The Naden Band of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) is comprised of 35 professional full-time musicians whose primary role within the RCN is to support…
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Mend a broken promise
Make electoral reform happen now By Joyce A. Green No doubt many readers will recall that during the 2015 federal election, the current Prime Minister…
Obituary for Phyllis Jean Dowling “Phyl”
Phyllis Jean Dowling “Phyl” 1924 – 2017With deep sorrow, I announce the passing of Phyl. She was a kind and loving person and will be…
Spring break is coming; are you ready?
By Felicity Youngward Spring break for the kids is coming up; do you have a plan? If not, I have some suggestions for you to…
Celebrating 100 days with giving
The Grade 5 class at Kootenay Christian Academy celebrated 100 days of school by dressing up like 100-year-olds and raising items for the . The…
Obituary for Lois Merlin Bischler
Lois Merlin Bischler 1928 – 2017 It is with great sadness we say our good byes to Lois. Mom passed away on Monday, February 20,…
ICE need support to stay: former player
Letter to the Editor As I write this message, I can’t help but think of the old saying, “you don’t know what you’ve got until…
France and Italy travelogue March 8
“Whether it was the full moon over the Eiffel Tower, gaining an appreciation for the Nebbiolo grape in the Piedmont region of Italy and tasting…
B.C. needs a budget that puts people first
MLA Report By Norm Macdonald Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA There has been a great deal of discussion about the recent budget speech. It is my 12th…
3 facts you need to know
About the balanced budget By Bill Bennett Kootenay East MLA 1. B.C.’s fifth consecutive balanced budget cuts MSP payments in half and puts $4 billion…