The BC Wildfire Service has implemented an Area Restriction Order for the vicinity of the Horsethief Creek wildfire (N22243), which originated on Bruce Mountain approximately…
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RDEK Board Chair praises local wildfire response
It’s been nearly one month since the St. Mary’s River fire ignited, prompting a multi-agency response and an unofficial start to an active July fire…
U14 Bucks fundraising for Sweden trip
A local East Kootenay group of boys is working towards a trip to Sweden to play hockey. The U14 Bucks-Cranbrook Colts are currently raising funds…
Western Financial thanked for grants
In partnership with the Rotary Club of Cranbrook, the City of Cranbrook wishes to thank Western Financial Group for two $5,000 grants for projects at Moir Park. Totaling…
City announces Child Care and Affordable Housing Pilot Project
The City of Fernie is pleased to announce $19 million in provincial and federal funding has been secured for a Provincial Pilot Project to create…
Aquatic Centre closing for upgrades
The Kimberley Aquatic Centre is undergoing a comprehensive upgrade project. In light of this work, the facility will be temporarily closed to the public from…
The Perseid Meteor shower 2023
By Rick Nowell The annual Perseid Meteor shower peak occurs Sunday, 13 Aug at 1:58 a.m. MDT. The evenings of Saturday night Aug. 12 and Sunday…
Obituary of Edward Henry Thouret
EDWARD (“ED”) HENRY THOURET JUNE 22, 1928 – JULY 31, 2023 On July 31, 2023 Edward Henry Thouret “Poppa” passed away peacefully with family by his side at…
Stolen vehicle recovered and suspect arrested in Fernie
On August 9, at 9:01 a.m., Elk Valley Regional RCMP received a report of a pickup truck, believed to be stolen from Alberta, that was…
Rock festival ticket pick-up delayed
Due to shipping delays, we need to cancel the ticket pick up for the ‘Rock the Kootenays’ festival set for today (August 10, 2023) from…