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Local governments waiting on marijuana legislation

Municipal and regional governments wading through legalization uncertainty.

Jan 8, 2018 10:30 AM Read more >

Size two avalanche triggered in Orca Bowl

Fernie Search and Rescue extricate skiers injured by size two avalanche

Jan 5, 2018 9:30 AM Read more >

Gas expected to rise five cents per litre in 2018

However, unforeseen events can change things, petroleum analyst says

Jan 5, 2018 9:00 AM Read more >

Bandits looking forward to indoor sports facility

Plans are well underway for an indoor sports facility in Cranbrook and while the effort is being spearheaded by the Kootenay East Youth Soccer Association (KEYSA), the facility will be used for much more than just soccer.

Jan 4, 2018 1:00 PM Read more >

MLA Tom Shypitka reflects on 2017

Tom Shypitka

Jan 4, 2018 10:45 AM Read more >

Welcome Cranbrook’s newest citizen

Luke Grant, born Jan. 2, 2018, is Cranbrook’s New Year’s baby

Jan 3, 2018 6:00 PM Read more >

Province raises threshold for homeowner grant to $1.65 million

Eligible homeowners must apply for the grant each year. To be eligible, the home must be used as the owner’s principal residence

Jan 3, 2018 12:00 PM Read more >

Assessment values rise in Kootenays

Cranbrook increases by 3.5 per cent on average.

Jan 2, 2018 12:45 PM Read more >

Top baby names in the province

The race for the top baby name for boys born in B.C. in 2017 is close. Benjamin is out in front so far, according to the Vital Statistics Agency’s preliminary statistics from Jan. 1 to Dec. 15, 2017.

Dec 29, 2017 12:00 PM Read more >

RCMP divers recover missing 10-year-old’s body in Arrow Lake

Boy was in vehicle that rolled into lake and sank on Wednesday.

Dec 29, 2017 11:45 AM Read more >