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February 24, 2021
Fairmont airport runway refurbishment gets funds
The provincial government this morning announced it is investing $30 million in 63 small-scale infrastructure projects throughout B.C.
One of the 63 funded projects is in the East Kootenay.
The Columbia Valley Airport Society’s CYCZ Airport Runway Refurbishment project is receiving $242,528. The project will refurbish the runway constructed in 1986 at the Columbia Valley Airport in Fairmont Hot Springs.
“Communities, large and small, have been dealing with the impacts of COVID-19, and we are here to help them recover stronger than ever,” said Josie Osborne, Minister of Municipal Affairs. “This new funding will assist local governments, First Nations and non-profits to invest in the infrastructure their communities need, while creating and restoring jobs for people who live within B.C.’s hardest hit regions. We’re making sure that no one is left behind as we advance job and economic developme
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February 14, 2021
Howard George Cornick
December 3, 1948 – February 4, 2021
Howard George Cornick was born December 3, 1948 in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, he passed peacefully at home on February 4, 2021.
Howard received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Saskatchewan in Regina. While there he met the love of his life, Sharon Seghers. They married in Tribune, Saskatchewan on May 22, 1971. Howard worked in the banking industry in Calgary for 35 years, until retirement in 2004. His love of golf saw him retire to his Dutch Creek cabin in Fairmont Hot Springs, B.C. Howard disliked the snow, which led to many enjoyable winters in the Arizona sunshine; golfing and making new friends, sightseeing, and trying new restaurants. Howard like to say he never owned long pants, because he wore shorts 12 months of the year!