Elk Valley RCMP wants to remind everyone during hunting season to be mindful of where your rounds end up. A family in Fernie recently reported…
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Meet RDEK Area E candidate Nowell Berg
By Nowell Berg Op-Ed Commentary As a long-time Wasa resident, I am running as a candidate for Director of Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK)…
Elect people who can connect Cranbrook’s assets
By Stan Chung Op-Ed Commentary What if Cranbrook became known as the small city where young people can build great careers without leaving home? A…
The Fire in Our Hearts to show in Cranbrook
When wildfire threatens a remote region of northern British Columbia, the Cheslatta Carrier Nation and residents of the Southside of Francois Lake are forced to…
PGA of BC announces 2026 regional award winners
The PGA of BC is proud to announce its Regional Award Winners in ten categories of the 2026 Awards Program. Following the selection of nominees by the…
Wildstone deserves better than excuses
Letter to the Editor At the recent JCI All Candidates Forum, candidates were asked a straightforward question; “What are you going to do to fix…
Invasive of the Month
By East Kootenay Invasive Species Council English ivy (European ivy, Common ivy) was commonly planted to provide quick cover for walls and buildings, and as…
Golden Tails gathering brought hundreds to Golden
First-year event draws 265+ Golden retrievers and 450+ attendees from five provinces, three states and three countries. Golden lived up to its name on September…
Boil water notice for some East Side Water users
A Boil Water Notice is in effect for a limited number of properties in the Swansea Road / Swansea View Road area east of Highway…
Major repairs coming for Westside Road bridge
Please be advised that Mainroad East Kootenay Contracting crews will be performing major repairs to Frances Bridge on Westside Road, southwest of Radium Hot Springs…