The B.C. Conservative Caucus is calling on the NDP government to come clean with British Columbians about their proposed amendments to the Declaration on the…
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Fording River mine expansion impacts review requested
Kootenay-based conservation charity Wildsight asked Canada this week to appoint an independent panel of experts to review the environmental impacts of a proposed mine expansion…
Festival holding Business Decorating Contest
Cranbrook businesses are invited to take part in this year’s Business Decorating Contest, proudly themed “Honouring 100 Years of Service, Spirit, and Community with the Royal Canadian…
Ross MacDonald Memorial Legacy Fund established
Some people don’t just love nature—they change it for the better. Today, we’re honoured to share the creation of the Ross MacDonald Memorial Legacy Fund—a…
A reminder of how quickly conditions can change
On March 13, Elkford Search and Rescue (SAR) was tasked to assist an injured skier near the Elk Lakes Cabin. Members were called out around…
Kimberley Nature Park Society gets ORCBC funding
The Outdoor Recreation Council of BC (ORCBC) has awarded $335,000 to 47 community-led projects in B.C. through the Outdoor Recreation Fund of BC, supporting volunteers and…
32 years straight for Labrador Retriever atop CKC list
The Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) has released its official list of the Top 10 most popular CKC-registered purebred dog breeds in Canada for 2025. The…
Cara Luft coming to Royal Alexandra Hall
Juno Award–winning singer-songwriter Cara Luft is a force in Canadian folk – rooted in tradition, yet constantly pushing boundaries and blending styles. A founding member…
Our dynamic East Kootenay skies of March
By Dan Hicks With our full Crow Moon comfortably ensconced in spring constellation Leo the lion, from Lake Windermere south to Cranbrook – the great…
Dynamiters win Eddie Mountain Division title
The Kimberley Dynamiters are advancing in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) playoffs after defeating Fernie Ghostriders 2-1 last night, to win the Eddie…