The East Kootenay Credit Union recently made a donation to the Tony Servello Seniors Open Golf Tournament, which helps fund junior golf programs in Fernie….
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Local making the most of a second chance at life
Competing on a world stage never crossed her mind but for Cranbrook resident Heather Hockley that is exactly what happened. While most Canadians enjoyed fireworks…
Council urged to consider smoke-free community
What happened at Invermere council this week? By Carol Gordon The regular meeting of the District of Invermere Council was held on July 11 at…
Commendations for Spring Honda Fun Run
On July 11, ALS Society of BC Executive Director Wendy Toyer recognized local ALS fundraiser – the Spring Honda Fun Run. Local volunteers of the Spring…
COTR students raise pavilion at Idlewild
Students from the College of the Rockies’ carpentry program begin raising the new timber frame pavilion at Idlewild Park. The structure was built by the…
Horoscope for the week beginning July 14
By Michael O’Connor Tip of the Week Under the waning light of the Moon, the Sun will complete its cycle in Cancer. Mars, too, will…
RDEK Board Highlights
The following is a synopsis of what occurred during the July 7 Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board of directors’ meeting. Jaffray and Elko…
Council approves $478,611 to modernize trash collection
Kimberley City Council Report By Nowell Berg On July 10, City of Kimberley council held its bi-monthly meeting. Councillors Kent Goodwin, Albert Hoglund, Nigel Kitto,…
Family business staying in the family and growing
Stephen Wik, who has run the copier division of Rocky Mountain Print Solutions since 2011, recently bought the whole business and is merging it with…
Explore your happy place this summer
Long known as a catski operation, Island Lake Lodge is a “must experience” summer destination as well. Located just 14 kms from Fernie, the lodge…