By Joyce Green The 2026 B.C. 55+ Games were recently held in Kamloops with over 2,900 participants and supporters from across B.C. and the Yukon…
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Two opportunities to make a choice
By Norma Blissett Op-Ed Commentary This fall British Columbians are fortunate to have two opportunities to make a choice about government. First, the municipal election,…
Democracy sticks to the right path even in tough times
“Perceptions” by Gerry Warner Op-Ed Commentary What if they threw an election and no one came? At least some voters in B.C., Alberta and the…
Meet BC Green Party candidate Keenan Dennehy
The BC Green Party candidate for the Oct. 24 provincial election in Kootenay-Rockies is Keenan Dennehy. Meet Dennehy in his own words. “I’m Keenan, a…
ICBC Enhanced Care — the truth
Letter to the Editor I am writing to share my experience with ICBC’s Enhanced Care no-fault model and the recent hearing held to review the…
A cycling future built on stewardship and shared prosperity
By Powder Matt Mosteller and Bruce Murdoch Cranbrook and Kimberley have an opportunity to strengthen a visitor economy that supports local businesses, jobs, community events,…
The things we call national major projects
By Stan Chung Op-Ed Commentary One of the wisest friends I know, Pete Sanchez, lives at ʔaq̓am. The Ktunaxa knowledge holder is worried. So am…
Do the homework; grow the pie
Letter to the Editor Great letter Douglas. Cranbrook’s municipal tax levy has risen substantially — over 25 points — over the past four years. At…
This Idiot’s Guide to Property Ownership in B.C.
By Stan Chung Op-Ed Commentary I own a house in Cranbrook. We love our house. It is an infill house on a small lot downtown….
Brilliant Venus to pose with our setting crescent moon
By Dan Hicks Venus and the waxing crescent moon (left facing) set together into our west-southwest horizon (see chart below). Blazingly brightly at magnitude -4.7,…