College of the Rockies academic administrators welcomed vice-presidents and deans from the University of Lethbridge on Monday, January 30. The representatives from the two institutions…
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Storm clean up continues into residential areas
With very little new snow falling overnight Monday, snow clearing crews with City of Cranbrook Public Works were able to get a great jump on…
Five-Year Financial plan draft available for public input
The City of Cranbrook is inviting inviting public participation regarding the 2017-2021 Five Year Financial Plan before it is adopted. Included in the five-year-plan are…
Elko Warming Centre closes
Drivers urged to stay off highway One of three warming centres has closed this evening as one of two road closures on Highway 3 has…
Snowfall alert ended, mostly: update
Highway 3 west of Fernie re-opened Environment Canada has ended the snowfall warning for two-thirds of the East Kootenay. The alert issued earlier has been…
Snow causing challenges for health facilities
Recent heavy snow and its impacts to transportation have created challenges with staffing and supplies at Interior Health facilities in the East Kootenay. At this…
Public asked to dig out nearby fire hydrants
Cleanup from this weekend’s record breaking snowfall continues in earnest this afternoon, with City of Cranbrook Public Works staff and contractors hard at work helping…
Emergency Operations Centre activated in Elk Valley
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Emergency Operations Centre has been activated in the Elk Valley to help coordinate support efforts in the wake…
Obituary for Paul Adam CHECHOTKO
Paul Adam CHECHOTKO April 26, 1926 – January 31, 2017 On Tuesday, January 31, 2017, Paul Adam Chechotko was summoned to his eternal rest, at…
Obituary for Donald Edward Hanson “Don”
Donald Edward Hanson “Don” 1937 – 2017 It is with great sadness that we announce that Donald Hanson passed away on Friday, January 27th, 2017….