The Invermere Film Festival (IFF) has officially announced the film lineup for the 2026 festival, taking place January 29 – February 1. This year’s festival brings…
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FoodCycler Pilot Program being launched
Mayor’s Monthly Editorial, January 2026 By Mayor David Wilks Council is excited to share that beginning early February, the District of Sparwood will be launching…
SD5 Board Notes
The following is a summary of motions carried and items discussed by School District No. 5 (SD5) School Board of Trustees during the January 13…
Apply now for arts and culture grants
People and organizations in the Columbia Basin that would like to pursue arts and culture projects are invited to apply for grants from the Columbia…
Fewer impaired drivers in Kootenays during campaign
The 2025 Winter Impaired Driving Campaign saw an overall decrease in the number of impaired drivers stopped by BC Highway Patrol, including in the Kootenays…
Nominate someone for B.C.’s top honours
To celebrate service excellence, the B.C. government invites the public to nominate outstanding individuals for the province’s two highest honours: the Order of British Columbia…
Public review of coal mine expansion opens
Submitted by Wildsight The proposed expansion of Elk Valley Resources’ (EVR) Fording River coal mine formally entered British Columbia’s environmental assessment process public comment period…
Friday Highways Report for the East Kootenay
Friday Highways Report for the East Kootenay is a snapshot to give the travelling public a glimpse of what they may be heading into or out…
RockiesFest 2026 theme announced
Honouring 100 Years of Service, Spirit, and Community with the Royal Canadian Legion and Cranbrook Branch No. 24 The Spirit of the Rockies Society is…
Trust invests in climate-resilient community spaces
Columbia Basin Trust supports nine projects that help communities adapt to climate change Basin communities are taking steps to strengthen their ability to respond to…