Today (June 21), e-KNOW toured the Elk Valley, photographing the flooding and damages and recording this momentous point in our time. Please see our photo…
Highway 3 reduced to single lane at Hosmer
With floodwaters crossing Highway 3 near Hosmer, Highway 3 east of Fernie is reduced to single lane alternating traffic, as of 10:39 p.m., June 21. The Ministry…
Alert Notice issued for Elko Dam
At 9 p.m. (June 21) BC Hydro issued a public notice stating that the Elko Dam is at risk of having its abutments eroded by…
Obituary for Alfred “Fred” Joseph Gille Rufiange
Alfred “Fred” Joseph Gille Rufiange Dates: Birth date: October 22, 1936 Death date: June 10, 2013 Obituary: Fred Rufiange passed away quietly with loved ones by…
Highway 93/95 moving again at Skookumchuck
UPDATED: Traffic is moving over the Springbrook Bridge again after a washout claimed a chunk of the southbound lane, west-bank edge of the roadway earlier…
Evacuation centre opened at Elkford Fire Hall
An Emergency Operation Centre has been activated and has a full complement of people ready to respond if flooding conditions should worsen in the District…
Fernie Council Connection
Bylaws – Bylaw No. 2214, cited as Zoning Bylaw 1750, Amendment No. 146, 2013 for Sarah McFarlane (Lot 2, Block 117, District Lot 4588, Kootenay…
Horoscope for the week beginning June 21
By Michael O’Connor Tip of the week Happy Solstice! This is a special moment in time each year worthy of our recognition and celebration. And…
State of Local Emergency declared in Elkford and Area A
States of Local Emergency have been declared for the District of Elkford and Regional District of East Kootenay Electoral Area A after a rapid rise…
Evacuation order issued for HooDoos Resort
Constant rainfall is steadily filling East Kootenay creeks and rivers, creating concern and action by regional authorities, including the declaration of Local States of Emergency…