When it comes to winter in the “warmer” areas of British Columbia, I don’t think that anyone does a better job of making fun of bad drivers than Adrian Raeside. The trouble is, it’s not so funny when you have to share the roads with them. Many continue to drive in the snow and slush […]

The lights are on, the signs are up, construction is complete, and the doors are open! The Skills Centre invites you to our grand opening on October 17 to celebrate the completion of 14 months of renovation and our move into our new building. “We had a vision for the renovation of this building to […]

Disasters are indiscriminate when it comes to election cycles. People reeling from the devastation of Hurricane Helene in the southeastern United States are likely having a tough time focusing on the November election — some could even find voting difficult as polling locations and mail delivery have been disrupted. During last year’s Alberta election, several […]

Buckle up for a cinematic ride like no other as Team GIVE’R proudly presents an awe-inspiring ski film that dives deep into the heart, soul, and mind of a skier. The community is invited to The Bailey Theatre in Trail on Nov. 3 for Calm Beneath Castles, a new Matchstick Productions film that celebrates the […]

KIJHL Scoreboard – Friday, Oct. 11/24: Spokane Braves (4) vs Kimberley Dynamiters (7) Luke Davies scored the winning goal and added an assist for the Dynamiters in their 7-4 victory over the Spokane Braves. Nolan Kelly earned the Dynamiters game star with a two-goal, four point performance, while goalie Marc Samyn made 24 saves for […]

A Living Here Feature By Ari Lord and Anna Dulisse Three weeks after graduating high school on a perfect sunny day, Gracie Smith bid farewell to her mom, stepdad, brother, nanny, and poppa before embarking on a nine-hour drive southeast from her hometown of Quesnel, British Columbia. She was both nervous and excited to study Forestry Technology at […]

In every dance there is a story waiting to be captured, and in every photograph, a movement yearning to be expressed, according to Jani Lakatos and Sophie Barbarics of Yolone Art Group. The seasoned professional artists recently emigrated from Hungary, bringing their expertise in dance and photography to the Kootenays with the aim of enriching […]

This question is regarding pedestrian controlled crossings with the flashing yellow lights. I know that you have written many articles regarding pedestrians and have quoted the applicable sections of the Act. However, I am still not 100% sure of the requirements of these particular crossings. Four of these have been added in my community and […]

By Randy Shore We must get back to science-based wildlife management to halt B.C.’s slow-motion natural catastrophe and support British Columbians whose culture is tied to sustainably enjoying nature. Many of our iconic wildlife species are in decline, best exemplified by the progressive extinction of the mountain caribou herds of the southern Kootenays and record low […]

Do you have old family photos you want to digitize? We can help with that! Our Seniors’ Workshop Series is back! The first workshop of the fall series is all about digitization. For this session, book a one-hour appointment to work with our staff to digitize your photographs, negatives, slides, or documents. We will provide […]