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Gillian Francis

Recent Work by Gillian

'A defining moment for nature': 37,000 hectares protected in the B.C. Rockies

'A defining moment for nature': 37,000 hectares protected in the B.C. Rockies

Nature Conservancy of Canada has bought 37,000 hectares of land in the Elk Valley in southeastern B.C.
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Man airlifted to hospital after grizzly attack in B.C.'s East Kootenay region

Man airlifted to hospital after grizzly attack in B.C.'s East Kootenay region

Hunter was flown to Kelowna General Hospital after he was attacked by a grizzly sow and cubs on Oct. 2 near Fort Steele
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Canada’s largest Indigenous plant nursery takes root in the Kootenays

Canada’s largest Indigenous plant nursery takes root in the Kootenays

Nupqu Resource Limited Partnership has launched a project to help repopulate industrialized and developed areas with native plants
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B.C fossil of rare dinosaur-era marine reptile swims into national spotlight

B.C fossil of rare dinosaur-era marine reptile swims into national spotlight

'Fernie swimmer' ichthyosaur fossil discovered over a century ago declared North America's most complete of its kind from the Early Jurassic period
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B.C skier joins Team Canada, ahead of 2026 Olympics

B.C skier joins Team Canada, ahead of 2026 Olympics

Cranbrook ski cross athlete India Sherret has her sights set on making the Milano Cortina Olympics in 2026
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Fernie's Kaleb Barnum joins Canada's national ski team for his 2nd season

Fernie's Kaleb Barnum joins Canada's national ski team for his 2nd season

Fernie ski cross athlete is gearing up to compete in the Europa and NorAm Cups
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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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