Local economic development and planning expert Schaun Goodeve says strong local economies require informed leadership, professional expertise and long-term planning. As municipal election campaigns unfold…
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PHA teams open season with multiple wins
Purcell Hockey Academy off to a great start in the Female Super League The 2026-27 season is well underway in the Female Super League (FSL)…
Windermere firefighters respond to structure fire
Members of the Windermere Fire Department are on scene of a small structure fire in the North Subdivision area north of the crossroads. “The fire…
Stray round ends up in Fernie bedroom window
Elk Valley RCMP wants to remind everyone during hunting season to be mindful of where your rounds end up. A family in Fernie recently reported…
Meet RDEK Area E candidate Nowell Berg
By Nowell Berg Op-Ed Commentary As a long-time Wasa resident, I am running as a candidate for Director of Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK)…
Elect people who can connect Cranbrook’s assets
By Stan Chung Op-Ed Commentary What if Cranbrook became known as the small city where young people can build great careers without leaving home? A…
The Fire in Our Hearts to show in Cranbrook
When wildfire threatens a remote region of northern British Columbia, the Cheslatta Carrier Nation and residents of the Southside of Francois Lake are forced to…
PGA of BC announces 2026 regional award winners
The PGA of BC is proud to announce its Regional Award Winners in ten categories of the 2026 Awards Program. Following the selection of nominees by the…
Wildstone deserves better than excuses
Letter to the Editor At the recent JCI All Candidates Forum, candidates were asked a straightforward question; “What are you going to do to fix…
Invasive of the Month
By East Kootenay Invasive Species Council English ivy (European ivy, Common ivy) was commonly planted to provide quick cover for walls and buildings, and as…