After a couple years, the hysterical worldwide smash hit Menopause The Musical finally returns – coming to Cranbrook for one show only. Come laugh away…
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Local band a headliner at Into the Trees
Into the Trees Music Festival has released its full lineup, inviting festival-goers to spend three nights this Labour Day weekend under string lights in the…
The Economics of Mental Health
By Stan Chung Op-Ed Commentary The police arrive at 11:40 on a Friday night. A person is in distress. Their family is out of ideas….
Government directory latest convenient excuse
e-KNOW Editorial By Ian Cobb A long time ago when the Earth was green I could, as a young and eager journalist, contact any B.C….
The Incredible Elephant Escape of 1926
By Columbia Basin Institute of Regional History A frantic six-week elephant hunt took place in and around Cranbrook, one fateful summer, involving approximately 500 enthusiastic…
Factors that influence fire behaviour
By BC Wildfire Service Recently, many regions of B.C. have experienced several days of hot and dry conditions. This pattern has dried out forest fuels…
Construction set to begin on Woodcarver Park
After years of planning, fundraising and community support, construction of Woodcarver Park, a lasting tribute to beloved Radium Hot Springs artist and woodcarver Rolf Heer,…
State of emergency extended
The B.C. government has extended the state of provincial emergency until Saturday, August 29, in response to the ongoing risk of wildfires in many parts…
DTSS teacher sexual exploitation investigation updated
In January 2024, Columbia Valley RCMP initiated an investigation following allegations that a teacher at David Thompson Secondary School (DTSS) in Invermere had engaged in…
Two wildfires out-of-control in region
BC Wildfire Service this afternoon (August 21) reports two wildfires burning out-of-control in the East Kootenay – both in the Columbia Valley area. The Jumbo…