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Penticton artist honours firefighters nationwide

Penticton artist honours firefighters nationwide

Proceeds from the work’s sales set to go to the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation
QUIZ: Preparing for an Ironman

QUIZ: Preparing for an Ironman

The gruelling event involves swimming, cycling and running
QUIZ: Are you ready for the fruit harvest?

QUIZ: Are you ready for the fruit harvest?

Agricultural workers are harvesting various fruit crops
Watercolour with Weeds a great success in Kimberley and Fernie

Watercolour with Weeds a great success in Kimberley and Fernie

After months of collecting, crushing, and boiling invasive plants, EKISC Outreach Coordinator Zoe Dancer led paint nights in Kimberley and Fernie in August, where guests created paintings completely using plant-based paint.
Fernie Fall Fair is back

Fernie Fall Fair is back

Homegrown produce and baking up for prizes
‘No one goes hungry in our town;’ B.C. pizza place promises food for evacuees escaping wildfires

‘No one goes hungry in our town;’ B.C. pizza place promises food for evacuees escaping wildfires

Frankie’s Pizza, based in Sorrento, made a Facebook post on August 18 offering pizza to those in need
Community Foundation of Kootenay Rockies announces grants

Community Foundation of Kootenay Rockies announces grants

Support for projects in Golden, Fernie, and Cranbrook
Community Eco Garden celebrates 20 years

Community Eco Garden celebrates 20 years

Wildsight Elk Valley’s Community EcoGarden is turning 20.
Keep fruit trees picked to avoid wildlife conflict

Keep fruit trees picked to avoid wildlife conflict

We are now in the fruit ripening season and WildSafeBC Elk Valley has some advice for managing your fruit trees to avoid providing feed for bears or deer.
Wildsight Elk Valley to host seed saving event and EcoGarden anniversary celebration

Wildsight Elk Valley to host seed saving event and EcoGarden anniversary celebration

Wildsight Elk Valley is hosting a Seed Saving workshop in Fernie on Thursday, August 17 at the Fernie Community EcoGarden at 1301 13th St. Fernie. The event runs from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.