Bradley Patrick Tipper February 2, 1994 – August 9, 2018 It is with great shock and deepest sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of…
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Planned ignition tomorrow on Meachen Creek wildfire
BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is currently assessing the Meachen Creek Wildfire area for potential planned ignition operations to support containment lines. Planned ignition operations will…
CVSAR thankful for help received during search
Letter to the Editor On Monday August 13, at approximately 9:30 a.m., Columbia Valley Search and Rescue (CVSAR) received a request from the RCMP to…
Air quality and strenuous outdoor activity
Wildfires across the province have resulted in smoky skies and poor air quality for many Interior Health communities. During times of poor air quality, it’s…
Mayor’s update on evacuation alert
By Mayor Don McCormick It has been a very eventful 32 hours since the Evacuation Alert was issued for the City of Kimberley. First of…
Obituary for Marguerite Marie Savard (nee Kirouac)
Marguerite Marie Savard (nee Kirouac) May 5, 1941 – August 10, 2018 Life love, friend and wife of Ernest Savard and amazing mom to Monique…
Baxter family extends thank you
On behalf of the Baxter family, a deep and sincere thank you is extended to all involved in the search earlier this week of Louise…
Melodie Hull to run for city council
Melodie Hull, having lived in Cranbrook most of her life, has recently announced her intentions to run in the forthcoming municipal election for a seat…
Kimberley now under evacuation ALERT
Effective at 11 p.m., Thursday August 16 An Evacuation Alert has been issued by the City of Kimberley and the Regional District of East Kootenay…
Evacuation Order for 65 properties in St. Mary Valley
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) has issued an evacuation ORDER for 65 properties in Electoral Area E in the St. Mary Lake area. “High…