By East Kootenay Invasive Species Council Spring is here in the East Kootenay, and you can feel it! Garden plans are being sketched out, seedlings…
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Sparwood Lions giving away Child ID Kits April 15
The Sparwood Lions Club will be giving away Lions Quest Child ID Kits at Showcase Sparwood, April 15, from 5-7 p.m. We encourage all parents…
B.C. drivers still have lessons to learn: BCHP
It may seem like distracted driving is worse than ever, but this year’s Occupant Restraint and Distracted Driving campaigns suggest that drivers in March 2026…
EVR supports BC Children’s Hospital centre
Elk Valley Resources (EVR) April 8 announced a $250,000 donation to support the new BC Children’s Hospital centre for health complexity––a first of its kind…
Dynamiter duo KIJHL Stars of the Week
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) is pleased to announce its Stars of the Week for the period ending April 5. Defence – Johnny…
Forests, Water and Our Future: A Community Conversation
Submitted by Wildsight Join an evening of community conversation about our forests and watersheds on Wednesday, April 15. Experts Dr. Garry Merkel and Dr. Younes…
Candidates nominated for ʔakisq̓nuk election
The ʔakisq̓nuk First Nation held its Nomination Meeting on April 7, in accordance with the Custom Election Regulations (2026). Candidates were nominated for the upcoming…
Battle of the Bravest returns April 11
The second annual Battle of the Bravest charity hockey game will be at the Sparwood Recreation Centre April 11 (Puck drop at 6 p.m.). This…
New child-care centre design phase well underway
The design phase is well underway for the new Child Care centre in Cranbrook to be built next to Western Financial Place. This important project…
Local grocery stores support Food Bank
A giant thank you to the Sobeys 2025 Holiday Fundraising Campaign and to the generous customers and amazing team at Safeway Cranbrook. Together, they raised…