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Sinixt Confederacy conducts ethnohistory training for West Kootenay businesses, organizations, governments

Sinixt Confederacy conducts ethnohistory training for West Kootenay businesses, organizations, governments

The event was attended by more than 500 people over three days
1st Kimberley Scout Group remove car wreck from river bank at Camp Stone

1st Kimberley Scout Group remove car wreck from river bank at Camp Stone

Beavers and Cubs complete month-long Earth Day project
Christina Lake cleans the neighbourhood

Christina Lake cleans the neighbourhood

Annual Lake Clean Up Day brings out record number of volunteers
MELTDOWN: West Kootenay wildlife rely on a disappearing snowpack

MELTDOWN: West Kootenay wildlife rely on a disappearing snowpack

Snow is a means of survival for some species
Health board resolution at AKBLG from Grand Forks city councillor voted down

Health board resolution at AKBLG from Grand Forks city councillor voted down

Christine Thompson says she will continue to push for better regional health care
BC Hydro removes 30,000 kilograms of debris from Arrow Lakes

BC Hydro removes 30,000 kilograms of debris from Arrow Lakes

Low water levels allowed for removal of structures and materials
Substation fire cuts power to Midway and Greenwood

Substation fire cuts power to Midway and Greenwood

Temporary transformers brought in as crews continue to repair damage
Watch party erupts, as Beaver Valley Little League wins Field of Dreams funding

Watch party erupts, as Beaver Valley Little League wins Field of Dreams funding

Columbia Basin Trust, Fruitvale, and Jays Care Foundation all contribute to McInnis Park upgrade
Boothroyd Indian Band conducting cultural burn in the Fraser Zone on May 2

Boothroyd Indian Band conducting cultural burn in the Fraser Zone on May 2

The cultural burn will take place with the assistance of the BC Wildfire Service
MELTDOWN: West Kootenay ski hills struggled without reliable snow fall

MELTDOWN: West Kootenay ski hills struggled without reliable snow fall

The unpredictable winter played havoc with local recreation