The BC Wildfire Service will be supporting the City of Kimberley in conducting a prescribed burn covering up to 20 hectares in the Matthew Creek…
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Lion’s Bridge to temporarily close for repairs
The City of Kimberley Operations Department announces the temporary closure of Lion’s Bridge for essential repairs. This bridge is located on the Lions Trail that…
Area restriction for Mia Creek wildfire rescinded
Effective at 1 p.m. on Friday, September 22, the area restriction that was established around the Mia Creek wildfire (N22240) will be rescinded. The Mia…
Man missing in Lake Windermere located deceased
UPDATE: RCMP confirm the man has been located deceased. Our condolences go out to the friends and family. The death is not considered suspicious. The…
RDEK seeks recruits as fall firefighter drive begins
A firefighter recruitment drive is underway for the Columbia Valley and Elk Valley & South Country Rural Fire and Rescue Services and the Regional District…
Sparwood receives award For Excellence in Governance
The District of Sparwood has just been awarded an Honorable Mention for Community Excellence at the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Convention for Excellence in…
First Nation and BCWF call for investigation and penalties
The B.C. Wildlife Federation and the Yaqan Nukiy Lower Kootenay Band are calling on the federal government to immediately investigate alleged violations of the Fisheries…
Cleanup to close access to Rails-to-Trails Thursday
Crews will be working to remove brush piles along Rails-to-Trails beginning on Thursday, September 21, which will close a portion of the trail to all…
Obituary of Bonnie Marie Curtis
In Loving Memory of Bonnie Curtis August 1, 1967 — September 10, 2023 It’s with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bonnie Marie…
Obituary of Shandi Tara Soobotin
Shandi Tara Soobotin It is with heavy hearts that the family of Shandi Soobotin announce her passing on September 5th, 2023, in Cranbrook B.C. Shandi…