Interior Health’s hearts and thoughts are with the Tumbler Ridge community following yesterday’s heartbreaking tragedy. Recognizing the widespread emotional impacts this tragic event may have…
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Interprovincial healthcare roadblocks leave locals in flux
Federal petition e-6974 closes for signatures on February 18 By Erin Knutson A recent policy change has left East Kootenay residents uncertain, as it now…
Council approves phased transit fare increases
Kimberley City Council Report By Nowell Berg On February 9, City of Kimberley council held its regular bi-monthly meeting. Councillors Sue Cairns, Kevin Dunnebacke, Diana…
Local thanked for contribution to hospice house
Cranbrook Kimberley Hospice Society would like to extend a special thank you to Lyalla Lancaster for her wonderful contribution of $2,500 toward the East Kootenay…
Sparwood opens book of condolences for Tumbler Ridge
The February 10 mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, which claimed the lives of 10 people, including the suspected shooter, has prompted the District of Sparwood…
CFES shares Q4 2025 call snapshot with council
Cranbrook Fire & Emergency Services (CFES) responded to 587 calls for service during the fourth quarter of 2025, with overall call volumes staying within normal…
Eyesore property cleanup completed under budget
Clean-up of the former Knight’s Hall/Tudor House property on King Street in Cranbrook is now complete and was under budget thanks to the exceptional effort…
At the Library
By Mike Selby Cranbrook Public Library The library’s hours are: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. 10 a.m. to 5…
Mayor McCormick to not seek re-election
City of Kimberley Mayor Don McCormick has announced he will not seek re-election in this October’s municipal election. “After 15 years on Kimberley city council,…
Wildsight reacts to PFAC report
The Provincial Forest Advisory Committee’s (PFAC) newly released report on forest management acknowledges long-standing problems in B.C.’s forestry system, but ultimately fails to address the core reasons…