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Trail man arrested for Cranbrook robbery

Trail man arrested for Cranbrook robbery

Cranbrook RCMP arrested a suspect in the armed robbery that happened September…

Trail man arrested for Cranbrook robbery
A Columbia spotted frog, fitted with a radio tracker belt, at Mayook Marsh. (Barry Coulter photo)

Out at Mayook Marsh: The beginning of understanding

A research project is examining the reaction of a frog population to mitigation translocation

A Columbia spotted frog, fitted with a radio tracker belt, at Mayook Marsh. (Barry Coulter photo)
RCMP were able to rescue Three-Legs, a beloved member of the ʔaq’am community, from the fast-moving St. Mary’s River wildfire. (Photo courtesy RCMP)

RCMP rescue dog from fast-moving St. Mary’s River wildfire

The ferocity of the St. Mary’s River fire north of Cranbrook, and…

RCMP were able to rescue Three-Legs, a beloved member of the ʔaq’am community, from the fast-moving St. Mary’s River wildfire. (Photo courtesy RCMP)
Burton Cummings and his All Star Band the Carpet Frogs are heading out on a Canadian tour, called “Burton Cummings and Band Unplugged — the hits like you have never heard them before.” They play Trail May 31, and Cranbrook June 2 and 3.

Keeper of the keys: Burton Cummings on Rock and Roll piano, and 50 years of timeless songs

Cummings and his All Star Band the Carpet Frogs are heading out on tour — “Burton Cummings and Band Unplugged — the hits like you have never heard them before”

Burton Cummings and his All Star Band the Carpet Frogs are heading out on a Canadian tour, called “Burton Cummings and Band Unplugged — the hits like you have never heard them before.” They play Trail May 31, and Cranbrook June 2 and 3.
Rick Mercer, comedian, satirist and TV commentator will be headlining a series of events hosted by the Columbia Basin Trust in May in three Kootenay communities.

Rick Mercer headlining CBT symposia in May

Registration opens April 3 for Columbia Basin Trust events in Cranbrook, Trail and Golden

Rick Mercer, comedian, satirist and TV commentator will be headlining a series of events hosted by the Columbia Basin Trust in May in three Kootenay communities.
A colony of feral cats has been living on the COTR campus for 10 years. (Photo via EKCARES)

Cat colony with 14 feral felines at centre of controversy on B.C. college campus

The feral cats have been at the College of the Rockies Cranbrook campus for a decade

A colony of feral cats has been living on the COTR campus for 10 years. (Photo via EKCARES)
BC Parks has announced it will not pursue a proposed new 25-site campground at Christina Lake.

BC Parks will not pursue proposed new campground at Christina Lake

A proposal to build an expanded provincial campground at Christina Lake has…

BC Parks has announced it will not pursue a proposed new 25-site campground at Christina Lake.
The C Prosecution Service announced no charges in Grand Forks RCMP non-fatal shooting last week.

No charges in Grand Forks RCMP non-fatal shooting in 2018 incident

On November 25, the BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) said no charges have…

The C Prosecution Service announced no charges in Grand Forks RCMP non-fatal shooting last week.
Canadian machine gunners dig themselves in shell holes on Vimy Ridge. Photo: Canada. Dept. of National Defence / Library and Archives Canada

Battle of Vimy Ridge in story and song on Trail stage

Brendan McLeod and the Fugitives presenting “Ridge,” a visceral music storytelling show about the momentous battle that shaped Canada

Canadian machine gunners dig themselves in shell holes on Vimy Ridge. Photo: Canada. Dept. of National Defence / Library and Archives Canada
Canadian machine gunners dig themselves in shell holes on Vimy Ridge. (Canada. Dept. of National Defence / Library and Archives Canada)

The Battle of Vimy Ridge, in story and song

Brendan McLeod and the Fugitives presenting “Ridge,” a visceral music storytelling show about the momentous battle that shaped Canada

Canadian machine gunners dig themselves in shell holes on Vimy Ridge. (Canada. Dept. of National Defence / Library and Archives Canada)
The 2022 Ktunaxa Business Showcase, held at the Prestige Inn on Thursday, Oct. 27, created an opportunity for Ktunaxa entrepreneurs and artisans to connect and network with regional industries, enhance their brand awareness in the community, and highlight products and services. (Barry Coulter photo)

Ktunaxa business showcase features entrepreneurs, businesses, artisans

Over 31 Ktunaxa businesses, including artisans, were involved in the showcase, and more than a dozen industries came by for the networking opportunities

The 2022 Ktunaxa Business Showcase, held at the Prestige Inn on Thursday, Oct. 27, created an opportunity for Ktunaxa entrepreneurs and artisans to connect and network with regional industries, enhance their brand awareness in the community, and highlight products and services. (Barry Coulter photo)
Michael Scott Miller, 41 years of age, from Oliver, B.C., is facing multiple charges ranging from Possession of Stolen Property to driving offences, to breaches of previous release orders. Photo courtesy Grand Forks RCMP

Grand Forks and Midway RCMP catch suspected truck thief

On August 30, around 4:45 a.m., Grand Forks RCMP were alerted to…

Michael Scott Miller, 41 years of age, from Oliver, B.C., is facing multiple charges ranging from Possession of Stolen Property to driving offences, to breaches of previous release orders. Photo courtesy Grand Forks RCMP
Maddisun's new album, “Home Is Where The Music Is” is available everywhere for streaming and for purchase on CD, Cassette and Vinyl.

From Cranbrook to Dublin to LA and back; Home Is Where The Music Is

Kootenay singer-songwriter Maddisun releases a new album, another step along the creative road

Maddisun's new album, “Home Is Where The Music Is” is available everywhere for streaming and for purchase on CD, Cassette and Vinyl.
Riders with the Rolling Barrage, a cross-country motorcycle ride in support of people with PTSD, stopped to visit the Wall of Honour at Rotary Park before heading out of Cranbrook, Thursday, August 18. (Barry Coulter photo)

Thunder across the land: Rolling Barrage raises support for PTSD

Rolling Barrage create awareness of the affliction of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder raises funds for agencies that help sufferers of PTSD

Riders with the Rolling Barrage, a cross-country motorcycle ride in support of people with PTSD, stopped to visit the Wall of Honour at Rotary Park before heading out of Cranbrook, Thursday, August 18. (Barry Coulter photo)
RCMP responded to the report of a stabbing at the Shambala Music Festival, Friday, July 22.

One person sent to hospital after report of stabbing at Shambhala

RCMP are reporting a stabbing incident at the Shambhala Music Festival on Friday, July 22.

RCMP responded to the report of a stabbing at the Shambala Music Festival, Friday, July 22.
Ron James is touring B.C., including Trail, June 11. Photo: Shantero Productions

Legendary comic Ron James hits the Trail stage Saturday night

Canadian comedian is back on tour, with a new memoir that is a comedic map of the country

Ron James is touring B.C., including Trail, June 11. Photo: Shantero Productions
Jean Lees, (right) President of the Cranbrook Health Care Auxiliary and Director Dianne Camilli (left )presented Edith Rose (above, centre) with a bouquet of roses and a certificate of appreciation honoring her on the celebration of her 100th birthday.

Two Cranbrook centenarians honoured

The Cranbrook Health Care Auxiliary presented Edith Rose and Margaret Westrup with bouquets of roses and certificates of appreciation for their 100th birthdays.

Jean Lees, (right) President of the Cranbrook Health Care Auxiliary and Director Dianne Camilli (left )presented Edith Rose (above, centre) with a bouquet of roses and a certificate of appreciation honoring her on the celebration of her 100th birthday.
Left to right: Poster for the CPR fast train running from Montreal to Vancouver (poster: Pinterest.ca); Eaton’s Fall and Winter catalogue 1922-1923 (poster: Ebay.ca); Peter Vasilevich Verigin 1859-1924 (photo: Library and Archives Canada)

Blasts from the Kootenay Boundary past

Chronicles of Boundary Country from the pages of The Ledge (Greenwood); Vol: 31, No. 15 – Nov. 6, 1924

Left to right: Poster for the CPR fast train running from Montreal to Vancouver (poster: Pinterest.ca); Eaton’s Fall and Winter catalogue 1922-1923 (poster: Ebay.ca); Peter Vasilevich Verigin 1859-1924 (photo: Library and Archives Canada)
Kitten season is at hand in Grand Forks, the Boundary Helping Hands Feline Rescue Society took in 17 in one week recently. Photo: Boundary Helping Hands

Grand Forks’ feline rescue society ready for a new home

The Boundary Helping Hands Feline Rescue Society will have a new home — at last — and this time it will permanent

Kitten season is at hand in Grand Forks, the Boundary Helping Hands Feline Rescue Society took in 17 in one week recently. Photo: Boundary Helping Hands
Anastasiya, who has close family members under siege in Kyiv, Ukraine, holds a sign at a vigil held in Rotary Park, Saturday, Feb. 26. (Photo courtesy Tamara Cartwright)

Group formed to help unite Ukrainian refugees with relatives in region

With the Russian invasion of Ukraine ongoing, a group of concerned Cranbrook…

Anastasiya, who has close family members under siege in Kyiv, Ukraine, holds a sign at a vigil held in Rotary Park, Saturday, Feb. 26. (Photo courtesy Tamara Cartwright)