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Baynes Lake FD receives heartfelt donation honouring firefighter’s mother

Baynes Lake FD receives heartfelt donation honouring firefighter’s mother

Last week, six members of the Lacombe Fire Department arrived at the Baynes Lake Fire Hall to donate and deliver new rescue tools, in person.
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Breathing life into Sparwood with a family-friendly hub

Breathing life into Sparwood with a family-friendly hub

Purchasing the old bowling alley was a no-brainer for Sparwood’s Ron Bertin, who has big plans for what he is renaming, the Sparwood Fun Centre.
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RCMP attempt to identify person of interest in relation to assault

RCMP attempt to identify person of interest in relation to assault

Unprovoked assault update: RCMP is attempting to identify person of interest
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RDEK donates to Eirin Amundsen Memorial Pavilion

At its July meeting, the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board awarded $1,000 to the Fernie Youth Soccer Association through the Electoral Area A Discretionary Grants-in-Aid (DGIA) program.
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RDEK postpones vote on subdivision citing possible conflict of interest

RDEK postpones vote on subdivision citing possible conflict of interest

In June, the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board postponed consideration of bylaws that would allow a 12 hectare subdivision in grizzly bear habitat.
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Two businesses now operating under one roof

Two businesses now operating under one roof

Two key tourism organizations are now operating under one roof; the Fernie Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Fernie.
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VIDEO: Entangled sea lion rescued near Tofino

VIDEO: Entangled sea lion rescued near Tofino

An adult female Steller sea lion was facing a potentially painful and slow death on Cleland Island.
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City rescinds water quality advisory

City rescinds water quality advisory

On July 6, the City of Fernie rescinded a water quality advisory after turbidity levels fell to an acceptable standard.
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Nature Conservancy of Canada closes access to lands due to fire risk

Nature Conservancy of Canada closes access to lands due to fire risk

Asks public to avoid Ancient Cottonwood Interpretive Trail and Mount Broadwood
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SAR now equipped for long-line rescues

SAR now equipped for long-line rescues

Phil McLachlan
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