Contributed: Rachael Lesosky Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Regional District of Central Kootenay is seeking resident approval via the Alternative Approval Process (AAP) to move forward with a medical first responder service in portions of Area D. The service would provide pre-hospital care in areas that are not included in the Kaslo fire protection area: south of Mirror Lake, north of Shutty Bench, communities to the north of Kootenay Lake, and those in Area D on the west side of Kootenay Lake. “First responders in the Lardeau Valley, and Ainsworth and Woodbury, will...… Contributed: Rachael Lesosky Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Regional District of Central Kootenay is seeking resident approval via the Alternative Approval Process (AAP) to move forward with a medical first responder service in portions of Area D. The service would provide pre-hospital care in areas that are not included in the Kaslo fire protection area: south of Mirror Lake, north of Shutty Bench, communities to the north of Kootenay Lake, and those in Area D on the west side of Kootenay Lake. “First responders in the Lardeau Valley, and Ainsworth and Woodbury, will...WW…

Pakallak Tyme is underway in Rankin Inlet, even if Mother Nature doesn’t seem to be in the best of moods for fun and games. And while Pakallak Tyme remains, for the most part, a hit with the community, some folks see room for improvement. Inukpaujaq Ayaruak’s favourite part of the spring carnival is watching the square dance competition. Ayaruak said it’s hard to complain about the games and activities when it seems to be the same volunteers every year. She said if people want change, they should volunteer their time or just sit back and appreciate what’s being done during the...… Pakallak Tyme is underway in Rankin Inlet, even if Mother Nature doesn’t seem to be in the best of moods for fun and games. And while Pakallak Tyme remains, for the most part, a hit with the community, some folks see room for improvement. Inukpaujaq Ayaruak’s favourite part of the spring carnival is watching the square dance competition. Ayaruak said it’s hard to complain about the games and activities when it seems to be the same volunteers every year. She said if people want change, they should volunteer their time or just sit back and appreciate what’s being done during the...WW…

All in all, it’s been a pretty impressive run for a team motivator. Patrick Tagoona coached the Karetakers to victory in the ‘A’ Division of the Terence Tootoo Memorial in Rankin Inlet and the Rankin Falcons to top spot in the 2024 North American First Nations Tournament of Champions A-side in Kenora, Ont. He will go for the triple crown with the Rankin Falcons at the 2024 Fred Sasakamoose “Chief Thunderstick” National Hockey Championship in Saskatoon, Sask., May 16-19. Tagoona has been involved with coaching minor hockey off and on for more than 30 years. He said the biggest...… All in all, it’s been a pretty impressive run for a team motivator. Patrick Tagoona coached the Karetakers to victory in the ‘A’ Division of the Terence Tootoo Memorial in Rankin Inlet and the Rankin Falcons to top spot in the 2024 North American First Nations Tournament of Champions A-side in Kenora, Ont. He will go for the triple crown with the Rankin Falcons at the 2024 Fred Sasakamoose “Chief Thunderstick” National Hockey Championship in Saskatoon, Sask., May 16-19. Tagoona has been involved with coaching minor hockey off and on for more than 30 years. He said the biggest...WW…