Denzel Stuart CLOSS April 12, 1946 – February 23, 2017 On February 23, 2017, Denzel Stuart Closs passed away suddenly at his home. “Dennie” was…
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West Fernie servicing contract awarded
As the West Fernie Servicing & Restructure Project continues to move forward, the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors March 3 awarded…
Wild and Spartans competing in Langley provincials
The Mount Baker Secondary School Wild Senior Boys’ Basketball teams arrived in Langley March 7 for the 2017 BC High School Boys Basketball Championships. The…
At the Library
By Mike Selby Cranbrook Public Library ‘Mrs. Sherlock Holmes’ is the amazing true story of a female travelling detective who solved numerous cases no one…
Rick Mercer helps Griz Days celebrate 40 years
There were festivities across Fernie, from Fernie Alpine Resort to the centre of town at Station Square. Festivities included a parade, fireworks, free concert, Griz…
Columbia Valley RCMP Report
By Sgt. Bob Vatamaniuck During the past week the Columbia Valley RCMP detachment received about 60 calls for service. The following is a small sample…
Seven-year-old child attacked
A seven-year old student from Kootenay Orchard School was grabbed by an adult male while walking a path behind the 1900 block of 12th Street…
Big Little Lions at Station tonight
Juno Award-winning Big Little Lions are performing in Fernie tonight, Wednesday, March 8. This award-winning band from Ohio and B.C. was born out of a…
Time to move forward this Sunday
As fresh mid-morning snow flurries sweep over the East Kootenay, signs of spring nearing remain buried. But take heart! We will gain extra daylight this…
House fire contained due to swift response
Members of the Fairmont Hot Springs Fire and Windermere Fire Departments responded to a fire in Fairmont overnight. Twelve firefighters and a tender truck from…