BC Wildfire Service this afternoon (August 21) reports two wildfires burning out-of-control in the East Kootenay – both in the Columbia Valley area. The Jumbo…
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Edgewater Broadband Project consent to begin
The team from Cyprus Land Services will be in Edgewater starting Monday, August 24 as work continues on the Edgewater Broadband Project. Through the project,…
Elkford All Candidates Forum October 7
The Elkford Chamber of Commerce is pleased to host the 2026 Municipal Election All Candidates Forum on October 7, from 7 – 9 p.m. at…
Local officers recognized with prestigious award
Cranbrook RCMP is proud to recognize Constable Hanna and Constable Henneberry as recipients of this year’s Alexa Award, a distinguished road safety honour that recognizes police officers…
Petition circulating opposing Dicken Road detour
Some issues divide communities. Some issues bond them. It doesn’t seem to matter what side of the societal fence one stands, there is firm opposition…
Monster announcement
The Monster Truck is returning to the Fernie Lions Club Demolition Derby! Last year, Sheer Insanity tore up the arena. This year, driver Jason Court…
Sparwood Council Facts
The following is a synopsis of what occurred during the August 18 District of Sparwood council meeting. BYLAWS Traffic Regulations Bylaw No. 1346, 2026 Council…
Rosen Lake East Road re-opened after gas line damage
UPDATE: Rosen Lake East Road re-opened last night. While Fortis has been able to stop the leak, they will remain on scene for a bit…
Nominations open for Business Excellence Awards
The time has come to once again celebrate business in the Columbia Valley! This year marks the 27th time that the Columbia Valley Chamber of…
Locals to be enshrined in Canadian Ski Hall of Fame
Heiko and Linda Socher, keystones of the Elk Valley skiing culture, have been installed in the Canadian Ski Hall of Fame. The Canadian Ski Hall…