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Ben Taylor-Vallance (left) with his dad Jeff Vallance, pose shortly after completing the 54-km Black Spur Ultra Race. Ben, 13, is the youngest-ever finisher of this race. Photo submitted.

Kimberley’s Ben Taylor-Vallance, 13, youngest ever Black Spur Ultra 54-km finisher

Black Spur Ultra race held annually in Kimberley

Ben Taylor-Vallance (left) with his dad Jeff Vallance, pose shortly after completing the 54-km Black Spur Ultra Race. Ben, 13, is the youngest-ever finisher of this race. Photo submitted.
Indigenous-led cultural awareness training offered to Skookumchuk Pulp Mill Employees. Paper Excellence photo.

Skookumchuk Mill employees discuss Indigenous-led cultural awareness training

Experience featured in latest Paper Excellence sustainability report

Indigenous-led cultural awareness training offered to Skookumchuk Pulp Mill Employees. Paper Excellence photo.
TJ Foley was at Purcell Golf Course on Wednesday, Aug. 9 raising funds to support him on his trip to compete at the 2023 Youth World Championships in Seoul, South Korea. Paul Rodgers photo.

Kimberley climber headed to Youth World Championships in South Korea

TJ Foley has started GoFundMe to support his pursuit

TJ Foley was at Purcell Golf Course on Wednesday, Aug. 9 raising funds to support him on his trip to compete at the 2023 Youth World Championships in Seoul, South Korea. Paul Rodgers photo.
Cranbrook-based pro disc golfer Casey Hanemayer is Canadian National Champion. Photo courtesy of Andre Lodder - Parked Pro.

Cranbrook disc golfer wins Canadian National Championship

Casey Hanemayer has won his last three straight tournaments

Cranbrook-based pro disc golfer Casey Hanemayer is Canadian National Champion. Photo courtesy of Andre Lodder - Parked Pro.
Kimberley RCMP detachment commander Sgt. Steven Woodcox (centre) presents Jason Sherratt (left) and Chris Pearson (right), and their boys Nixen Sherratt (front left) and Cooper and Cole Pearson with certificates of appreciation for saving the life of a three-year-old girl who nearly drowned in Wasa Lake. Paul Rodgers photo.

RCMP recognize Kootenay men who saved girl from drowning

Jason Sherratt and Chris Pearson rescued and resucitated a 3-year-old from Wasa Lake; emphasize importance of first aid training

Kimberley RCMP detachment commander Sgt. Steven Woodcox (centre) presents Jason Sherratt (left) and Chris Pearson (right), and their boys Nixen Sherratt (front left) and Cooper and Cole Pearson with certificates of appreciation for saving the life of a three-year-old girl who nearly drowned in Wasa Lake. Paul Rodgers photo.
The Revelstoke Grizzlies hoist the Cyclone Taylor Cup following the 2022/23 season. What will happen to this historic championship in light of the three leagues who compete for it being reclassified as Junior A - Tier 2, with the opportunity for some to be designated as Tier 1 in coming seasons, is uncertain. Matt Timmins photo.

BC Hockey CEO discusses reclassification of three leagues to Junior A – Tier 2

Cameron Hope talks future of Cyclone Taylor Cup, cost increases, Tier 1 designations

The Revelstoke Grizzlies hoist the Cyclone Taylor Cup following the 2022/23 season. What will happen to this historic championship in light of the three leagues who compete for it being reclassified as Junior A - Tier 2, with the opportunity for some to be designated as Tier 1 in coming seasons, is uncertain. Matt Timmins photo.
Kimberley RCMP commend actions of two bystanders who provided life saving measures on unresponsive three-year-old who nearly drowned in Wasa Lake on July 25.

Three-year-old saved after nearly drowning in Wasa Lake

Unresponsive child pulled from water and resuscitated

Kimberley RCMP commend actions of two bystanders who provided life saving measures on unresponsive three-year-old who nearly drowned in Wasa Lake on July 25.
The Kimberley Dynamiters face off against the Columbia Valley Rockies at a game in the 2022-23 regular season, the KIJHL’s last season as Junior B after a decision from BC Hockey reclassifies the league as Junior A. Photo: Paul Rodgers

BC Hockey approves Junior A status for three Junior B hockey leagues

KIJHL, PJHL and VIJHL are Junior A Tier 2 starting 2023/24 season

The Kimberley Dynamiters face off against the Columbia Valley Rockies at a game in the 2022-23 regular season, the KIJHL’s last season as Junior B after a decision from BC Hockey reclassifies the league as Junior A. Photo: Paul Rodgers
Screenshot from a video posted to social media appearing to depict an individual claiming responsibility for lighting numerous wildfires.

RCMP investigate man who falsely claimed he started wildfire in Cranbrook area

RCMP say individual has turned himself in

Screenshot from a video posted to social media appearing to depict an individual claiming responsibility for lighting numerous wildfires.
Fawning season has arrived and reports of encounters with aggressive does are on the rise. Paul Rodgers file photo.

Aggressive deer on the rise in the Kootenays as fawning season arrives

Fawning season is in full swing and reports have been popping up…

Fawning season has arrived and reports of encounters with aggressive does are on the rise. Paul Rodgers file photo.
Eric Brighton and Greg Nesteroff have won a Heritage BC Honour Award for their book Lost Kootenays - A History in Pictures. Lost Kootenays photo.

Lost Kootenays book receives Heritage BC Honour Award

Popular Facebook page launched book in 2021

Eric Brighton and Greg Nesteroff have won a Heritage BC Honour Award for their book Lost Kootenays - A History in Pictures. Lost Kootenays photo.
Kimberley RCMP. File photo.

Australian woman found dead after reported missing near Cranbrook

Julia-Mary (JM) Lane had been visiting Kimberley from Canmore

Kimberley RCMP. File photo.
Steve Tersmette launches his new book Waterfall Hikes in the Canadian Rockies in the Platzl on Saturday, June 3. Paul Rodgers photo.

Kimberley’s Steve Tersmette releases second Waterfall Hikes book

Kimberley’s Steve Tersmette has published Waterfall Hikes in the Canadian Rockies, a…

Steve Tersmette launches his new book Waterfall Hikes in the Canadian Rockies in the Platzl on Saturday, June 3. Paul Rodgers photo.
Angel Flight East Kootenay is set to receive $200,000 in funding from the provincial government. Photo submitted.

Province grants $300K to Angel Flight East Kootenay

Kootenay MLAs call for more permanent, structured funding to support travelling patients

Angel Flight East Kootenay is set to receive $200,000 in funding from the provincial government. Photo submitted.
An image of deep, persistent slab avalanches that occurred over this past winter in the Selkirk Mountains. Avalanche Canada photo.

Considerable avalanche danger remains as temperatures begin to rise

Persistent weak snowpack continues to cause issues

An image of deep, persistent slab avalanches that occurred over this past winter in the Selkirk Mountains. Avalanche Canada photo.
The Kimberley Dynamiters are the 2022-2023 KIJHL Teck Cup Champions, winning in overtime in game seven over the Princeton Posse. The Dynamiters will now head to the Cyclone Taylor Cup in Revelstoke. Photo courtesy of Dynamiters President James Leroux.

Kimberley Dynamiters win Teck Cup in game 7 OT win over Princeton Posse

Nitros headed to Cyclone Taylor Cup in Revelstoke

The Kimberley Dynamiters are the 2022-2023 KIJHL Teck Cup Champions, winning in overtime in game seven over the Princeton Posse. The Dynamiters will now head to the Cyclone Taylor Cup in Revelstoke. Photo courtesy of Dynamiters President James Leroux.
Kimberley’s Kalle Ericsson and his guide Sierra Smith at the Canadian Para-Alpine Slalom Championship Race. Steve Hilts photo.

Kimberley skier wins five golds at Para Alpine National Championships

The FIS Para Alpine Skiing Canadian and USA National Championships were held…

Kimberley’s Kalle Ericsson and his guide Sierra Smith at the Canadian Para-Alpine Slalom Championship Race. Steve Hilts photo.
An image of deep, persistent slab avalanches that occurred over the past few weeks in the Selkirk Mountains. Avalanche Canada photo.

Avalanche danger remains considerable as February snow further complicates snowpack

Persistent deep, weak layer responsible for recent fatal avalanches

An image of deep, persistent slab avalanches that occurred over the past few weeks in the Selkirk Mountains. Avalanche Canada photo.
The Western Canadian Championships, the biggest event the Kimberley Nordic Club has ever hosted, officially got underway on Friday, Feb. 3. Paul Rodgers photo.

Western Canadian Championships underway at Kimberley Nordic Club

Over 400 athletes registered at biggest event KNC has ever hosted

The Western Canadian Championships, the biggest event the Kimberley Nordic Club has ever hosted, officially got underway on Friday, Feb. 3. Paul Rodgers photo.
Suspect taken into police custody. Paul Rodgers photo.

Lockdown lifted after suspect safely arrested in Kimberley

A suspect was safely taken into custody following an RCMP event on…

Suspect taken into police custody. Paul Rodgers photo.