The Monster Truck is returning to the Fernie Lions Club Demolition Derby! Last year, Sheer Insanity tore up the arena. This year, driver Jason Court…
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Sparwood Council Facts
The following is a synopsis of what occurred during the August 18 District of Sparwood council meeting. BYLAWS Traffic Regulations Bylaw No. 1346, 2026 Council…
Rosen Lake East Road re-opened after gas line damage
UPDATE: Rosen Lake East Road re-opened last night. While Fortis has been able to stop the leak, they will remain on scene for a bit…
Nominations open for Business Excellence Awards
The time has come to once again celebrate business in the Columbia Valley! This year marks the 27th time that the Columbia Valley Chamber of…
Locals to be enshrined in Canadian Ski Hall of Fame
Heiko and Linda Socher, keystones of the Elk Valley skiing culture, have been installed in the Canadian Ski Hall of Fame. The Canadian Ski Hall…
Rural transfer station plan open for public review
Following a detailed service review, public survey, series of workshops with, and input from the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board, the DRAFT Rural…
Repair work closes spray park and washrooms
The City of Kimberley this morning (August 20) reported that due to an unexpected sanitary main repair in the Rotary Park area, the spray park…
New Officer-in-Charge for Cranbrook Detachment
The Southeast District RCMP is pleased to announce that Staff Sergeant Rob Hughes has been promoted and commissioned to the rank of Inspector and selected as the…
Notice of Nomination provided for 2026 election
The Chief Election Officer for the City of Cranbrook has provided official Notice of Nomination for the 2026 General Local Election. Nominations will be received…
Wildfire smoke drifting back into region
Environment Canada today (August 19) issued a yellow air quality alert that covers the entire East Kootenay and Creston area. The region will be impacted,…