By ICBC For many children, getting to and from school is the riskiest part of their day. In the Southern Interior, 39 children walking or…
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Students: watch for scams going back-to-school
As students prepare to return to class, many are also searching for housing, buying school supplies and technology, and looking for part-time or flexible employment….
Reducing distracted driving and increasing seatbelt use
By BC Highway Patrol Put the phone down and put the seatbelts on. September is the Distracted Drivers and Occupant Restraint Campaign, and BC Highway…
Golden retrievers to take over Golden
Golden is about to live up to its name in a whole new way. On September 26, Golden Tails Gathering will welcome Golden Retrievers and…
Water pollution study approaches final stage
In September 2024, a team of experts was assembled by the International Joint Commission (IJC) to conduct an analysis of water pollution in the Elk-Kootenai/y…
Province urges back-to-school immunizations
Letters to the Editor Dr. Bonnie Henry, British Columbia’s provincial health officer, has issued the following statement to encourage parents and guardians to check their…
Acting Mayor’s Monthly Editorial for August
By Amy Cardozo It’s hard to believe we are already nearing the end of summer. It feels like we were just welcoming warmer weather, longer…
Water line work to close bit of 9th Ave. S Sunday
City of Cranbrook Public Works will be closing the 100 block of 9th Avenue South, between 1st Street South and 2nd Street South on Sunday, August 30, to…
Second Localpalooza tonight in Kimberley
Today in Kimberley! Come down to Centre 64’s Outdoor Stage for the second annual Localpalooza! This event is free and all ages. The Kimberley Farmer’s…
Fire ban lifted in KNP except for Redstreak
Parks Canada announced this morning the fire ban in Kootenay National Park (KNP) will be lifted today, August 28, at 12 p.m., but will remain…