By Erin Knutson The City of Fernie has partnered with Twin Meadows Animal Rescue Society (TMARS) to support animals in emergencies through municipal animal control…
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Firefighters support Twin Meadows Animal Rescue
Shout out to Fernie Fire and Emergency Services! This week they presented a large cheque to Twin Meadows Animal Rescue Society in the amount of…
Steve Wood named Elkford’s Citizen of the Year
If you drive along Highway 43 regularly, chances are that you’ve seen this dedicated good Samaritan out collecting litter and cans from the road shoulders…
Pound services coming to Elkford
In May 2022, local history was made in Elkford when Twin Meadows Animal Rescue Society (TMARS) entered into a formal agreement for pound services with…
100 women making a difference together
Two local organizations recently received a $5,000 financial boost to further the great work they are doing in the Elk Valley. One Hundred Women Who…
Elkford annual report available for review
Would you like to know what the District of Elkford was up to in 2021? Find out by reading the 2021 Annual Report! The district…
Over $50k granted as CFKR grows endowment funds
The Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies (CFKR) has recently completed its largest ever annual granting program, allocating a total of $53,300.19 to 41 community…
EKC announces first $10,000 grant recipient
Congratulations to Cranbrook Search and Rescue Society – Highway Rescue, the first recipient of $10,000 from East Kootenay Community Credit Union’s (EKC) $50,000 Legacy Campaign as…
EKC announces $50,000 Legacy Campaign
The third and final funding to celebrate its 70th EKC announces the $50,000 Legacy Campaign as the third and final funding for its 70th year…