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Don’t let winter weather wreck your holiday plans
By ICBC Whether you’re spending the holidays chasing fresh powder on the mountains or travelling to your hometown to visit family or friends, ICBC is…
Mayor David Wilks reflects on 2025 in Sparwood
By Mayor David Wilks As we look toward the future, 2025 served as an important year of engagement, planning and progress. District of Sparwood council…
Angel Tree supports 95 families
For Cranbrook Sunrise Rotary Club, the Angel Tree for children and youth is a cherished community project. This year, thanks to the amazing generosity of…
CFES respond to structure fire near Gyro Park
Cranbrook Fire & Emergency Services (CFES) responded to a structure fire in Gyro Park on December 26. The service received the call at 7:4 5…
Keeping up the fight against invasive mussels
Watercraft inspections, lake monitoring keep invasive mussels at bay in 2025 In 2025, B.C. worked with partners to stop invasive mussels from being introduced into…
High Valley stopping into Cranbrook March 23
Multi-platinum country group High Valley have cultivated a loyal following that craves the band’s upbeat messages, anthemic melodies and signature fusion of contemporary country and…
Fire at Kimberley Public Works Yard contained
At approximately 4 p.m. Dec. 24, the Kimberley Fire Department responded to a fire at the City of Kimberley Public Works Yard. Fire crews arrived…
Expect snowfall over Christmas region-wide
Heavy snowfall has occurred throughout the East Kootenay overnight and more is on the way. In an alert to stakeholders, Mainroad East Kootenay Contracting is…
Mental-health supports during holiday season
Letter to the Editor As the holiday season begins, I want to extend warm wishes on behalf of our government to everyone across British Columbia….