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Rev. Charles Gordon is in Town - The Free Press Turns 115 Years Old

Story from April 8 1899 Rev. Charles Gordon is in Town - The Free Press Turns 115 Years Old
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Bear corner

There have been many black and grizzly bear sightings throughout Elk Valley campgrounds, recreational areas and communities.
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Conversations with Mary - John Duncan

The Honourable John Duncan was at Lilac Terrace for dinner recently.
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Fernie, Sparwood and Jaffray athletes prepare for BC Summer Games

Ten young athletes from the East Kootenays are gearing up for the upcoming BC Summer Games in Surrey.
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I Hear Humming

For some, it’s been a winter of great skiing. For some, it can’t be over soon enough.
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My Fernie winter on two planks

Since I last shared my thoughts on the ski conditions, this winter has continued with the crazy variation in weather.
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Skiing is extreme

Skiing is an extreme sport, but what is classed as extreme is a personal thing.
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'Tis the season

Last night I drove to the Cranbrook airport to pick up a friend.
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The braille by ski

While the recent spate of storms brought great skiing, we’ve lost our bluebird days and KAVU visibility.
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This day in History in the Elk Valley

This day in History in the Elk Valley

A glimpse of the news on this day Jan 12 in the year 1992.
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