People experiencing a mental-health crisis now have a legal right to meet with an independent rights adviser to better understand their rights and the supports…
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Interior Health LINK-ED pilot project begins
Starting last week, patients visiting four Interior Health (IH) emergency departments (EDs) may receive care from a physician working virtually. This is part of IH LINK-ED (Local…
StellerVista returns more than $1M to members
StellerVista Credit Union has announced that it has returned more than $1 million directly to its members and local communities this year, marking a significant…
Ghostrider top goalie for Week 12 in KIJHL
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) is pleased to announce its Team of the Weekfor the period ending Dec.7. Goalie Leo den Besten –…
Local claims double victory at WCIFF
The historical drama Taming the Wild Horse, directed by Jude Pierre, has been honoured with two prestigious awards at the Western Canadian International Film Festival (WCIFF)….
Invasive of the Month
By East Kootenay Invasive Species Council English holly (European holly, Common holly) is known for its shiny red berries and dark green, spiny evergreen leaves….
Last wastewater discharge conducted this morning
We’re pleased to share that the final emergency wastewater discharge point was closed this morning, and no further untreated effluent is being released to the…
MLA urges Premier to repeal DRIPA
BC Conservative Party Critic for Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Scott McInnis, MLA for Columbia River Revelstoke, says Premier David Eby must stop gaslighting the public…
RCMP respond to serious MVI east of Golden
On December 12, at approximately 9:30 a.m., frontline Golden-Field RCMP officers were called to a serious motor vehicle incident (MVI) on the Trans-Canada Highway east…
RDEK asks for downstream monitoring after discharge
Following an emergency effluent discharge into the Elk River by the City of Fernie and the concerns from downstream residents as a result of flooding…