Cranbrook Safeway and the immediate area was closed to the public at about 2:30 p.m. this afternoon (Dec. 18) after a bomb threat was received. Cranbrook…
RDEK Board Highlights
Servicing Agreements signed The board chair and chief administrative officer of the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) have signed five-year Agreements with the Shuswap Indian…
Funds raised for animal rescue in region
In October Cranbrook’s The Playpen Pet Boarding & Grooming hosted a Tellington TTouch workshop, bringing in instructor Kathy Cascade. The workshop was a great success and all the proceeds…
Sparwood Council Facts
The following is a breakdown as to what occurred during the Dec. 15 District of Sparwood council meeting. Whiskey Jack Resort Mr. Joe Valentine addressed…
Elko Fire Protection closer to reality
On the heels of a successful assent voting process in November, the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is moving forward with the establishment of…
Fernie Council Connection
The following is a breakdown of what occurred during the City of Fernie Council meeting held Dec. 15. 1. AGREEMENTS, LICENCES PERMITS & POLICIES 1.1 Development…
Tenures close for valley IH director and chair
Dec. 31 will mark more than the year’s end for two members of Interior Health’s Board of Directors, as Chair Norman Embree and Director David…
Cranbrook chamber welcomes Site C approval
The Cranbrook and District Chamber of Commerce welcomes the B.C. government’s decision to approve construction of the Site C dam project. Minister of Energy and…
Columbia Valley RCMP Report
By S/Sgt. Marko Shehovac First Responder Food Bank blitz On Dec. 13 our local BC Ambulance, Invermere Fire Rescue and Cram the Cruiser did a…
Wasa celebrates opening of Pete Vereshagen Rink
A number of community members and dignitaries were on hand for the first ‘official’ puck drop at the newly completed Wasa and District Lion’s Pete…