Residents living in areas under Evacuation Alert are being reminded to take steps now to ensure they, their families, pets, and neighbours are ready should…
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Wildfires near Kimberley now fires of note
East Kootenay wildfire update Two wildfires west of Kimberley causing an evacuation alert for the City of Kimberley and St. Mary Lake areas today (July…
Kootenay youth lead the way for strong communities
Young people throughout the Kootenays are looking at solving real problems in their communities and in the world through creating social enterprises. Two student-led, purpose-driven…
Cominco Gardens nears centennial refurbished
Kimberley’s Cominco Gardens has been beautifully refurbished and is ready to be enjoyed by future generations of Kimberlites and visitors. City of Kimberley officials and…
Another air quality alert for south region
Environment Canada has again today issued an air quality alert for the southern half of the East Kootenay, including Cranbrook, Kimberley and South Country areas….
BC Transit fare changes coming to Cranbrook
BC Transit and the City of Cranbrook are advising customers of an upcoming fare change in the region, effective August 1. This fare change will…
Campfire ban coming to Southeast Fire Centre
Effective at 1 p.m. Mountain Time on Thursday, July 23, Category 1 campfires will be prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre, which includes the Rocky…
Ridgemont Water Quality Advisory rescinded
Effective immediately, the City of Fernie has rescinded the Water Quality Advisory issued for the Ridgemont community on July 14. Current testing indicates the water…
Register for Evacuation Notification System
No matter where you live in the East Kootenay, please register for the Evacuation Notification System. Register at www.rdek.bc.ca/ens to be alerted in the event…
By-election candidates named
The final list of candidates nominated for the 2026 ʔaq̓am by-election has been released ahead of the July 30 by-election. The candidates are: Clement, Remus –…