Ktunaxa artist captures murals for new Golden Primary Care Centre
A local artist has painted vivid landscapes on the walls of a newly built Golden healthcare facility using nothing but a lens and a vision. Blaine Burgoyne, a photographer with seven years of experience and the owner of the canvas wall art business Indigenous View, has been selected to create two murals to inspire pati...
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Columbia Valley conservation projects receive funding for 2026
Ten conservation projects in the Columbia Valley are moving forward in 2026. The Kootenay Conservation Program says the projects were recently approved by the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) to receive funding from the Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund (CVLCF) in 2026. The funding supports projects betw...
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Kimberley RCMP ask public for help locating Kevin Pearson
Kimberley RCMP are seeking information regarding Kevin Pearson, who was reported missing from his home in Kimberley on Wednesday (Mar. 4). Officers say he went missing at approximately 6:30 p.m., and he is believed to be driving a white 2007 Jeep Compass with B.C. licence plate TM604H. Kevin is described as: 5'10"...
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B.C. border communities renew surgery care partnership with Alberta
British Columbia residents living next door to Alberta may now be able to get speedy surgical services again, after the renewal of a health care partnership between the two provinces. The partnership, which allows B.C. patients to consider having their scheduled surgery in the neighbouring province, took effect on Sund...
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Stand-up performer with 'hateful rhetoric' to move ahead with show in Cranbrook
A comedian known for his use of controversial language is going ahead with his tour stop in Cranbrook despite some reproach from local groups - including from the venue hosting the event. On Tuesday, March 3, Key City Theatre issued a statement saying that an upcoming performer's show does not reflect the theatre's val...
Mar 04, 2026
