B.C.’s network of off-road vehicle-friendly backcountry trails is getting a boost, thanks to a new provincial government fund, Minister of State for Rural Economic Development…
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More info on financial help for those flooded
Following the flooding across the region in mid-March, Emergency Management BC (EMBC) has authorized disaster financial assistance (DFA) for those affected right across the Regional…
Spring street sweeping operations underway
The task of clearing our streets of sand and other winter debris has begun with the City of Cranbrook’s spring street sweeping program now in…
Kimberley RCMP warn of pop-up scam
Another scam is making the rounds of Kimberley computers. Beware of pop-up screens telling you that your computer has been infected with a virus and do NOT…
Taft opening Invermere campaign office
The campaign to elect Gerry Taft as the next MLA for Columbia River-Revelstoke will officially open their Invermere campaign office on April 3. Members of…
Stay safe around trees and power lines
If you see a tree within three metres of an energized overhead line, contact BC Hydro to assess the danger Certified utility arborists are at…
15 deer removed from city
Fifteen deer were removed from the City of Cranbrook this winter, following the municipality’s fifth deer population management program (cull). Operations began Tuesday January 3,…
Trails Vision discussion April 7
Your opinion matters, and so does your vision. Share your thoughts on the future of outdoor recreation in the Columbia Valley on April 7 from…
Trust accepting built heritage grant applications
First intake of three-year, $6-million granting program now open The first intake of Columbia Basin Trust’s new Built Heritage Grants is now open. “We know…
ICE sale agreement reached
Jeff Chynoweth, President and General Manager of the Kootenay ICE today announced the Chynoweth family, owners of the franchise since 1995, have entered into an…