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Gillian Francis

Recent Work by Gillian

B.C. mining jobs slashed as Elk Valley Resources responds to tariffs, China

B.C. mining jobs slashed as Elk Valley Resources responds to tariffs, China

Elk Valley Resources is reducing 140 staff positions at Kootenay mines, in response to challenging market conditions
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East Kootenay lawyer given King's Counsel designation

East Kootenay lawyer given King's Counsel designation

Fernie lawyer Karen Tse recognized for exceptional work and achievement in the legal field
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Humans retreat to restore bighorn sheep territory in B.C. mining country

Humans retreat to restore bighorn sheep territory in B.C. mining country

Project will deactivate service roads and remove invasive species to help bighorn sheep thrive in Elk Valley
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New album celebrates the life of Fernie musician Nell Smith

New album celebrates the life of Fernie musician Nell Smith

Promising young musician passed away last year, but new album 'Anxious' celebrates her life
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Author explores Canada's ancient Indigenous art of rock painting

Author explores Canada's ancient Indigenous art of rock painting

Brad Himour's book "Forgotten Dreams: A New Look at Ancient Rock Art Sites," explores the history and traditions of pictographs in Western Canada
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Peak skijoring: horse-powered snow rides send B.C. thrill-seekers sky high

Peak skijoring: horse-powered snow rides send B.C. thrill-seekers sky high

Low-profile snow sport slides into the spotlight during skijoring fundraiser in Fernie
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Fernie musician Nell Smith remembered through new album

Fernie musician Nell Smith remembered through new album

Fernie musician Nell Smith's posthumous album "Anxious" will be released April 11
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B.C hockey player called to ice as backup for Oilers

B.C hockey player called to ice as backup for Oilers

Goalie Tyler Palmer almost played on NHL ice, after he was chosen as the back-up for Oilers' Calvin Pickard
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B.C ski hill unveils new Avalauncher

B.C ski hill unveils new Avalauncher

Fernie Alpine Resort's new Imperial Avalauncher will reduce risk of unsuspecting avalanches
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4 drugged drinks in 2 months in popular B.C ski town; RCMP

4 drugged drinks in 2 months in popular B.C ski town; RCMP

RCMP has investigated multiple reports of drugged drinks in Fernie, B.C since December
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