The City of Fernie is seeking community feedback on proposed changes to the Official Community Plan (OCP) to support the Fire Hall project. To move…
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New Vice Chair for regional district board
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors this morning re-elected Rob Gay as Board Chair and installed a new board Vice Chair…
Kimberley begins 2026–2030 financial planning process
The City of Kimberley announced today it has officially launched its 2026–2030 Five-Year Financial Plan and Budget 2026 approval process. Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Krista…
City-wide Water Quality Advisory Nov. 17 and 18
Overnight inspections, cleaning planned at Phillips Reservoir The City of Cranbrook is reminding all water customers of upcoming overnight maintenance work at the Phillips Reservoir…
Watermain break on Staple Crescent impacting water service
A significant watermain break on Staple Crescent late evening on Thursday, November 13, is impacting water service to customers nearby overnight and again this morning….
Snowfall Warning for Kootenay Pass area
As heavy rain smashes down on morning commuters in the East Kootenay, it should not come as a surprise that there is a snowfall warning…
Phaeton showcasing new LP in two Cranbrook shows
Local instrumental progressive metal quartet Phaeton is hitting the road this November for a string of Western Canadian tour dates in support of their third full-length album, ‘Neurogenesis.’…
MLA Davis pushing for an end to Elkford outages
Kootenay Rockies MLA Pete Davis is pushing BC Hydro and the Ministry of Energy to find a way to improve power distribution in the Elkford…
SD5 Board Notes
The following is a summary of motions carried by School District No. 5 (SD5) School Board of Trustees during the November 10 meeting. Motions Carried…
New rules dictate sick note distribution
The B.C. Ministry of Labour announced Nov. 12 new rules that limit when employers can ask for sick notes and will allow more time for…