The Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA), which represents, manages and administers arts, culture and heritage funding programs on behalf of the Columbia Basin Trust,... [Read more]
An important part of having a democracy that works is knowing that you have an elected official that will listen to your concerns. As many of you will know, I began my political... [Read more]
The weekend of the Bootleg Sled Dog Races at Bootleg Gap Golf Course in Kimberley dawned with perfect conditions on the trail, easy and smooth, even better than last year.... [Read more]
Feb 20-21, Marysville – Bootleg Gap Golf Course in Kimberley will be the venue for the much-awaited Bootleg Sled Dog Races, February 20-21, 2010. The event will be... [Read more]
Call for entry, artists/cultural venues — Columbia Basin Culture Tour, August 14-15, 2010. Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance. Registrations are currently being accepted... [Read more]
35 B.C. athletes make Canadian Olympic team. Office of the Premier / Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport. Thirty-five B.C. athletes have been named to the Canadian Olympic... [Read more]
Soon, the nations of the globe will focus on Whistler Resort, where one of the World’s most celebrated events will unfold — the 2010 Olympic Winter Games –- and... [Read more]
Cranbrook house fire claims 83 year old victim. Cranbrook RCMP. The Cranbrook Fire Department was called to the scene of a house fire on Jim Smith Lake Road, shortly after... [Read more]
Ombudsman to visit Kimberley on Thursday, February 4th. On Thursday, February 4th, BC Ombudsman Kim Carter will be visiting Kimberley. Unfortunately, this tour does not include... [Read more]
January has been a very busy month as I have focused my time on speaking with constituents in preparation for my return to Victoria for the Spring Session of the Legislature... [Read more]
by Steve Mantyka. The Columbia Valley Rockies logged plenty of ice time this weekend, but in the end, came out with just one point, losing to Golden and Kimberley before earning... [Read more]
The Olympic flame travels by skates and a GT Racer across frozen Lake Windermere! The flame’s journey starts in Invermere and makes its way to the alpine community... [Read more]
Cranbrook toboggan mishap injures two Cranbrook girls. Cranbrook RCMP. Two Cranbrook girls are lucky to be alive after a toboggan they were sliding on was struck by a car. Police... [Read more]
Fri Jan 29, Kimberley – by Kevin Brown. Whether you are a home owner who is building or renovating and interested in more sustainable options, a trades person who is interested... [Read more]
The Columbia Valley is buzzing with excitement in anticipation of the arrival of the Olympic Torch as it makes its way toward Vancouver and the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. By... [Read more]
by Steve Mantyka. The Columbia Valley Rockies hosted the Spokane Braves Friday night in a battle that saw more action than a Die Hard movie and was well worth the price of... [Read more]
Fri Jan 22, Kimberley – Kimberley’s gearing up for the big day. Kimberley residents are busy preparing their town’s celebration of the Olympic Torch Relay visit.... [Read more]
Jan 29-30, Kimberley – When planned and built well, new construction and renovation saves on operating expenses, is not much more expensive than regular construction,... [Read more]
Cranbrook RCMP. Cranbrook RCMP are investigating a stabbing that occurred on January 6th. At 1:30 p.m., a call was received from workers at the Wings as Eagles resident care... [Read more]
Sledders support mountain caribou recovery. Ministry of Environment. Snowmobile clubs in the Thompson, Kootenay and Cariboo regions of British Columbia have signed stewardship... [Read more]
Jan 29-30, Kimberley – A new year for sustainability. Just in case you are not full of New Year’s resolutions yet, here’s one to add to the list of possibilities:... [Read more]
Safety tips for B.C.’s backcountry adventurers. Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General. British Columbia is the perfect spot for outdoor winter fun, but too... [Read more]
Jan 7-10, Fernie, Cranbrook, Invermere – The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is coming to Fernie, Cranbrook and Invermere in January. The Banff Film Festival’s... [Read more]
East Kootenay Traffic Services scruffy but sharply dressed fundraisers. November is known as “Movember” with the Canadian Cancer Society and fundraising circles. A... [Read more]
