BC Hydro crews responded to over 61,000 trouble calls in 2025 – and some were anything but ordinary. From birds and beavers to fishing lines…
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Fireworks found to be cause of trash can fire
At 1:23 a.m. January 1, Invermere Fire Rescue (IFR) was dispatched to a garbage can on fire in the 1700 block of 4th Avenue. After…
Cranbrook Rotary supports public library
Ursula, Chair of Friends of the Cranbrook Public Library receives a $2,000 cheque to add to the library collection of large print and audio books….
Noah again B.C.’s most popular baby name
Parents throughout British Columbia have spoken, choosing Noah as last year’s most beloved name for newborns. The name Noah took first place this year, with…
All roads lead to and from Rome
Kootenay Crust By Ian Cobb We needed to find somewhere to live in December. Our winter ‘home,’ necessary due to our destroyed home being re-built,…
No injuries in Dec. 30 Invermere fire
On December 30 at 6:20 p.m. Invermere Fire Rescue (IFR) was dispatched to the 1200 block of 10th Street for a chimney fire. IFR responded…
2025 Year in Review in the RDEK
By Rob Gay With 2025 coming to an end, we’re taking stock of our progress and setting our sights on the year ahead. This year…
Kootenay Rockies Tourism CEO bids adieu
By Kathy Cooper Another year is drawing to a close; 2025 rings a bit differently for all of us here at Kootenay Rockies Tourism (KRT)….
The way forward is together
2025 Year in Review for the Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce The Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce continues to serve as a trusted voice and champion for…
MLA Pete Davis taking leave of absence
Kootenay Rockies MLA Pete Davis has announced he is taking a leave of absence following a medical issue. “Over the holidays, I experienced a medical…