By Peter Christensen Op-Ed Commentary The Church was the community. Small rural farming communities were like that, and in ours, the Church was the authority…
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All programs hit targets; so why is the family still poor?
By Stan Chung Op-Ed Commentary Every election, we argue about poverty the same way. One side says government should spend more. The other says government…
Fernie came together for Canada Day celebration
Community turnout, volunteer spirit and local generosity powered a day of free, family-friendly entertainment in Downtown Fernie Downtown Fernie came alive this July 1 as…
Premier’s statement on Canada Day
Letter to the Editor Canada is the greatest nation on Earth. I am proud to celebrate our country alongside the tens of millions of people…
2026 Neil Muth Scholarship recipients announced
Residents from Golden, Castlegar and South Slocan supported in their post-secondary goals Three Basin residents who have demonstrated perseverance in the face of adversity are…
Visit Cranbrook announces incoming executive director
The Cranbrook and Region Tourism Society (Visit Cranbrook) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike McPhee as its new Executive Director, effective June 22….
Curbside recycling fees drop
Kimberley City Council Report By Nowell Berg On June 22, City of Kimberley council held its regular bi-monthly meeting. Councillors Sue Cairns, Kevin Dunnebacke, Diana…
Regional communities deserve outcomes, not excuses
By Stan Chung, PhD Every day, the wealth of British Columbia leaves regional communities on highways, railcars, transmission lines, fibre optic cables, and the backs…
Dinosaur Provincial Park
By Peter Christensen Op-Ed Commentary Destination: Dinosaur Provincial Park. We follow the Crowsnest Highway east through Brocket and Ft. McLeod, birthplace of Joni Mitchel, towards…
SD5 Board Notes
The following is a summary of board motions carried during the June 9 School District No. 5 (SD5) Southeast Kootenay School Board of Trustees meeting….