Bringing leaders together on aerospace, defence, and supply chains Last week, the City of Cranbrook played host to a full-day ConvergX event, to explore cross-sector…
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East Rogers Pass backcountry to close for avalanche control
Parks Canada is alerting backcountry enthusiasts that from November 7-9, the East Rogers Pass area will be closed in order for Parks Canada and the…
Military and veterans to get free national parks admission
Starting January 1, 2024, members and veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and their immediate families will get free daily admission to all Parks…
Fernie Legion honours veterans and first responders
More than 60 attendees turned out for the Fernie Legion’s Veterans Dinner on May 29 – the first occasion of its kind in three years….
Premier marks Indigenous Veterans Day
Letter to the Editor Today, on Indigenous Veterans Day, we honour those Indigenous people who have served and continue to serve in the Canadian Armed…
Thanks to Canadian Armed Forces for assistance
Letters to the Editor I want to thank all of the Canadian Armed Forces personnel, and all our other partners who provided such invaluable assistance,…
Local plays role in record counter-terrorism mission
Captain (Capt.) Justin Hanlon, 28, grew up in Sparwood and he has come a long way over the years after joining the Canadian Armed Forces…
COVID vaccine take one entirely for Lower Mainland
The B.C. government today announced its plan to begin distributing COVID-19 vaccines in B.C., with the first round going entirely to the Lower Mainland. The…
Locals to receive Medal of Good Citizenship
Neil Cook of Cranbrook and Chief M. Jason Louie of Yaqan nu?kiy/Creston are among the 18 people being honoured throughout B.C. with the province’s Medal…
We must never forget
By Doug Clovechok As the MLA for Columbia River – Revelstoke, it is my honour to once again make a statement in recognition of Remembrance…