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Gillian Francis
Recent Work by Gillian
Swimmers take gold at B.C Summer Games
A regional swim team won gold in the 200 meter free relay in Maple Ridge, B.C
Jul 26, 2024 4:18 PM
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Fernie biker smokes Single Track 6
Jena Greaser won four of six stages at a mountain biking race in West Kootenay
Jul 26, 2024 10:05 AM
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Wapiti Music Festival ready to rock
Fernie festival runs Aug. 9 -10 in Annex Park, with an eclectic mix of music ranging from rock n' roll, to hip-hop, to folk
Jul 25, 2024 11:42 AM
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A Ktunaxa creation story's clues to the past
Author Sally Thompson investigates striking similarities between the Ktunaxa creation story and geographic change that occurred thousands of years ago at the end of the Ice Age
Jul 25, 2024 11:06 AM
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Relocation underway after Community Centre closure
Max Turyk Community Centre and school gyms identified as possible alternatives
Jul 24, 2024 5:04 PM
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Elk Valley Ultra cancelled following death of organizer
Abi Moore's sudden passing on July 17 has led to the cancellation of the Elk Valley Ultra
Jul 23, 2024 2:03 PM
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City enacts stage two watering restrictions
Residents can water for up to two hours per day, from 5 to 10 a.m. or 8 to 11 p.m.
Jul 22, 2024 4:29 PM
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Fire chief issues complaint about staff retention at temporary hall
Fire Chief Brendan Morgan said a lack of adequate space at 1492B Railway Ave. has led to problems retaining staff
Jul 19, 2024 12:04 PM
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Fernie house fire caused by dryer; fire chief reports
A house at 2 Morrissey Court was damaged in a fire on July 16, caused by a malfunctioning dryer machine
Jul 18, 2024 3:34 PM
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Land Trust proposing protected wildlife corridor in Elk Valley
Non-profit seeking to acquire land west of Fernie to protect a key wildlife conservation and connectivity corridor
Jul 18, 2024 1:14 PM
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