The smoke settling into various parts of the East Kootenay this afternoon is coming from wildfires in Northern Saskatchewan and Manitoba and may linger for…
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Elkford boil water notice rescinded
The District of Elkford is pleased to share that recent water samples have successfully passed all required testing and have been deemed safe to drink…
Edgewater broadband project update
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) this morning reported that construction of the Edgewater Broadband Project is well underway. Here is the latest project…
Festival decoration contest winners named
Congratulations to the Dr. F.W. Green Memorial Home (pictured above) and the BC SPCA East Kootenay (below) for winning our annual business decoration contest. Thank…
88 Grand Keys bringing Jesse Plessis back to Fernie
The lovely days of summer are upon us. We trust everyone is enjoying the warm afternoons and the long, languid evenings. We’re excited to bring…
Fat Bike Worlds heading to Kimberley
It’s official folks – Fat Bike Worlds (FBW) is off to Canada! We’re so excited to go international for the 12th edition in 2027 from…
Green Home residents get front-row seat to the future
Residents at Dr. F.W. Green Memorial Home now have one of the best views in Cranbrook. As construction progresses on the new long-term care home,…
COTR and Trust transforming student experience
Students across the East Kootenay are already benefiting from major upgrades to learning spaces, technology, and hands-on training opportunities thanks to a transformative partnership between…
Elk Valley students help name police vehicles
During the spring of this year the Elk Valley RCMP partnered with our local elementary schools to come up with unique names for Elk Valley…
Stay alert, reduce wildfire risk and be prepared
As British Columbia enters another summer that could be hotter and drier than usual, the provincial government is urging people and communities to prepare for…