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BCDPC slams government for denying city hazing permit
Members of the BC Deer Protection Coalition (BCDPC) are disappointed that the Liberal government has denied the City of Kimberley a permit to allow the hazing of deer out of town. “This is very disappointing news,” said Sherry Shrieves-Adams, a … > Read More
Cherry Creek Falls one step closer to regional park status
The proposal to create a new park in the Cherry Creek Falls area is one step closer to reality after Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett announced the province’s support to have the mineral rights to the land in question returned … > Read More
Valley resident and coastal group outraged by wolf snaring
A Columbia Valley resident who has discovered 18 wolf snares near his home believes the provincial government is acting on behalf of a private ranching operation. Brad Hill, a wildlife photographer and biologist from the valley, has discovered that the … > Read More
Urban deer cull concludes
The urban deer population reduction program in the City of Cranbrook has been completed. The program began on Thursday February 7, with the setup and baiting of traps and concluded on Thursday February 28, with a total of 24 mule … > Read More
Biologists fishing for burbot recovery plan at Moyie Lake
Beginning in mid-February, local residents may see biologists ice fishing on Moyie Lake, an important part of their efforts to recover the Kootenay burbot population. Residents may see selective ice- or boat-based fishing and the presence of large coolers filled … > Read More
Cougar hunting season closes in East Kootenay
The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations has closed the cougar hunting season in the East Kootenay. The closure will take effect at midnight on Thursday, Jan. 31. The closure covers the following Wildlife Management Units only: 4-01 … > Read More
Inclusion of the Stewardship Zone into the Cranbrook Community Forest
The Cranbrook Community Forest Society is excited to announce the inclusion of the Stewardship Zone into the Cranbrook Community Forest (CCF). The Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations expanded the current Recreation Site designation to include certain Crown … > Read More
Five left homeless from fire
Highway 95A re-opened The flames have died down on Highway 95A outside the City of Kimberley after a fire broke out earlier this morning in a tri-plex, engulfing the structure and spreading to trees on the property. Five people escaped … > Read More
Rosen Lake most disturbed in region
Thanks to the most shoreline disturbance, Rosen Lake at Jaffray is the most disturbed lake in the East Kootenay. Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) directors August 3 received a report from Heather Leschied of the East Kootenay Integrated Lake … > Read More
Spring conditions for some Columbia Valley back roads
Palliser FSR Bridge (13km): Bridge work is now completed. Open as of June 13 to light vehicle traffic (access to Nipika and area). As of Tuesday (19th) the rock trucks and other heavy traffic will get the green light. More … > Read More
