A unique community partnership is brewing this spring – literally. The East Kootenay Invasive Species Council (EKISC) has been selected as the featured charity for…
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Sing, connect and celebrate at Chorfest 2026
A Weekend of Music, Community, and Inspiration in the Kootenays The flagship festival of the British Columbia Choral Federation comes to Cranbrook this year. Taking…
2026 Capital Works Program starting to gear up
As the weather continues to improve, planning efforts are moving along well for the various projects which make up the City’s 2026 capital works program….
Food bank to benefit from Trickle Creek event
Hey East Kootenay locals! Sunday, May 10 is Trickle Creek Golf Resort’s Community Day and Food Bank Fundraiser. Green Fees are $49.99 per person, including…
Prescribed fire season underway in KNP
The 2026 prescribed fire season has begun in Kootenay National Park (KNP). Prescribed fires play a vital role in keeping Kootenay’s landscapes healthy and resilient….
Fernie Chamber installs 2026 Board of Directors
We’re proud to welcome a dynamic group of local business owners and professionals who are passionate about strengthening and advancing Fernie’s business community. Their leadership,…
Check stop conducted with Police Dog Services
On April 23, Elk Valley RCMP frontline officers along with BC Highway Patrol officers and Police Dog Services conducted a check stop in Elkford on…
New rules in effect for wildlife trapping
New regulations under the B.C. Wildlife Act are now in effect to restrict the use of foot-encapsulating traps, commonly known as ‘egg traps’ to licensed…
Sparwood set to host 34th annual Coal Symposium
Local mining organizations take the helm of the Elk Valley’s premier industry gathering, carrying forward a celebrated regional tradition. The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy…
City’s annual Water Conservation Program begins
‘Be An H2O Hero’ With summer approaching, the City of Cranbrook has launched its annual water conservation program with the return of Water Ambassador Tanya…