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Blood drive to mark Women’s Day halted, Afghan activists say

Blood drive to mark Women’s Day halted, Afghan activists say

Organizers say the event was viewed as a protest by Taliban authorities
British Columbia’s Great Highway turns 70

British Columbia’s Great Highway turns 70

Today, the real wealth of the Crowsnest Highway encompasses more than mining, energy and forestry.
Death came on Tuesday

Death came on Tuesday

Written for the Lost Souls Society - Forever Remembered
Firefighter calendar raises $5000 for FWRC

Firefighter calendar raises $5000 for FWRC

The proceeds from Fernie Fire Rescue’s charity calendar will ensure women in crisis have access to emergency funding all year round.
Peppi Rino: the man who painted a city

Peppi Rino: the man who painted a city

There are but a few houses in the Elk Valley that the paint brush of Peppi Rino has not touched, and yet, many may not know the extent of his workmanship.
What’s behind December’s avian oddities?

What’s behind December’s avian oddities?

Ian Adams writes how the quick descent from mild fall into mid-winter may well have caught several birds off-guard
Time change can wreak havoc on drivers

Time change can wreak havoc on drivers

And that isn't the only reason accidents on B.C. roads spike right after the clocks fall back.
Chance to fix your cat for free still on at EKSPCA

Chance to fix your cat for free still on at EKSPCA

The program is expected to finish in December, but may wrap up sooner if the remaining 200 surgeries are reached before the goal date.
Police to crack down on distracted driving

Police to crack down on distracted driving

It is not just a "young people" problem, and it involves more than just phones (which you shouldn't use when stopped in traffic)
Pokémon stop: be careful out there while playing

Pokémon stop: be careful out there while playing

The wildly popular new game is a lot of fun; but there are real-life hazards attached to it.