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A colony of feral cats has been living on the COTR campus for 10 years. (Photo via EKCARES)

Cat colony with 14 feral felines at centre of controversy on B.C. college campus

The feral cats have been at the College of the Rockies Cranbrook campus for a decade

A colony of feral cats has been living on the COTR campus for 10 years. (Photo via EKCARES)
BC Parks has announced it will not pursue a proposed new 25-site campground at Christina Lake.

BC Parks will not pursue proposed new campground at Christina Lake

A proposal to build an expanded provincial campground at Christina Lake has…

BC Parks has announced it will not pursue a proposed new 25-site campground at Christina Lake.
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Ghostriders take 2-1 series lead with home win over Rockies

Barry Coulter and George Hurlbut A four-goal outburst in the second and…

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The Cranbrook U18 Bucks took home the gold medal in their home tournament with a 6-1 finish over Salmon Arm in the final game. Back Row L to R: Assistant Coaches Charlie Cooper and Darin Conroy, Rhys Williams, Brayden Conroy, Jayden Logodi, Carter Chown, Cohen Bell, Liam Wienke, Caden Williams, Rhys Wienke, Josh Kallies, Greyson Meisner, Linden Keiver, Cohen Langenbach, Quinn Cooper, Head Coach Jeff Keiver. Front Row L to R: Brody Taylor, Aidan McKay, Ryder Duczek, Nick Vopat, Vinny Fiorentino, Brennan Koch

U18 Bucks win gold at home tournament

The Cranbrook U18 Bucks took home the gold medal after a battle…

The Cranbrook U18 Bucks took home the gold medal in their home tournament with a 6-1 finish over Salmon Arm in the final game. Back Row L to R: Assistant Coaches Charlie Cooper and Darin Conroy, Rhys Williams, Brayden Conroy, Jayden Logodi, Carter Chown, Cohen Bell, Liam Wienke, Caden Williams, Rhys Wienke, Josh Kallies, Greyson Meisner, Linden Keiver, Cohen Langenbach, Quinn Cooper, Head Coach Jeff Keiver. Front Row L to R: Brody Taylor, Aidan McKay, Ryder Duczek, Nick Vopat, Vinny Fiorentino, Brennan Koch
Volunteers at the Sparwood Curling Club hosted the East-West Kootenay Boys High School Curling Championships on January 7-8. The Selkirk Secondary rink (pictured on the right) defeated Sparwood Secondary (on the left) and are off to Regionals. Photo submitted

Sparwood Curling Club hosted the East-West Kootenay Boys High School Curling Championships on January 7-8

Kimberley’s Selkirk takes the win and will move on to play West Kootenay

Volunteers at the Sparwood Curling Club hosted the East-West Kootenay Boys High School Curling Championships on January 7-8. The Selkirk Secondary rink (pictured on the right) defeated Sparwood Secondary (on the left) and are off to Regionals. Photo submitted
Sam Steele Days — Cranbrook’s annual summer festival — will henceforth be known as “Spirit of the Rockies.” Barry Coulter photo

Sam Steele Days will henceforth be known as Spirit of the Rockies

Name change aims to broaden festival’s regional appeal, celebrate area’s history, geography and growing diversity

Sam Steele Days — Cranbrook’s annual summer festival — will henceforth be known as “Spirit of the Rockies.” Barry Coulter photo
Two credit unions EKC and Heritage Credit Union will merge, effective January 1, 2023 – and will be operating under the legal name of “StellerVista Credit Union.” (Barry Coulter photo)

East Kootenay Community and Heritage Credit Union merger approved by members

The merger of East Kootenay Community Credit Union (EKC) and Heritage Credit…

Two credit unions EKC and Heritage Credit Union will merge, effective January 1, 2023 – and will be operating under the legal name of “StellerVista Credit Union.” (Barry Coulter photo)
The 2022 Ktunaxa Business Showcase, held at the Prestige Inn on Thursday, Oct. 27, created an opportunity for Ktunaxa entrepreneurs and artisans to connect and network with regional industries, enhance their brand awareness in the community, and highlight products and services. (Barry Coulter photo)

Ktunaxa business showcase features entrepreneurs, businesses, artisans

Over 31 Ktunaxa businesses, including artisans, were involved in the showcase, and more than a dozen industries came by for the networking opportunities

The 2022 Ktunaxa Business Showcase, held at the Prestige Inn on Thursday, Oct. 27, created an opportunity for Ktunaxa entrepreneurs and artisans to connect and network with regional industries, enhance their brand awareness in the community, and highlight products and services. (Barry Coulter photo)
Cranbrook’s Mayor and Council, left to right: Wesly Graham, Wayne Stetski, Norma Blissett, Mayor Wayne Price, Lynnette Wray, Ron Popoff and Mike Peabody. (Barry Coulter photo)

Cranbrook’s new mayor and councillors sworn in

Judge Grant Sheard leads each councillor through the oath of office

Cranbrook’s Mayor and Council, left to right: Wesly Graham, Wayne Stetski, Norma Blissett, Mayor Wayne Price, Lynnette Wray, Ron Popoff and Mike Peabody. (Barry Coulter photo)

Sharing the culture at the Ktunaxa Business Showcase

Justus Cree, Sr., and Justus Cree, Jr., and father-and-son drum and dance…

By offering customers the opportunity to round up transactions at the till, Save-On-Foods stores in seven locations across the East and West Kootenays collected a total of $33,722 for Angel Flight East Kootenay. Brent Bidston, president of Angel Flight East Kootenay, accepted the donation on behalf of the organization during a presentation at Cranbrook Save-On on Friday, Sept. 30. Barry Coulter photo

Kootenay Save-On stores raise $33,000 for Angel Flight

A volunteer medical transport service has received a significant donation from a…

By offering customers the opportunity to round up transactions at the till, Save-On-Foods stores in seven locations across the East and West Kootenays collected a total of $33,722 for Angel Flight East Kootenay. Brent Bidston, president of Angel Flight East Kootenay, accepted the donation on behalf of the organization during a presentation at Cranbrook Save-On on Friday, Sept. 30. Barry Coulter photo
East Kootenay Climate Hub is putting to all candidates in the local government elections a questionnaire, to get each one’s take on the climate issues of the day.

Group seeks candidates’ position on climate issues

East Kootenay Climate Hub will be posting responses from all candidates in the B.C. election

East Kootenay Climate Hub is putting to all candidates in the local government elections a questionnaire, to get each one’s take on the climate issues of the day.
Michael Scott Miller, 41 years of age, from Oliver, B.C., is facing multiple charges ranging from Possession of Stolen Property to driving offences, to breaches of previous release orders. Photo courtesy Grand Forks RCMP

Grand Forks and Midway RCMP catch suspected truck thief

On August 30, around 4:45 a.m., Grand Forks RCMP were alerted to…

Michael Scott Miller, 41 years of age, from Oliver, B.C., is facing multiple charges ranging from Possession of Stolen Property to driving offences, to breaches of previous release orders. Photo courtesy Grand Forks RCMP
Maddisun's new album, “Home Is Where The Music Is” is available everywhere for streaming and for purchase on CD, Cassette and Vinyl.

From Cranbrook to Dublin to LA and back; Home Is Where The Music Is

Kootenay singer-songwriter Maddisun releases a new album, another step along the creative road

Maddisun's new album, “Home Is Where The Music Is” is available everywhere for streaming and for purchase on CD, Cassette and Vinyl.
Jumpstart your career at the free Cranbrook Career and Post-Secondary Education Event Sept. 8. Black Press file photo.

Cranbrook Career and Post-Secondary Education event to match job seekers with employers

Businesses and industries in most sectors are being impacted by labour shortages

Jumpstart your career at the free Cranbrook Career and Post-Secondary Education Event Sept. 8. Black Press file photo.
Riders with the Rolling Barrage, a cross-country motorcycle ride in support of people with PTSD, stopped to visit the Wall of Honour at Rotary Park before heading out of Cranbrook, Thursday, August 18. (Barry Coulter photo)

Thunder across the land: Rolling Barrage raises support for PTSD

Rolling Barrage create awareness of the affliction of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder raises funds for agencies that help sufferers of PTSD

Riders with the Rolling Barrage, a cross-country motorcycle ride in support of people with PTSD, stopped to visit the Wall of Honour at Rotary Park before heading out of Cranbrook, Thursday, August 18. (Barry Coulter photo)
The Weasel Creek wildfire has burned across the Montana border and into the B.C. portion of the Flathead Valley.Photo courtesy BC Wildfire Service.

Area restriction in effect for Weasel Creek fire

An Area Restriction Order for the vicinity of the Weasel Creek wildfire…

The Weasel Creek wildfire has burned across the Montana border and into the B.C. portion of the Flathead Valley.Photo courtesy BC Wildfire Service.
BC Wildfire Service resources are fighting a wildfire at Connell Ridge approximately 15 kilometres south of Cranbrook. Photo courtesy BC Wildfire Service.

Connell Ridge Fire south of Cranbrook grows to 1,350 hectares

The Connell Ridge Fire, burning 23 km south of Cranbrook, has grown…

BC Wildfire Service resources are fighting a wildfire at Connell Ridge approximately 15 kilometres south of Cranbrook. Photo courtesy BC Wildfire Service.
The banner of the Finally and Officially Shire of Ayresgarde — the East Kootenay Chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism —is unveiled at an official event on Saturday, July 23. Photo courtesy the Finally and Officially Shire of Ayresgarde

Let the flag of the kingdom of Avacal fly once more

East Kootenay now has an official chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism — the Finally and Officially Shire of Ayresgarde

The banner of the Finally and Officially Shire of Ayresgarde — the East Kootenay Chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism —is unveiled at an official event on Saturday, July 23. Photo courtesy the Finally and Officially Shire of Ayresgarde
RCMP responded to the report of a stabbing at the Shambala Music Festival, Friday, July 22.

One person sent to hospital after report of stabbing at Shambhala

RCMP are reporting a stabbing incident at the Shambhala Music Festival on Friday, July 22.

RCMP responded to the report of a stabbing at the Shambala Music Festival, Friday, July 22.
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