There has been a tradition in the Columbia Valley area that involves some daring soul, often high school kids, who takes the first plunge of…
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Sick and tired of being sick and tired
By Carol Roy In Canada, flu season usually runs from November to April and an estimated 10-25% of Canadians may get the flu each year….
EKCDC project shows the power of community
E-KNOW Editorial Last week’s sneak peak of the East Kootenay Child Development Centre was a genuinely wonderful community event. To see the colourful centre with…
Canadian Native Fastball Championships coming to Cranbrook
The Arrows are still flying. Based out of Invermere, the B.C. Arrows have been one of Canada’s most successful fastball teams, capturing a raft of…
First Rich Wayling Memorial-Kootenay Cup Volleyball Tourney
The East Kootenay Volleyball Club (EKVC) is hosting its first Rich Wayling Memorial-Kootenay Cup Volleyball Tournament April 6 and 7, sponsored by the Province of…
Government urging vigilance for safe outdoor burning this spring
Curling banks of smoke are once again rising into the skies over the East Kootenay as slash piles and other outdoor debris is put to…
It’s official: Steve Fairbairn wins Elkford by-election
The District of Elkford today (April 4) officially declared Steve Fairbairn as the winner of the March 31 by-election. In accordance with the Local Government…
Canfor conducting capital investment analysis in region
Rumours are swirling about Canfor re-opening the mill at Radium Hot Springs. East Kootenay News Online Weekly this morning (April 4) contacted Canfor to ask…
Our Changing Ecosystems, the invasive species threat
On April 17 the East Kootenay Invasive Plant Council will be hosting its fourth annual general meeting and Speaker Series ‘Our Changing Ecosystems.’ As residents…
Invermere man found dead near arena
Columbia Valley RCMP and the BC Coroners Service are currently investigating the death of a 30-year-old man in Invermere. RCMP were informed at 1:30 p.m….