Did you know that there are over 100 rebates programs in British Columbia to help those in the affordable homes sector make... [Read more]

At approximately 11AM, Sunday Feb. 7, 2010, fire and rescue crews from both Fairmont and Windermere responded to a report... [Read more]

Fri Jan 29, Kimberley – by Kevin Brown. Whether you are a home owner who is building or renovating and interested in more... [Read more]

Seniors in residential care facilities are now paying more for less. With the increase in residential care rates for seniors... [Read more]

Jan 29-30, Kimberley – A new year for sustainability. Just in case you are not full of New Year’s resolutions yet,... [Read more]

The new billboards leading to Fairmont have illicited a fair bit of curiosity from residents and visitors alike. If you... [Read more]

In a press release dated October 8, 2009, BC Health Minister Kevin Falcon laid out new room rates for residents in long-term... [Read more]

Three Parties Confirm Timber Ridge Proposal Best Option for Community. Regional District of East Kootenay. With just over... [Read more]

Shanghai code approval opens up market to Canadian wood. Ministry of Forests and Range. Shanghai’s approval of a new... [Read more]

Act will protect homeless in extreme weather. Ministry of Housing and Social Development. The Province has introduced the... [Read more]

B.C. proclaims October 11-17 Homelessness Action Week. Ministry of Housing and Social Development The Province is joining... [Read more]

by Lake Windermere District Benevolent Society After serving the Columbia Valley successfully for some 25 years and raising... [Read more]

Local governments partner with CBT to address water conservation. Columbia Basin Trust. Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) is pleased... [Read more]

Cranbrook house fire claims 83 year old victim. Cranbrook RCMP. The Cranbrook Fire Department was called to the scene of... [Read more]

Jan 29-30, Kimberley – When planned and built well, new construction and renovation saves on operating expenses, is... [Read more]

Home reno tax credit deadline coming soon. A reminder to all homeowners doing renovations or improvements to their homes,... [Read more]

BC Ombudsperson releases recommendations on seniors care; health ministries fail to implement majority of recommendations. In... [Read more]

by Helga Boker. An open letter to Premier Gordon Campbell by the Columbia House Family Council in Invermere about the devastating... [Read more]

Public input compiled as regional district begins to draft lake management plan. Regional District of East Kootenay. After... [Read more]

Columbia Basin Water Smart initiative kicks off, applications now open to basin communities. Columbia Basin Trust (CBT)... [Read more]

Cranbrook house fire claims life of 20 year old. At 2:40 a.m., on October 31st, the Cranbrook Fire Department and the RCMP... [Read more]

Bill of rights for residents promotes better care. by Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport The Residents’ Bill of Rights... [Read more]

Government to raise $53.7 million in revenue on the backs of seniors in residential care. by Norm Macdonald MLA Beginning... [Read more]

The District of Invermere is eagerly awaiting the results of a study currently underway to assess the needs for housing... [Read more]