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Penticton’s Mae Smith celebrated her 100th birthday at the Concorde Retirement Community on Wednesday, May 3. (Logan Lockhart- Western News)

‘I’m so fortunate’: Penticton’s Mae Smith celebrates 100th birthday

The Penticton resident was joined by family and friends to mark the milestone Wednesday

Penticton’s Mae Smith celebrated her 100th birthday at the Concorde Retirement Community on Wednesday, May 3. (Logan Lockhart- Western News)
The Animal Lifeline Emergency Response Team helped to rescue a horse that had fallen in Oliver's canal just days after training for livestock rescue. (ALERT Facebook)

VIDEO: 2 days after training, ALERT helps with rescue of horse in Oliver canal

The horse was escorted safely back to dry land

The Animal Lifeline Emergency Response Team helped to rescue a horse that had fallen in Oliver's canal just days after training for livestock rescue. (ALERT Facebook)
What's new at the Cranbrook Library

What’s new at the Cranbrook Public Library

By Mike Selby We are now fine free! Your library membership is…

  • May 3, 2023
What's new at the Cranbrook Library
Louis Salvino, who worked 33 years for Watkin Motors and 29th St. Auto Shine, gives tips to Janis Lauman, Carol Schroeder, Anne Clarke, and Sue Ulmer in the art of car washing for Grannies à Gogo car wash, Sat, May 6.”

Vernon Grannies ready to get dirty sudsing up support

Car wash raising funds for Gogos

Louis Salvino, who worked 33 years for Watkin Motors and 29th St. Auto Shine, gives tips to Janis Lauman, Carol Schroeder, Anne Clarke, and Sue Ulmer in the art of car washing for Grannies à Gogo car wash, Sat, May 6.”
The Village of Canal Flats is increasing its ability to respond to wildfires with support from the Trust. CBT photo

CBT supports 12 projects that increase small Kootenay communities and First Nations ability to respond to wildfires

The Columbia Basin Trust is providing support for 12 projects in small…

The Village of Canal Flats is increasing its ability to respond to wildfires with support from the Trust. CBT photo
Sandee Hall, who lives with dementia, is being honoured at this year’s IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s in Kamloops.

Kamloops woman living with young onset dementia advocates to support others facing dementia in B.C.

Key Alzheimer Society of B.C. fundraiser in communities across the Interior on Sunday, May 28

  • May 1, 2023
Sandee Hall, who lives with dementia, is being honoured at this year’s IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s in Kamloops.
Illustration courtesy kootenays.cmha.bc.ca

‘From your bad day to your very worst day’

The Canadian Mental Health Association for the Kootenays is there for help and support

Illustration courtesy kootenays.cmha.bc.ca
Grade three and four classes at Gordon Terrace Elementary School visited Elizabeth Lake for Turtle Day on Wednesday afternoon. They were able to observe juvenile turtles swim in a small aquarium - an activity lead by community volunteer Susie MacDonald (Gillian Francis photo)

PHOTOS: New generation of turtles emerge from the nest

Western painted turtles are beginning to leave their winter homes at Elizabeth Lake

Grade three and four classes at Gordon Terrace Elementary School visited Elizabeth Lake for Turtle Day on Wednesday afternoon. They were able to observe juvenile turtles swim in a small aquarium - an activity lead by community volunteer Susie MacDonald (Gillian Francis photo)
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It happened this week in 1916

April 23 - 29: Compiled by Dave Humphrey from the archived newspapers held at the Cranbrook History Centre and Archives

  • Apr 27, 2023
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Oscar Hamilton and Rhiannon Kowalchuk practice their roles as Sandy Dumbrowski and Danny Zuko (Beth Turcon photo)

Mt. Baker High students showing Grease at Key City

“I got chills, they’re multiplying… It’s electrifying.”

Oscar Hamilton and Rhiannon Kowalchuk practice their roles as Sandy Dumbrowski and Danny Zuko (Beth Turcon photo)
To mark Parkinson’s Awareness Month, Wasa resident Trinda Tarling shares her journey living with Parkinsons’s for the last 15 years. Photo courtesy Trinda Tarling.

Living life on one’s own terms

Trinda Tarling shares her journey to mark Parkinson’s Awareness Month in B.C.

To mark Parkinson’s Awareness Month, Wasa resident Trinda Tarling shares her journey living with Parkinsons’s for the last 15 years. Photo courtesy Trinda Tarling.
Cranbrook Library

What’s on at the Cranbrook Public Library

By Mike Selby We are now fine free! Your library membership is…

  • Apr 26, 2023
Cranbrook Library
Paul Kershaw: 1933-2023. (Townsman file photo)

Master of the Stage — Paul Kershaw, director, educator, mentor: 1933-2023

As much as anyone, Paul Kershaw is responsible for creating Cranbrook’s reputation…

Paul Kershaw: 1933-2023. (Townsman file photo)
Western Painted Turtles hatchlings heading for water. Photo courtesy FWCP/A.Glass

Turtle Day coming to Elizabeth Lake on April 26

Western painted turtle hatchlings are the star of this free, family event

Western Painted Turtles hatchlings heading for water. Photo courtesy FWCP/A.Glass
Video still from Australian YouTuber Beau Miles building a raft out of downed trees before floating down the Chilliwack River. (YouTube)

VIDEO: Popular Australian YouTuber takes on the Chilliwack River on raft made from logs

Beau Miles’ offbeat exploits have earned him 600,000 subscribers and 37 million views

Video still from Australian YouTuber Beau Miles building a raft out of downed trees before floating down the Chilliwack River. (YouTube)
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It happened this week in 1916

April 9 - 15: Compiled by Dave Humphrey from the archived newspapers held at the Cranbrook History Centre and Archives

  • Apr 12, 2023
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(Black Press file photo)

Kelowna-bought lottery ticket makes some-bunny $5 million richer

Odds of winning the Classic Jackpot are 1 in 13,983,816

(Black Press file photo)
The Village of Canal Flats is undertaking several steps to reduce its climate impact with the support of Columbia Basin Trust.

CBT funds energy-efficient projects throughout Kootenays

Over $2 million in funding

The Village of Canal Flats is undertaking several steps to reduce its climate impact with the support of Columbia Basin Trust.
Brownie, one of the llamas moved to The Llama Sanctuary’s new home in Mara on March 31, 2023. (The Llama Sanctuary/ Facebook)

Llama Sanctuary finds last-minute Shuswap home following eviction

Llamas and alpacas safely moved to property in Mara, move cost nearly $26k

Brownie, one of the llamas moved to The Llama Sanctuary’s new home in Mara on March 31, 2023. (The Llama Sanctuary/ Facebook)
Seth Cowan, a good friend of Rob Konkle, wears one of the T-shirts made for the memorial on April 1 that recognizes Konkle, whose nickname was Red, as well as his love for dragons. (Martha Wickett-Salmon Arm Observer)

‘He was always there’: Memorial honours Salmon Arm steadfast friend to people living rough and others

Man dies five days after being struck by vehicle in what police called an altercation over a debt

Seth Cowan, a good friend of Rob Konkle, wears one of the T-shirts made for the memorial on April 1 that recognizes Konkle, whose nickname was Red, as well as his love for dragons. (Martha Wickett-Salmon Arm Observer)