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…
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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…
BC Wildfire Service on top of two regional fires
Regional Wildfire Update BC Wildfire Service continues to battle the Lussier River Wildfire, near Premier Lake. The fire is currently estimated at 115 hectares in…
Local singer a finalist in national contest Country Rising
Voting closes July 20 A Radium Hot Springs musical artist has a shot at becoming Canada’s next country music star. Emma Kade is one of…
Amy Cardozo announces mayoral campaign
District of Sparwood councillor and current Acting Mayor Amy Cardozo July 11 announced the launch of her mayoral campaign. “Two and a half months ago,…
BC Wildfire Service on fire north of Skookumchuck
The BC Wildfire Service is actioning a new wildfire in an area northwest of Premier Lake (N20809). The fire, which was reported today (July 11),…