Every Friday during July and August is Art Walk Invermere, a tour of six artsy locations. Art Walk runs from 4 to 8 p.m. Check…
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Be a part of the solution; become Bear Smart
Fernie is a hot spot for recreation, that’s why a lot of us have moved here and the developments are approved. We choose to live here…
History’s Historian: The Story of Naomi Miller
By Nowell Berg You see her bicycling or walking around Wasa Lake on the Lions path, cross-country skiing around the neighbourhood during winter and recording…
Local featured author at Kootenay Book Weekend
Summer is back in the Kootenays, and for avid readers there is no greater pleasure than a good book and an icy drink on the…
Obituary for Elsie Sophie Hume
Elsie Sophie Hume 1922 – 2017 Elsie Hume passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at the tender age of 95….
Obituary for Elizabeth Mae Hogg “Bette”
Elizabeth Mae Hogg “Bette” Elizabeth Hogg passed away peacefully at home surrounded by love on Friday, July 7, 2017. Elizabeth was born and raised in…
District urges compliance with garbage collection bylaw
In December 2016 District of Sparwood council adopted an amendment to the Utility and Solid Waste Management Bylaw 1014 to address the issue of animal attraction to waste, in…
Weed warriors unite – stop the spread of Japanese Knotweed
Japanese Knotweed is the most destructive weed to have in your backyard and it is becoming a high concern in the East Kootenay. As the…
Use of face masks during wildfire events
Interior Health (IH) has received a number of inquiries from the public about the use of face masks for protection against wildfire smoke. IH would…
RCMP warn about Cops for Kids phone calls
Southern Interior RCMP are warning the public of telephone solicitations in the name of Cops for Kids that could be circulating throughout the Southeast District…