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Kerri Wall has put her name on the table to represent the Green Party of Canada for the Kootenay-Columbia region in the upcoming federal election.  Phil McLachlan/The Free Press

Fernie’s Kerri Wall hopes to represent Green Party in federal election

Nelson's Abra Brynne and Kaslo's Judson Hansel have also chosen to run

Kerri Wall has put her name on the table to represent the Green Party of Canada for the Kootenay-Columbia region in the upcoming federal election.  Phil McLachlan/The Free Press
On Tuesday night the District of Sparwood denied an application by GNS Industrial Trailer Services to build a temporary worker camp in Sparwood. GNS/File

Sparwood council denies temporary worker camp application

In a unanimous decision on Tuesday night, the District of Sparwood denied an application to build a temporary worker camp in Sparwood.

On Tuesday night the District of Sparwood denied an application by GNS Industrial Trailer Services to build a temporary worker camp in Sparwood. GNS/File
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Teck responds to Senators’ letter to John Horgan

Teck Resources has responded to a story regarding eight U.S. senators who wrote to John Horgan over pollution from Elk Valley mines.

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Chefs dominate the wild "Untamed Kootenays"

Chefs dominate the wild “Untamed Kootenays”

Sixty lucky guests were treated to a special night of culinary excellence at Island Lake Lodge's third annual Untamed Kootenays event on June 8.

Chefs dominate the wild "Untamed Kootenays"
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Police investigating fatal collision near Grave Lake

Grave Lake is located approximately halfway between Sparwood and Elkford

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File photo courtesy of WildSafeBC/J. Couperus

People throwing food at a bear in Fernie alarms conservation groups

Wildlife conservation groups in the Elk Valley are encouraging individuals to be smarter while enjoying the outdoors, following a report of people throwing food at a bear over the weekend.

File photo courtesy of WildSafeBC/J. Couperus
Mexico-bound Tour Divide riders complete first day, pass through Fernie

Mexico-bound Tour Divide riders complete first day, pass through Fernie

Divide riders looking strong as they finish first leg of 4160 km race

Mexico-bound Tour Divide riders complete first day, pass through Fernie
David and Irene Endicott sit together in David’s home, Sparwood.  Phil McLachlan/The Free Press

Curl BC recognizes outstanding contribution

Two individuals who are the heart and soul of the Sparwood Curling Club have been honoured for their years of selfless service.

David and Irene Endicott sit together in David’s home, Sparwood.  Phil McLachlan/The Free Press
The speed limit around Lizard Creek Bridge has been reduced to 60km/hr.

Speed limit around Lizard Creek Bridge reduced to 60 km/hr

Crews are reminding residents to slow down while construction is underway

The speed limit around Lizard Creek Bridge has been reduced to 60km/hr.
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Category 3 fires to be prohibited in Southeast Fire District

The prohibition will take effect at noon on Wednesday, June 12

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Burn victim inspires Elk Valley graduates

Burn victim inspires Elk Valley graduates

John Westhaver educates students on road safety after surviving childhood crash

Burn victim inspires Elk Valley graduates
The current Fernie Fire Hall has not been upgraded since it was built 34 years ago. File photo

City eliminates highway location for Fernie fire hall

City considers moving Fernie fire hall to downtown location

The current Fernie Fire Hall has not been upgraded since it was built 34 years ago. File photo
The Sparwood CRN hopes to raise awareness of elder abuse, neglect and self-neglect. File photo

Community Response Network looks out for Sparwood seniors

Seniors in the spotlight ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15

The Sparwood CRN hopes to raise awareness of elder abuse, neglect and self-neglect. File photo
Elk Valley veterans, first responders mark 75th anniversary of D-Day

Elk Valley veterans, first responders mark 75th anniversary of D-Day

Veterans dinner attracts record turnout, Bosnia War veteran speaks out about mental health

Elk Valley veterans, first responders mark 75th anniversary of D-Day
The BC Wildfire Service is responding to a 40-hectare wildfire about 24 km southwest of Baynes Lake. BC Wildfire Service/Facebook

Wildfire near Canada/U.S. border reaches 47 hectares, out of control

The fire is suspected to be person-caused and is under investigation

The BC Wildfire Service is responding to a 40-hectare wildfire about 24 km southwest of Baynes Lake. BC Wildfire Service/Facebook
The town of Fernie, B.C. is barely visible through the blanket of smoke which rolled in this morning, caused by the Alberta wildfires. Phil McLachlan/The Free Press

Smoke from Alberta wildfires shrouds East Kootenay towns

Air quality health index rating for the Cranbrook area showing moderate risk to health

The town of Fernie, B.C. is barely visible through the blanket of smoke which rolled in this morning, caused by the Alberta wildfires. Phil McLachlan/The Free Press
At the newly-constructed Tobacco Plains Administration and Health Building, internet levels barely support the basic needs of band employees. Basic modern business needs, such as video conference calls, are a challenge, while the service to homes is even slower and less consistent. Phil McLachlan/The Free Press

Tobacco Plains disconnected despite $2.9m internet project

Current internet levels barely support band members, basic business needs

At the newly-constructed Tobacco Plains Administration and Health Building, internet levels barely support the basic needs of band employees. Basic modern business needs, such as video conference calls, are a challenge, while the service to homes is even slower and less consistent. Phil McLachlan/The Free Press
Fernie students take waste solutions to City

Fernie students take waste solutions to City

Fernie Secondary Grade 9 class pitch drain filters, cigarette bins to address key pollutants

Fernie students take waste solutions to City
Sparwood Save-On-Foods has officially joined forces with the newly launched Sparwood Food Share. File photo

Sparwood Save-On-Foods partners with Food Share

A Sparwood supermarket is on its way to becoming waste free after partnering with a local food share program.

Sparwood Save-On-Foods has officially joined forces with the newly launched Sparwood Food Share. File photo

VIDEO: Sick eagle released back into wild

Three months after a golden eagle suffering from lead poisoning was found in Elko, it has been released back into the wild.