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East Kootenay · East KootenayThe District of Sparwood reminds citizens that Off-Road Vehicle Bylaw No. 1182 prohibits the operation of any off-road vehicles on all public property including parks, trails, walkways, highways, roads, and greenbelts. The Bylaw Enforcement Officer or Peace Officer is authorized under the bylaw to seize or impound an off-road vehicle operating contrary to the bylaw. In addition to impoundment fees of $50 per day and towing costs, violators could…See the Story
District reminds residents of Off-Road Vehicle Bylaw | Elk Valley, Sparwood
East Kootenay · East KootenayThe City of Fernie invites residents to a grand opening of the completely re-done Fernie Skate Park on Thursday, May 16. Join in from 4 to 8 p.m. to enjoy the opening with live music, food trucks, semi-pro skater demonstrations, drop-in skate sessions, swag and prizes. It’s going to be a kick-flipping event! e-KNOWSee the Story
Fernie Skate Park grand opening Thursday | Elk Valley, Fernie
Gold · East KootenayTwelve (12) finalists who made winning pitches for the Rainforest to Rockies “Spark” Program were recently each awarded a $3,000 seed grant and mentorship to help them get started with their new tourism ideas, including a local gold mine. The Rainforest to Rockies “Spark” Mentorships & Grants Program is a collaborative partnership initiative between Destination BC, the Tourism Innovation Lab, Kootenay Rockies Tourism, Thompson Okanagan Tourism A…See the Story
Local gold mine included in Destination BC support | Cranbrook, East Kootenay
East Kootenay · East KootenayCranbrook-based photographer Neal Panton reveals his latest solo exhibit, “Tides,” at Art Gallery Kimberley May 16 to May 26. The exhibit invites viewers to explore the fleeting moments of change captured along the Pacific North Coast, including Haida Gwaii, the North Coast Trail on Vancouver Island, and the Oregon Coast. Born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario, Neal Panton developed a passion for photography from an early age. As a self-taught pho…See the Story
The Art of Capturing Moments of Change
East Kootenay · East KootenayBook Review By Derryll White Nesbo, Jo (2022). Killing Moon. “You saved my life, you fool.” – Lucille Jo Nesbo breaks all the rules here, and it is delightful. Harry Hole, now separated from the Oslo police force, sets up his own independent investigation. Going against an efficient and well-funded police machine, Hole gathers to him a cab driver/drug dealer, dying psychologist and shoddy, bent cop – and calls them the Aune group. Of cour…See the Story
Jo Nesbo has a winner With Killing Moon | Columbia Valley, Cranbrook, East Kootenay, Elk Valley, Kimberley
East Kootenay · East KootenayIt’s “Back to 1898!” Fort Steele Heritage Town will open for the summer season to public visitors starting on June 15 until September 8, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, seven days a week. Fort Steele Heritage Town was closed to the public during the month of April. The site continued necessary repairs to the Visitor Reception Centre (which succumbed to fire in June 2023 – pictured right) and to many of the heritage buildings. Educational Heritag…See the Story
Fort Steele ready for 2024 summer season | Cranbrook, East Kootenay
East Kootenay · East KootenayDonna May Vander Maaten
In Loving Memory Donna May Vander Maaten (nee Carpenter/Alberton) April 23, 1938 – April 5, 2024 With profound sadness, we must announce the passing of our beloved mom, grandma, aunt, sister, and friend, Donna. She passed peacefully in her home in Kimberley, BC, in the early morning of April 5, 2024, surrounded by her loving family after a brief battle with cancer. Donna was born in 1938 to Claude and Ida May (Dahlvan…See the Story