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Kenneth Johns accepted his winnings at the BCLC Kamloops head office. Photo Submitted

Elkford man wins big in Super Bowl Super Jackpot

Kenneth Johns won $58,314 on February 2

  • Feb 11, 2020
Kenneth Johns accepted his winnings at the BCLC Kamloops head office. Photo Submitted
An example of the sleds and costumes on display at last year’s event. File Photo

Fernie Snowmobile Association hosts busy weekend for sledders

The Corbin Vintage Poker Rally and the Sloth Poker Rally take place this Family Day Weekend

  • Feb 11, 2020
An example of the sleds and costumes on display at last year’s event. File Photo
Free fireworks are always a big hit at Griz Days. Photo Submitted

Griz Days event registration now open

Some events for this year's celebrations require registering in advance

  • Feb 11, 2020
Free fireworks are always a big hit at Griz Days. Photo Submitted
Some bats may be hibernating in wood sheds or other sheltered areas for the winter. Photo Submitted

Kootenay Community Bat Projects seeks public help in tracking bats

Kootenay area bats are at risk of contracting white nose syndrome

  • Feb 11, 2020
Some bats may be hibernating in wood sheds or other sheltered areas for the winter. Photo Submitted
Downtown Fernie is pictured after a snowfall. File Photo

New snow removal pilot project for City of Fernie

The pilot project strives to improve snow and ice removal services in the city

  • Feb 11, 2020
Downtown Fernie is pictured after a snowfall. File Photo
Sparwood mayor David Wilks was in attendance at the street party to discuss potential changes to Centennial Square. Paige Mueller/The Free Press

Proposed face lift for Sparwood’s Centennial Square

The concept design for the square was presented at a street party event on February 6

  • Feb 11, 2020
Sparwood mayor David Wilks was in attendance at the street party to discuss potential changes to Centennial Square. Paige Mueller/The Free Press
Atley Nelson, aged nine, was one of the contest winners.

Second annual Edge of the World colouring contest

The three winners were announced on February 1

  • Feb 11, 2020
Atley Nelson, aged nine, was one of the contest winners.
The first performance of the night saw 26 skaters performing to the song Sing to the Night.

Skating the night away with Shred Kelly

The Fernie Skating Club hosted their annual showcase this weekend

  • Feb 11, 2020
The first performance of the night saw 26 skaters performing to the song Sing to the Night.
A closing sign hangs on The Valley Social’s door. Soranne Floarea/The Free Press

The Valley Social closed their doors but left a legacy

The popular cafe has stopped pouring coffee in anticipation of shifting gear in the months to come

  • Feb 11, 2020
A closing sign hangs on The Valley Social’s door. Soranne Floarea/The Free Press
Entrance to Sparwood’s municipal office. File Photo

Updates from Sparwood’s most recent council meeting

Bylaw changes and policing priorities were among the topics discussed at council's last meeting

  • Feb 11, 2020
Entrance to Sparwood’s municipal office. File Photo
Members of Fernie’s female freestyle team pose for a photo with their coach on finals day. From left to right: coach Connie Henderson, Nyah Shopland, Riley Prentice, Stella Ingram, Taylor Witbeck, and Nell Cline-Smith. For full story, see page A15. Soranne Floarea/The Free Press

Young shredders compete in Jeep’s Junior Freeski Event

Skiers aged 7-18 competed at Fernie Alpine Resort on the weekend

  • Feb 11, 2020
Members of Fernie’s female freestyle team pose for a photo with their coach on finals day. From left to right: coach Connie Henderson, Nyah Shopland, Riley Prentice, Stella Ingram, Taylor Witbeck, and Nell Cline-Smith. For full story, see page A15. Soranne Floarea/The Free Press
Fernie Search and Rescue responded to a call for three skiers in distress at Fernie Alpine Resort. Photo Submitted

Search and Rescue responds to skiers in distress

Three skiers were stuck on Mongolia Ridge on Sunday afternoon

  • Feb 10, 2020
Fernie Search and Rescue responded to a call for three skiers in distress at Fernie Alpine Resort. Photo Submitted
Seth Amundsen is seen standing in the second place podium spot after a competition in Revelstoke.

Seth Amundsen carves his way to the top of the Freeride World Tour Qualifier circuit

The local Fernie skier is currently ranked first in North America in his category

  • Feb 9, 2020
Seth Amundsen is seen standing in the second place podium spot after a competition in Revelstoke.
Women at last year's Forum for Women Entrepreneurs E-Series event in Vancouver.

Teck offering grant for female entrepreneurs

The grant will help the recipient attend the Forum for Women Entrepreneurs E-Series event

  • Feb 9, 2020
Women at last year's Forum for Women Entrepreneurs E-Series event in Vancouver.
Melissa Daveport delivers donated blankets to Brent Bidston from Angel Flight East Kootenay.

Keeping Elk Valley residents warm and cozy

Interior Envy sells Heartprint Thread blankets and for every blanket purchased, another is donated

  • Feb 8, 2020
Melissa Daveport delivers donated blankets to Brent Bidston from Angel Flight East Kootenay.
Erin Rae stops into the EIDES office to register her son, Nash McGowan for school next year.

Kindergarten registration opens at EIDES

The elementary school is now accepting kindergarten students for the 2020-21 school year

  • Feb 8, 2020
Erin Rae stops into the EIDES office to register her son, Nash McGowan for school next year.
Tristan Hooper bats during the Sno-Ball tournament at last year's Winter in the Wild festival.

Wild winter fun to be had in Elkford

The annual Winter in the Wild festival returns to Elkford February 14-16

  • Feb 8, 2020
Tristan Hooper bats during the Sno-Ball tournament at last year's Winter in the Wild festival.
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Businesses encouraged to apply for Canada’s Summer Jobs program

Applications will be accepted until February 24

  • Feb 5, 2020
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Anne-Charlotte Sawatzky and Dr. Todd Loewen are two of the three project leads for the Chronic Pain Project. Paige Mueller/The Free Press

Chronic Pain Project aims to improve care in the Elk Valley

The Chronic Pain Project is hosting a conference on February 26 and 27

  • Feb 4, 2020
Anne-Charlotte Sawatzky and Dr. Todd Loewen are two of the three project leads for the Chronic Pain Project. Paige Mueller/The Free Press
Community members in the Extreme Griz competition during Griz Days 2019. File Photo

Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy hosting story writing contest

Where did the Griz get his passion for winter sports?

  • Feb 4, 2020
Community members in the Extreme Griz competition during Griz Days 2019. File Photo