The BC Wildfire Service continues to respond to the Matthew Creek wildfire (N11020) in the Matthew Creek area. This wildfire is estimated to be 1,826 hectares and…
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Grizzly reported in Sparwood
Elk Valley RCMP this morning advised that a Grizzly bear has been reported to be active in the Matevic Road/ Michel Creek Road area. The…
CFEK calling on people to hack local challenges
The most effective and longest-lasting solutions to problems are often found when all angles of the issue are considered and those affected have a say….
MLA Davis standing fast with BC Conservatives
Kootenay Rockies MLA Pete Davis this afternoon reiterated his support for the BC Conservative Party, following today’s announcement from neighbouring MLA Scott McInnis (Columbia River-Revelstoke)…
Elk Valley Thrift Shop supports fountain
The District of Sparwood extends a sincere ‘thank you’ to the Elk Valley Thrift Shop for its generous $10,000 donation toward the new Skate Park…
Structural steel work to begin at Green Memorial Home
Neighbours living around the construction zone of the Dr. F.W. Green Memorial Home replacement project will begin to see structural steel deliveries starting on Tuesday,…
MLA McInnis to sit as independent
Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Scott McInnis announced this afternoon that effective immediately he is leaving the BC Conservative Party (BCC) caucus to sit as an independent…
Temporary traffic change on Burdett Street
The City of Kimberley is alerting residents to a temporary traffic change on Burdett Street. To help reduce traffic congestion on Swan Avenue caused by…
Samantha Walsh seeks Electoral Area C seat
Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Electoral Area C residents will have a contest for the area director’s seat in the October 17 election. Area…
More than $25k awarded to local students
As students across the region head back to school this September, StellerVista Credit Union is celebrating another kind of return to the classroom: more than…