The B.C. government this morning announced 56 local governments will share $9 million in funding to fast-track development approvals and accelerate the delivery of homes,…
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Another blue bird Open Garden Day
The Cranbrook Garden Club’s 28th annual Open Garden Day was another perfect day for gardening and landscaping enthusiasts, as well as photographers. Seven different, beautiful…
Cool, wet spring creates frustrating mosquito boom
Areas all around southern B.C. and into southern Alberta are suffering with clouds of mosquitos this spring and early summer – and the City of…
State of the industry on our 15th birthday
e-KNOW editorial By Ian Cobb It doesn’t seem like just yesterday. Time has not gone by in a flash. Today (July 6), e-KNOW.ca turns 15….
Fire Fighters’ annual Fishing Clinic was fantastic
What a fantastic day at the 47th annual Cranbrook Fire Fighters Fishing Clinic! The weather was beautiful, the fish were biting, and most importantly, everyone…
Bin tagging campaign beginning
From now until November, WildSafeBC will be out during the late evenings tagging the bins that have been placed onto the curb prior to the…
Stop mandatory for those transporting watercraft
A reminder to those travelling through the Elk Valley with boats, kayaks, paddleboards or any recreational watercraft. The boat inspection check stop west of Sparwood…
Annual Wildlife-in-Focus photography contest launched
The Wildlife-in-Focus photography contest is back in its 18th year, running from July 2 through 23 and the BC SPCA is inviting everyone to participate. Amateur photographers 14 years and older can submit their…
Invasive of the Month
By East Kootenay Invasive Species Council Field scabious crowds out forage and pasture plants, reducing food availability for grazing animals. It grows along disturbed roadsides…
When you and your partner feel distant: is there a way back?
By Virginia Purcell You feel more like roommates lately, and can’t really remember exactly when it started to feel this way. You still live together,…