Acclaimed Vancouver singer-songwriter showcases exciting new album By Ferdy Belland “This album is not like my other records,” says Vancouver’s renowned singer-songwriter Rodney DeCroo. “It’s completely different,…
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Crais’ mastery of his craft comes through here
Book Review By Derryll White Crais, Robert (2003). The Last Detective. Robert Crais is always a very good storyteller, and his characters Elvis Cole and…
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…
Doable changes in refugee policy needed
Letter to the Editor Canada’s refugee sponsorship program has been decimated by the Conservative government. What was once an effective, responsive and compassionate system is…
Burke one of the best authors writing today
Book Review By Derryll White Burke, James Lee (1988). Heaven’s Prisoners. “…the innocent who suffer for the rest of us become anointed and loved by…
Random act of kindness
June 6 was a memorable and exciting day in Cranbrook. Some of the committee members from the Cranbrook Celebration for Peace Society and a contingent…
Long Way Home walk for PTSD Awareness in region
The Long Way Home walk for PTSD Awareness arrived in the East Kootenay yesterday (June 15), with Kate MacEachern and team arriving in Sparwood. Today…
Former Av chosen for Aussie national junior team
Former College of the Rockies Men’s Avalanche player, Curtis Stockton, has been chosen for a position on the Australian National Junior volleyball team. The Australian…
Kenny Rogers shows he still has the right stuff
Perceptions by Gerry Warner Don’t look now, but I’m about to commit a great heresy. And I think the 1,500 or so fans at Western…
Burke makes New Orleans pulse with life
Book Review By Derryll White Burke, James Lee (1987). The Neon Rain. This is the first of James Lee Burke’s novels to feature Dave Robicheaux,…