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 –…
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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…
Cranbrook projecting proposed 5.67% tax increase
After much deliberation and discussion by council this fall, the proposed City of Cranbrook tax increase for 2026 is projected be 5.67%, which includes a…
Creston’s Cram the Cruiser a huge success
On November 29, Creston RCMP Charity Foundation proudly hosted its annual Cram the Cruiser event at Pealow’s Independent Grocer. The community came out in full…
Arts Station Craft Fair Dec. 20
The Fernie Arts Station Craft Fair is taking place Dec. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Step into the festive spirit and explore a…