By Anne Jardine Op-Ed Commentary Wayne Stetski goes beyond talking the talk and walking the walk. He rides the ride. As our Member of Parliament…
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EV charging sites added in region
British Columbia’s province-wide electric vehicle charging network continues to grow with the completion of 12 charging sites, including one coming to the Kidd Creek rest…
Seven EKVC members make BC Cup team
Go EKVC! These seven East Kootenay Volleyball Club (EKVC) athletes will be travelling to Kamloops this coming week to participate in the BC Cup for…
Huckleberry harvesting restricted to protect grizzly habitat
The provincial government announced today (July 12) that it is restricting commercial-scale huckleberry harvesting to protect grizzly bear habitat in the Kootenays, including areas around…
An eye on the sky
College of the Rockies People: Their Courage, Curiosity, and Contributions Lakota holy man John Fire Lame Deer (1903-1976), once said, “When you see an eagle,…
Trust increases support for farmers’ markets program
Farmers’ markets are an important way of connecting Columbia Basin residents with the products of local farmers. Columbia Basin Trust (Trust) is increasing access to…
Creston campus hosting seed production workshop
Full-day workshop geared toward local farmers College of the Rockies will host an organic vegetable seed production workshop at the Creston campus on Wednesday, July…
Canfor curtailing production at Radium and Elko
Two East Kootenay sawmills will go quiet again for a few weeks starting next week. Canfor Corporation (TSX:CFP) announced June 10 it will be curtailing…
Creston man arrested and charged in 2015 murder
The man allegedly responsible for the death of a Creston woman in 2015 has been arrested and charged. Katherine McAdam, 58, of Creston, was last…
Celebrating the immersion of sturgeon
Families, friends and members of surrounding communities are invited to the annual juvenile white sturgeon release on Thursday, May 16, between 2 and 4 p.m….