Cranbrook RCMP seek public assistance in locating Melva Randall – sometimes identifies as ‘Marissa.’ Melva was reported missing on July 14. Melva Randall was last…
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Highway 93/95 reopened following vehicle fire
Highway 93/95 has been re-opened this evening (July 13) after being temporarily closed near Juniper Heights outside of Invermere due to a commercial vehicle fire….
Wastewater treatment permit penalty for city
The City of Fernie has received a $13,395 administrative penalty from the provincial Ministry of Environment and Parks for compliance issues related to the city’s…
Area residents invited to help guide forest management
Survey, in-person opportunities will collect feedback about what people value in local forests Residents in Cranbrook, Kimberley, Elk Valley and surrounding areas are invited to…
BC Hydro says low-likelihood outage risk for Elkford
With recent power issues in mind, BC Hydro has reached out to Kootenay Rockies MLA Pete Davis to inform him and the District of Elkford…
Funding will modernize development services information
The City of Fernie recently learned it is receiving $200,000 through the Province of British Columbia’s Local Government Development Approvals Program to support the digitization…
Baiba Morrow receives 2026 conservation award
By Lorene Keitch, Wildsight Surrounded by mementos of a life spent exploring the great wide world, and with sweeping views over the Columbia Wetlands outside…
Elevate Construction picked to build field house
A builder has been chosen for the new field house in Fernie. The Elk Valley Field House Society has contracted Elevate Construction, from Lethbridge, to…
Wildfire preparedness is vital: CFES
As wildfires begin to pop up around the region and the province, taking simple, proactive steps now will not only help protect your family, your…
Two arrested in Elk Valley for weapons offences
On July 10, Elk Valley RCMP officers along with Alberta RCMP officers and Southeast District Emergency Response Team members, served a search warrant in a…