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Trevor Hurst, founding member and lead vocalist of Econoline Crush is moving closer to the source with each performance.

Canada’s industrial-infused Econoline Crush to play Cranbrook Hotel June 11

After three decades lead singer Trevor Hurst understands his role in music now more than ever

Trevor Hurst, founding member and lead vocalist of Econoline Crush is moving closer to the source with each performance.
Kevin Honeyman (left) and Jody Willcock of Berley Skate in Kimberley took this Ford Econoline, made electric with Nissan Leaf parts and christened the “Econoleaf” on a journey to the Sunshine Coast and back. You can follow the whole adventure on a new YouTube channel Honeyman has launched. Paul Rodgers photo.

The Econoleaf: Kimberley locals take DIY electric van to Sunshine Coast and back

Ford Econoline made electric with Nissan Leaf parts goes on 2000-KM journey

Kevin Honeyman (left) and Jody Willcock of Berley Skate in Kimberley took this Ford Econoline, made electric with Nissan Leaf parts and christened the “Econoleaf” on a journey to the Sunshine Coast and back. You can follow the whole adventure on a new YouTube channel Honeyman has launched. Paul Rodgers photo.
Purcell Collegiate Inc. CEO and Head of School Duncan MacLeod speaks to the crowd in Kimberley. Paul Rodgers photo.

Purcell Collegiate Incorporated updates Kimberley on status of project

PCI expects 60 students in September, to be housed at St. Eugene, educated at COTR

Purcell Collegiate Inc. CEO and Head of School Duncan MacLeod speaks to the crowd in Kimberley. Paul Rodgers photo.
Steve Tersmette launches his new book Waterfall Hikes in the Canadian Rockies in the Platzl on Saturday, June 3. Paul Rodgers photo.

Kimberley’s Steve Tersmette releases second Waterfall Hikes book

Kimberley’s Steve Tersmette has published Waterfall Hikes in the Canadian Rockies, a…

Steve Tersmette launches his new book Waterfall Hikes in the Canadian Rockies in the Platzl on Saturday, June 3. Paul Rodgers photo.
The crowd at Marysville Daze enjoys the Kimberley Pipe Band. Paul Rodgers photo.

WATCH: Marysville Daze 2023 sees record-breaking attendance

Marysville Daze, a family-friendly annual event held on the first weekend of…

The crowd at Marysville Daze enjoys the Kimberley Pipe Band. Paul Rodgers photo.
Kimberley RCMP. File photo.

RCMP arrest suspect after report of possible assault in Marysville

Kimberley RCMP received a report of a possible assault in a vehicle…

Kimberley RCMP. File photo.
Kendall Hafermehl, of Hafermehl Piano Services, alongside the 124-year-old Mason and Risch upright piano he is working on for the Kimberley Friends Gallery. Paul Rodgers photo.

Work underway now on 1899 piano at Kimberley Friends Gallery

Hafermehl Piano Services on site for two days to get piano back in shape

Kendall Hafermehl, of Hafermehl Piano Services, alongside the 124-year-old Mason and Risch upright piano he is working on for the Kimberley Friends Gallery. Paul Rodgers photo.
Maylyn Tarves (centre) was invited by MLA Tom Shypitka to address the BC United Caucus at the Legislature in Victoria earlier in May. Photo courtesy of Tom Shypitka Facebook.

Selkirk student presents to BC United Caucus about climate anxiety

MLA Shypitka invites Maylyn Tarves to Legislature

Maylyn Tarves (centre) was invited by MLA Tom Shypitka to address the BC United Caucus at the Legislature in Victoria earlier in May. Photo courtesy of Tom Shypitka Facebook.
RCMP ask for public with video surveillance of area near Mark Creek to check their footage for possible assault suspect. File photo.

Female assaulted by male suspect near Mark Creek: Kimberley RCMP

RCMP ask public for video surveillance of the area

RCMP ask for public with video surveillance of area near Mark Creek to check their footage for possible assault suspect. File photo.
Rotarians and supporters gather at the newly completed Marysville Falls walkway. Paul Rodgers photo.

WATCH: Kimberley Rotary Club unveils completed Marysville Falls Walkway

New walkway boasts better accessibility, greater safety

Rotarians and supporters gather at the newly completed Marysville Falls walkway. Paul Rodgers photo.
The World Criterium Masters will be held in Kimberley next winter. Paul Rodgers file.

Kimberley to host FIS World Criterium Masters in 2024

The World Criterium Masters, akin to a World Cup for Alpine Ski…

The World Criterium Masters will be held in Kimberley next winter. Paul Rodgers file.
Angel Flight East Kootenay is set to receive $300,000 in funding from the provincial government. Photo submitted.

Province grants $300K to Angel Flight East Kootenay

Kootenay MLAs call for more permanent, structured funding to support travelling patients

Angel Flight East Kootenay is set to receive $300,000 in funding from the provincial government. Photo submitted.
Campbell McLean of the Kimberley Dynamiters commits to Maryville University Saints for next season. Paul Rodgers photo.

Dynamiters’ Campbell McLean commits to Maryville University Saints

Campbell McLean, forward for the Kimberley Dynamiters, has comitted to the Maryville…

Campbell McLean of the Kimberley Dynamiters commits to Maryville University Saints for next season. Paul Rodgers photo.
National winners of the 2022 RBC PGA Scramble in Charlottetown, PE. Photo submitted.

Qualifier for RBC PGA Scramble to be held at Purcell Golf May 21

Purcell Golf will once again be host to a local qualifier for…

National winners of the 2022 RBC PGA Scramble in Charlottetown, PE. Photo submitted.
RDEK setting up sandbag filling stations around the region. Black Press file.

RDEK setting up self-fill sandbag stations as Flood Watch issued for E. Kootenay

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) has set up self-fill sandbag…

RDEK setting up sandbag filling stations around the region. Black Press file.
Photo from L-R: School District 6, East Kootenay Child Care Resource and Referral, Kimberley Independent School, WorkBC Cranbrook, College of the Rockies, Purcell Preschool + Daycare, Summit Community Services Society. SD6 photo.

Early Childhood Educator Information sessions held in Kimberley

School District No. 6 (SD6) held the second in a series of…

Photo from L-R: School District 6, East Kootenay Child Care Resource and Referral, Kimberley Independent School, WorkBC Cranbrook, College of the Rockies, Purcell Preschool + Daycare, Summit Community Services Society. SD6 photo.
Kimberley Mayor Don McCormick at the 2023 State of the City, presented by the Kimberley and District Chamber of Commerce. Paul Rodgers photo.

Mayor McCormick responds to questions about McDonald’s at State of the City

At his state of the city address on Thursday, April 29, Mayor…

Kimberley Mayor Don McCormick at the 2023 State of the City, presented by the Kimberley and District Chamber of Commerce. Paul Rodgers photo.
Olympic bronze medalist and world champion ski jumper Alex Loutitt talks about her remarkable career at the Kimberley Nordic Club. Paul Rodgers photo.

‘Why not me?’: Olympic bronze medalist Alex Loutitt gives presentation in Kimberley

Olympic bronze medalist and ski jumping world champion Alexandria Loutitt gave a…

Olympic bronze medalist and world champion ski jumper Alex Loutitt talks about her remarkable career at the Kimberley Nordic Club. Paul Rodgers photo.
Olympic bronze medalist and world champion ski jumper Alex Loutitt talks about her remarkable career at the Kimberley Nordic Club. Paul Rodgers photo.

‘Why not me?’: Olympic bronze medalist Alex Loutitt gives presentation in Kimberley

Olympic bronze medalist and ski jumping world champion Alexandria Loutitt gave a…

Olympic bronze medalist and world champion ski jumper Alex Loutitt talks about her remarkable career at the Kimberley Nordic Club. Paul Rodgers photo.
RDEK's Wildfire Community Preparedness Day is on Saturday, May 6. RDEK photo.

May 6 is Wildfire Community Preparedness Day

The annual Wildfire Community Preparedness Day is on Saturday, May 6 and…

RDEK's Wildfire Community Preparedness Day is on Saturday, May 6. RDEK photo.