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Crews hold small fire between Golden and Invermere: BC Wildfire

Crews hold small fire between Golden and Invermere: BC Wildfire

Fire larger than four football fields being stopped in its tracks near Highway 95, Kootenay National Park after suspected lightning strike
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Kootenays sizzle: Spring heat shatters temperature records

Kootenays sizzle: Spring heat shatters temperature records

Residents in six Kootenay communities were left sweating yesterday
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Trails for Creston Valley to host summer social with live music, local flavours

Trails for Creston Valley to host summer social with live music, local flavours

The event at Baillie-Grohman Estate Winery will raise funds for the group's ongoing work
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Heat wave hits southwestern B.C., Kootenays

Heat wave hits southwestern B.C., Kootenays

Temperatures early in the week are forecasted to surpass 30 C
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Five ways to celebrate Father's Day in Creston

Five ways to celebrate Father's Day in Creston

Because dad deserves more than a “thanks, I guess”
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High school hijinks: Creston's Footlighters present The Unusual Suspects

High school hijinks: Creston's Footlighters present The Unusual Suspects

See the show June 19-21 at Kootenay River Theatre
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Kootenay Ignite Mentorship Society hosts camp to empower young female firefighters

Kootenay Ignite Mentorship Society hosts camp to empower young female firefighters

Registration extended to June 15
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Edgewater students win national Indigenous contest with local plants

Edgewater students win national Indigenous contest with local plants

Ethan Oaks and Nova Smith of Edgewater Elementary School among five winners of FORED BC Society's knowledge and medicine contest
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Creston pet lovers hosting garden tour to benefit PAWS

Creston pet lovers hosting garden tour to benefit PAWS

Gertie and Barrie Brown are opening their lush backyard oasis to visitors one last time
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A lifelong legacy of storytelling: Creston's Michael Morris shares wisdom

A lifelong legacy of storytelling: Creston's Michael Morris shares wisdom

This Seniors Week, remember that every senior has a story to tell
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