For teens wanting a summer adventure with training in leadership, teamwork, and wilderness skills, Wildsight is now accepting applications for the Go Wild! program. Go…
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Students looking for adventure can Go Wild this summer
Submitted by Wildsight This summer brings back an engaging educational experience for teens that’s been sidelined since COVID-19 hit. Go Wild! Is a six-day Kootenay-based…
Youth Go Wild! into Height of the Rockies
Kootenay youth headed into the backcountry of Height of the Rockies Provincial Park this summer for a six-day wilderness adventure on Wildsight’s Go Wild! trip….
Elkford unveils first public art piece
The District of Elkford June 29 unveiled the first piece of public art in the district. Local glass artist Katherine Russell’s eagerly awaited piece ‘Pass…
BC Parks expecting busy long weekend
People enjoying provincial parks and campgrounds over the Victoria Day long weekend (May 17-20) are encouraged to be safe, have fun and allow everyone to…
The valley’s cowboy takes his last ride
e-KNOW Editorial By Ian Cobb A man I have long equated ‘East Kootenay people’ to has decided to take his last ride into the Palliser….
Flathead fire forces evacuation of Waterton
Update on regional wildfires The Kenow Mountain wildfire has spread from the Flathead Valley into Waterton Lakes National Park in southwestern Alberta, forcing an evacuation…
Local youth tackle the wild in backpacking adventure
Wildsight’s Go Wild Youth Leadership Summer Trek a huge success This summer, 15 youth from across the region tackled some of the most rugged and remote…