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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.
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.
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.
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.
An image of deep, persistent slab avalanches that occurred over this past winter in the Selkirk Mountains. Avalanche Canada photo.

Considerable avalanche danger remains in B.C. 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.
An image of deep, persistent slab avalanches that occurred over the past few weeks in the Selkirk Mountains. Avalanche Canada photo.

B.C. Interior 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.
Recent storm causes significant avalanche risk for backcountry users across much of the B.C. Interior’s mountain ranges. Avalanche Canada photo.

Backcountry enthusiasts warned of avalanche risks in B.C. Interior mountains

Warning in effect through end of Monday, Jan. 2

Recent storm causes significant avalanche risk for backcountry users across much of the B.C. Interior’s mountain ranges. Avalanche Canada photo.
Golden and District Search and Rescue receives three calls in two days from new Apple crash detection software.

B.C. search and rescue gets 3 false calls from Apple crash detection software

Calls came from backcountry users who did not need help

Golden and District Search and Rescue receives three calls in two days from new Apple crash detection software.
Grayson Repp, who has roots in the East and West Kootenays as well as Vancouver and Victoria is the official DJ and music director for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Photo courtesy Grayson Repp Instagram.

B.C. artist named DJ, music director for 2022 FIFA World Cup

Grayson Repp has roots in East, West Kootenays, Vancouver and Victoria

Grayson Repp, who has roots in the East and West Kootenays as well as Vancouver and Victoria is the official DJ and music director for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Photo courtesy Grayson Repp Instagram.
Bat boxes can provide a secure roost site for bats if properly installed and maintained. Photo courtesy of Sunshine Coast Wildlife Project.

How to help out your local bat population this Halloween

International Bat Week begins October 24

Bat boxes can provide a secure roost site for bats if properly installed and maintained. Photo courtesy of Sunshine Coast Wildlife Project.
Images from the 20th Sullivan Challenge race in Kimberley in 2021. Paul Rodgers photo.

20 years of world’s longest running skateboard race in Kimberley celebrated in new film

Kimberley-made film about local downhill skateboard race two decades in the making

Images from the 20th Sullivan Challenge race in Kimberley in 2021. Paul Rodgers photo.
Kimberley Search and Rescue urge caution after responding to two extremely serious incidents over the weekend involving people and a dog falling through thin ice on area lakes. Photo courtesy Kimberley SAR.

1 person dead as thin ice at Kootenay lakes causes busy weekend for Kimberley SAR

Kimberley SAR respond to incidents over weekend at Premier, Moyie Lake

Kimberley Search and Rescue urge caution after responding to two extremely serious incidents over the weekend involving people and a dog falling through thin ice on area lakes. Photo courtesy Kimberley SAR.
Paralympic Hall of Famer Josh Dueck, seen here at the 2022 Beijing Paralympic Games where he served as Team Canada’s Chef de Mission, has been elected to the International Paralympic Committee Athletes’ Council. Photo courtesy of Canadian Paralympic Committee.

Kimberley’s Josh Dueck elected to International Paralympic Committee Athletes’ Council

Paralympic Hall of Famer and one of Kimberley’s hometown heroes Josh Dueck…

Paralympic Hall of Famer Josh Dueck, seen here at the 2022 Beijing Paralympic Games where he served as Team Canada’s Chef de Mission, has been elected to the International Paralympic Committee Athletes’ Council. Photo courtesy of Canadian Paralympic Committee.
A GoFundMe has been started by two Kimberley locals, who hope to raise money for a reward to be issued by local authorities to witnesses who come forward with information leading to an arrest in the Kimberley Alpine Resort arson investigation. Paul Rodgers photo.

B.C. community raises reward money for turning in Kimberley ski hill arsonist

Money raised will go to local Food Bank if case unsolved in two years

A GoFundMe has been started by two Kimberley locals, who hope to raise money for a reward to be issued by local authorities to witnesses who come forward with information leading to an arrest in the Kimberley Alpine Resort arson investigation. Paul Rodgers photo.
The fire that destroyed the lift hut of Kimberley Alpine Resort's main chairlift, now believed by the RCMP to be caused by an act of arson. KAR file.

Fire that damaged Kimberley ski hill’s chair lift deemed arson: RCMP

After further investigation into a fire that destroyed the lift hut of…

The fire that destroyed the lift hut of Kimberley Alpine Resort's main chairlift, now believed by the RCMP to be caused by an act of arson. KAR file.