Are the fish biting this long weekend?
Although it might not be the perfect weather necessarily for fishing this long weekend, a lot of us will be throwing a line into the water regardless. (Apparently, fish don't care if it's raining) Nelson Augustine with Mountain Man Outdoors in Cranbrook says you have a pretty good chance of catching something for dinne...
May 17, 2024
Canal Flats town hall Saturday morning
An important community town hall meeting is scheduled for Canal Flats tomorrow morning. The village is embarking, on what it calls, an ambitious journey towards economic growth and community well-being. The well-being component is a groundbreaking health initiative centering on seniors' health. Village mayor Mark Doher...
May 17, 2024
Local man attacked by grizzly bear
A 36-year-old Sparwood man is recovering from his injuries after a bear attack near Elkford yesterday afternoon. The man and his father were tracking bear with dogs when the son was mauled by an adult grizzly bear. The Elkford fire department, BC Ambulance, RCMP, conservation officers, and search & rescue teams wer...
May 17, 2024
Fernie officially opens new skate park
(Fernie's Eric Thomson. Photo by Dave Lueneberg) The official ribbon-cutting and grand opening event held yesterday for the City of Fernie's new skate park facility with a four-hour community celebration. Mayor Nic Milligan is glad to see it finally come to fruition... The new facility will not only be open to just res...
May 17, 2024
Ivermere's Sports Courts survey complete
The District of Invermere has completed its Sports Courts Usage survey. Ended May 8th, it's received several responses on just who's utilizing the courts at Mountain Nelson Athletic and Rotary parks and when. Mayor Al Miller explains the thought behind the process.... Miller said a decision on pickleball use at Mountai...
May 17, 2024