Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
Thanks to the tireless efforts of a local couple, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, and the community in general, has found its legs in the increasingly popular- and profitable- area of eco-tourism and eco-adventures. Andi Dzilums and Jocelyn MacGregor, transplants from Ontario, the Toronto and Ottawa areas respectively, have made a tremendous impact on our community [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
Fairmont resident, Sue Coy, stands beside the inukshuk she and her husband, Lloyd Wilder, both of DeCoy Landscaping, helped donate time, machinery and effort to build in honour of the Olympic Torch Relay celebrations taking place in Fairmont throughout the weekend of January 22nd.
Standing over nine feet tall, the inukshuk finds its new home adjacent [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
The World’s Largest Action Sports Film Announces
its 60th Annual Canadian Tour is coming to Cranbrook.
Anyone who straps on skis, a board, who just loves the white stuff when if falls deep on the steep can’t miss, Warren Miller’s Dynasty Friday Nov. 13th at 7:30pm in Cranbrook’s Key City Theatre.
Dynasty highlights winter’s most gripping explorations and [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
I began my conversation with Paul Stewart discussing the recent honour of being awarded the Volunteer of the Year for our Area F. However, as the avid hiker and biker that he is, it didn’t take long for the conversation
to turn to all things outdoors. A passion of the long time Meadows resident, nature and [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
The Halfsacks are an original band made up of members from here in Fairmont, up and down the valley and beyond. A BC band based in the Kootenays, with members stretching from Mackenzie in the North, all the way to Kimberley in the South. Formed in the summer of 2006, their music ranges from folk [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
I can hardly believe that Spring has sprung! Meetings, courses, public consultations and related work have meant the winter has flown by. Here’s a recap of a few items of interest: In light of our collective love of the outdoors and our Valley, I encourage Fairmont residents to review the proposed plan for new parks and [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
Wendy Booth, Director, Area F has been busy, not only finding her way around her new digs within the RDEK, but already seeing things done on behalf of our district.
The beginning of the fiscal year brought with it budget discussions and decisions. The Board has reviewed financial commitments made to recycling and solid waste management [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
The Annual Christmas Social held by the Fairmont Business Association was a great success. The proceeds are to be donated to Fairmont’s own, Keira Neil. More details to be published in the upcoming January Issue.
Thank you to everyone who came out in support and to all who donated the wonderful products and services!
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