Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, today (August 7) issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the…
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Pole fire cause of power outage today
A transmission pole north of Wasa caught fire on Friday morning, August 7, at about 4:50 a.m. The cause of the fire is unknown. A…
EKVC names award recipients for 2020
The East Kootenay Volleyball Club (EKVC) would like to congratulate Sarah Soderstrom, Aidan Peters and Dayne Elliot for being the recipients of EKVC’s John Kendal…
Rebates for businesses going electric announced
B.C. businesses and organizations can now receive rebates for electric vehicles through $2 million in additional funding for the CleanBC Specialty-Use Vehicle Incentive (SUVI) program….
$202,868 invested in region by United Way EK
United Way East Kootenay (UWEK) has granted $202,868 through the Government of Canada and United Way Canada’s Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) to help the…
Ridgemont Avenue gas line work underway
The City of Fernie is alerting to residents to please be aware that Fortis BC crews are onsite in the Ridgemont Avenue area conducting gas…
Fernie water quality advisory rescinded
Effective immediately the City of Fernie has rescinded the Water Quality Advisory issued July 31. Current testing indicates the water quality is “GOOD” with turbidity…
B.C.’s COVID-19 response and latest updates for Aug. 6
Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, today (August 6) issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the…
Applying for temporary layoff extensions reminder
Workers and employers who need to extend temporary layoffs beyond the Aug. 30, expiry date are reminded to apply for a variance using the Employment…
City turns taps at splash park and fountain for public safety
Why does the City of Kimberley turn off the taps at the Splash Park and Platzl Fountain at 4:30 p.m.? The short answer…to keep you…