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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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…
Heavy snow expected for Crowsnest Pass
Environment Canada is alerting nearby Crowsnest Pass, Alberta, about heavy snow expected tonight, with total amounts of 15 to 20 cm. “Rain will change to…
High Valley playing Cranbrook March 23
Multi-platinum country group High Valley has cultivated a loyal following that craves the band’s upbeat messages, anthemic melodies and signature fusion of contemporary country and…
Man charged one year after fatal crash near Cranbrook
Exactly one year after a collision claimed the life of a 62-year-old Wardner woman, an Alberta man has been charged in relation to her death….
You needed it more than we did USA
Kootenay Crust By Ian Cobb Op-Ed Commentary Dear USA: Congratulations on winning your first men’s hockey Olympic gold medal in 46 years. There’s been much…
Parks Canada seeks feedback on community plans
Parks Canada is seeking feedback on draft updated community plans for Lake Louise, Alberta and Field, B.C. The current Field Community Plan (2010) and Lake…
Local shines in Western Canadian Championships
Lincoln Ryles from Cranbrook had a brilliant weekend in Canmore, Alberta, January 29 to February 1, competing in the Western Canadian Championships. Lincoln came home…
Busy day shows policing is a dynamic profession
Frontline officers were called in multiple directions during what turned out to be an eventful day January 15 in the Elk Valley. The day began…
Farewell to a mentor
Kootenay Crust (Op-Ed Commentary) By Ian Cobb The world of Canadian community journalism lost a great one August 13 when Canmore’s Carol Picard passed away…