By Ian Cobb e-KNOW Premier Christy Clark returned to the East Kootenay Friday, March 10, unofficially signalling the start of the 2017 provincial election campaign…
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Obituary for Edwin Benjamin “Ben” LINDLEY
Edwin Benjamin “Ben” LINDLEY February 29, 1960 – March 2, 2017 On Thursday, March 2, 2017, Edwin Benjamin “Ben” passed away, lovingly supported by his…
Do refugees get more support than seniors?
Letter to the Editor Please see Editor’s note below. How come the news never writes about Justin Trudeau? Is it fair that Trudeau gives the…
Fernie SAR rescue skiers lost for 36 hours
Fernie Search and Rescue (SAR) was activated yesterday (Saturday, March 11) to search for two skiers who had not been heard from or seen since…
Kimberley man presented Medal of Bravery
Governor General David Johnston presented Kimberley resident Peter Richard Moody with a Medal of Bravery during a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa. The award comes a…
Nanaimo ICE – not
Voters in the City of Nanaimo have resoundingly said ‘no’ to providing a new home for the East Kootenay’s Western Hockey League team – Kootenay…
Obituary for George Eccleston
Eccleston, George Oct 31, 1926 – Mar 2, 2017 We are sad to announce the passing of George Eccleston on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at…
Government invests $40,000 in East Kootenay wildlife
Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett announced March 11 that the Government of B.C. is investing $40,000.00 to mitigate the drastic impacts of one of the East Kootenay’s…
Knitting for Victory in wartime
By Elinor Florence Knitting was more than a hobby in wartime – it was an act of patriotism. Literally millions of women, children and even…
We all face caregiving in our lives
Letter to the Editor April 4 is National Family Caregiver Day. This is a special day that recognizes and celebrates the valuable work done by…