Tamara Hynd

Views of Lower Arrow Lake as seen from the Columbia and Western Railway trail between Castlegar and Paulson. You can ride on the trail on Aug. 15 as part of a fundraiser for Our Daily Bread.

Tenth annual Pedal Along a Rail Trail coming

It's not to late to register for the mountain bike ride that travels on the Columbia and Western Railway trail from Paulson to Castlegar.

Views of Lower Arrow Lake as seen from the Columbia and Western Railway trail between Castlegar and Paulson. You can ride on the trail on Aug. 15 as part of a fundraiser for Our Daily Bread.
Alex Atamanenko has spoken in the House of Commons for the final time.

Atamanenko bids farewell to Ottawa

The New Democrat MP for BC Southern Interior has made his goodbye speech in House of Commons.

Alex Atamanenko has spoken in the House of Commons for the final time.
The Village of Salmo will be holding a by-election after two councillors

UPDATED: Two Salmo councillors quit

Salmo is preparing for a by-election after former councillors Cathy Paton and Ken Anderson resigned this week.

The Village of Salmo will be holding a by-election after two councillors
Walter Popoff

Walter Popoff chosen for Seniors Advocate Council of Advisers

Popoff, a resident of the rural community of Krestova, is one of 30 members selected from across BC.

Walter Popoff
The BC Coroners Service has identified Yahk resident Waylon Jesse Edey

Man fatally shot by RCMP had a history of impaired driving

BC’s Independent Investigations Office is investigating the shooting that occurred last week near Castlegar.

The BC Coroners Service has identified Yahk resident Waylon Jesse Edey
Left-right: Owners of Fernie Tim Hortons

BC Employment Standards Branch receives complaint against Fernie’s Tim Hortons

A complaint has been filed with B.C. Employment Standards Branch against the owner of Fernie Tim Hortons by former employees.

Left-right: Owners of Fernie Tim Hortons
18-year-old Brooke Malakoff is back home in Fernie to continue her battle with cancer.

Fernie girl continues her fight with cancer

Almost one year after she was diagnosed with cancer, Brooke Malakoff is staying strong and still smiling.

18-year-old Brooke Malakoff is back home in Fernie to continue her battle with cancer.
NIne-year-old Ashley Verhaeghe-Jones is the newest paper carrier at The Free Press.

Carrier Appreciation Week: First job for a Fernie girl

Nine-year-old Ashley Verhaeghe-Jones just began her very first job, working as a newspaper carrier for The Free Press.

NIne-year-old Ashley Verhaeghe-Jones is the newest paper carrier at The Free Press.