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Alex Lavoie was even able to feed cat food to a raven that flew alongside his Jeep on the Dempster Highway in Yukon. Youtube video screenshot

VIDEO: Raven flies alongside Quadra Island couple travelling frigid Yukon highway

23 minute video with Raven garners over 5,000 views on Youtube

Alex Lavoie was even able to feed cat food to a raven that flew alongside his Jeep on the Dempster Highway in Yukon. Youtube video screenshot
Pictured above with the cheques and merchandise from left to right are Carter Stang, Tanya Stang (Lindsay Park), Clint Dolgopol (Selkirk), Lynn Hauptman (Rotary), Jenn Betts (Bellies to Babies), Kim Machen (McKim), Karen Cowl (Selkirk), Pamela Currie (Dolly and Associates), Rory Abernethy, Nancy Abernethy and Poppy Abernethy (Marysville).

Kimberley Rotary’s Gift of Christmas campaign raises over $11,000

The Rotary Club of Kimberley’s second Gift of Christmas campaign has wrapped…

Pictured above with the cheques and merchandise from left to right are Carter Stang, Tanya Stang (Lindsay Park), Clint Dolgopol (Selkirk), Lynn Hauptman (Rotary), Jenn Betts (Bellies to Babies), Kim Machen (McKim), Karen Cowl (Selkirk), Pamela Currie (Dolly and Associates), Rory Abernethy, Nancy Abernethy and Poppy Abernethy (Marysville).
Selkirk Hockey Academy students received instruction at Crash Conditioning and attended the Flames Panthers game. Photos submitted

Kimberley’s Selkirk Hockey Academy resumes its annual trip to Calgary

On Nov 29-30, athletes from the Selkirk Hockey Academy travelled to Calgary…

Selkirk Hockey Academy students received instruction at Crash Conditioning and attended the Flames Panthers game. Photos submitted
Carol Fergus received the Jack Ratcliffe Commitment to Community award on Dec. 12, 2022. Above are front row, Coun. Sandra Roberts, Carol Fergus, Jack Ratcliffe. Back row: Coun. Sue Cairns, Coun. Jason McBain, Coun. Steve Royer and Coun. Woodie McGuire. City of Kimberley file

Carol Fergus receives Kimberley’s Jack Ratcliffe Commitment to Community Award

The Jack Ratcliffe Commitment to Community Award was presented at Kimberley Council…

Carol Fergus received the Jack Ratcliffe Commitment to Community award on Dec. 12, 2022. Above are front row, Coun. Sandra Roberts, Carol Fergus, Jack Ratcliffe. Back row: Coun. Sue Cairns, Coun. Jason McBain, Coun. Steve Royer and Coun. Woodie McGuire. City of Kimberley file
Route 23, the free ski shuttle, will be back in service on December 27 in Kimberley. File photo

Bc Transit announces Kimberley’s free ski shuttle will be back on December 27

Hot on the heels of Tuesday’s announcement by Kimberley Alpine Resort that…

Route 23, the free ski shuttle, will be back in service on December 27 in Kimberley. File photo
Buying your Christmas tree from a local grower is the most eco-friendly option says Wildsight. kootenaytreefarms.ca/gallery/

Wildsight provides tips for a more eco-friendly Christmas

Wildsight is offering some tips to make your Christmas more sustainable. First…

Buying your Christmas tree from a local grower is the most eco-friendly option says Wildsight. kootenaytreefarms.ca/gallery/
McKim students in front of the Food Bank. Photo Submitted

McKim students shop for Kimberley Food Bank

There’s never a lack of nice things to report during the holiday…

McKim students in front of the Food Bank. Photo Submitted
Bald Eagle photo by Claude Rioux

Calling all birders: Christmas bird counts are near

The Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count is a long standing exercise in citizen science

  • Dec 13, 2022
Bald Eagle photo by Claude Rioux
The Kimberley Community Band presented their Christmas concert last Saturday. John Allen photo

Kimberley Community Band presents annual Christmas concert

The Kimberley Community Band Christmas Concert and Carol Sing-along took place the…

The Kimberley Community Band presented their Christmas concert last Saturday. John Allen photo
Doreen Sharp with Mark Creek Lions Steve Royer. Photo submitted

Mark Creek Lions draw helps fund scholarships

Doreen Sharp is the winner of the 250/250. She won $1000.00. The…

Doreen Sharp with Mark Creek Lions Steve Royer. Photo submitted
A man pauses while digging out snow from under a car stuck on a street in the aftermath of a snowstorm, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

QUIZ: Are you ready for winter weather?

Winter begins later this month, but is already on the ground in many parts of the country

A man pauses while digging out snow from under a car stuck on a street in the aftermath of a snowstorm, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Sonya Richmond and Sean Morton at Mile Zero in Victoria. Photo submitted

Couple completes walk of Trans Canada Trail from east to west

Sonya Richmond and Sean Morton went through Kimberley last September

Sonya Richmond and Sean Morton at Mile Zero in Victoria. Photo submitted
SAINTS farm in Mission is a sanctuary for animals deemed unadoptable due to age, size, disabilities, and medical issues. /Dillon White photo

Unadoptable animals find home in B.C. with SAINTS

The nonprofit provides shelter and medical aid to 127 animals of different backgrounds in Mission

SAINTS farm in Mission is a sanctuary for animals deemed unadoptable due to age, size, disabilities, and medical issues. /Dillon White photo
The documentary “Into the Weeds” will be shown at Centre 6 on January 11,2023, sponsored by Wildsight.

Wildsight to screen pesticide documentary Into the Weeds in Kimberley

Kimberley resident Kathy Murphy has great concerns about pesticide use, and having…

The documentary “Into the Weeds” will be shown at Centre 6 on January 11,2023, sponsored by Wildsight.
The Kimberley Skating Club, which recently held its Winter Ice Show, is one of thenon-profit groups to benefit from provincial gaming funds. Photo submitted.

Cranbrook, Fernie, Kimberley organizations receive provincial community grants

A number of East Kootenay sporting, and arts and cultural organizations have…

The Kimberley Skating Club, which recently held its Winter Ice Show, is one of thenon-profit groups to benefit from provincial gaming funds. Photo submitted.
Kimberley Alpine Resort is the only Canadian resort to make the list of top North American senior friendly ski hills. Facebook file
Kimberley Alpine Resort is the only Canadian resort to make the list of top North American senior friendly ski hills. Facebook file
All the ice show performers. Photos submitted

Kimberley Skating Club presents Winter Ice Show

Bulletin Staff The Kimberley Skating Club presented their Winter Ice Show this…

All the ice show performers. Photos submitted
Members of the Castlegar Ukrainian community and their supporters gathered in front of Castlegar City Hall on Holodomor Memorial Day to remember those who perished in the man-made Ukrainian famine of 1932-1933. Photo: Terran Ambrosone
Members of the Castlegar Ukrainian community and their supporters gathered in front of Castlegar City Hall on Holodomor Memorial Day to remember those who perished in the man-made Ukrainian famine of 1932-1933. Photo: Terran Ambrosone
Do you know when the Slinky was first created? (Pixabay.com)

QUIZ: How much do you know about toys and games?

This is the season when new games and toys capture the attention of young and old alike

Do you know when the Slinky was first created? (Pixabay.com)
A look back at the early days of Do Some Good when the team was first forming. Photo courtesy Do Some Good

Do Some Good Receives National Award for Social Impact

B Corp and tech-for-good platform Do Some Good is being recognized on…

  • Dec 2, 2022
A look back at the early days of Do Some Good when the team was first forming. Photo courtesy Do Some Good
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