The following is a synopsis of what occurred during the Sept. 2 District of Sparwood council meeting. BUSINESS Engine 1447 use Council approved the use…
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Invasive of the Month
By East Kootenay Invasive Species Council Scotch broom (English broom) is an escaped garden plant introduced from Europe that easily invades sunny, disturbed sites such…
Fernie SAR has advice for hunters
Fernie Search and Rescue (FSAR) has been busy with further callouts including false alerts, injured mountain bikers and a major recovery operation near Kimberley with…
City and Western Financial renew arena naming pact
Western Financial Group and the City of Cranbrook today (Sept. 12) commemorated the renewal of their naming rights agreement for Western Financial Place. This five-year…
Victoria Avenue traffic pattern changing again
The traffic pattern along Victoria Avenue will change as early as Monday, September 15 due to ongoing Phase 1 reconstruction of the Victoria Avenue Sanitary…
Ground broken for long-term care home expansion
A $232 million construction project is proceeding following a special groundbreaking ceremony Sept. 11 in Cranbrook. Elected officials, Ktunaxa Nation dignitaries, Interior Health and Bird…
Sewer work to cause closures
Starting Monday, September 15, the intersection of 4th Street S and 15th Avenue S will be closed to accommodate replacement of the St. Mary’s Sanitary…
Kootenays figured large in BCHP impaired driving campaign
BC Highway Patrol removes over 600 drivers during the 2025 Summer Impaired Driving Campaign By BC Highway Patrol From June 15 to August 31, BC…
Water restrictions for Holland Creek Water System
Kinbasket Water and Sewer Company (KWSC) has moved to Stage 3 Water Restrictions effective immediately – which restricts water use for any purpose other than…
Welcoming billboard erected near Creston
It is a proud time for the Creston Valley and Canada! The first billboard is now up, thanks to so many caring, individual contributors! Take…