When wildfire threatens a remote region of northern British Columbia, the Cheslatta Carrier Nation and residents of the Southside of Francois Lake are forced to…
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PGA of BC announces 2026 regional award winners
The PGA of BC is proud to announce its Regional Award Winners in ten categories of the 2026 Awards Program. Following the selection of nominees by the…
Wildstone deserves better than excuses
Letter to the Editor At the recent JCI All Candidates Forum, candidates were asked a straightforward question; “What are you going to do to fix…
Invasive of the Month
By East Kootenay Invasive Species Council English ivy (European ivy, Common ivy) was commonly planted to provide quick cover for walls and buildings, and as…
Golden Tails gathering brought hundreds to Golden
First-year event draws 265+ Golden retrievers and 450+ attendees from five provinces, three states and three countries. Golden lived up to its name on September…
Boil water notice for some East Side Water users
A Boil Water Notice is in effect for a limited number of properties in the Swansea Road / Swansea View Road area east of Highway…
Major repairs coming for Westside Road bridge
Please be advised that Mainroad East Kootenay Contracting crews will be performing major repairs to Frances Bridge on Westside Road, southwest of Radium Hot Springs…
Keep the fire in the fireplace
This Fire Prevention Week, Fernie Fire and Emergency Services would like to remind residents to use wood stoves and fireplaces safely. As we prepare for…
Tom Cochrane bringing duo show to Key City
Tom Cochrane is returning to Cranbrook’s Key City Theatre on November 12. Cochrane has been the recipient of eight Juno Awards, plus multiple songwriter awards…
Meet BC Green Party candidate Rana Nelson
Columbia River-Revelstoke BC Green Party candidate Rana Nelson is a high-school teacher, writer, editor and longtime community advocate with experience spanning education, housing, employment, healthcare and…