Where mountains once stood
Historical and contemporary repeat photography from the Mountain Legacy Project reveals how half a century of mountaintop-removal coal mining has altered the geography of the Elk Valley.
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Now hiring: Communications Manager and Project Coordinator – WEV
Position: Communications Manager and Project Coordinator Deadline to apply: June 10, 2026 Compensation: $22/hour Scope: 35 hours / week Number of positions: One Start Date: June 22, 2026 Location: In-person, Fernie, BC Term: 8 weeks Job Summary The Communications…
Now hiring: Part-Time Worker – Local Store Fernie
Position: Part-time Retail Coordinator – Local Store Deadline to apply: June 10th, 2026 Compensation: $18-22 / hour Scope: 7.5-15 hours / week Number of positions: One Start Date: ASAP Location: In-person, Fernie, BC Job Summary The Retail Coordinator…
Market Talks: Shaping the Kimberley Farmers’ Market Together
Market Talks began with a simple thought: for the market to truly become the beating heart of the community, the community must be involved in shaping it. Rather than guessing at what people want, Farmers' Market Coordinator Sparta Humphreys decided…
The billion-dollar blind spot in BC’s mine cleanup system
British Columbia’s mine cleanup policy is built on a simple principle: companies should pay to clean up the environmental damage they cause. But as mining projects expand and pollution risks grow, an important question remain
Community Spirit Shines at Earth Week Cleanup
This Earth Week, over 1,000 participants came together to rejuvenate Kimberley and Cranbrook neighbourhoods, green spaces, and shared public areas—a collaborative effort that reflects the strength of our community spirit.
Photo story: Life in a burned forest
At first glance, you might assume a burned forest is devoid of life. But a few minutes spent in one is all it takes to realize you are in fact witnessing the renewal of an ecosystem.
Slow down on Airport Way: Revelstoke residents asked to help protect migrating toads and turtles
Spring has arrived in Revelstoke, bringing sunny days, blooming crocuses, and the annual migration of Western Toads and Western Painted Turtles along Airport Way. From mid-April to mid-May, Western Toads make their way from forested mountain habitats down…
We’re Hiring! Environmental Program Coordinator
Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference with climate & conservation programming in the Columbia Valley this summer? The Environmental Program Coordinator is a summer position that will have the opportunity to both support and lead programs…
A legacy of love
Marjan Patterson’s gift for the wild honours the legacy her parents left and continues the work they started more than 50 years ago. Watching her granddaughter play with bugs and explore the natural world, Marjan can see it — the…