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QUIZ: In celebration of Christmas

There are plenty of customs, celebrations and traditions on Dec. 25

Dec 25, 2024 5:50 AM Read more >

Snowfall warning issued for Paulson Summit, Kootenay Pass

Highway 3 will also be closed between Salmo and Creston for several hours

Dec 24, 2024 10:20 AM Read more >

Track Santa Claus on his Christmas Eve journey to Canada

This is the 69th year of NORAD Tracks Santa

Dec 24, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

Columbia River Treaty talks continue amid incoming Trump presidency

Canadian negotiators are downplaying concerns about the impact the pending Trump administration will have on the Columbia River Treaty modernization efforts.

Dec 23, 2024 3:49 PM Read more >

2024: the year the Conservative Party of B.C. redefined conservatism

Leader John Rustad and the B.C. Conservatives came from nowhere to within a whisker of power in 2024.

Dec 23, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

Broken records, bravery drive Canada's 2024 most inspirational sports stories

From Olympic and Paralympic gold medals to innovations in skiing and more

Dec 21, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

Council considering plans for new downtown gym

Fernie Academy has proposed a gym be built downtown, to make up for a loss of recreational space after the Community Centre closure

Dec 20, 2024 12:49 PM Read more >

The Free Press draws final Gift Card Giveaway

The Free Press drew its final Gift Card Giveaway winner on Dec. 20

Dec 20, 2024 12:17 PM Read more >

B.C. to sample 200 Cranbrook, Kimberley urban deer for chronic wasting disease

Labs confirm 4 deer test positive for the disease in 2024

Dec 20, 2024 11:51 AM Read more >

FSS students dazzled by arts and adventure in Calgary

Fernie Secondary School English classes travelled to Calgary on Dec. 11

Dec 20, 2024 10:13 AM Read more >