Six Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board directors are getting Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medals, part of the ongoing celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s 60th…
City adopts Community Energy and Emission Plan
City of Fernie council adopted the Community Energy and Emission Plan at the January 14, regular council meeting. The Community Energy and Emission Plan is…
Walmart Associates’ Sustainability Plan donates $1,200 to Toy Closet
Walmart Canada has recently initiated a new associates program entitled My Sustainability Plan (MSP) through its stores across Canada with a focus on reducing waste…
District hiring Water Smart Ambassador
The District of Elkford is on the prowl for an adventurous spirit to add to its herd. Are you a busy beaver who is always…
COTR offering industrial mechanic/millwright training in March
College of the Rockies (COTR) is helping to fill a huge demand by industry for industrial mechanics by offering an Industrial Mechanic/Millwright Foundation (Pre-Apprentice) program…
Chamber report makes extensive recommendations on sign bylaw
An extensive report on the City of Cranbrook’s proposed sign bylaw update by the Cranbrook and District Chamber of Commerce has captured city council and…
New funding program aims at valley-wide projects
Earlier this year, Columbia Basin Trust committed $200,000 per year for the next three years to the Elk Valley Community Directed Funds (EVCDF) Program to…
KERHD board rips into IH over Invermere dialysis
The Interior Health Authority (IH) can expect another strongly worded letter from an East Kootenay government over its decision to remove the dialysis unit at…
Cranbrook ready to celebrate Family Day
Families in and around Cranbrook are invited to enjoy a day of affordable family fun this B.C. Family Day at Western Financial Place for a…
BC Creative Futures launched
The B.C. government is launching BC Creative Futures, a three-part strategy to support sustainable, long-term success for the province’s creative sector, Community, Sport and Cultural…