By Nowell Berg Before writing final exams and graduating with an electrical engineering degree from Ryerson University, Ontario, back in 1997, local Ta Ta Creek…
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Notes from City Hall
Preventing Melt Water Damage Spring is around the corner and the snow is melting fast. To prevent damage from melt water, homeowners are encouraged take action…
Jumbo petition presented to the BC Legislature
Possibly the largest petition ever presented to the BC Legislature was put forward today by Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Norm Macdonald asking that Premier Christy Clark…
Cranbrook RCMP Report
By S/Sgt. Hector Lee The following is a synopsis of calls received by Cranbrook RCMP for the week (from 6 a.m.) March 6 to 6 a.m., March 13. Police handled…
Trust upgrading affordable housing in Basin
Columbia Basin Trust provides $2 million for energy conservation improvements Many of the affordable housing units operated by non-profit organizations in the Columbia Basin need…
Two suspected arsons under investigation
Cranbrook RCMP is currently investigating two suspicious vehicle fires within the span of a week. On March 7, Cranbrook RCMP was called to the Gold…
Fernie Council Connection
The following is a synopsis of what occurred during the March 13 City of Fernie council meeting. 1. AGREEMENTS, LICENCES PERMITS & POLICIES 1.1 Floodplain…
Arts & Cultural Awards winners announced
Following Kimberley Arts Council’s Annual General Meeting on Thursday evening, March 9, the arts council’s annual awards to individuals and businesses making outstanding contributions…
Spring brings increased interest in bat health
Fortunately for the bats of B.C., it has been a quiet winter. The Kootenay Community Bat Project (KCBP), in collaboration with the Province of B.C.,…
Obituary for Raymond Harry Van Steinburg “Ray”
Raymond Harry Van Steinburg 1923 – 2017 Raymond Harry Van Steinburg, 94, of Wycliffe, British Columbia peacefully passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at…