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No surprises in final votes tally for Columbia-Kootenay-Southern Rockies

No surprises in final votes tally for Columbia-Kootenay-Southern Rockies

Elections Canada has released the complete results
Former Creston teacher pleads guilty to sexual exploitation and luring

Former Creston teacher pleads guilty to sexual exploitation and luring

The offences took place between October 2022 and June 2023
RCR donates $1000 to East Kootenay Climbing Association

RCR donates $1000 to East Kootenay Climbing Association

East Kootenay Climbing Association will use funds to replace, or install bolts in crags around the area.
Farmers Market ready to open for the season

Farmers Market ready to open for the season

Market is in transition this year, with a switch to new management
Wildsight thanks community for fantastic co-community cleanups

Wildsight thanks community for fantastic co-community cleanups

Approximately 1,000 pounds of waste were collected across 26 routes in Kimberley and Cranbrook.
Kimberley author sharing stories at Huckleberry Books

Kimberley author sharing stories at Huckleberry Books

A local author will be giving a presentation at Huckleberry Books on May 8
Children's Festival bringing family entertainment to Cranbrook

Children's Festival bringing family entertainment to Cranbrook

Family-friendly festival will run May 9-10
Province grants funding for Kootenay invasive species response

Province grants funding for Kootenay invasive species response

A number of Kootenay organizations and local governments got funding for invasive species response
Students have fun with trashy fashion

Students have fun with trashy fashion

Mount Baker Secondary School held its annual Trash Fashion Show on April 30
Glacier's Rogers Pass visitor centre closing mid-June for repairs

Glacier's Rogers Pass visitor centre closing mid-June for repairs

A temporary facility called Summit Station will fill in as the national park's visitor centre, while 40-year-old Rogers Pass Centre gets new roof