The aim of the much-anticipated fourth annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival is to inspire and motivate the community with stories that highlight the spirit of adventure,…
Home »
Adventure travel: the real definition
By Diane Manson According to Wikipedia, the definition of adventure is “an exciting or unusual experience.” Team up adventure with travel, add a huge splash…
Books, travel and Alaska
By Diane Manson Several years ago, I cruised to Alaska on a work gig. I love my work AND my ‘work gigs – they usually…
KO students raise $2,208 to help Nepal
On April 25, a terrible earthquake hit Nepal. Students in Mrs. Halldorson’s Grade 5/6 class decided that they would like to start a school-wide fundraiser…
ShelterBox program will provide relief in Nepal
By Gerry Warner When the ground shook under Nepal and buildings crumbled into rubble, killing thousands, one thought immediately seared itself across my brain —…
Locals start unique fundraiser for Nepal
A Wilmer couple and their book publisher are giving away Heart of the Himalaya for free with the hopes of raising funds for Nepal and…
Locals survive Nepal earthquake
Many East Kootenay residents are big-time travellers and a few of them recently survived a big-time international event – the recent 7.8 earthquake that shattered…
Wildhorse Cycling Club ‘Reveal the Path’ movie night
Join us for a night out – Friday May 3 at 8 p.m. at the Studio Stage Door for a fabulous collaboration of local amateur…
Mountains: the Sacred and the Profane
The Jumbo Creek Conservation Society invites you to a special audiovisual presentation called Mountains, the Sacred and the Profane by Baiba and Pat Morrow at…