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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
Town of Creston has proclaims May 6 to 10 ‘Focus on Youth Week’

Town of Creston has proclaims May 6 to 10 ‘Focus on Youth Week’

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
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
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
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
First Nations Leadership Council joins call for probe into lack of police prosecutions

First Nations Leadership Council joins call for probe into lack of police prosecutions

‘We are shocked and angered, and will not be backing down’ — FNLC
Creston singers part of choir at Carnegie Hall

Creston singers part of choir at Carnegie Hall

Creston singers Alexandra Ewashen, David Hammond, and Sue Jorgensen joined the BOUNDLESS vocal ensemble from Bonners Ferry