By Sharon Wass It is coming on to the first anniversary of my father’s death. So many times, I have caught myself either reaching for…
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Local authors speaking at Pynelogs Oct. 25
Memoir and biography writing will be the focus of an author’s talk Monday, Oct. 25 at Pynelogs Cultural Centre in Invermere. Local authors Maureen Thorpe…
Summer food safety
By Sharon Wass Summertime is here and many people are looking forward to holidays. It is never fun to have wonderful days shadowed by a…
Foodsafe recertification: how to do it
By Sharon Wass As of July 1, 2018, anyone in British Columbia with Food Safety Training older than 2013 will need to re-certify if they…
Weatherworn homage to the salmon
The third annual Columbia Salmon Festival was held on a blustery Saturday Sept. 28 at Invermere’s Kinsmen Beach. Running from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m….
Food safety is everyone’s business
By Sharon Wass Everyone loves a farmer’s market, and tourism brings many people to the valley, who all need to eat somewhere. Satisfied customers are…
Deadline nears as RDEK hunts for outstanding volunteer nominations
If you know an outstanding volunteer in one of the rural areas in the region, the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) wants to hear…
Electoral Area Volunteers of the Year announced
The Regional District of East Kootenay’s Board of Directors has announced the recipients of the 2012 Electoral Area Volunteer Appreciation Awards. “Volunteers are the heart…
Nancy Tegart was a true B.C. pioneer
By Sharon Wass Nancy Lee came to the Columbia Valley in 1927 along with her mother and sisters. The first two years they lived with…