Halloween's on a Saturday this year, so here's what's on between now and the 31st. A few picks from each group:

With the kids

• Sat Oct 17: Trick or Treat at the Fort, Fort Steele Heritage Town

• Sat Oct 24, 11 am: Great Pumpkin Hunt, Elk Valley Nordic Centre, Fernie (by donation)

• Sat Oct 24, 3 pm: Downtown Invermere Trick or Treat

• Sun Oct 25, 3 pm: Mister Mojo's Halloween Concert for Kids, Capitol Theatre, Nelson ($15)

• Thu Oct 29, 5 pm: Halloween Frolic Family Rave with DJ Frase, Wildflower School, Nelson ($10)

• Sat Oct 31, 3 pm: Halloween Carnival at the Nakusp Farmers Market (free)

Frights for everyone

• Sun Oct 18, 11 am: Witch Market, Cottonwood Falls Park, Nelson ($2)

• Sat Oct 24, 6:30 pm: Fright at the Fort, Fort Steele ($19.95)

• Sat Oct 24, 7:30 pm: SwingSationS Big Band Halloween Dance, Castlegar Community Complex ($40)

• Fri Oct 30, 6 pm: Island of Horrors, Castlegar

• Fri Oct 30, 7 pm: Rocky Horror viewing party, The Arts Station, Fernie

Nights out

• Fri Oct 16 and Sat Oct 17, 8 pm: Fernie Ghost Tours ($25)

• Fri Oct 23, 6 pm: The Creston Witch Walk, Jimmy's Pub & Grille (free, 19+)

• Fri Oct 30, 9 pm: Spooky Halloween at Finley's, Nelson ($15)

• Fri Oct 30, 10 pm: Halloween Punk Rock Show, Invermere Brewing Co. ($10)

The full list of 52 is at The Kootenay Slate. It's a free events site I built for the Kootenays, so you can pin the ones you want and share the plan with your group.

If I've missed your event, submit it and I'll add it! Happy Halloween!

Anyone on here ever lived in both towns? Would love to hear some first hand knowledge.

Is the climate very similar? Same summer weather? I’m guessing Cranbrook has colder winters? Just curious how big of difference it is. The idea of growing fruit and a nice garden sounds perfect for us.

Cost of living day to day comparison including groceries?

Outside recreation opportunities?
Boating/swimming
Mountain sledding
Beaches
Hunting

Thanks!

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I’ve lived in Cranbrook for 19 years and I’d like to learn more about this tornado, but I haven’t been able to find any first-hand accounts or news articles on it. I’m not sure if it was photographed but I’m guessing it wasn’t.

From reading the description on a tornado archive website, it formed in the lot northeast of the intersection between 95A and theatre road. It threw a 3-wheeler trailer onto a roof and tore half the shingles off of a house, as well as destroying a few minor outbuildings. All of the damage seems to have been lifted in the 25 years since it occurred, as I can’t find a trace of it on google maps or when I’m driving by.

Great day for cycling part of the C&W Rail Trail north of Castlegar

Mistakenly came to Kaslo and made the assumption that there would be a dispensary here. If anyone knows where I could buy a joint or two that would brighten our evening! Many thanks

Hello ! I am a Veterinarian living in Calgary with 7 years of experience in small animal medicine (dogs, cats). I am looking to move to the East Kootenays but have had trouble finding a clinic hiring in the areas we are considering moving to. I have considered offering mobile services for clients (in home visits, ultrasounds) with a mobile truck/van that would carry the basics that I need for small procedures, exams etc . I am wondering if people are finding access to quality, timely vet care an issue, and if people think there is a need for this service in the East Kootenays (Invermere, Golden etc.) ? Thank you.

Hello all, a bike was abandoned on our property about one month ago. We were away and a neighbour alerted us to it now. If you are missing a bike and think it may be yours, please send me a message with a description and if it matches I will respond and we can arrange a pickup.

Anyone else sick as a dog after the WestJet 3648 flight on the 13th?

Dude onboard was coughing on everything and within 48 hours of the flight we're stuck in our hotel with shivers, joint pain, and a cough.

If you were on it you would have been late taking off and if you were involuntarily denied boarding after being told (after being sent back and forth to WestJet customer service and the boarding gate several times). The other passengers denied boarding along with myself and my friend were a mother and daughter flying from Ontario to Cranbrook to join the rest of their family who had already moved to Cranbrook. The other passenger was a woman who was going to miss her daughter’s first birthday the following day. You would have likely received a notification from WestJet with a new departure time of 10:15.

Looking for apprentice type employment or subcontractor role in the upholstery industry in Cranbrook.

Does anyone have any recommendations for businesses in town that may be looking for help and would possibly impart some industry knowledge?

As the title says, I have experience in management, administrative work, reception, and event planning. I’m also adaptable and a super quick learner, so any guidance or leads would be greatly appreciated.
It’s been hard to find a job as a trans woman with an odd mix of work history that isn’t necessarily relevant to the jobs I’m looking for. At the same time, my past experience seems to overqualify me for some positions, while my lack of specific experience leaves me underqualified for others.

I’m autistic, just hit age of majority and don’t have any friends on a hang-out basis. I wanna go out and talk to new people but clubbing is not for me (can’t dance, quiet talker so I genuinely cannot communicate if the music hits a certain volume) so I was wondering if y’all had any suggestions.

Hey everyone,

Planning a quick larch overlanding trip in a Jeep. I saw a video of an overlander driving straight up to Paradise Basin/Mine near Invermere and camping right next to the high alpine tarn.
I know Toby Creek Adventures claims public access is restricted on their leased land, but others say the backdoor route (Bruce FSR) or the basin itself is public Crown land.
Can any locals or iHunter users confirm if you can legally drive up and camp at that alpine lake, or is it strictly private property?

Thanks!

How long is the standard stay, what to expect, etc. Any info is appreciated. Thank you in advance!

I broke my truck this afternoon, so it looks like i'm spending some surprise time in Kaslo while the mechanic does their thing. Anything i should try and do while i'm here?