“It’s where I was born and raised. My heart’s always been here.” That’s how NasuĘ”kin (Chief) Heidi Gravelle feels about YaqĚ“it Ę”a·knuqⱡi’it, home to the Tobacco…
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Tobacco Plains getting $150,000 for solar power project
The Tobacco Plains Indian Band (?akinkum+asnuq+?it) is receiving $150,000 for a solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery storage installation, part of a funding partnership between the…
CFKR provides $109,120 in emergency community support
The Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies (CFKR) has awarded $109,120 in grants to 10 local charities/qualified donees, to support residents who are most vulnerable…
Camping and ORV use restricted in Koocanusa area
The B.C. government is restricting camping and motorized recreation (including the use of off-road vehicles) throughout the entire Koocanusa Recreation Strategy area this spring and…
Communities gather to talk Koocanusa recreation useÂ
Still time to contribute to the conversation though an online feedback form Over 100 people attended four open houses in November to offer feedback to…
Feedback sought on Koocanusa recreation use
Four open houses to be held in November to communicate with public on sustainable and responsible recreation in Koocanusa area The public will have a…
Large investment remains for Internet, Band points out
The Tobacco Plains Indian Band says an announcement last March touting improved Internet access coming to the South Country area is falling short – in…
B.C. partners with local bands to improve housing
Shuswap Indian Band, Tobacco Plains Indian Band and Ę”aqĚ“am Community are working with BC Housing on a new project to improve the quality of on-reserve…
Band council refutes statement in FozzyFest story
Letter to the Editor The Chief and Council of the Tobacco Plains Indian Band would like to refute a statement made by a citizen of…
Fernie Community Fund is growing and giving
The Fernie Community Fund is growing and giving! Over the past year, generous individuals, businesses, and organizations have helped the Fernie Community Fund grow from…