On February 4, four snowmobilers became stuck in what turned out to be the closed area of Holt Creek, west of Golden. “Golden, B.C. and…
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SD5 Board Notes
The following is a summary of motions carried by the School District No. 5 (SD5) School Board of Trustees during their February 10 meeting. Motions…
Dynamiters take top spot in KIJHL Power Rankings
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) is pleased to announce its Power Rankings for Week 21. The Kimberley Dynamiters began their week with a…
Truck driver killed in crash west of Golden
On February 16, at approximately 7:21 p.m., Golden-Field RCMP officers were called to a fatal motor vehicle collision on the Trans-Canada Highway west of Golden,…
Parking meter and stall lease rates changing May 1
A reminder to residents, downtown business owners and those who work downtown Cranbrook, that parking meter and leased parking stall rates will be increasing starting…
Heavy snowfall expected until this evening
Heavy snowfall is currently occurring across the East Kootenay and the snowfall is expected to continue until this evening with 15 to 25 cm expected,…
Man arrested after concentrated search
On February 16, Kimberley RCMP was conducting proactive enforcement around Church Avenue in an attempt to locate Jacob McKenzie, who was wanted on multiple outstanding…
Four vehicle crash closes Highway 3 east of Sparwood
On February 16, at 1:05 p.m., Elk Valley Regional RCMP along with Sparwood Fire Rescue, BC and Alberta Ambulance, MOTT and Mainroad East Kootenay were…
Snowfall warning for Elk Valley and national parks
Environment Canada today (Feb. 16) issued a snowfall warning for the Elk Valley and Kootenay National Park (particularly Highway 93 through Kootenay Park), as well…
Parks Canada seeks feedback on community plans
Parks Canada is seeking feedback on draft updated community plans for Lake Louise, Alberta and Field, B.C. The current Field Community Plan (2010) and Lake…