The longest free ferry ride in the world is returning to service Friday, April 11. The B.C. General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) has announced the five…
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Kootenay Lake Ferry terminal improvements begin
Work to upgrade the Kootenay Lake Ferry terminals begins in the coming weeks, with improved amenities, more parking and better access for people who rely…
COVID-19 rules for inland ferries remain in effect
With increased travel a part of British Columbia’s transition to Phase 3 of BC’s Restart Plan, passengers on the province’s inland ferry system are reminded…
Additional protections brought in for inland ferries
Under new guidelines set by Transport Canada to reduce and mitigate the risks of COVID-19, additional safety measures are now in place for the province’s…
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…
Cheetah spotted near Crawford Bay
One of the major African predatory cats was spotted near Crawford Bay yesterday afternoon, prompting Creston RCMP to put out a call in hopes of…
Moonglow to help close Kimberley Kaleidoscope
Moonglow, a date night duo from Kaslo, is performing Torchlit throughout the Kootenays this summer. Moonglow has been performing together for five years, with Shauna…
March in the East Kootenay ‘13
March is the month when optimism for the future begins to peak with most Canadians. Beasts converted to accepting the sufferance of winter, we drop…