Long time directors prepare to leave public office It was the end of an era at the October Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board…
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Regional CWRP creates roadmap for future
The newly adopted East Kootenay Community Wildfire Resilience Plan (CWRP) provides a current, region-wide framework to guide wildfire resilience planning, project development, grant applications, advocacy,…
RDEK adopts density criteria for STRs in Area F
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors has adopted an updated Short-Term Rental (STR) Temporary Use Permit (TUP) Policy that includes new…
City sani-dump set to close for season
Planning one last trip with your trailer or camper? The City of Cranbrook’s sani-dump will be winterized and closed for the season after this weekend,…
ʔaq̓am election candidates acclaimed
ʔaq̓am Community today posted a Notice of Acclamation following the general election nomination process. Two candidates have been acclaimed to fill the two upcoming four-year…
Fernie updates Community Standards Bylaw
The City of Fernie has updated its Community Standards Bylaw to provide clearer community standards around noise. What’s changed? In the previous bylaw, quiet hours…
Key intersection work begins today
Work begins today, Friday, October 16, on improvements to the intersection of Ross Street and Wallinger Avenue, home to Kimberley’s only traffic light. The project…
Repeat speeder caught near Golden blames car
The driver of a souped-up Dodge Challenger Hemi R/T blames his car for getting two excessive speed impounds from BC Highway Patrol, in different areas…
Strong advance voting turnout for Kimberley
The City of Kimberley reports almost 30% of eligible voters took advantage of recent advance voting opportunities ahead of the Oct. 17 municipal election. A…
Advance voting for B.C. election begins October 16
Advance voting for the 2026 Provincial General Election begins tomorrow, Friday, October 16. Advance voting places will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m….