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West Kootenay singer Tenise Marie discovers her roots in trip to the Middle East

West Kootenay singer Tenise Marie discovers her roots in trip to the Middle East

The singer-songwriter is descended from Assyria, an ancient culture that has no country
Gerry Feehan Travelogue: Cape Breton

Gerry Feehan Travelogue: Cape Breton

By GERRY FEEHAN
Wildsight’s Youth Climate Corp leads the charge saving whitebark pine seeds in the subalpine

Wildsight’s Youth Climate Corp leads the charge saving whitebark pine seeds in the subalpine

Submitted by Tim Chapman, Wildsight
Kootenay Bat Program says it’s time to dispel bat myths as Halloween approaches

Kootenay Bat Program says it’s time to dispel bat myths as Halloween approaches

Bat Week is October 24 to 31
Animal Food Bank to send 16 pallets of cat food across Western Canada

Animal Food Bank to send 16 pallets of cat food across Western Canada

The organization needs $2,500 to ship the $85,000 of food
Quilt of Valour presented in Kimberley

Quilt of Valour presented in Kimberley

“It was such a pleasure to honour Ret’d Able Seaman Curry Purdy with a Quilt of Valour,: said Cindy Postnikoff of Military Ames. “Curry joined the Royal Canadian Navy at the tender age of just 17 years old. We thank you for your Service Curry and hope you feel the hugs that were lovingly stitched into your quilt.
QUIZ: How much do you know about the history of Canada’s residential schools?

QUIZ: How much do you know about the history of Canada’s residential schools?

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, on Sept. 30, is a sombre time for reflection
Kimberley’s Oktoberfest Saturday, October 7

Kimberley’s Oktoberfest Saturday, October 7

Buy Happy Hans 50th birthday go cups
QUIZ: Are you ready for the start of fall?

QUIZ: Are you ready for the start of fall?

Autumn equinox is Saturday, Sept. 23, marking the start of the fall season
Mark Creek Lions donate Dynamiter season tickets to McKim school

Mark Creek Lions donate Dynamiter season tickets to McKim school

Each year the Mark Creek Lions Club buys four Dynamiter season tickets and gives them to McKim School, where they will be distributed to students for home games this season.