6+ day, 16+ hour ago   (1350+ words) Home » How to be a good Communist Canadians love our public health care. We bring it up every time we talk to Americans. This year, Canada will spend about $399 billion on health care. That works out to about $9,600 for every…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (245+ words) Home » Shuswap Band and Canfor sign relationship agreement The Shuswap Band and Canfor have signed a relationship agreement that formalizes their commitment to ongoing collaboration and strengthens a longstanding relationship built on respect and communication. “This agreement represents an important…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (322+ words) Home » Samantha Walsh seeks Electoral Area C seat Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Electoral Area C residents will have a contest for the area director’s seat in the October 17 election. Area resident Samantha Walsh announced on social media her…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (167+ words) Home » MLA Davis standing fast with BC Conservatives Kootenay Rockies MLA Pete Davis this afternoon reiterated his support for the BC Conservative Party, following today’s announcement from neighbouring MLA Scott McInnis (Columbia River-Revelstoke) that he is leaving the party to…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (335+ words) Home » MLA McInnis to sit as independent Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Scott McInnis announced this afternoon that effective immediately he is leaving the BC Conservative Party (BCC) caucus to sit as an independent Member of the Legislative Assembly, citing concerns about…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (268+ words) Home » 2026 General Municipal Election set for October 17 Cranbrook voters will head to the polls this fall to choose the next Mayor and council, along with trustees for School District No. 5. The City of Cranbrook is encouraging residents to make a…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (126+ words) Home » Area F Director to seek re-election Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Electoral Area F Director Susan Clovechok announced this afternoon (Sept. 1) she is seeking re-election on October 17. “After 26 years in this valley, representing you these past eight years…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (97+ words) Home » Nominations now accepted for candidacies As of today, Sept. 1, nominations are now being accepted for elected offices around the region. Municipal, regional district and school district elections take place on October 17. The Regional District of East Kootenay is reminding…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (298+ words) Home » Mike Gray confirms hat is in the ring Village of Radium Hot Springs Mayor Mike Gray will be running for re-election in the Oct. 17 municipal and school district elections. In an August 28 social media post, Gray said he needed…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (130+ words) Home » MLA McInnis to lead Caucus Policy Development Conservative Party of B.C. leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay August 24 announced changes to her Shadow Cabinet, including an additional assignment for Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Scott McInnis. The following changes have been made to…...