Election time is when some new leaders assume the mantle of civic responsibility. It is also a time when some established leaders say good-bye. And…
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Fallen soldier honoured by courage and resolve
Showing resilience and courage, Canada’s Parliament re-opened for business today, 24 hours after a lone gunman shot and killed Canadian soldier Nathan Cirillo and wounded…
Scope of hospital upgrade changing
Something unusual occurred at the Kootenay East Regional Hospital District (KERHD) board meeting Oct. 3. Interior Health (IH) representatives addressing the board received a warm…
Studio/Stage Door feted on 40th anniversary
Cranbrook and area’s theatre and arts community, as well as a host of city dignitaries last night celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Studio/Stage Door….
Ice Bucket Challenge launches school year at COTR
College of the Rockies President and CEO David Walls kicked off the new school year on September 2 by accepting the Ice Bucket Challenge in…
Time capsule dedicated
A number of the roughly 100 people attending the June 19 dedication of the Sam Steele Society Time Capsule won’t be around when it is…
May was a busy month for United Way
May was a busy month with year-end requirements, attending Agency Annual General Meetings, a Golf Tournament and celebrating our 45th Anniversary. Thanks are extended to…
RDEK rolls out roving reminder to reduce, reuse and recycle
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) has unveiled the newest member of its fleet, and it will be easy to spot around the region….
Mayors’ Caucus still after effective partnership
After two days of meetings in Cranbrook and Kimberley, the fifth BC Mayors’ Caucus wrapped up today (April 25) with renewed calls for 10 actions…
Province changing local government election legislation
Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Coralee Oakes introduced legislation March 26 that is aimed at supporting greater transparency and accountability in local government elections….