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Elk Valley residents caught committing minor crimes may be able to avoid prison time as part of an alternative measures program.

A 39-year-old Calgary man has been found guilty of impaired driving charges after an accident in Sparwood last week.

Spirits Soar at Fernie Secondary School’s Spirit Week

A 41-year-old Elkford man was found guilty of three weapons charges in Fernie Court on Wednesday last week after an incident in November 2010.

The Arts Station has a new Executive Director, after Oz Parsons decided it was time to leave after four years in the job.

Striking Elkview miners returned to work Friday after accepting an agreement with Teck.

A snowmobiler from Sparwood died from a heart attack last week while out in the Hartley Lake area enjoying the spring snow.

After four years planning, this could be the year for the Fernie splash park.

The Fernie Rod and Gun Club has invited senior wildlife biologist, Garth Mowat, to give a Grizzly Bear presentation at the club’s monthly meeting at the Elks Hall in Fernie on Monday at 7:30 p.m.

A snowmobiler was rescued from a backcountry trip after being thrown from his sled and breaking his leg.