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NTBC fundraising to protect Lower Wolf Creek

NTBC fundraising to protect Lower Wolf Creek

A leading B.C. land conservation charity in B.C. is raising the final $415,000 to protect 171 hectares of ecologically significant land in the East Kootenay
Elephant Ed ready for his second debut

Elephant Ed ready for his second debut

Ed Fest's iconic 16-foot elephant puppet will be even more interactive this year
Cranbrook-Kimberley Hospice Society announce grief support group

Cranbrook-Kimberley Hospice Society announce grief support group

First grief support group started in Kimberley by Cranbrook-Kimberley Hospice Society.
Campfire ban lifted, area restrictions rescinded in SE Fire Centre

Campfire ban lifted, area restrictions rescinded in SE Fire Centre

Fire ban lifted in the Southeast Fire Centre, as two wildfires have area restrictions lifted due to improved conditions.
Old fire truck starts new life at Mission Hills Golf Course

Old fire truck starts new life at Mission Hills Golf Course

Mission Hills Golf Course has bought a decommissioned fire truck to use at community events and fundraisers
PHOTOS: Cranbrook Pro Rodeo sees record turn-out

PHOTOS: Cranbrook Pro Rodeo sees record turn-out

Large crowd turned out to see nearly 250 riders shred the dirt at Wycliffe Exhibition Grounds
Creston orchards face tough season due to fruit shortage

Creston orchards face tough season due to fruit shortage

A cold snap in January has led to a difficult season for farmers
Kootenay athletes battle for gold at Archery Championships

Kootenay athletes battle for gold at Archery Championships

Austin Marasco of Fernie and Kurt Lalache of Cranbrook went head-to-head in the finals at Canadian nationals.
Creston Valley Fall Fair to celebrate community's agricultural charms

Creston Valley Fall Fair to celebrate community's agricultural charms

The 106th fair will be hosted at a new venue
Hometown for Hunger raises over $8,500

Hometown for Hunger raises over $8,500

Money will help Kootenay Valley Salvation Army provide community meals and school lunches