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A hovercraft was deployed when it was originally thought two kids had gone through the ice on Lake Windermere. RDEK photo

East Kootenay residents warned of thinning ice on local lakes

The Windermere Fire Department is issuing a warning regarding spring ice conditions…

A hovercraft was deployed when it was originally thought two kids had gone through the ice on Lake Windermere. RDEK photo
Face to face with a puffin. Neal Panton photo

New exhibit at Art Gallery Kimberley

KYRRÐOGFRIÐUR: The Art of Quieting the Restless Mind

Face to face with a puffin. Neal Panton photo
The 45th annual Canadian Adaptive Snowsports (CADS) Festival at Kimberley Alpine Resort. Pictured is Festival Manager Elisa Marin-Couture (left) and Amy Royea, Operations Manager. Paul Rodgers photo.

Canadian Adaptive Snowsports Ski and Snowboard Festival at Kimberley Alpine Resort

The 45th annual Canadian Adaptive Snowsports (CADS) Festival is underway at Kimberley…

The 45th annual Canadian Adaptive Snowsports (CADS) Festival at Kimberley Alpine Resort. Pictured is Festival Manager Elisa Marin-Couture (left) and Amy Royea, Operations Manager. Paul Rodgers photo.
The Kimberley Dynamiters are Kootenay Conference Champions and are headed to the Teck Finals. (Left to right) Cam Reid, Carson Cleland, KIJHL Commissioner Jeff Dubois, Jayden Kostiuk and Kasey Miller. Photo submitted.

Dynamiters are Kootenay Conference Champs after sweeping Beaver Valley

Nitros headed to Teck Cup Finals for fifth time in seven seasons

The Kimberley Dynamiters are Kootenay Conference Champions and are headed to the Teck Finals. (Left to right) Cam Reid, Carson Cleland, KIJHL Commissioner Jeff Dubois, Jayden Kostiuk and Kasey Miller. Photo submitted.
Invasive 101 day and weed pull with the Fernie Discovery School at Maiden Lake, Fernie. EKISC file

EKISC asks community groups to organize weed pulls this summer

The East Kootenay Invasive Species Council (EKISC) is asking community minded people…

Invasive 101 day and weed pull with the Fernie Discovery School at Maiden Lake, Fernie. EKISC file
A colony of feral cats has been living on the COTR campus for 10 years. (Photo via EKCARES)

COTR seeks relocation of Cranbrook campus cat colony: Group launches petition to keep it

A clowder of cats on the College of the Rockies Cranbrook campus…

A colony of feral cats has been living on the COTR campus for 10 years. (Photo via EKCARES)
The U13 Cranbrook Bucks are Adrian Taggart, Colin Sinclair, Carson Loftsgard (coaches), missing from picture Coach Mike Johnson. Jacob Rogers, Zach Auger, Preston Oler, Ben Logstard, Dryden Hanson, Easton Armstrong, Kane Corkle, Kye Taggart, Max Parker, Liam Roberts, Lane Johnson, Mateo Sinclair, Carson Davis, Memphis Martin, Nixon McDonald, Bechem Goetz and Ryder Magro.

U13 Cranbrook Bucks win Tier 2 Provincial Championships

The team is made up of players from across the East Kootenay

The U13 Cranbrook Bucks are Adrian Taggart, Colin Sinclair, Carson Loftsgard (coaches), missing from picture Coach Mike Johnson. Jacob Rogers, Zach Auger, Preston Oler, Ben Logstard, Dryden Hanson, Easton Armstrong, Kane Corkle, Kye Taggart, Max Parker, Liam Roberts, Lane Johnson, Mateo Sinclair, Carson Davis, Memphis Martin, Nixon McDonald, Bechem Goetz and Ryder Magro.
RDEK is calling for nominations for their Volunteer of the Year award in all six electoral districts. Phil McLachlan photo.

RDEK board adopts budget as tax implications vary across the region

The Regional District of East Kootenay adopted the 2023-2027 financial plan during…

RDEK is calling for nominations for their Volunteer of the Year award in all six electoral districts. Phil McLachlan photo.
Encore Brewing Co. reports $30,000 in stolen tools and equipment that was taken early Tuesday (March 21) morning. (Phil McLachlan/Capital News/Stock)

Arrest made, majority of stolen items recovered in Encore Brewing theft

A 39-year-old Cranbrook man has been arrested and the majority of stolen…

Encore Brewing Co. reports $30,000 in stolen tools and equipment that was taken early Tuesday (March 21) morning. (Phil McLachlan/Capital News/Stock)
Encore Brewing Co. reports $30,000 in stolen tools and equipment that was taken early Tuesday (March 21) morning. (Phil McLachlan/Capital News/Stock)

$30K in tools, equipment stolen from Encore Brewing Co.

Approximately $30,000 in tools and equipment was stolen from Encore Brewing Co.…

Encore Brewing Co. reports $30,000 in stolen tools and equipment that was taken early Tuesday (March 21) morning. (Phil McLachlan/Capital News/Stock)
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Kimberley Dynamiters take a 3-0 lead in series against Beaver Valley

The Kimberley Dynamiters took a giant step towards winning their series with…

Dynamiters
One of Ellen Zimmerman’s passions was conservation of the Columbia Wetlands. Pat Morrow photo

Wildsight seeks nominations for Ellen Zimmerman Award

Award recognizes those who contribute to conservation in the Upper Columbia Valley

One of Ellen Zimmerman’s passions was conservation of the Columbia Wetlands. Pat Morrow photo
Another great turnout for Pasta With a Purpose. Photo submitted

Military Ames fundraiser a great success

Military Ames held their annual “Pasta with a Purpose” Spaghetti Dinner and…

Another great turnout for Pasta With a Purpose. Photo submitted
BC/DC is the headline act at Spring Splash 2023 at KAR on April 8. Facebook file

Know it All: Spring is here

Centre 64 Adjudicated young artists is in the gallery now. There are…

BC/DC is the headline act at Spring Splash 2023 at KAR on April 8. Facebook file
Invermere/Panorama’s Eleri Sharp in the Slalom Races. Sharp won a race and podiumed twice. Steve Hilts photo.

Canadian Senior National Alpine Championships at Kimberley Alpine Resort

The 2023 Canadian Senior National Alpine Championships were held at Kimberley Alpine…

Invermere/Panorama’s Eleri Sharp in the Slalom Races. Sharp won a race and podiumed twice. Steve Hilts photo.
The Kimberley Dynamiters win games one and two in round three of the playoffs against the Beaver Valley Nitehawks. Jonathan Righton photo.
The Kimberley Dynamiters win games one and two in round three of the playoffs against the Beaver Valley Nitehawks. Jonathan Righton photo.
Burton Cummings and the band are now playing two shows at the Key City Theatre in Cranbrook.

Second Burton Cummings show added at Key City Theatre

The interest in Canada’s rock troubadour’s upcoming show is show strong that…

Burton Cummings and the band are now playing two shows at the Key City Theatre in Cranbrook.
This figure, shown at the Vernon Winter Carnival, is also the mascot for the Quebec Winter Carnival. What is the name of this mascot? (Black Press file photo)

QUIZ: How much do you know about Francophone culture?

International Francophone Day, on March 20, is a celebration of French language and culture

This figure, shown at the Vernon Winter Carnival, is also the mascot for the Quebec Winter Carnival. What is the name of this mascot? (Black Press file photo)
A bike skills park in Campbell River. (Black Press file photo)

CBT provides funding for phase 1 of Kimberley Bike Park improvements

Last December, the newly formed Kimberley Bike Park Committee approached council with…

A bike skills park in Campbell River. (Black Press file photo)
Mark Creek Lion Steve Royer presents a $2000 cheque to Rob Mcinnis from Angel Flight. Photo submitted

Mark Creek Lions make a number of donations

The Mark Creek Lions Club has recentley made several very generous donations.…

Mark Creek Lion Steve Royer presents a $2000 cheque to Rob Mcinnis from Angel Flight. Photo submitted
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