Shake off the winter blues and warm up your February at the Sangria Dance Party with Brass Roots, happening Saturday, February 7 at Centre 64—perfectly…
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Weak excuse fails as driver loses vehicle for a week
An Alberta man lost his Mercedes for seven days after the excuse he offered for excessive speeding failed to impress a BC Highway Patrol officer….
Webinar to focus on distracted driving
Road Safety at Work is hosting a webinar January 21 that focuses on distracted driving. Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of motor…
RDEK launches Area C service survey
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) has launched a survey for Electoral Area C residents to gather feedback on their feelings toward creating an…
2025 was a year of impact for Fernie Rotary
The Rotary Club of Fernie held their first business meeting for 2026 on January 7. In addition to regular business items, the club took time…
Purcell Hockey Academy appoints new director
World-class skills coach to extend and enhance PHA’s focus on individual student-athlete growth and development Purcell Collegiate School (PCS) is pleased to announce the appointment…
Elk River on 2026 Most Endangered Rivers List
The Elk River is among the eight B.C. rivers on the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC’s (ORCBC) 2026 Most Endangered Rivers List. Tying for top…
Cranbrook RCMP utilize CSTEP with impact
Public safety investments made by the B.C. government in 2025 resulted in hundreds of criminal charges laid and the seizure of hundreds of illegal weapons,…
Kaleb Barnum opens season with five podiums
Kaleb Barnum is off to a gold-medal start to the 2026 ski cross race season, recording five podium finishes in his first seven races and firmly…
Invasive of the Month
By East Kootenay Invasive Species Council Rush Skeletonweed (Gum Succory, Devil’s Grass, Nakedweed) is a deep-rooted perennial plant that invades rangelands, roadsides, and other disturbed…