As of 10:33 a.m. Nov. 18, 9-1-1 calls from the Central and Southern Interiors are being answered by E-Comm—British Columbia’s largest 9-1-1 public-safety answer point….
Sprout rebuilds; better than ever after fire
On the evening of August 26, 136 Wallinger Avenue in Kimberley was set ablaze with a fire where the causes are still a mystery. One…
Fernie readies for third Black Friday
Fernie is hosting its own Black Friday sale for the third year in a row on Friday, November 28, in-line with U.S Black Friday shopping…
RDEK directors leave office with warm goodbyes
Three Regional District of East Kootenay directors were celebrated by their elected peers and regional government staff Nov. 7. Retiring Village of Radium Hot Springs…
Hospital District bids farewell to Kettle
Election time is when some new leaders assume the mantle of civic responsibility. It is also a time when some established leaders say good-bye. And…
Retiring councillors celebrated
Three seasoned City of Cranbrook councillors hung up their campaign shoes prior to the Nov. 15 election. Councillors Angus Davis, Denise Pallesen and Bob Whetham…
Seven new legislators for city
The City of Cranbrook is going to have an entirely new council serving its civic needs for the next four years following the Nov. 15…
ICU project proceeding well
A new intensive care unit (ICU) for patients across the region is now rising above the excavated area at East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook….
Excited to see what the future brings
Letter to the Editor I would like to take this opportunity to thank Cranbrook citizens for getting out there to vote this past election. I…
Tuck Shop – Christmas Craft Fair Dec. 6
On a recent visit to the Creston Valley Hospital, East Kootenay Foundation for Health’s (EKFH) Donna Grainger and Beth Bennett took time to stop and…