Rochellee Adriana Douglas 1995 – 2017 A Thanksgiving Service for Rochellee Douglas who passed away in Moyie, BC will be held at the House Of…
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Farm to Folk – bringing the Kootenay’s bounty to your doorstep
By Michelle Forbes People living in the Kootenays love real food. They love supporting farmer’s markets. They love supporting their local farms and artisans. The…
Commercial huckleberry harvest detrimental: Wildsight
By Lars Sander-Green Wildsight Commercial harvesting of wild huckleberries is happening on a scale not before seen in the Kootenays. Roughly 30 harvesters working in…
Horoscope for the week beginning August 11
By Michael O’Connor Tip of the Week With all the record-breaking heat waves and the scope and magnitude of fires this summer, one wonders if…
City urges wildfire preparedness
With continued hot, dry weather and a number of new lightning-caused fires in the region it is important to be prepared in the event of…
First Saturday fills Kimberley with music
By Chris Newel The First Saturday events held each month from May to October always features music during the day and into the evening. This…
Pitch in to help driver/pedestrian visibility: city
Ensuring good visibility and safety for both pedestrians and drivers is behind the City of Cranbrook’s call to residents and businesses to please look after…
EKC supports chamber recommendations for fair taxation
East Kootenay Community Credit Union (EKC) supports consultation with the current B.C. government to restore the small business tax credit for credit unions – together…
Rafting adventure ends in rescue
Nineteen persons who set out for a leisurely rafting trip on Monday from Wasa ended up being out a lot longer than they planned. Kimberley…
Local buildings among 25 to receive energy retrofits
Columbia Basin Trust provides $900,000 this year through its new Energy Retrofit Program Twenty-five buildings in the Columbia Basin, with over 500 affordable housing units,…