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Teacher talks to resume Aug. 8

Teacher talks to resume Aug. 8

With strike pay headed to parents and rec centres gearing up for fall programs, BCTF is going back to the table
Fernie's furry friends roamed the streets last Sunday

Fernie's furry friends roamed the streets last Sunday

Locals hit the streets on Sunday for the fourth Sunday Summer Social of the season.
$40 a day for parents if BCTF strike drags on

$40 a day for parents if BCTF strike drags on

Finance Minister offers payment for each child under 13 to cover tutoring or daycare if more school days lost in September

New residential community set to launch

Parastone will be developing a substantial portion of land one kilometer from Fernie’s historic downtown.

B.C. chief's pay and expenses nears $1 million

B.C. chief's pay and expenses nears $1 million: online documents

From The Free Press Vault: July

A look back at stories that ran in The Free Press 10, 25, 50, 75 and 100 years ago.
Canyon Rafting Company floats down the Elk River all summer long

Canyon Rafting Company floats down the Elk River all summer long

Craig and his wife Lynn Muller started Canyon Rafting Company in 1995 and became the first rafting company to brave the Elk River.

Sparwood to participate in radon Education and Awareness Strategy

A recent Health Canada survey placed Sparwood in the top five for household radon readings in the country
Ottawa follows B.C.'s treaty 'stepping stones'

Ottawa follows B.C.'s treaty 'stepping stones'

Incremental and resource agreements a way forward on stalled aboriginal title talks, federal government comes on board
Pharmacy rewards ban struck down in court

Pharmacy rewards ban struck down in court

B.C. Supreme Court Judge finds rule against loyalty points on drugs was 'unreasonable'