Submitted by Wildsight This fall, Wildsight is inviting Columbia Basin residents to camp, explore and learn with us along the Columbia River through two ‘Columbia…
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A psychological novel worth reading
Book Review By Derryll White Edwardson, Åke (2012). Sail of Stone. Åke Edwardson’s opening paragraph is a brilliant piece of writing, beautiful but austere, that…
Local league benefitting from WCDM pilot project
Hockey Canada has announced that after a successful first season, the Western Canadian Development Model (WCDM) pilot project will expand its scope for the 2025-26…
Youth Climate Corps BC launches 2025 summer season
The Youth Climate Corps BC (YCCBC) is proud to launch its 2025 summer season with programs running in seven regions across the province, including the…
Weather alerts for valleys and Kootenay Pass
Summer has arrived in the East Kootenay in a foul mood. Environment Canada has today issued special weather statements for the Columbia and Elk Valley…
In honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day
Letter to the Editor Today, people throughout the province and country are coming together to celebrate the rich cultures and many contributions of First Nations,…
Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Fund taking applications
Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB) has opened the Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Fund (IWEF) for the sixth consecutive year, reaffirming its commitment to supporting Indigenous…
Flood watch issued for East Kootenay
With the potential for heavy and at times prolonged rainfall through the weekend, the BC River Forecast Centre has issued a Flood Watch for the…
CFEK wants people to Innovate for Impact
Community Futures East Kootenay (CFEK) is excited to introduce ‘Innovate for Impact,’ a new program to support social entrepreneurs and organizations exploring social enterprise. The…
Phase two work begins on Cominco Gardens rejuvenation
The City of Kimberley is pleased to announce that construction will begin on phase two of the highly anticipated Cominco Gardens Rejuvenation Project late this…