Open fires remain prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre, despite recent rainfall and cooler temperatures. Historically, the Southeast Fire Centre receives the least amount of…
Stay vigilant to reduce thefts from vehicles
In the spring Kimberley RCMP noted a spike in thefts from vehicles. The incidents were often in parking areas near popular hiking trails including Northstar…
Cell phones found; are they yours?
Periodically cell phones are turned into the RCMP. Unfortunately, they are rarely returned to the rightful owners as we cannot determine who they belong too….
Elk Watershed Discovery Camp a success
The Elk River Alliance (ERA) is pleased to announce the success of the Elk Watershed Discovery Camps based in Fernie this summer. These two week-long…
Ongoing boat inspections recommended
An East Kootenay Boat Inspection Blitz conducted during the August long weekend helped raise awareness about Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) and produced a recommendation to…
Support available to hire students
Popular School Works Program continues this fall Businesses and organizations around the Columbia Basin can once again get support to hire students through Columbia Basin…
The Freedom Climb
Five women – seven summits – four days: that was the goal as five Fernie women headed off to Breckenridge, Colorado to be part of…
Jumbo monitoring camps established
The environmental and ideological war named Jumbo is entering another lively phase as monitoring camps have been established in the Farnham and Jumbo drainages by…
Assistance sought to locate overdue traveller
Milk River RCMP are asking for the public’s help in locating an overdue male traveller. Jackie Dean Caldwell, 74, departed from his home in Mount…
Federal cabinet minister at home in Cranbrook
It was a home coming of sorts for Hon. Candice Bergen, Minister of State for Social Development this week when she visited Cranbrook. Presenting funds…