By Peter Christensen Op-Ed Commentary My father immigrated from Denmark to Edgewater, B.C., where a few Danes had established homesteads in what was supposed to…
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Local nurses recognized over National Nurses Week
The dedication of hard-working nurses continues to be seen as they support residents throughout the entire Elk Valley. Nurses employed in this region work in…
Kootenay Conference bursary recipients announced
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) is proud to announce the remaining five student-athletes selected to receive league bursaries for the 2025-26 season. Each…
Mining investment creating jobs and building our economy
Letter to the Editor Mining Month is an important opportunity to highlight the growth of B.C.’s mining and exploration sector and the many people who…
Council recognizes Dynamiters’ achievement
Kimberley City Council Report By Nowell Berg On May 11, City of Kimberley council held its regular bi-monthly meeting. Councillors Kevin Dunnebacke, Diana Fox, Woody…
Cross-border Indigenous rights are not a “sovereignty crisis”
By Bruce Murdoch Op-Ed Commentary Recent headlines warn that American Indigenous tribes are using B.C.’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) to…
What I remember is
By Peter Christensen Op-Ed Commentary My father was heavy powerful man, made his living cracking rocks with a sledgehammer to build the road between Radium…
StellerVista welcomes new board leadership
Strong 2025 results shared at Annual General Meeting StellerVista Credit Union held its 2026 Annual General Meeting virtually on Wednesday, April 29, where the Board…
Rockin’ in the Rockies Car Club celebrating 35 years
Rockin’ in the Rockies Car Club (RRCC) began 35 years ago after the founding members were returning from the Columbia Valley Classics Car Show in…
Running and walking for literacy in Fernie
Community spirt was on full display at Annex Park on April 26 during the Lace Up for Literacy 5K. This marked the first time the…