The Casino of the Rockies recently opened its new PROLINE Sportsbook Lounge. The opening marks the first of its kind in the East Kootenay, and…
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Castlegar music camp returns this summer
The Castlegar Fiddle, Guitar and Piano Camp is returning for more fun this summer! It’s a favourite treat for musicians of all ages and skill levels each…
Steamboat Mountain Music Festival Tweeners
What are Tweeners, anyway? The 14th annual Steamboat Mountain Music Festival Tweener Stage presents short sets between Main Stage acts. This year, the Tweener Stage…
Kimberley Farmers’ Market returns June 19
The Kimberley Farmers’ Market will launch its 11th season on Thursday, June 19, running weekly from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Howard Street. A summer…
Summer Impaired Driving Campaign to begin
By BC Highway Patrol Road Safety Unit With summer vacations come the open road, sunny skies and inevitably, some people who choose to drive impaired….
Partnership will help detect and monitor wildfires in B.C.
A camera network that gives first responders information to support wildfire response, emergency management and public awareness is being expanded through a partnership between the…
USW demands severance for deprived members
Frustrated by the violation of their collective agreement rights and being deprived of severance payments, United Steelworkers union (USW) members at Galloway Sawmill are going…
Severe Thunderstorm Watch for bulk of region
Environment Canada has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Columbia Valley (including Golden), Cranbrook, Kimberley and South Country areas of the East Kootenay, as…
New Food Hub to strengthen local food security
Community Connections Society of Southeast BC receives $1 million to create long- term food security infrastructure in Cranbrook In the Kootenays, community food security faces…
Small changes in sorting increases recycling efficiency
As the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) gears up to open its newest Transfer Station in Radium Hot Springs, staff are sharing a range…