The BC Wildfire Service has implemented an Area Restriction Order for the vicinity of the Mia Creek wildfire (N22240), which originated approximately 15 kilometres east…
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Obituary of Garrett Donald Benjamin
Garrett Donald Benjamin 1996 – 2023 With broken hearts we announce the passing of Garrett Donald Benjamin on July 20, 2023. Garrett was born in…
Weekly update with Cranbrook RCMP
Cranbrook RCMP responded to 251 calls for service over the past week. Of the 251 calls, 34 were mental health/check well being calls, 27 suspicious…
Watering restrictions lifted in Radium
Stage 2 watering restrictions have been lifted in the Village of Radium Hot Springs. Residents should now abide by the Stage 1 restrictions. Bylaw No….
Evacuation Alert added to Lladnar wildfire
An Evacuation Alert has been issued by the District of Sparwood and the Regional District of East Kootenay at the Regional Emergency Operations Centre (REOC)…
Obituary of Sylvia George
Sylvia GEORGE January 20, 1942 ~ July 24, 2023 (age 81) It is with heavy hearts we announce that Myrna Sylvia George passed away peacefully at home in…
Obituary of Keith Abraham Shottanana
Keith Abraham Shottanana With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Keith Abraham “Duck” Shottanana on July 28, 2023. Duck is survived by his Mother…
City values and beliefs guide actions in homelessness challenges
The City of Cranbrook, like most other cities in B.C., is experiencing unprecedented challenges related to the impacts of the ongoing housing, opioid, and mental…
Study aims to boost rural engagement in health care
A ground-breaking initiative to amplify rural voices in health care decision-making is underway in British Columbia (BC). The project, ‘Closing the Gap,’ is a partnership…
Increased fire behaviour with Bruce Mountain fire
The Bruce Mountain Wildfire is today (August 2) 1,975 hectares. BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) reports increased fire behaviour over the past 48 hours due to…