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Drug use dropping among local teens

Teenagers in the East Kootenay are using drugs less often in 2013 than they were eight years ago, according to a survey just released.

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Teck gets OK to continue drug, alcohol testing

The United Steelworkers Local 9346 has been denied a temporary order to stop Teck from performing random drug and alcohol tests.

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The original Paul Brandt

Cranbrook Daily Townsman - Friday May 17, 2013

The country singer and world activist is coming to Cranbrook for a special concert May 19.

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Fernie gets social again

Summer is approaching the southern Canadian Rockies and Fernie is preparing for its ever-popular Summer Socials.

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Big Ranch gets a spring clean

The Big Ranch area got a thorough spring clean recently, with volunteers clearing away dead vegetation to help deer and elk find food.

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One stop board shopping at Fernie's Boardstiff

Whether you’re looking for a snowboard, skateboard, wakeboard, or paddleboard, there’s only one place in Fernie to go – Boardstiff.

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The Free Press has appointed a new publisher

Andrea Horton will be taking over the position in mid June.

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Monument may be in the works for misplaced burials

The City of Fernie is considering creating a monument to honour hundreds of people who died in Fernie and are now unaccounted for.

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Minor Ball Association asks Sparwood for help

Baseball is back and the Sparwood Minor Ball Association is asking the District for help in making the season run a little smoother.

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Blissett “surprised” by Liberal win

Norma Blissett, who last night lost her campaign to become Kootenay East MLA, was gracious in defeat.

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Bill Bennett elected Kootenay East MLA

Liberal candidate Bill Bennett has cruised to a win for the fourth straight time.

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Three valley mines rescue teams head to provincials

The Elk Valley mining industry’s high safety standards were displayed at the East Kootenay Zone Surface Mine Rescue Competition.

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Fernie Search and Rescue recover injured biker

A mountain biker was carried off the trails on a spine board yesterday afternoon after falling off his bike and hitting a tree.

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Shred Kelly scoop two awards at the 2013 Kootenay Music Awards

Fernie's Shred Kelly scooped the award for Song of the Year and Best Live Act at the Kootenay Music Awards, held in Nelson Friday night.

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Time to vote

Today is the day to have your say and polls opened at 9 a.m. for constituents of Kootenay East to cast their ballot.

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Fernie Academy hosts impressive art show

The Fernie Academy showed off the artisitic talents of all its students today with an exhibition of art work from all grades.

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Loose tires fly off truck, nearly hit two people in Hosmer

Two tires that flew off a semi truck as it was driving on Highway 3 smashed into a business in Hosmer, nearly hitting two employees.

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Hot days speed up snow melt

Warm temperatures are speeding up snow melt in the East Kootenay, and now the River Forecast Centre has issued a High Streamflow Advisory.

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Regional district talks parking fees, carbon tax offsets

Cranbrook Daily Townsman - Friday May 10, 2013

The Regional District of East Kootenay board of directors made some important decisions at its Friday, May 3 board meeting.

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Sparwood introduces false alarm bylaw

The District of Sparwood has created a new bylaw that will fine residents of the community for an excessive amount of false alarms calls.

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