The annual Canal Days festivities return June 6 to 8 in the Village of Canal Flats. Actually, the fun begins Wednesday, June 4 at 7…
Grants available for developing artists
Arts and culture organizations and developing artists can now apply for funding assistance through the BC Art Council’s Early Career Development Program. The program supports…
Youth centre gala date re-set
A new venue, new feel and new energy. The Windermere Valley Youth Centre Society (WVYCS) had to postpone their gala – An Evening With Ash…
FrontCounter BC launches online Crown land applications
Crown land applications will become easier to access for clients when the process is available electronically through FrontCounter BC, effective May 23, Minister of Forests,…
Sparwood Well #3 operational
The District of Sparwood is monitoring water quality on a regular basis and is now able to put Well #3 back into full operation. This…
Woman stabbed in attempted robbery
A female employee of the East Kootenay Credit Union in Elkford was stabbed Saturday morning during an attempted armed robbery. Elk Valley RCMP responded to…
Clock Tower Square work to begin in July
Construction and additional beautification of the Clock Tower Square on Baker Street in Cranbrook is set to begin later this summer. The project was identified…
Elkford Fire Rescue control fire at elementary school
Elkford Fire Rescue this morning responded to a fire at Rocky Mountain Elementary School in Elkford. Firefighters attended the school at 7:45 a.m. after it…
Rotating strikes continue this week
The BC Teacher’s Federation (BCTF) is continuing with rotating strikes around the province this week, including both school districts in the East Kootenay. On Thursday,…
Three selected from 27 for Influential Women honours
Kootenay Business Magazine handed out the 2014 Influential East Kootenay Women in Business Awards, selecting three from a field of 27 nominees May 30 during…