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Dangerous aquatic hitchhikers
The pristine lakes, rivers and wetlands of the East Kootenay play a vital role in our identity. The wellbeing of our people is closely tied…
$25,000 to help East Kootenay families
The B.C. Ministry of Health has provided Friends of Children with a one-time grant of $25,000, announced East Kootenay MLA Bill Bennett today. This funding…
Rod and Gun Club hosts over 700 at annual awards night
The Fernie Memorial Arena was the scene for the Fernie Rod and Gun Club’s annual awards night and fundraiser this past Saturday (May 5). Over…
West Fernie Dike Project receives funding
The West Fernie Dike Project has been approved for $1.5 million in funding from the Federal and Provincial governments. The project will extend the dike…
Abbott gets earful on need for new high school and learning centre
‘I told you.’ You could see it in East Kootenay MLA Bill Bennett’s smile. Minister of Education George Abbott, at the conclusion of an afternoon…
Gordon Terrace students wow education minister
B.C. Minister of Education George Abbott was wowed by young students at Gordon Terrace Elementary School during a special visit Friday (Jan. 27). In Cranbrook…
CAC project aims to reduce snowmobile avalanche deaths
In recent years, a new trend has become clear in British Columbia’s backcountry, as more and more snowmobilers are being killed. As a result, the…
Adult/family literacy programs get a boost
Adult learners around the East Kootenay region will get help to improve their literacy and numeracy skills thanks to projects funded through the Community Adult…
Elkford residents have one million reasons to smile
District of Elkford residents were given a million reasons to smile today (Dec. 7), when Teck Resources Limited presented the community with $1 million to…