sept. 10 at the fort
Do you have a passion for knitting? Have you taken up the lost art of tatting? Do you scrapbook? Are you into photography? Is your…
Obituary for Randy John Crago
Randy John Crago 1948 – 2017 It is with great sadness that the family of Randy Crago announce his passing on Monday, July 31, 2017…
Wetland therapy underway in Sparwood
Wetlands have disappeared at an alarming rate in the Elk Valley. They have been filled in for development, drained for urban expansion, and paved over…
Going batty with bats?
Are you noticing more bats around your house or property? You are not alone! Mid-summer is the time when landowners typically notice more bat activity,…
Kootenay-Columbia and Softwood Lumber
Wayne’s World By Wayne Stetski Kootenay-Columbia MP Lumber mills in the riding of Kootenay-Columbia want a quick, but fair, long-term resolution to the softwood lumber…
Parks Canada should be liable for flawed fire control
Letter to the Editor Parks Canada should be made liable for the millions of lost dollars that they are causing the East Kootenay with their…
Obituary for Victor Bernard Peltzer
Victor Bernard Peltzer “Vick” July 8, 1924 – July 28, 2017It is with deep sorrow that the family of Vick Peltzer announces his passing on…
Band breaks ground on new community hub
Trust provides $500,000 to new community building. Members of Tobacco Plains Indian Band (?akinkum+asnuq+?it) will soon have a safe and welcoming space where they can…
New bike racks installed through downtown
It is now easier for cyclists in the downtown to find places to safely park and lock their bicycles, with 34 new bike racks installed…