Fernie-based commercial photographer Charné Baird has published her first children’s book, Elk Valley Alphabet Adventures, and is hosting a book launch on June 9. Join…
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Ghostriders’ captain commits to ACAC Portage College
Ben Skarsen of the Fernie Ghostriders has committed to play for the Portage College Voyageurs in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference next fall. The Ghostriders…
Volleyball Club donates to field house project
Community support for the Elk Valley Field House is growing. The Fernie Volleyball Club has donated $10,000 toward the project that will see a field…
U 21 Music Festival this weekend
Featuring performances by Beckham Barr, LO-HI, Jack Spring, Mantra, Charity Standing Orders, Sofia Cannon, Monico Bombardier, Peri Demarchi & Dustin Colbert The Fisher Peak Performing…
The market is not weather: a call for human solidarity
By Stan Chung Op-Ed Commentary Solidarity unionism is not dying because workers stopped caring about justice. It is struggling because too many people hear “social…
Enlightenment
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…
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…