By Tom Shypitka Back in March of 2020 and the start of the pandemic, the resident’s initial concern of a COVID-19 outbreak was the huge…
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It takes a village… to recruit a doctor
By P.K. Phillips Cranbrook medical clinics are looking to hire at least eight family physicians in the next two to 12 months. The EK Division…
Emerging Economy report released amid pandemic
A 14-member Emerging Economy Task Force May 11 released 25 recommendations to help B.C. navigate global trends and technological advancements over the next 10 to…
Koocanusa campsites on hold until May 19: MLA
By Tom Shypitka Earlier this month the B.C. provincial government announced all camping and motorized recreation (including the use of off-road vehicles) throughout the entire…
Each of us has a responsibility
By Tom Shypitka, Kootenay East MLA As the coronavirus pandemic progresses across the world, we have witnessed the terrible human toll in China, Iran and…
Throne Speech short on details
By Tom Shypitka The Throne Speech on opening day of the fifth session of the 41st Parliament was long on rhetoric, less than spectacular and…
Punk and Politics, P2: The Joe Keithley Interview
Legendary Hardcore-Punk Rocker and Activist Talks Shop in lead-up to WinterBlast 2019 By Ferdy Belland Joe Keithley “I’ve taken the same approach to politics as…
Punk and politics
Part One: the Tom Shypitka Interview Kootenay East MLA recalls youthful adventures in Vancouver’s legendary Punk Rock scene in lead-up to WinterBlast 2019 By Ferdy…
Chamber Turkey Drive entering 10th year
The date of this year’s Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce Turkey Drive has been announced; it is set for Thursday, December 5. The Turkey Drive is…
Thank you for 20 years of great hockey
Letter to the Editor Like many of you, I have had the pleasure of attending and being a Kootenay ICE fan for the past 20…