Breanne Massey

Province accepting community nominations for new medal

Province accepting community nominations for new medal

Province cracks down on hot dogs

The offensively hot summer temperatures in the Columbia Valley can be life-altering for animals that are left inside of vehicles

Trapper

Rescued cat adopted by caregiver after losing leg

approximately 10 days stuck in an illegal leg trap in Canal Flats and lost his leg in an amputation has been adopted

Trapper
Cory Archer with his coach Loranne Meek

Profile: Valley baton twirler takes silver at worlds

Baton twirler Cory Archer leapt into the limelight at the World Baton Twirling Federation International Cup for top competitors this summer.

Cory Archer with his coach Loranne Meek
Supported by CBT

CBT seeks grant applications

grants for projects that will improve the overall quality of life in Basin communities by tackling social issues

Supported by CBT
Graham Kerslake

New deputy fire chief, fire ban discussed in Radium

Graham Kerslake will be joining the Radium Hot Springs Volunteer Fire Department as the deputy fire chief.

Graham Kerslake
Wade Jarvis and Erryn Turcon recently started Bohemian Spirits

Regional News: Distillery boasts colourful spirits and flavours

There’s no shortage of ideas brewing in the East Kootenay for a smooth taste to toss down your gullet.

Wade Jarvis and Erryn Turcon recently started Bohemian Spirits

Regional News: Last tuition free semester offered at COTR

The quickest way to update your brain’s software might be a free semester of upgrading through programming geared toward adults.

Cameras

Carter unites Columbia Valley photographers

Morgan Odland recently created the Columbia Valley Photography Club on Facebook to share photography tips and tricks

Cameras

Council Briefs: Sewer and water rates rise

An increase in water and sewer rates in Radium Hot Springs was deemed necessary by the village council

Tourism tax rate increases

The Columbia Valley could be well on its way to becoming even more of a tourism hotspot thanks to new support from the province

Interior Health eyes changes to lab services

Interior Health has begun investigating how to improve lab services throughout the East Kootenay region.

Nigeria's One year milestone

Nigeria overcomes polio with help from Rotarians

The last reported case of the poliovirus in Nigeria was a landmark triumph for Rotarian fundraisers across the country.

Nigeria's One year milestone
Wearing lifejackets while out recreating on the water is the key to staying safe

Drowning fatalities in B.C. remain higher than national average

Swimmers and boaters should prepare for the dangers of drowning and avoid becoming a victim.

Wearing lifejackets while out recreating on the water is the key to staying safe

Funding aimed at Women’s Resource Centre

BC Housing has committed $7,000 through the Building Repair and Small Capital Replacement Program to the Family Resource Centre.

Canadian Blood Services seeks donations

Canadians are being asked to roll up their sleeves and donate blood to the Canadian Blood Services after a landmark decline in inventory.

Tristan Chernove

Regional News: Safety plans for airport land in Cranbrook

A demand to help safety take flight at the Canadian Rockies International Airport in Cranbrook has landed.

Tristan Chernove
A species on record for having been spotted only a handful of time in the Columbia Valley

Rare bird spotted in Columbia Wetlands

This summer’s first sighting of a rare great egret in the Columbia Wetlands has evoked great excitement for some.

A species on record for having been spotted only a handful of time in the Columbia Valley

New development permit approved for Radium

A request to begin a five-year-long construction period in order to rent out short-term holiday cabins near the Husky gas station

RDEK and Radium pool funds to fight fires

Radium Hot Springs and RDEK have spent years discussing the possibility of acquiring a water truck