Columbia Basin Trust is announcing changes to its Board of Directors. Jocelyn Carver has been elected Chair, David Raven has been elected Vice-Chair and Castlegar’s…
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The saga of Lady Diana and the message it carries
“Perceptions,” by Gerry Warner Op-Ed Commentary Dark clouds were hanging low over Kootenay Lake as we pulled into the Balfour ferry terminal. Dead tired, we’d…
Kootenay Pass re-opened after avalanche work
UPDATE: January 9 – Highway 3 through Kootenay Pass is once again open for passage following two days of avalanche safety work. Avalanche deposit removal…
Pass closed for avalanche control
DriveBC reports that Highway 3 is closed at Kootenay Pass west of Creston due to high avalanche hazard. The closures are at the east and…
KES offering additional services in the New Year
Kootenay Employment Services Society (KES) is gearing up to help job seekers refine their employment goals for 2020. Employment Counsellors are available to support job…
Forest woes; letter to Albas and Donaldson
By Dr. Brian L. Horejsi Op-Ed Commentary Most Canadians no longer expect much from their members of parliament, or from their provincial legislature members. And…
Join a Christmas Bird Count
You can contribute to 120 years of community science by signing up for a count nearby. It’s like a little treasure hunt, and if the…
Holiday Train spreads joy and support
The CP Holiday Train is rolling north to the Columbia Valley today, Friday, Dec. 13 after successful stops in Sparwood, Fernie, Jaffray and Cranbrook, as…
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…
EKWA welcomes applications for Educational Awards
The East Kootenay Wildlife Association (EKWA) is currently accepting applications for the 2019 Educational Award. Two separate awards of $1,051 are available. Students are eligible…