Skip to content

News

Rare white bears make an appearance in Elkford

Rare white bears make an appearance in Elkford

Several rare white ‘Spirit Bear” cubs have made an appearance in the community of Elkford. These cubs are unique, mysterious and still yet unexplained what is causing their coats to be white. In 2008 a white bear was seen in Elkford, caught and relocated and no other sightings have been reported of white bears until now.
Very Important Passengers Private train brings country star and actors to Fernie

Very Important Passengers Private train brings country star and actors to Fernie

Country star Brad Paisley, his wife actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley, chat show host Bonnie Hunt and Olympic medalist skater Scott Hamilton were among a group of VIPs that spent Monday night playing bingo at Fernie Legion after arriving in town on a train.
New penalties proposed for public disorder

New penalties proposed for public disorder

Attorney General Shirley Bond has introduced changes to B.C. law that present new options for street disorder, unsafe driving and other provincial offences.

Reach a reader

Life can be difficult when you haven’t graduated from high school. It’s doubly difficult when you’re raising young children.
New ID cards go beyond health care

New ID cards go beyond health care

The replacement for B.C.'s CareCard will provide online access to medical records, and may also be used to confirm B.C. residence and age while keeping other information private.

Stepfather charged with negligence in Jaffray shooting

A 10-year-old boy’s stepfather has been charged with criminal negligence after the boy shot dead a teenager.

Driver charged after head-on collision

A driver has been charged with causing a head on collision on Highway 3 in Hosmer on Saturday.
Tragic highway death remains a mystery

Tragic highway death remains a mystery

Police are not sure why a young couple were standing on the highway and did not move out of the way before being hit by a truck.
Premier wants riot trials broadcast

Premier wants riot trials broadcast

Attorney General Shirley Bond has ordered Crown prosecutors to ask judges to allow TV and radio coverage of court proceedings for those accused of participating in the Stanley Cup riot in June. But even if it happens, it will be highly restricted.
Teacher talks loom over legislative session

Teacher talks loom over legislative session

The B.C. government will provide more money for special-needs support in the province's public schools, and impose new training on teachers, according to Premier Christy Clark's first throne speech.