Romero would have forgiven
Easter is the commemoration of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. If someone asked me to explain the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, I might begin by telling them the story of Oscar Romero.
Category: Community
A Day in the Life: Being a toddler tough slog, er, not really
At age 2, Trystan has a tough life, well, not really.
New mural supports patients
Interior Health recently collaborated with local artist Kelsey Van Raay to complete a new mural in Invermere and District Hospital’s emergency department.
Trump causing much patriotism in Canada
Trump, like a naughty kid with a felt pen, is making Canadians mighty uncomfortable.
Valley towns top list of ‘eccentric’ places
A few weeks ago travel website World Atlas published a feature listing the eight most eccentric towns in British Columbia. Invermere was top of the list, with Radium Hot Springs right behind, and Fairmont Hot Springs made the cut too.
What’s up at Radium library?
Check out what’s happening at the Radium Public Library.
When evil comes looking good
Calling a situation evil is strong. But, when millions of people die in war or from genocide, it seems appropriate to call it evil.
Bring big hats, bake scones for book launch
Local author Elinor Florence will soon officially launch her new novel Finding Flora.
Connect your neighbours with small grant
Everyone has something to offer their community, so share your talents and create connections with a small grant up to $500.
Americans can only envy us Canadians
So, all of this talk about Canada becoming a 51st state begs the question: “Why in the world would we ever want to degrade the advantages we already have?” Canada is a place where we should continue to make the best better.
Defend your right to read, write, publish
Censorship of books continues today, the reasons may change depending on society but the goal is still the same: to prevent ideas and messages from being shared with others.
Check out road report
Motorists are invited to inform others about road conditions via a Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/1489119388084547.
Brisco artist gets retrospective at Pynelogs
Brisco resident Lynne Grillmair lived her life in the open air, so it only makes sense that she liked to paint that way too.
Canal Flats water meeting draws crowd
A recent information meeting held by the Canal Flats Water Protection and Advisory Committee drew a large crowd.
Americans better off as Canadians
There is a chap that lives south of us in Washington DC. He has a white house. He talks a lot. Recently, he has been talking about Canada becoming the 51st State.
‘Forever Fishing’ draws big crowd of fun
The annual Forever Fishing event was a smash hit last weekend. And speaking of hits, the fish were biting too.
Fly fishing festival comes to Canal Flats
It’s the premier movie festival in the world for fly fishing, and this year is the second time it’s coming to Canal Flats.
End adult abuse and neglect
Are you concerned about a vulnerable or older adult in your life?
Every adult has the right to live safely.
‘Sundog’ captured over Fairmont
Check out this ‘sundog’ photo by Sue Coy.
Let us not forget our historical heroes
There are too many well intentioned yet misguided people with an imagined disgrace about our early leaders, and who want to expunge their names forever.
