Canadian Armed Forces reservists throughout B.C. will now have access to job-protected military training leave, aligning B.C.’s leave provisions with national standards. British Columbia first…
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Fernie Terry Fox Run Sept. 20
Please come and join us on September 20, as the Terry Fox Run comes back to Fernie! Support the Terry Fox Foundation to support research…
Back-to-school photo safety
Tips to keep your family secure By Better Business Bureau As families prepare for another school year, social media feeds will soon fill with the…
How to be a good Communist
By Stan Chung Op-Ed Commentary Canadians love our public health care. We bring it up every time we talk to Americans. This year, Canada will…
MLA McInnis urges action on dangerous TransCanada
Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Scott McInnis reported Sept. 4 he has forwarded a letter to Mike Farnworth, Minister of Transportation and Transit, requesting an urgent meeting…
Sparwood Council Facts
The following is a synopsis of what occurred during the Sept. 1 District of Sparwood council meeting. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Development Cost Charges Bylaw…
Invasive of the Month
By East Kootenay Invasive Species Council European rabbits are native to Europe and Northern Africa and have been introduced to every continent except Antarctica. They…
Geotechnical work to close trails
The City of Fernie is undertaking a geotechnical site investigation on city-owned Lots 77, 78, 79, and 80 Ridgemont Lane to assess the stability of…
Firefighters conclude specialized extrication training
Cranbrook Fire & Emergency Services has wrapped up two days of hands-on auto extrication training this week focused on the unique challenges of responding to…
Shuswap Band and Canfor sign relationship agreement
The Shuswap Band and Canfor have signed a relationship agreement that formalizes their commitment to ongoing collaboration and strengthens a longstanding relationship built on respect…