Jeff Lee, a Creston area beekeeper and co-owner of Honey Bee Zen Apiaries Ltd. and Swan Valley Honey was awarded the Leadership Award at the 2024…
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Homegrown artist striving to complete debut album
Kimberley-born artist Clara MacLeod is in the final stretch of fundraising for her debut album and short film ‘The Woods,’ collaborating with over 20 creatives…
Cranbrook one of 12 hubs targeting repeat violent offending
The B.C. government today announced it is creating hubs of police, dedicated prosecutors and probation officers focused on tackling repeat violent offending in every region…
Kootenay family’s journey with dementia an eye-opener
During Alzheimer Awareness Month, family shares challenges of navigating the system and finding appropriate care in hopes of inspiring support “Mom copes by living each…
New funding to help combat online child exploitation
Police in B.C. will soon have more tools to combat child sexual exploitation online with nearly $800,000 from the federal government. “The pandemic has resulted…
New sheriffs headed to Cranbrook
The latest class of provincial sheriffs has graduated from the Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) Sheriff Academy in New Westminster. Twenty-four recruits have completed…
Time has come to be a living wage community
“Perceptions” by Gerry Warner Does Quesnel Mayor Bob Simpson have a better idea? Simpson announced this week that Quesnel would join New Westminster in becoming…
How Canadian kids helped the war effort
By Elinor Florence When the Second World War raged around the planet, how were children protected from the horrors? The short answer: they weren’t. Canadian kids…
Successful city son urges people to never quit
Darrell Jones began working for Overwaitea Foods in Cranbrook 37 years ago when he was 16-years-old. Jones began by bagging groceries at the store, located…
New sheriffs deployed to B.C. courthouses
Twelve new deputy sheriffs are joining B.C. Sheriff Services, helping to ensure the safety of all justice system participants, announced Attorney General and Minister of…