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 […]

On Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report about a woman would fell victim to an online romance scam, in Trail, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. He said a ‘romance scam  is when a scammer convinces a person to enter an virtual online relationship so the […]

More trails on Lower Red; Financial Planning & paying $$ for better sewage treatment (and much more) – the importance of getting information about City requirements and finances to residents; looking into housing needs; energy efficiency is popular; Mayor Morel reports on the UBCM. PRESENT: Council: Mayor Andy Morel and Councillors Stewart Spooner, Craig Humpherys, […]

On Oct. 5, 2024 at roughly 3:50 p.m., frontline Merritt RCMP officers attended a serious single motor vehicle incident on Hwy 5 north of Juliet Road, according to RCMP Cpl. Brett Urano. He said a four-door sedan travelling northbound had gone off the road at a high rate of speed eventually rolling before coming to […]

The Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) is proud to lead the annual Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) from Oct. 6 to 12, 2024. This national campaign aims to raise awareness about the ongoing challenges many Canadians face in accessing timely mental health and substance use health care. The theme for MIAW 2024, “Access for All: […]

Courtesy the BC Wildlife Federation By Randy Shore When governments use wildlife as a pawn in political games to court their base, wildlife suffers, and British Columbians suffer, too. People in the outdoors community have been very clear that their top priority is conservation of habitat and wildlife for future generations. Sadly, examples of our […]

Arc CC Two-hundredth Arc demands big thoughts, serious topics “It’s a little embarrassing that after 45 years of research and study, the best advice I can give people is to be a little kinder to each other.” — Aldous Huxley** I feel the embarrassment of Huxley, today. I’ve been writing this column for more than […]