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Kate is a proud mom of two with a wealth of journalism, media and communications experience. Born in Australia, Kate moved to the Kootenays for a change in lifestyle and now spends her days enjoying the mountains, lakes and activities the region has to offer.

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Lucky escape for three-vehicle collision in Greenwood

Midway RCMP said those involved in a three-car collision near Greenwood yesterday were lucky to walk away with minor injuries.

Alaska beats out Grand Forks in thrilling final

The Grand Forks Slag Dusters made the final for the first time in the team's history since 1974. Unfortunately, the Cinderella Shoe slipped towards the end, as they fell to the Fairbanks Goldpanners of Alaska 9-7 in the championship game Sunday afternoon.

Grand Fork’s principal debunks community rumours

As Grand Forks Secondary School undergoes bathroom renovations, community concern is circulating around clarity of the gender-neutral facilities.

BC Period Campaign collects over 550,000 menstrual products

A BC-wide campaign collected over 550,000 menstrual products for those in need.

Neighbourhood speaks up against behaviour of Grand Forks student

Residents of 11th and 12th Streets near Grand Forks Secondary School have had enough, according to Graham Frost, as he takes their concerns to the City of Grand Forks.

British Columbia’s population decline a cause for concern

While real estate, groceries and the price of gas are on the up, Canada’s population isn’t, and when it comes to British Columbia- we’re on the decline.

Edgewood Ostriches survive another month

The Federal Court of Appeal has granted a stay on the cull order of nearly 400 ostriches in Edgewood. 

BC Conservatives Leader tours the Kootenays

Wild weather didn’t dampen BC Opposition Leader John Rustad as he toured of the Kootenays this weekend.

Measles exposure in East Kootenay

A case of measles has been confirmed in Sparwood, with Interior Health warning of possible further exposure in the region.

Woman dies in two-vehicle collision west of Grand Forks

A 27 year-old Kelowna woman has lost her life following a two-vehicle collision west of Grand Forks on Sunday evening,

International Selkirk Loop advocates for cross-border economic stability

The International Selkirk Loop is calling for a swift and beneficial resolution to trade disputes with serious concern for local economies along the U.S-Canada border.

New agreements & discussions made during Asia trade mission

Agreements were reached, and meetings were held during Premier Eby’s trade mission to Asia.

Settle the dust in Grand Forks

The City of Grand Forks gave the first three readings to an amendment to the Unsightly Premises Bylaw, expanding its scope to include nuisance properties.

RDKB FireSmart Specialists are fired up

RDKB’s FireSmart Specialist team is back in action and fired up to work together and reduce our wildfire risk.

Kootenay real estate showing resilience amid economic uncertainty

Residential real estate sales in May saw a slight decrease compared to the same time last year despite more...

Emergency stay order appeal lodged to save ostriches

‘We need more time.’ That is the message from Universal Ostrich Farms as they lodge an emergency stay order on...

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A brand of jarred anchovies has been recalled in British Columbia and multiple other provinces.

B.C. boosts funding to expand RCMP hate crime unit

British Columbia is significantly expanding the RCMP’s provincial hate crimes unit.

Lucky escape for three-vehicle collision in Greenwood

Midway RCMP said those involved in a three-car collision near Greenwood yesterday were lucky to walk away with minor injuries.

RCMP vehicle sparks wildfire north of Lytton

A wildfire burning near Lytton grew to over 1.5 square kilometres Thursday and has been declared a wildfire of note by the B.C. Wildfire Service.

Climate advocate joins B.C. Greens leadership race

The B.C. Greens have added 24-year-old climate advocate Emily Lowan from Victoria to the slate of candidates in the party's leadership race.
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