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McDonald’s Landing

In 1894, Duncan A. McDonald filed a pre–emption for some land at Six Mile on the West Arm of Kootenay Lake. The landing named for him is located near the east end of Lower Six Mile Road. It is one … Continue reading

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Plural ascending

Many of us are pleased to live in the West Kootenay. Yet it seems that some think we live in the West Kootenays (plural). The West Kootenay was formed when the Kootenay district was split into East and West portions … Continue reading

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