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As part of The Free Press family, Wanda MacDonald works hard to deliver the paper each week and is this week's Face of the Valley!

Stephen Harper asked the Governor General to dissolve parliament on Aug. 2, officially starting the campaign for the 42nd federal election.

Emergency personnel received a call on Aug. 3 that a boy jumped from the guardrail on the Elk River.

Find out what's going on around the Elk Valley this summer! (From July 30 edition)

A Fernie man is upset to hear that MP David Wilks does not plan to attend any of the candidates forums planned for election period.

Want to increase carbon tax, or regulations to reduce transportation fuel use? You have until Aug. 17 to have your say

Wildlife Corner provides updates on wildlife around the area. To report human/wildlife conflict call 1-877-7277 or text #7277 on cell.

Campfires are still banned in many regions and is not expected to be lifted anytime soon.

From the July 30 edition of The Free Press - scientists explore Flatehead to discover area's rich diversity of species.

The bluegrass band The Slocan Ramblers will be in Fernie on Aug. 5 at the Arts Station from 6:30-8:30 p.m.