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Tune into our latest Kootenay Morning interviews covering local news, current affairs, and culture.
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November 29, 2023
Kootenay Morning with Pat Henman
Local actor Pat Henman returns to the stage to perform and read Bordertown Cafe, the latest play in Black Productions' Freezing Point play-reading series.
August 30, 2023
Kootenay Morning with Luna Fest
Tilda Bron brings us all the details about the Luna Fest - a 3-day art festival happening this month in Revelstoke.
August 30, 2023
Kootenay Morning with Amy Heasman
Amy Heasman brings us all the details about the upcoming Kootenay Yoga Festival happening this month in the Slocan Valley.
August 28, 2023
Kootenay Morning with Michael Wicks
KCR reporter Scott Onyschak interviews Michael Wicks to learn about the week-long Nelson Pride events starting next week.
October 11, 2023
Kootenay Morning with Colleen Matte
Colleen Matte from the Upper Columbia Co-op Council and Kootenay Carshare joins us to celebrate Co-op Week.
October 11, 2023
Kootenay Morning with Matthew Carr
Mattew Carr, the owner and operations manager of Linden Lane Farms, shares details about their 5th annual Pumpkin Festival taking place this month.
January 9, 2023
Kootenay Morning with Jamie Hunter
January 6, 2023
Kootenay Morning with Amy O’Neil
January 6, 2023
Kootenay Morning with Mike Funergy
January 6, 2023
Kootenay Morning with Travis Hauck
January 4, 2023
COVID-outbreak closes third floor at Kootenay Lake Hospital
January 4, 2023
Kootenay Morning with Elizabeth Cunningham
January 2, 2023
Kootenay Morning with Georgia Peck
April 16, 2018
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February 15, 2018
KCR Looking for Radio Hosts
January 22, 2018
Kootenay Music Awards
September 20, 2017
Amplifying the Voices of Our Community
September 20, 2017
KCR is Looking for Radio Hosts
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