Benefit concert raises money to build Haiti

Key City Theatre in Cranbrook played host Friday to a very special event – a fundraiser for the victims of the Haiti Earthquake. The fundraiser featured performances by local performers Shattered, Redgirl, The Friesen Family, as well as Jason Scott’s Neil Diamond show called Diamond Forever. The benefit concert raised $7,693.91 for... more

Fraser Institute publishes report on schools

Editorial by Chuck Bennett Group Publisher Black Press, Kootenays In today's paper you will find the local results of the Fraser Institute's annual report on B.C.'s schools. Usually these results would be first released in the Vancouver Sun and Province, but this year... more

• Harper heads for B.C. legislature
• Fundraiser to raise money for people of Haiti
• Fire claims life of Jim Smith Lake man

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Stingy goaltending helps push Ice to top of division

The Kootenay Ice are now tied with Medicine Hat for first place in the Central Division after an amazing run that has seen the team win 16 of their last 18 games. The Ice are now three points behind Saskatoon... more

• Invermere upsets Mount Baker girls
• Basketball tournament action round-up
• Ice need strong third to beat Raiders  

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ManWoman, Joseph Cross headline Wine Art Auction

The Rotary Clubs of Cranbrook are putting on a wine and art auction on Friday, February 26th at the Prestige Resort. The evening will feature wine, food, performances, music and several great art pieces. There will also be a silent... more

• Kimberley Pipe Band hits the town
• One night only - Parkland Fringe at Key City

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Fernie Museum gets new home

Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) recently provided $92,000 to the Fernie & District Historical Society (FDHS) to find a permanent home for the Fernie Museum. The building, which is located at 491 Victoria Avenue, will be the first permanent home for the museum... more

• Cranbrook Library hosts Family Literacy Day
• United Way appoints new directors
• Snoezelen room opens in Cranbrook

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Hospital Auxiliary receives money for equipment

Brian Weeks presented Cranbrook Health Care Auxiliary President Kate Fox and Vice President Sandy Zeznik with a cheque for $500.00 to be added to the fund for the Sentinel Node Probe, The probe is used as a diagnostic tool... more

• Health and Wellness Expo returns to Cranbrook
• Children's Festival receives donations from groups
• BCAA drafts safe driving policy for province

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B.C. VIEWS: The Wally Buono school of medicine

VICTORIA – The afternoon public health clinic was already doing a steady business when I arrived on a recent weekday around 3 p.m. to get my H1N1 influenza vaccination. With H1N1-related headlines and hospital admissions dwindling almost to none, I was... more

• B.C. VIEWS: Ottawa make-work costs real jobs
• B.C. VIEWS: A fairy tale of school neglect

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The Den Report, Lions beat 'Riders, now 2-4

It took six weeks, but the B.C. Lions were finally able to put forward a complete effort in their 35-20 win over Saskatchewan last Friday. But it was their play on defense that won the game for the Lions. Six... more

• The Den Report, Logan impressing in NFL camp
• The Den Report, Lions sign three
• Everything I like is bad for me

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