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Young scientists, get cracking

Young scientists, get cracking

Organizers put out the call for East Kootenay Regional Science Fair
O.W.L. gives injured birds new lease on life

O.W.L. gives injured birds new lease on life

An injured great horned owl is at the rehab centre, but is not out of the woods yet.

City asks for patience in latest snowfall

City spokesperson says snow removal crews and contractors are out in full force to deal with latest snowfall.
Analyst expects gas prices to drop

Analyst expects gas prices to drop

Gas prices already down three cents, could drop more according to industry analyst.
Council looks at Wildstone's future

Council looks at Wildstone's future

City staff and consultants looking to update the neighbourhood plan around Wildstone.
Smart meter system finishes under budget

Smart meter system finishes under budget

Officially complete for $777 million, wireless grid still needs rural extension using cellular networks to reach across B.C.
‘Taking Back EK Highways’ protest set for Wedneday

‘Taking Back EK Highways’ protest set for Wedneday

However, it is likely to be a quiet protest as neither Bill Bennett nor anyone from Mainroad will be there.
B.C. aims to hire 1,600 more nurses

B.C. aims to hire 1,600 more nurses

Registered nurse positions first promised in 2012, but only 500 filled since then and the rest needed by March 31
B.C. prison inmates get trades training

B.C. prison inmates get trades training

Pilot program at Kamloops correctional centre graduates first six students in basics of working on a construction site

Teachers' union applauds SCOC decision

Supreme Court of Canada will hear appeal in bitter dispute between B.C. government and BCTF.