The mine rescue teams representing Elk Valley Resources (EVR) delivered an exceptional performance at the 68th annual B.C. Provincial Mine Rescue and First Aid Competition…
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Another severe thunderstorm alert for region
Environment Canada has issued another severe thunderstorm alert covering the East Kootenay and Creston/Kootenay Lakes areas. “Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms…
Celebrating love, belonging and community at Key City
Faces of Pride: Family Edition Key City Theatre will host the opening celebration of Faces of Pride: Family Edition on June 11, inviting the community…
Civil Forfeiture Grant program funds local projects
The B.C. Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General announced today that more than $8 million in grants is being disbursed to support projects promoting…
Regional airports getting upgrade funding
The Ministry of Transportation and Transit announced May 27 more than $8 million from the B.C. Air Access Program will be shared among 18 airport…
Junior Firefighter Program graduates celebrated
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is proud to congratulate the 2026 graduates of the RDEK Fire Services Junior Firefighter Program. The 10-week program…
Flood Watch for St. Mary prompts safety reminder
On the heels of warm temperatures and isolated thunderstorms in the past few days, the BC River Forecast Centre issued a Flood Watch for a…
Water Quality Advisory for some homes in Edgewater
Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) operators are responding to an emergency curbstop repair in Edgewater. In order to facilitate the repair, an isolated section…
CCT’s Deathtrap begins May 28
By Erin Knutson Cranbrook Community Theatre (CCT) at Studio Stage Door presents Deathtrap, Ira Levin’s 1978 thriller-comedy, directed by Bob McCue. The play was first…
Strong turnout for prescribed burn tour
More than 40 people joined in the Levirs area May 20 for the City of Kimberley’s guided prescribed burn walking tour with Fire Chief Will…