College of the Rockies President and CEO David Walls is pleased to announce that the college has been recognized with the Association of Canadian Community…
Sandbag access sites in the RDEK
With the potential for seasonal spring flooding, the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) encourages residents in flood prone areas to take steps now to…
MLA charges vote buying motive behind ALR/ALC changes
Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Norm Macdonald is charging that Kootenay East MLA and Minister of Energy and Mines and Minister for Core Review Bill Bennett’s motivation…
Water levels in Joseph Creek high
Public Works Staff monitoring regularly, city says Low lying areas could see some flooding, early precautions should be considered With the spring melt continuing and…
College Dental Assistant Program receives donation
Thanks to a generous donation from Baker Hill Dental Clinic’s Dr. David Burwash, College of the Rockies Certified Dental Assistant students will be better prepared…
Sparwood announces Revitalization Tax Incentive Program
The District of Sparwood has announced the introduction of a revitalization tax incentive program covering areas close to the Sparwood downtown, zoned C1, C2 and…
Four injured in rollover north of Fairmont
Columbia Valley RCMP Report By Cpl. Grant Simpson Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 51 calls for service over this past week. A few of the…
Cranbrook & District 4-H Show and Sale June 1
Community Futures East Kootenay (CFEK) is pleased to announce its participation in the Cranbrook & District 4-H Show and Sale. The auction is to be…
Canada Day fundraising underway by Connect Church
Planning for the 2014 Canada Day celebrations for the City of Cranbrook is well underway thanks to Connect Church. Connect Church will be organizing the…
High Streamflow Advisory for Elk, Bull and Kootenay
In the past week, the snow pillows across the Kootenay region saw an average of between 150-200mm of melt, as most of us could tell…