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Fernie Secondary gets into the spirit of Terry Fox.

Fernie Secondary gets into the spirit of Terry Fox.

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Elk River clean up shows trash who’s boss

Elk River clean up shows trash who’s boss

580 participants extracted over 7,500 pieces of garbage from shoreline areas
West Kootenay singer Tenise Marie discovers her roots in trip to the Middle East

West Kootenay singer Tenise Marie discovers her roots in trip to the Middle East

The singer-songwriter is descended from Assyria, an ancient culture that has no country
Animal Food Bank to send 16 pallets of cat food across Western Canada

Animal Food Bank to send 16 pallets of cat food across Western Canada

The organization needs $2,500 to ship the $85,000 of food
Sparwood Secondary Terry Fox Run raises over $7500

Sparwood Secondary Terry Fox Run raises over $7500

Sparwood Secondary School broke their own record for fundraising for the annual Terry Fox run this year. The Senior Boys and Girls Volleyball teams challenged each other to see who could raise the most funds and they both did extremely well.
QUIZ: How much do you know about the history of Canada’s residential schools?

QUIZ: How much do you know about the history of Canada’s residential schools?

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, on Sept. 30, is a sombre time for reflection
Fernie Half Marathon set for October 1, 2023

Fernie Half Marathon set for October 1, 2023

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Elford glass artist Katherine Russell hones her social media skills

Elford glass artist Katherine Russell hones her social media skills

Russell has shifted her focus to improve her online presence and reach more people, following one-on-one coaching she received from Columbia Basin Trust’s Basin Business Advisors Program
QUIZ: Are you ready for the start of fall?

QUIZ: Are you ready for the start of fall?

Autumn equinox is Saturday, Sept. 23, marking the start of the fall season
FortisBC awards Kootenay Livestock Association $15,000

FortisBC awards Kootenay Livestock Association $15,000

Fortis BC is supporting three B.C. non-profits with $15,000 awards, one of them being the Kootenay Livestock Association.