News, Events and Opinion from the Fairmont Range Gazette

Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16

Nearing the End of Nominations

The last day for nominations to The Regional District of East Kootenay for its annual Volunteer of
the Year Appreciation Awards will be soon upon us.
Every year, the Regional District honours one outstanding volunteer from each of its six
Electoral Areas through the Electoral Area Volunteer Appreciation Awards and nomination
forms are now available.
“Volunteers are the driving force [...]

Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16

FBA: RCMP Run-down. Updates on Torch Relay Weekend!

The Fairmont Business Association met Tuesday, January 12th downstairs in the Lodge at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.
The meeting began with Staff Sergeant Marko, of our local RCMP detachment, offering insights and priorities in Valley law enforcement.
Primary concerns of those in attendance revolved around issues of transportation here in Fairmont, specifically more strongly enforcing the current [...]

Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16

Parks & Trails Will Go to Vote!

After a successful Open House and evening meeting on May 6, after being presented with proposals and information it was agreed by the voting residents of Fairmont Hot Springs that a vote would indeed be necessary.
The election will determine whether or not, the region of Fairmont Hot Springs and surrounding areas conform to a service [...]

Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16

Recreation and Trails: Taking The Cart From Before the Horse

This fall, eligible voting residents of Fairmont will again have a decision to make as it pertains to parks and trails, projects ranging from pedestrian crosswalks at the main Fairmont intersection, to a community centre and ball fields, to a system of trails connecting the communities in our area.
At an Open House scheduled for Wednesday, [...]

Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16

Emergency Preparedness Week

The first week of May is Emergency Preparedness Week here in British Columbia.
Is your family prepared to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours in case of an emergency?

Is your family prepared to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours in [...]

Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16

Words From Our Director, Area F

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 [...]