A new era begins for the Elk Valley's Kootenay Forest Lands

A new era begins for the Elk Valley's Kootenay Forest Lands

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Remembering Art Twomey: A Wilderness Pioneer

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Art Twomey died in a helicopter crash in his beloved Purcell Mountains twenty years ago this January. He first arrived in the Purcells in 1969 to carve out a life of mountain adventure. A glacial geologist, accomplished mountaineer and professional…

Heather Leschied Receives Conservation Leadership Award

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This past November, the Kootenay Conservation Program dedicated a portion of their annual gathering in Creston to showcase individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities in the field of conservation. One of those people being honoured was our very own…

Know Your Neighbour: Cheryl Goodwin

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KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOUR: Cheryl Goodwin “And the Mountains shall bring peace to the People.” As a former full-time Valley resident, Cheryl feels blessed to spend most of her free time at her cabin located close to the Columbia River…

Wild Nature Tours Kicks off Winter in Style!

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Wild Nature Tours is pleased to be offering our fun-for-all-ages Winter Snowshoe Safaris! Join naturalist Lee-Anne Walker as she guides you through Fernie’s snowiest places all while keeping you moving with colourful stories, interesting facts…

Bearing Witness

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On December 1, I travelled to Ottawa in solidarity with the Ktunaxa Nation to hear their case in the Supreme Court of Canada. I felt it was important to be there to show my solidarity with the Ktunaxa, but also…

Know Your Neighbour: Alexis Krueger

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KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOUR: Alexis Krueger What do you enjoy about life in the valley? I feel very fortunate to be living in the Columbia Valley and appreciate the lifestyle that the local environment affords.