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Road tragedy in Sparwood BC claims a life

The B.C. government's plan to appoint a municipal auditor-general has raised concerns in local government circles, but the minister responsible says it won't mean the province is going to start telling local councils how to tax and spend money.

Retired Kootenay-Columbia MP Jim Abbott was in Fernie yesterday (Wednesday) pitching a new project he’s become involved with after leaving politics earlier this year. He presented to the Fernie Rotary Club about a new palaeontology project in the East Kootenay.

Whether it is a person entering the job market or somebody who has been unemployed for a while, a long gap in the resume can make it hard to find work.

A little girl’s birthday party was made even more special because she chose to celebrate by helping kids in other countries.

B.C.'s plan to fund nicotine patches and gum for smokers has been lauded by the Canadian Cancer Society and other health organizations, but the program has its detractors.

B.C. joins online service to help battle spread of disease

he Kootenay Carshare Cooperative has an exciting summer of activity and promotion ahead of it. The Carshare has successfully received funds from the Columbia Basin Trust’s Community Initiatives program from the City of Revelstoke and the City of Fernie.

Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) has a new program to support youth in Basin communities. Community Directed Youth Funds (CDYF) will be piloted in six communities and their surrounding areas this fall. CDYF targets youth ages 12-19 and will provide each area with $100,000 over four years to increase activities, opportunities and services for youth.

The Barton building is located on the west side of the 600 block of Second Avenue near the north end of Fernie’s downtown commercial district.