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Knox United to mark 50th anniversary - The Free Press Turns 115 years Old

Knox United to mark 50th anniversary - The Free Press Turns 115 years Old
New program aims to keep wildlife wild

New program aims to keep wildlife wild

The B.C. Conservation Foundation is rolling out a new program that will work to keep wildlife wild and communities safe.

Sparwood Emergency Department hours change

Residents should be aware the emergency department will not operate normal hours next week.
Farmer’s market in the works for Sparwood

Farmer’s market in the works for Sparwood

If everything goes according to plan, Sparwood will host its very own farmer’s market this summer.

Elkford Emergency Department closed today

Elkford Emergency Department is closed today due to lack of available physicians.
Jumbo granted approval to build lifts and a small lodge

Jumbo granted approval to build lifts and a small lodge

The Jumbo Glacier Resort in the East Kootenay has been given a green light to build lifts and a lodge.

Vogue theatre opened this week - The Free Press Turns 115 years Old

Vogue theatre opened this week - The Free Press Turns 115 years Old

Communicating with the community

The District of Sparwood is asking for the public’s help to develop a strategy in how they communicate with the community.
Sparwood drivers are demo kings in Creston

Sparwood drivers are demo kings in Creston

Sparwood’s Rick Reid walked away the winner of the Creston Demolition Derby on May 19

Rainy days ahead

It's monsoon season, says local meteorologist; Fernie and Sparwood forecast to receive 20 to 30 millimetres on Wednesday night.