Public access is now open to all City of Cranbrook-owned parks and trails following changes made by the Southeast Fire Centre around the Rocky Mountain…
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Access to Teck private lands re-opened
As part of Teck’s ongoing commitment to safety and in alignment with the Province of British Columbia’s decision to re-open backcountry access, public access to…
Rocky Mountain Forest District access restrictions amended
Due to recent changes in weather and fire behaviour, the closure of the Rocky Mountain Forest District will be rescinded effective at 1 p.m. today,…
Fernie Council Connection
The following is synopsis of what occurred during the Sept. 11 City of Fernie council meeting. 1. BYLAWS 1.1 Bylaw No. 2324 & Bylaw No….
Horoscope for the week beginning September 15
By Michael O’Connor Tip of the Week Well, this is it. The last official week of summer has arrived and it has been an epic…
New Francophone school idea pondered for region
By Michelle Forbes The East Kootenay has seen an influx in residents in the last few years, and is home to a growing French population….
40 years later, a career comes to an end
For Sgt. Bob Shedden there was a little bit of deja vu Sept. 13, in Kimberley. Forty years ago he applied to become a RCMP…
Elkford Evacuation Alert update
With the precipitation overnight fire behaviour has been reduced. The BC Wildfire Services continues to monitor and evaluate the Quinn Creek Fire and the White…
Continued violation of water restrictions
Kimberley City Council Report By Nowell Berg On September 11, City of Kimberley council held its bi-monthly meeting. Councillors Kent Goodwin, Albert Hoglund, Nigel Kitto,…
Charity tourney raises $25k for EKFH
The annual Boston Pizza/NorthStar Motors Charity Golf Tournament, which was held on August 18, raised an amazing $25,000 for the East Kootenay Foundation for Health…