A Boil Water Notice has been issued for the Elko Water System following recent repairs on the pump. Water intended for drinking, washing fruits or vegetables,…
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New arts and crafts projects in the works
Columbia Basin residents can learn about themselves, their region, its past and its people by being engaged through arts and culture. To help make this…
Invasive of the Month
By East Kootenay Invasive Species Council Daphne (Spurge-Laurel) was a popular ornamental in gardens at one time due to its glossy, rhododendron-like leaves and fragrant…
Fernie council gets down to business
City of Fernie council held its inaugural meeting Nov. 3. Mayor Harshan Ramadass, and Councillors Kathleen Dolan, Josh Gawryluk, Phil Iddon, Tracey Audia Kelly, Ted…
International Hotel Restaurant open again
We’re so excited to welcome visitors back for daily dining at International Hotel Restaurant, just in time for Fort Steele’s November Homefront Education Month. For…
Rural Columbia Valley leaders helm new RDEK board
RDEK chair and vice chair acclaimed for coming year There is new leadership at the helm of the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) following…
Part of Cranbrook Street to be closed Monday
Northbound Cranbrook Street will be partially closed between Baker Street and 1st Street N on Monday, November 9, to accommodate crane operations at 920 Baker…
Nation calls for hunting regulations compliance
Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it First Nation is urging hunters, residents, and visitors to respect wildlife and practise responsible harvesting throughout the Elk Valley, which forms part of…
Heritage Legacy Fund supports local church project
Heritage BC is pleased to announce that $476,912 in grant funding has been awarded to support 31 heritage projects across the province through the Heritage…
Cranbrook RCMP seek help locating stolen truck
Cranbrook RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a pickup truck that was stolen from the Cranbrook area. On the morning of November 4, Cranbrook RCMP received…