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Volunteers repaint vandalized rainbow crosswalks

Volunteers repaint vandalized rainbow crosswalks

Fernie Mayor Mary Giuliano is praising dozens of volunteers who repainted vandalized rainbow crosswalks on Canada Day.
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High-ranking Hells Angel dies in Abbotsford hospital

High-ranking Hells Angel dies in Abbotsford hospital

David Giles was vice-president of Kelowna HA chapter
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Jaffray lumber mill lays off workers in the face of softwood lumber bills

Jaffray lumber mill lays off workers in the face of softwood lumber bills

A local forestry company is cutting production as the United States prepares to charge additional duties on softwood lumber exports.
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Victoria mother says child was burned by sunscreen

Victoria mother says child was burned by sunscreen

Says her son began to blister after using a spray-on sunscreen made by Banana Boat.
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Efforts underway to save orphaned baby moose

Efforts underway to save orphaned baby moose

Last week, a cow moose with two calves was killed by a motor vehicle on Highway 3 west of Fernie in between the Lizard Creek Bridge and Ski Hill Road.
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True North leaves on European tour

True North leaves on European tour

Local felter, Sandra Barrett, has been recognized for her talents across the great blue ocean. Her piece, ‘True North’ has been accepted into the British touring felt exhibition, ‘Sea and Sky’.
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May numbers: Four deaths per day caused by illicit drugs

May numbers: Four deaths per day caused by illicit drugs

The BC Coroners Service says 129 people died during the month of May, slightly down from 136 deaths in April.
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The four-generation pit crew

The four-generation pit crew

Three generations of stock-car enthusiasts became four this year
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BREAKING: Jury finds Derek Saretzky guilty of triple murder

BREAKING: Jury finds Derek Saretzky guilty of triple murder

Derek Saretzky has been found guilty of 1st-degree murder in the deaths of toddler, father & senior
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Rafting down the Elk for a good cause

Rafting down the Elk for a good cause

On June 21, a number of residents participated in the annual Fernie Raft Race.
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