At 1:54 a.m. Feb. 7, Canal Flats Fire Rescue (CFFR) was dispatched to a residential structure fire on Bailley Grohman Avenue. The occupant and pets…
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Burbot fish recovery resumes in Lower Kootenay
Multi-organizational teams tag burbot, collect their eggs Teams from the Ktunaxa Nation Council, Kootenai Tribe of Idaho (USA), Idaho Department of Fish and Game, and…
Invasive of the Month
By East Kootenay Invasive Species Council With our mild winter, we’ve had a few folks reach out about stink bugs appearing indoors – so here’s…
Fires force temporary closure of Wasa wood waste area
The Regional District of East Kootenay reports the wood waste area of the Wasa Transfer Station is closed until further notice due to several small,…
We want the party but not the hosting hangover
Submitted by BC Hydro As the excitement builds for this year’s Super Bowl, a new survey reveals while many British Columbians are gearing up to…
Why Moon’s Law needs a close review
By Mark Hall Op-Ed Commentary Some laws develop out of a painful place of grief: a grief powerful enough to create urgency, outrage, and a…
EVR supports Bummers Flats project
Elk Valley Resources (EVR) proudly contributed $250,000 towards phase 1 of the Bummers Flats Floodplain and Wetland Restoration Project at the North Bummers Conservation Area,…
Residential school denier unwelcome in Ktunaxa Nation
The Governments of the Ktunaxa Nation Feb. 6 denounced the actions of Vancouver-Quilchena MLA Dallas Brodie that convey denialism of atrocities committed during the residential…
Provincial Award of Excellence for local company
Canadian Rockies Landscape (CRL) has received provincial recognition for its work in the Kootenays. At the 2025 BC Landscape Awards of Excellence, held January 15…
Paul Harris honours presented to local Rotarians
Rotary Club of Cranbrook President Rick Jensen presented Lallah Gunst and Leanne Jensen with Paul Harris pins, representing significant, multiple contributions to The Rotary Foundation,…