Exciting progress is happening at the Cranbrook History Centre! Construction is well underway on the next phase of our Heritage Railcar Preservation Building, bringing us…
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Accidental drowning deaths up in B.C.
During National Drowning Prevention Week 2026, the BC Coroners Service, Lifesaving Society, BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) and BC AdventureSmart are encouraging everyone to take…
Area restriction in place for Matthew Creek area
The BC Wildfire Service continues to respond to the Matthew Creek wildfire (N11020), part of the Bootleg Complex. This wildfire is estimated to be 869 hectares…
Lacrosse athletes heading to BC Summer Games
A large number of Cranbrook and Kimberley U17 Box Lacrosse athletes are heading to Kelowna to represent the Kootenays (Zone 1) at the 2026 BC…
Young Alberta driver nailed for dangerous driving
On July 14, BC Highway Patrol officers were conducting a proactive road safety patrol on Highway 93/95 near Fairmont Hot Springs when they observed an…
Planned ignition may add to smoke volume
Residents in and around the Kimberley area may see additional smoke over the Matthew Creek fire this afternoon (July 22). Using aerial resources, BC Wildfire…
Elko recreation space grand opening Saturday
Elko Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce the opening of the new Elko recreation space, next Saturday, July 25 from 12 – 3 p.m….
Smoke lingering in region’s south
The southwestern end of the East Kootenay is once again blanketed with smoke, prompting Environment Canada to once again issue an air quality alert. The…
Stage 3 Water Restrictions implemented
The City of Kimberley is implementing Stage 3 Water Restrictions as a proactive measure in response to current wildfire conditions and the community’s evacuation alert…
Kimberley still open for business: Mayor
City of Kimberley Mayor Don McCormick says despite being under an evacuation alert due to two Fires of Note to the west, the city remains…