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The Wasa Lake Triathlon is scheduled for June 10 and 11, 2023. Facebook file

Volunteer signup open for Wasa Lake Triathlon

The Wasa Lake Triathlon has opened online registration for those who wish…

The Wasa Lake Triathlon is scheduled for June 10 and 11, 2023. Facebook file
Fundraising has started to refurbish the historic piano. Photo submitted

Kimberley Friends Gallery raising funds to restore historic piano for community use

Since October 2022, an 1899 Mason and Risch upright piano has been…

Fundraising has started to refurbish the historic piano. Photo submitted
Backcountry skiers are dwarfed by the mountains as they make their way along a mountain ridge near McGillivray Pass Lodge located in the southern Chilcotin Mountains of British Columbia, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012. Three victims of Wednesday’s deadly avalanche in southeastern B.C. have been identified as German citizens. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Three men killed in southeast B.C. avalanche were from Germany: news agency

Germany’s Deutsche Presse-Agentur says 1 from Munich, the others from nearby Eging

Backcountry skiers are dwarfed by the mountains as they make their way along a mountain ridge near McGillivray Pass Lodge located in the southern Chilcotin Mountains of British Columbia, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012. Three victims of Wednesday’s deadly avalanche in southeastern B.C. have been identified as German citizens. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
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Council considers allowing duplex in Forest Crowne

While Kimberley council decided last week to forego public hearings on two…

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An image of deep, persistent slab avalanches that occurred over the past few weeks in the Selkirk Mountains. Avalanche Canada photo.

Avalanche danger remains considerable as February snow further complicates snowpack

Persistent deep, weak layer responsible for recent fatal avalanches

An image of deep, persistent slab avalanches that occurred over the past few weeks in the Selkirk Mountains. Avalanche Canada photo.
Next up at Art Gallery Kimberley is The Garden Awakens by Laura Leeder. Photo submitted

The art of planting seeds of beauty and happiness

This month’s exhibit at Art Gallery Kimberley

Next up at Art Gallery Kimberley is The Garden Awakens by Laura Leeder. Photo submitted
Another Flannel Fest is in the books, with a weeklong event this year and the introduction of their new mascot, “Freddy the Flannelsquatch.” Photo submitted.

Fifth-annual Flannel Fest a huge success

The fifth-annual Flannel Fest, which this week took place over the course…

Another Flannel Fest is in the books, with a weeklong event this year and the introduction of their new mascot, “Freddy the Flannelsquatch.” Photo submitted.
RCMP in southeastern British Columbia confirm three skiers have been killed in an avalanche Wednesday near Invermere, B.C. An avalanche hazard warning of “considerable” is shown near Mount Renshaw outside of McBride, B.C., on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Columbia Valley reeling after avalanche kills 3 and injures 4 backcountry skiers

Skiers were foreign, identities and nationalities aren’t being released until next-of-kin notified

RCMP in southeastern British Columbia confirm three skiers have been killed in an avalanche Wednesday near Invermere, B.C. An avalanche hazard warning of “considerable” is shown near Mount Renshaw outside of McBride, B.C., on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
The new owners of the Marysville Pub (left to right) Kevin Seward, Jennifer Mummery and Brent Johnson. Paul Rodgers photo.

Locals take over ownership of Kimberley’s historic Marysville Pub

A “lifelong dream” was realized at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 28…

The new owners of the Marysville Pub (left to right) Kevin Seward, Jennifer Mummery and Brent Johnson. Paul Rodgers photo.
The site of the proposed commercial development in Marysville. City of Kimberley file

City to bypass public hearings on two development projects

Council can bypass public hearings of the proposed zoning change is in compliance with OCP

The site of the proposed commercial development in Marysville. City of Kimberley file
The Kimberley Farmers’ Market returns on June 15, 2023.

Kimberley Farmers’ Market returns on June 15, 2023

A very popular Thursday evening tradition returns on June 15, 2023. The…

The Kimberley Farmers’ Market returns on June 15, 2023.
Spring Splash at Kimberley Alpine Resort in 2022. Paul Rodgers file.

Kimberley Alpine Resort announces spring programming

It may seem hard to believe with the recent winter refresh we’ve…

Spring Splash at Kimberley Alpine Resort in 2022. Paul Rodgers file.
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Minister of Finance Katrine Conroy tables her first budget in the legislative assembly at legislature in Victoria, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

What you need to know about the B.C. government’s 2023 budget

Big spending on health, community grants and ways to curb inflation

Minister of Finance Katrine Conroy tables her first budget in the legislative assembly at legislature in Victoria, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
The East Kootenay Performing Arts Festival entry deadline is approaching. Facebook photo

The East Kootenay Performing Arts Festival entry deadline is approaching

For the 2023 East Kootenay Performing Arts Festival (EKPAF), the Registration Deadline…

The East Kootenay Performing Arts Festival entry deadline is approaching. Facebook photo
Ballet Kelowna presents taq’š and Other Works March 11, Key City Theatre. Facebook file

Know it All: A little song, a little dance….

Centre 64 Kimberley Arts Council Centre 64 is pleased to announce that…

Ballet Kelowna presents taq’š and Other Works March 11, Key City Theatre. Facebook file
The interior of the remodelled Food Bank building in Kimberley. CBT photo

New Kimberley food bank building will get solar panels, heat pump and more through CBT funding

When the Kimberley Helping Hands Food Bank Society began planning their move…

The interior of the remodelled Food Bank building in Kimberley. CBT photo
A 4-0 win in game over the Golden rockets in game five sends the Kimberley Dynamiters on to the Eddie Mountain Conference finals where they will take on their historic rivals the Fernie Ghostriders. Paul Rodgers photos.

Nitros knock out Rockets, will face Fernie in round two of playoffs

The Dynamiters knocked out the Golden Rockets in emphatic fashion with a…

A 4-0 win in game over the Golden rockets in game five sends the Kimberley Dynamiters on to the Eddie Mountain Conference finals where they will take on their historic rivals the Fernie Ghostriders. Paul Rodgers photos.
L-R standing: Colton Roberts, Steph Roberts (manager), Jeremie Kwasney (Head Coach), Griffin Benoit, Shane Weiler, Finn Bohm, Bodhi Kwasney, Jackson Closs (C), Damien Poulin, Ben Taylor-Vallance, Bryce Chown, Dane Smith, John Marsh (Asst. Coach), Jeff Taylor-Vallance (Ass. Coach). Front Row: Drake Brooks, Cash Kostiuk, Connor Marsh Missing from photo Tyler Kilfoyle

U15 Nitros win banner

The U15 Nitros have won the B Banner, after an exciting battle…

L-R standing: Colton Roberts, Steph Roberts (manager), Jeremie Kwasney (Head Coach), Griffin Benoit, Shane Weiler, Finn Bohm, Bodhi Kwasney, Jackson Closs (C), Damien Poulin, Ben Taylor-Vallance, Bryce Chown, Dane Smith, John Marsh (Asst. Coach), Jeff Taylor-Vallance (Ass. Coach). Front Row: Drake Brooks, Cash Kostiuk, Connor Marsh Missing from photo Tyler Kilfoyle
Kimberley Arts Council Centre 64 is looking for new board members.

Kimberley Arts Council Centre 64 is looking for new board members

The Kimberley Arts Council is a vibrant working board, responsible for many…

Kimberley Arts Council Centre 64 is looking for new board members.
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