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…
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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…
Columbia Valley RCMP Report
By Sgt. Bob Vatamaniuck During the past week the Columbia Valley RCMP detachment received about 65 calls for service. The following is a small sample…
Obituary for Willena Elizabeth Ernst
Willena Elizabeth Ernst 1933 – 2017 Willena was born on February 17, 1933 in Dominion, Cape Bretton, Nova Scotia and passed away on Saturday, March…
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…
Two-thirds funding for Sparwood project
The provincial government has announced joint funding of over $87 million for 26 new infrastructure projects in 26 communities throughout the province, including Sparwood’s Middletown Crossing –…